Unhappy Endings: Gay Movies with Sad Endings

Discover gay movies and short films with sad, bittersweet and unhappy endings. From relationships that fall apart and love that goes unreturned to separation, loss and missed chances, this collection brings together gay films where things don’t quite work out as hoped. Emotional, moving and sometimes tragic, these are stories without the promise of a happily ever after.

One Third
SHORT FILM

One Third

2009 Drama
Three friends find their friendship unexpectedly complicated when an innocent prank about being gay takes a surprising turn.
Break
SHORT FILM

Break

2013 Drama
Two workers get to know each other intimately while on a smoke break outside the shipping facility they work at.
Hey You
SHORT FILM

Hey You

2019 Drama
Two men's casual encounter sparks deeper questions beyond roles as they navigate expectations and personal desires.
Want It
SHORT FILM

Want It

2015 Drama
An intruder indulges in a luxurious lifestyle until the homeowner unexpectedly returns, leading to a tense confrontation that shifts power dynamics.
Pooh Bear
SHORT FILM

Pooh Bear

2023 Drama
A man leaves his husband, kids, and the earth.
Turbulence
SHORT FILM

Turbulence

2016 Comedy, Drama
As a young couple faces sudden turbulence, their differences come sharply into focus during the final twenty-five minutes of their flight, a countdown to a life-changing decision.
The Guy From Work
SHORT FILM

The Guy From Work

2015 Drama
Raynald is a family man who has been working in the same tire plant for over 30 years. This week, nothing unusual in his daily life: work, hockey games with the “guys”, family night. However, this week, Raynald will make the biggest move of his life.