Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

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Vertical Lines

2018 Drama

Dave and Andrew reach a new level of closeness in their relationship when they share their personal experiences with self-harm.

Men for Sale

2008 Documentary

An intimate look over 12 months at the challenging lives of nightworkers in downtown Montreal, revealing the struggles, aspirations, and personal journeys of these marginalized individuals.

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Félix and the Fish

2011 Drama, Romance

Félix finds a young man lying unconscious on the beach and realizes he has scales on his back. He takes him home to take care of him.

I Killed My Mother

2009 Drama, Romance

Hubert navigates the challenges of being gay in a semi-autobiographical tale fraught with conflict with his mother.

Solo

2023 Drama, Romance

Follows Simon, who must deal with the disappointment of two impossible loves: a passionate but destructive crush on Oliver and a distant and cold relationship with his mother Claire, who has just moved back in after a 15-year absence.

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Testing

2022 Comedy

A young gay man visits a clinic for an STI test, anxious about a recent encounter. His nerves quickly escalate when he realizes the doctor on duty is the older man he just spent the night with.

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What We Don’t Tell

2020 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Jeremy, a twenty-two-year-old drifter, goes on a search for the man who abused him as a child. When he finally finds him in his luxurious office tower, now living comfortably as a successful businessman, Jeremy decides to sneak into his life and enact a slow yet devastating vengeance.

Love in the Time of Civil War

2014 Drama

Alex, Bruno, Simon, Jeanne, Eric, and Velma are trapped in a cycle of addiction and prostitution, reflecting society's dark realities in Montreal.

Heartbeats

2010 Drama, Romance

Three close friends find themselves entangled in a love triangle that challenges their loyalties, friendships, and understanding of romantic dynamics.

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Tri-Curious

2016 Comedy, Romance

Last-minute anxiety threatens to disrupt a young gay couple's plans to add another person their relationship, challenging their dynamics and personal boundaries.

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The Little Deputy

2015 Documentary, Drama

Trevor tries to have his photo taken with his father.

Judas Kiss

2011 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

A failed filmmaker revisits his alma mater, rewriting his destiny and seeking second chances.

SHORT FILM

Verona

2010 Drama, Romance

Two young lovers from rival fraternities struggle to maintain their relationship amidst escalating tensions.

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Manivald

2017 Animation, Comedy, Drama, Musical

A hot young plumber Toomas breaks into the harmonious life of Manivald and his retired mother.

Gerontophilia

2013 Comedy, Romance

At a old age care home, a male nurse begins to explore his attraction to older men, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal boundaries.

The Christmas Setup

2020 Drama, Romance

As they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable but as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.

Mr. Angel

2013 Documentary

Chronicles transgender activist Buck Angel's journey of acceptance and activism, spanning years of personal and societal challenges, offering an inspirational portrayal of resilience and identity.

SHORT FILM

Banana

2018 Drama

An Asian-Canadian gay man struggles to navigate the online dating scene while concealing feelings for his best friend.

Seek

2014 Drama

A shy writer confronts lost love while profiling an alluring club promoter, delving into a world of music, lights, and drag queens.

NEW SHORT FILM

Hold your Back

2026 Drama

A bitter breakup between two gay men raising a baby together erupts into a heated confrontation.

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Three Months

2019 Drama, Romance

When a young man belatedly reveals his HIV status to his lover, their romance waivers.

What We Have

2014 Drama

Follows Maurice's struggle with past trauma and acceptance in a welcoming Canadian community.

North Mountain

2015 Action, Drama, Thriller

In the dead of winter, a young aboriginal hunter falls in love with a fugitive ex-con and helps him fight off an army of crooked cops seeking revenge.

Steel

2015 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Daniel, a successful TV journalist living life in the fast lane, has fallen into a deep depression. His seemingly perfect life suddenly collapses under him when panic attacks force him to deal with himself and his past.

Like Cattle Towards Glow

2015 Drama, Sci-Fi

A collection of short films explores troubled gay youth navigating psychological challenges through unconventional fetishism and dark self-expression.

SHORT FILM

Empty Nest

2014 Drama

Raised in a traditional Asian family, Alex yearns for love and acceptance but finds himself searching for something unexpected.

I’m a Pornstar: Gay4Pay

2016 Documentary

Step into the intriguing, unexpected, and always candid world of straight men who choose to go Gay4Pay.

Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Canadian Gay Films

Vertical Lines

Men for Sale

Félix and the Fish

I Killed My Mother

Solo

Testing

What We Don’t Tell

Love in the Time of Civil War

Heartbeats

Tri-Curious

The Little Deputy

Judas Kiss

Verona

Manivald

Gerontophilia

The Christmas Setup

Mr. Angel

Banana

Seek

Hold your Back

Three Months

What We Have

North Mountain

Steel

Like Cattle Towards Glow

Empty Nest

I’m a Pornstar: Gay4Pay

Canadian Gay Film Collections

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