Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

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Lonely Country

2024 Drama

In 1950s rural Ontario, a closeted gay man meets a hitchhiker at a gas station. Offering him a place to stay, he must face his long-hidden desires.

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

2018 Drama

A young actor reflects on the correspondence with a deceased television star, exploring their unique bond and its lasting impact.

M/M

2018 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Matthias lives in Berlin. Matthias likes techno. Matthew likes Matthias. Matthew wants Matthias. Matthew wants to be Matthias.

Genesis

2018 Drama

Three teenagers are rocked by their first experiences of love amidst the chaos of youth. While their peers conform, they defiantly assert their freedom to love and be true to themselves.

Rocketman

2019 Drama, Musical

This musical fantasy chronicles Elton John's breakthrough years, from his prodigious talent at the Royal Academy of Music to his enduring partnership with Bernie Taupin, capturing the highs and lows of his transformative journey in the music industry.

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Fragments

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A diverse group of characters in New Orleans navigate intersecting lives filled with adult talk and humor, challenging double standards and societal norms.

Matthias & Maxime

2019 Drama, Romance

Long-hidden emotions surface, casting a shadow over the tight-knit circle of friends navigating their late twenties.

The Acrobat

2019 Drama

In Montreal's snowy landscape, two strangers meet in an unfinished apartment, sparking a magnetic but tumultuous relationship that defies reason.

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Ramen Boys

2025 Comedy, Romance

Kevin, a hopeful romantic, finally takes a chance to connect with James, the lifeguard he's admired from afar, leading to an extremely expected first kiss and a summer of love and laughter.

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Brief Somebodies

2025 Drama

While rehearsing a sexual assault scene, a pair of actors form a connection they'll be forced to reconfigure once filming begins.

Beneath the Skin

2015 Drama, Romance

After his family falls apart, Joshua moves to Canada to live with his estranged father, where he forms a deep bond with Jay, a local tattoo artist, despite the challenges they face.

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Mummy Brown

2021 Drama

Tyler, a young gay man living with HIV, poses nude for what may be his final portrait. As the painting nears completion, a mysterious woman appears, forcing him to face his past and question what he will leave behind.

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Haus

2018 Comedy, Drama

Makai is a young homeless gay boy staying on his friend Trevon’s couch. As they get ready for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, Makai is pushed to face his disapproving older brother. Wanting an escape from the turmoil at home, he stands his ground when the community he has grown to love comes under threat.

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Boy

2015 Drama, Fantasy

The ghost of a young boy explores the world on the anniversary of his death, encountering both familiar places and unexpected revelations.

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Sissy-Boy Slap-Party

2004 Comedy

A machine-gun micro-montage unfolds a musical mantra.

Roommates

1994 Drama

A macho straight man and an educated gay man end up sharing a room in a residence for people living with AIDS. Over time, their uneasy arrangement softens into an unexpected friendship.

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Lunar Sway

2026 Comedy, Drama

Cliff is struggling with his love life in a desert town when he unexpectedly connects with his estranged birth mother. After learning of his mom’s string of secrets, Cliff is led on a wild misadventure while also spending time with his love interest, Stew, a mysterious dentist.

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In the Light

2011 Comedy, Romance

Zack and John wake up after a passionate night, navigating newfound intimacy and honesty as they explore their connection.

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Heartdrop

2025 Drama, Romance

Dylan and Max are neighbors and secret lovers - one openly gay, the other a closeted small-town athlete. To keep their romance hidden, they communicate through a private exchange of photos that capture what words cannot.

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Frank’s Cock

1994 Comedy

A short film uses four frames simultaneously to explore a gay man's memories of his deceased lover, Frank.

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Ghost

2020 Drama, Romance

As Benjamin excitedly prepares for a second date, his lover seems all too quiet.

Genesis

2018 Drama

Three teenagers are shaken up by their first loves in the turmoil of their youth. At a time when others are conforming, they stand their ground and assert their right to love and be free.

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Surfacing

2026 Drama, Romance

After years of battling severe depression, a young man learns to love himself and accept love from others after becoming caught in his therapist's personal life and recognizing her need for similar help.

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My Thoughts Exactly

2022 Drama

A day in the lives of two gay men.

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Run Rabbit

2014 Drama

In a secluded park, a brief but electric connection between two young men sparks into a playful, almost childlike pursuit through the surrounding forest.

On the Fringe of Wild

2021 Drama, Romance

A romance between two teenage boys, set in a small Ontario town, where love does not win, but the surviving players grow to accept themselves as members of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Michael, a Gay Son

1980 Documentary

By following one young man through the process, this documentary attempts to give the audience an idea of the expereinces and feelings involved in that most uncomfortable of coming of age processes... Coming out.

Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Canadian Gay Films

Lonely Country

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

M/M

Genesis

Rocketman

Fragments

Matthias & Maxime

The Acrobat

Ramen Boys

Brief Somebodies

Beneath the Skin

Mummy Brown

Haus

Boy

Sissy-Boy Slap-Party

Roommates

Lunar Sway

In the Light

Heartdrop

Frank’s Cock

Ghost

Genesis

Surfacing

My Thoughts Exactly

Run Rabbit

On the Fringe of Wild

Michael, a Gay Son

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