Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

The Boys in the Band

2020 Drama

A drunken game at a 1968 party in New York leads to reckoning among seven gay friends.

Saint-Narcisse

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A son's quest to find his supposedly deceased mother leads him to a remote cabin, unraveling family secrets and unexpected connections.

SHORT FILM

The Armoire

2009 Mystery

After a game of hide-and-seek, 11-year-old Aaron becomes determined to uncover the truth behind his missing friend's disappearance, embarking on a mysterious and thrilling journey.

Tom at the Farm

2013 Mystery, Thriller

Tom, grieving and depressed after losing his lover, faces unexpected revelations when he meets the deceased's family, especially discovering that the mother was unaware of their relationship.

Giant Little Ones

2018 Drama

Two popular teen boys' lives unravel after an incident at a 17th birthday party dramatically alters their friendships, families, and relationships.

The Lighthouse

2019 Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

In the 1890s, two lighthouse keepers struggle to preserve their sanity on a secluded and enigmatic island off the New England coast.

Killing Patient Zero

2019 Documentary

Gaetan Dugas, openly gay during the early 1980s AIDS crisis, faces demonization and misidentification as "patient zero," challenging perceptions of promiscuity and disease origins.

Brother

2022 Drama, Musical

Sons of Caribbean immigrants, Francis and Michael navigate questions of masculinity, identity, and family against the backdrop of Toronto's vibrant early hip-hop scene.

Closet Monster

2015 Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A determined teenager, driven by creativity, seeks to break free from his hometown and confront the haunting memories of his tumultuous childhood.

C.R.A.Z.Y.

2005 Comedy, Drama

Growing up in 1960s-70s Quebec, a French Canadian struggles to reconcile his emerging identity with his conservative family's values.

SHORT FILM

The Saddest Boy in the World

2006 Comedy

Timothy Higgins, the saddest boy in the world, contemplates drastic action at his ninth birthday party.

John Apple Jack

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

John and Jack's childhood friendship is tested when John's extravagant lifestyle clashes with Jack's dreams, leading to revelations and reconciliation.

SHORT FILM

I Am Syd Stone

2014 Drama, Romance

A famous Hollywood actor returns to his hometown with the hope of reigniting a past secret relationship.

Falling

2020 Drama

John's worlds collide when his aging father visits, prompting reflections on family dynamics and the intersections of their very different lives.

Jump, Darling

2020 Drama

After a heartbreak, a novice drag queen seeks solace in the countryside, only to discover his grandmother in declining health and determined to avoid moving to a nearby nursing home.

Be Like Others

2008 Documentary

An intimate look at life in Iran through the eyes of young men undergoing gender-change surgery, challenging societal norms and exploring personal identity amidst cultural expectations.

Proteus

2003 Drama, Romance

Set in early 18th century South Africa, a black prisoner and a Dutch sailor defy societal norms and endure hardships to maintain their love.

That Is All

2019 Drama, Romance

Ryan, navigating loneliness in his 30s, finds solace in a chance encounter with Sam, his friend's boyfriend. As their relationship deepens, Ryan confronts his identity and its implications.

Capote

2005 Drama

A biopic of writer Truman Capote and his assignment for The New Yorker to write the non-fiction book “In Cold Blood”.

Hustler White

1996 Drama, Romance

Shifts the setting to the modern-day adult entertainment industry, serving as an homage to classic Hollywood cinema.

Far More

2021 Comedy, Drama

Adrian Grenier stars as Sean McAllister, returning to his hometown for a family reunion that unravels past wounds and prompts a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation.

Beyond the Walls

2012 Drama, Romance

Paulo's love for Ilir, an Albanian bartender, is tested when Ilir disappears, revealing unexpected challenges in their relationship.

Mambo Italiano

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An Italian immigrant's son in Canada struggles to reveal his homosexuality to his parents.

Breakfast with Scot

2007 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Eric, a sports announcer and former hockey player, struggles to connect with a flamboyant young boy after unexpectedly becoming guardians with his partner.

SHORT FILM

Pre-Drink

2017 Drama

Alexe, a young trans woman, and Carl, a gay man, have been inseparable best friends for years. One evening, their friendship takes a surprising turn, leaving Alexe unsettled, as they decide to sleep together for the first time.

It’s Only the End of the World

2016 Drama

Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home to reveal his condition to his family after a long absence, igniting emotional reckonings and farewells.

Denied

2004 Drama, Romance

Recent high school graduate Troy is in love with his best friend Merrick, who isn't interested in a relationship. Troy must cope with Merrick's selfishness, his own heartache, and a lack of fulfillment in his life.

Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Canadian Gay Films

The Boys in the Band

Saint-Narcisse

The Armoire

Tom at the Farm

Giant Little Ones

The Lighthouse

Killing Patient Zero

Brother

Closet Monster

C.R.A.Z.Y.

The Saddest Boy in the World

John Apple Jack

I Am Syd Stone

Falling

Jump, Darling

Be Like Others

Proteus

That Is All

Capote

Hustler White

Far More

Beyond the Walls

Mambo Italiano

Breakfast with Scot

Pre-Drink

It’s Only the End of the World

Denied

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