Rule Britannia: The Best Gay Short Films from the UK

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The Morning After

2012 Drama, Romance

Harry wakes up with a man, sparking a journey to understand his desires and redefine his relationships.

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We Once Were Tide

2011 Drama, Romance

Set on the Isle of Wight, Anthony and Kyle spend their final night together as Kyle prepares to move away, leaving Anthony to care for his terminally ill mother. The film explores intimate and unspoken moments of giving away something special.

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Two Black Boys in Paradise

2025 Animation

Eden and Dula are two Black boys on a journey of self-acceptance. Their love for each other, and their refusal to hide it, lands them in a paradise free from shame and judgement. Based on the poem by Dean Atta.

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Jamie

2016 Drama, Romance

Jamie, navigating the awkward terrain of his first romance, crosses paths with Ben one lazy Sunday, sparking an unexpected afternoon together.

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Poof

2018 Drama

Eighteen-year-old Aaron feels trapped in a small town, working a job he despises. His life shifts dramatically when he meets Mike at a party and, despite initially denying his feelings, an unexpected kiss changes everything.

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Mirrors

2015 Drama

In the toilets of a gay bar in Manchester, the mirrors observe a series of brief encounters.

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A Friend of Dorothy

2025 Comedy, Drama

A lonely widow's quiet life is upended when a teenage boy accidentally kicks his football into her garden.

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Father of the Bride

2020 Drama

At his brother’s wedding, the best man attempts to deliver his speech after an encounter in the hotel bathroom with the father of the bride.

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This World We Live In

2017 Drama

Joey, a 22-year-old student obsessed with appearances, finds himself caught in the whirlwind of a new city, sinking into drug addiction as a means to suppress his inner turmoil.

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I AM Norman

2021 Thriller

A conversion therapy survivor shares a dark secret with a filmmaker.

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Wonderkid

2016 Drama

Explores the inner turmoil of a gay professional footballer who, despite achieving his dream move to a Premier League club, faces hostile teammates, and abusive social media messages.

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Morning is Broken

2015 Drama, Romance

As a wedding party disintegrates two young men share a first-kiss that could tear them apart.

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Orange Peel

2022 Drama

Josh is a young footballer close to signing his first professional contract when he is dropped for being gay. The decision forces his father to confront the fallout as their relationship is tested.

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Mars

2021 Drama

Amid the harsh, macho culture of his workplace, Leon’s carefully guarded identity begins to unravel when he meets his literary idol, the openly gay writer Martin McAllen. Their encounter forces Leon to face the truth about who he is and what he’s been hiding.

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Meat Raffle

2025 Comedy, Drama

When a closeted father fears his son might be about to come out as gay, he becomes desperate to reaffirm his own masculinity. His solution? To secretly fix his local pub’s Christmas turkey raffle - a misguided bid to show himself, and everyone else, what a “real man” looks like.

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Just Me

2018 Drama

Scott gets a visit from Connor which brings his past back to haunt him, but will it change his future?

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Remission

2014 Drama

Two young men and a boy roam the overgrown English countryside, seeking to escape a deadly virus. The two men are forced to take a horrific decision after the boy's behaviour puts them in increasing danger - but is it too late to cheat death?

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Magid / Zafar

2025 Drama

Tensions arise amidst the heat of a busy British Pakistani takeaway.

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Best

2014 Drama, Romance

Just before his wedding, a man and his best friend face a moment of reckoning about their future.

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Thrive

2019 Drama

A hook-up between two young men - they make a connection, but it quickly becomes apparent they're looking for different things.

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Tog

2019 Drama

Aspiring model Tom pushes his boundaries on his first shoot, as his vulnerability is tested by professional photographer Eduardo.

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Wolves

2016 Drama

A cryptic forest encounter sets in motion a series of events that mend numerous relationships in a young teenager's world.

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Swim

2022 Drama

Two swimmers develop a strong friendship during their weekly sessions. Their relationship is tested outside the pool, when true identities are revealed.

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Out!

2020 Comedy, Drama

A young man comes out to his highly strung mother over dinner, sparking an honest conversation that balances generational prejudice and acceptance.

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Man Code

2023 Comedy, Drama

Lucas invites Theo around for what he thought would be no strings attached fun, but it takes an odd turn.

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Electric Love

2023 Sci-Fi

Zero, a young sex worker constantly augmented to fulfil his clients' desires, must face his inner demons as he comes to terms with only ever being wanted for being someone else.

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Jim

2022 Drama

Gay priest Jim Fitzsimmons reaches a decision; He going to hire a rent boy to spend one night with. That night will change his life forever but not for the reasons he anticipated. Inspired by true events.