Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

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Boys Are Emotional

2019 Drama

An intense and brutal evening between two long-time friends. Secrets will be revealed as they dance through the night between anger, humiliation and happiness.

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Aversion

2026 Horror

After a gay couple is bashed in 1963, Ryan's parents commit him to a mental hospital for aversion therapy to straighten him out. Once inside, Ryan realizes the hospital is infested with strange, faceless creatures that stalk the patients.

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Crazyhouse

2015 Drama

After his best friend's suicide, a teenage boy grapples with guilt and explores his own sexuality amidst grief and confusion.

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Michael Lost and Found

2017 Documentary

Benjie seeks closure from his ex-boyfriend Michael, now an ex-gay evangelical, in a poignant exploration of identity and personal transformation.

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You Will Still Be Here Tomorrow

2020 Drama

A gay man continually comes out to his father, who suffers from late-stage Alzheimer's disease.

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That Thing We Do

2003 Drama, Romance

Kevin's visit to his family's summer cottage sparks a reconnection with his younger cousin, leading to unexpected revelations.

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Plantonic

2020 Drama, Romance

A unique relationship flourishes between an aspiring artist and a plant man growing in his garden.

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Muscat

2023 Drama

Samir begins to realize his attraction to men after meeting Louis, a tourist visiting Morocco with his wife. When tragedy strikes, Samir finds himself as Louis' only hope for help.

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Unseen Dancer

2023 Drama

Luca takes the stage for his debut at a queer ballroom, only to be interrupted mid-performance by the unexpected appearance of his late mother on the dance floor.

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Cardigan

2021 Romance

A handsome Latino immigrant living in Vancouver, Canada must choose between keeping his engagement with his fiancee or start a new relationship with his one-night stand.

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Friend of a Friend

2024 Drama

Jules goes over to Samuel's apartment one evening. The two, who met recently at a mutual friend's party, are both single - Samuel isn't having much luck with guys he meets, and Jules has just broken up with his girlfriend. But before Jules can overcome his nerves and open up to a seemingly oblivious Samuel about the intention of his visit, Samuel's equally oblivious roommates interrupt.

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I Do

2023 Drama

Russian students Alexei and Maksym fake a relationship to avoid deportation from Canada when their visas expire.

No Night Is Too Long

2002 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Young Tim Cornish's life has begun with great promise. Blessed with extraordinary good looks, Tim enjoyed much attention and cared little of broken hearts. At University he was a favored student in a prestigious creative writing course, but a chance meeting, a stolen kiss and a sudden flare of passion sets Tim on a journey of betrayal, heartbreak and murder. In a flashback, he tells his story of cruelty, love and a soul-destroying guilt that offers little chance for redemption.

Mister Sister

2021 Comedy

A suicidal man from Milwaukee is given a second chance at life in NYC, working as a drag MC while learning the courage from the caring LGBTQ community to pursue his dreams, including a relationship with a tap dancing single mom.

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Silver Road

2006 Drama, Romance

Childhood friends in rural Ontario spend a final day together before one moves to the city, leading to unexpected revelations and a shift in their lifelong bond.

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Hallelujah

2019 Musical, Romance

Blends queer themes with circus artistry to explore kindness and acceptance across different beliefs and backgrounds.

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Forces

2016 Drama

This is the story of a deep bond between a gay football player and a straight military man, exploring themes of friendship and masculinity.

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The Constant Evening

2020 Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

A tense encounter between James and a mysterious young stranger reveals significant yearnings from James's former relationship.

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Frozen Roads

2010 Drama

Balthazar, Christian, and Lyla confront their escalating desires in a rural Canadian town, testing their lifelong friendship.

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Boy in Bloom

2019 Drama

In the 1970s, a young man enters a new world as security for an underground gay bar.

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Babysitting Andy

2007 Comedy

When nine-year-old Andy's uncle and his boyfriend babysit, her mischievous antics escalate as she confronts them with a supersoaker, determined to uncover the meaning of of a naughty word

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Kissing Drew

2013 Drama

In a dull middle school in 1992, a boy struggling with his sexuality seeks redemption after bullying by a 'cool kid' he secretly admires.

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The Date

2015 Drama

A boy gets up the nerve to ask another boy to go to the dance.

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Educate Your Attitude

1992 Comedy

Young men and women share personal stories on sexuality, relationships, and identity.

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Coming to Terms

2000 Drama

Damian's journey to come out to his family over the phone leads to emotional turmoil and healing. Exploring themes of acceptance and familial bonds.

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Being Brave

2021 Drama

Beckett stands up to school bullies targeting his father's sexuality.

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Maltreat

2019 Horror

A young man explores his broken psyche.

Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Canadian Gay Films

Boys Are Emotional

Aversion

Crazyhouse

Michael Lost and Found

You Will Still Be Here Tomorrow

That Thing We Do

Plantonic

Muscat

Unseen Dancer

Cardigan

Friend of a Friend

I Do

No Night Is Too Long

Mister Sister

Silver Road

Hallelujah

Forces

The Constant Evening

Frozen Roads

Boy in Bloom

Babysitting Andy

Kissing Drew

The Date

Educate Your Attitude

Coming to Terms

Being Brave

Maltreat

Canadian Gay Film Collections

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