Top Gay Movies from the Middle East

Out in the Dark

2012 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A dramatic love story unfolds between Palestinian student Nimer and Israeli lawyer Roy amid the Middle-East conflict.

The Cakemaker

2017 Drama, Romance

A German pastry maker travels to Jerusalem to find the family of his deceased lover, embarking on a journey of closure and emotional discovery.

Yossi & Jagger

2002 Drama, Romance

Romance blossoms between two soldiers stationed at an Israeli outpost on the Lebanese border, amid tensions and duty.

Steam: The Turkish Bath

1997 Drama, Romance

Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.

Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?

2022 Drama, Musical

Pop clichés are redefined through the love between two men, entangled in a polyamorous chorus of lovers navigating complex relationships.

15 Years

2019 Drama

Yoav's life unravels when revelations from his best friend and partner about parenthood trigger his demons, leading to a spiral of self-destruction.

The Judgment

2023 Drama, Horror

An Egyptian gay couple faces supernatural punishment for their relationship upon returning to Egypt, delving into themes of religious terror and personal redemption.

The Swimmer

2021 Comedy, Drama

A sportsman confronts discrimination in the world of sports and learns to accept and love himself as a gay man.

Good Boys

2005 Drama, Romance

Two sex workers, hired for a joint performance, find themselves developing an unexpected connection.

The Bubble

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows a group of young people in Tel Aviv, Israel, dealing with the challenges of living in the region. Their routine is disrupted when a young Palestinian man enters their lives.

Saturn in Opposition

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends share their confidences, hopes, and disappointments as they navigate life's challenges together.

Yossi

2012 Drama, Romance

Yossi Gutmann reflects on lost love a decade after his partner's death, encountering young soldier Tom who reignites his romantic feelings.

Snails in the Rain

2013 Drama, Romance

In 1989 Tel Aviv, linguistics student Boaz grapples with anonymous love letters that challenge his identity, disrupting his life with his girlfriend.

Not Knowing

2019 Drama

Umut, a water polo player, confronts family turmoil and rumors about his sexuality, striving to prove himself amidst personal and familial challenges.

Sublet

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A New York Times travel writer, reeling from a personal tragedy, arrives in Tel Aviv. The city's vibrant energy and his relationship with a younger man revive his spirit.

In Bed

2022 Drama, Thriller

Guy and Joy's joyous celebration at a gay pride parade is shattered by a deadly shooting, leading them to shelter fellow parade-goer Dan as they navigate a night of fear, intoxication, and uncertainty with the shooter still at large.

Burning Days

2022 Drama, Thriller

Emre, a newly appointed prosecutor in a small town, gets entangled in a political scandal during his first criminal case.

Here It’s a Bed of Roses

2023 Drama

A lonely business professor's buried writing dream sparks anew with the return of a mysterious old friend. The reunion upends his life, forcing him to confront hidden motives and resurface his desires.

Antarctica

2008 Drama, Romance

Omer, seeking meaning in his life, navigates love and self-discovery through encounters with Danny, his sister Shirley, and journalist Ronen, guided by Matilda Rose's insights into love's complexities.

Eyes Wide Open

2009 Drama, Romance

A married butcher in Jerusalem falls for his young male apprentice, risking his family and community's disapproval.

Martyr

2017 Drama

A young man's tragic death at Beirut's seaside causes his friends to grapple with loss and to partake in his community's rites and ceremonies, exposing the city's schisms and its society's fault lines.

COMING SOON

The Snail Room

2025 Comedy, Drama

A man who learned that he is going to die soon, finds himself in an extraordinary night with someone he met by chance.

Drifting

1982 Drama

Dreaming of becoming a filmmaker, a young gay Israeli man works in his grandmother's store while exploring his artistic ambitions.

Amazing Grace

1992 Drama

Amidst AIDS, two families navigate relationships and challenges with their gay sons.

Dog Sweat

2010 Drama

Six young Iranians navigate the complexities of private desires within a conservative Islamic society.

A Night in Four Parts

2022 Drama

Reuniting after 17 years, two former high school friends discover a different life is possible in a Beyoglu night free from toxic masculinity, reflecting on their past over raki in Istanbul.

COMING SOON

Cesarean Weekend

2026 Drama

At a summer villa by Iran's Caspian Sea, Milad and Armin share a carefree weekend with friends until news of Bita's pregnancy unsettles their fragile bond. As their fathers arrive the next day, buried tensions surface, forcing each generation to confront love, family, and the weight of responsibility.