Pride of Britain: Best Gay Films from the UK

All of Us Strangers

2023 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

In a London tower block, screenwriter Adam's solitary existence is disrupted by a fateful meeting with enigmatic neighbor Harry. Their growing connection pulls Adam into uncharted emotional territory, prompting him to revisit his childhood home.

God’s Own Country

2017 Drama, Romance

In Yorkshire, Johnny Saxby, a solitary sheep farmer drowning his frustrations in alcohol and intimate encounters, has his world shaken by the arrival of Gheorghe, a migrant worker from Romania hired for lambing season.

Weekend

2011 Drama, Romance

What starts as a spontaneous hookup between Russell and Glen turns into a transformative weekend filled with late-night conversations, shared stories, and moments of deep connection.

Pride

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1984, UK gay activists unite to support miners during their prolonged strike, bridging two communities.

Beautiful Thing

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jamie and Ste find solace in each other after Ste seeks refuge from his abusive family. Their attraction deepens amidst the challenges of their sexuality and societal pressures.

Femme

2023 Thriller

Jules, whose life was shattered by a brutal homophobic attack, unexpectedly encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna.

Maurice

1987 Drama, Romance

Two English school friends fall in love at Cambridge. To regain his social standing, Clive abandons Maurice and marries. Maurice finds new love with the gamekeeper Alec while staying with Clive and his wife.

Another Country

1984 Drama, Romance

The early life of Guy Burgess, later a notorious spy, is explored.

Sebastiane

1976 Drama, Romance

A Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for intimacy, leading to unexpected revelations.

My Beautiful Laundrette

1985 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An ambitious Pakistani Briton and his white boyfriend strive for success with the opening of a glamorous laundromat.

Total Eclipse

1995 Drama, Romance

Young poet Arthur Rimbaud and mentor Paul Verlaine navigate forbidden romance and artistic turmoil.

The Pass

2016 Drama

The night before their first league match, a shared experience between footballers Jason and Ade sets in motion a series of events that change everything.

Bent

1997 Drama, Romance

In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew faces persecution under the Nazi regime, revealing resilience and survival amidst adversity.

Get Real

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two boys in a British school experience a tenderly romantic coming-of-age journey as they navigate their evolving feelings for each other.

The Danish Girl

2015 Drama

A fictitious love story inspired by Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, navigating their marriage and Lili's journey as a transgender pioneer.

In from the Side

2022 Drama, Romance

Two devoted men in a struggling gay rugby club engage in a secret affair, balancing their passion with the club's survival.

My Policeman

2022 Drama, Romance

Tom, a policeman, finds himself torn between two worlds of forbidden love. Initially drawn to a schoolteacher, his life takes an unexpected turn when he embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic museum curator.

Supernova

2020 Drama, Romance

Sam and Tusker journey across England in their RV, cherishing their time together as Tusker battles dementia, exploring their past and confronting the uncertainties of their future in this heartfelt journey.

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Heartstopper Forever

2026 Drama, Romance

Nick and Charlie are in love, but new challenges lay ahead with Nick getting ready to leave for university and Charlie taking on new responsibilities at school.

Pillion

2025 Drama, Romance

A directionless man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Withnail and I

1987 Comedy, Drama

Two substance-abusing actors' holiday in 1969 countryside proves disastrous as their friendship unravels.

Saltburn

2023 Drama, Thriller

Oxford student Oliver Quick is captivated by the charming aristocrat Felix Catton. Invited to spend a summer at Saltburn, Felix's family estate, Oliver discovers a world he never imagined, setting the stage for an unforgettable season of discovery and intrigue.

Prick Up Your Ears

1987 Drama

Biographer John Lahr writes about playwright Joe Orton, chronicling Joe's ten-year relationship with Kenneth. Both aspiring writers, only Joe finds success, straining their bond.

Brideshead Revisited

2008 Drama, Romance

Charles Ryder recalls his complex and doomed relationships with the wealthy Flyte family. Charles navigates love, friendship, and personal identity amid the backdrop of imminent war.

Sebastian

2024 Drama

Max, 25, an aspiring writer based in London, starts leading a double life as a night worker to gather material for his debut novel.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

2021 Comedy, Drama, Musical

Jamie, a 16-year-old dreaming of a career in drag, faces discrimination and bullying with support from his mother and friends, ultimately stepping confidently into the spotlight.

Priest

1994 Drama, Romance

During confessional, a homosexual Catholic priest learns of a young girl's abuse by her father, forcing him to confront his secrets and responsibilities.