Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

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Days of Rage

2019 Drama

Trump's declarations concerning Israel and a Palestinian immigrant's uncle's medical diagnosis conspire to throw the latter into crisis, push him into provocative encounters, and jeopardize his relationship.

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David

2022 Drama

David Shannon navigates the horrors of the HIV/AIDS pandemic of the 1980s. He strives to embrace his empathy and compassion for those who are openly despised by society for being part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Iridescence

2017 Drama, Musical

Logan is 16 and grieving his mother while living with his abusive father Vince, who shame on his son for being gay. Guided by his mother’s presence, Logan learns to accept himself and confront Vince. He chooses to stay alive and move forward, stronger than the words carved into him.

Fire Song

2015 Drama

Shane, a gay Anishnabe teenager in Northern Ontario, is struggling to support his family in the aftermath of his sister's suicide. If he fails, he will be forced to choose between his family's home and his own future.

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Bedding Andrew

2014 Documentary

On the eve of his 30th birthday, Andrew, a man with Cerebral Palsy, reflects on his first sexual encounter and how the event shaped his identity as a gay man.

On the Road

2012 Drama, Romance

Young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly.

Drive Back Home

2024 Drama

In 1970, a gruff New Brunswick plumber travels to Toronto to bail out his estranged gay brother jailed for public indecency. Reluctantly driving home together per their mother's wish, their tense reunion tests their sibling bond.

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Dominant Chord

2019 Drama

A country music star grappling with his hidden identity faces an agonizing dilemma when his career and love life collide on the brink of exposure.

The Groomsmen: First Look

2024 Comedy, Romance

A pediatrician and an overseas doctor, meet at a wedding in Philadelphia, but the long distance, family, and their friends may hinder their budding romance.

Turtles

2023 Comedy, Drama

After years together, Thom and Henry find their relationship in a rut. They must confront whether divorce is their only hope for saving their marriage

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Family

2020 Drama, Horror

A trip to their countryside cottage takes a terrifying turn for an interracial gay couple as a sudden accident shatters their plans.

Spiral

2019 Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A gay couple move to a small town to enjoy a better quality of life and raise their daughter with strong social values. But when neighbors throw a very strange party, nothing is as it seems in their picturesque neighborhood.

The Groomsmen Last Dance

2024 Comedy, Romance

Jackson moves to Italy to be near his daughter, but a chance meeting with cafe owner Gabriella, and some meddling friends, may lead to a second chance at love.

No Sad Songs

1985 Documentary

Jim and Catherine share personal stories of love and loss amid the AIDS epidemic in Canada, interwoven with performances highlighting its profound impact on society and individuals.

No Skin Off My Ass

1991 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A lonely hairdresser's encounter with a skinhead leads to unexpected revelations.

Beefcake

1998 Drama

A documentary exploring 1950s muscle men's magazines and Bob Mizer's legal troubles, featuring clips from his films starring Jack LaLanne and Joe Dallesandro.

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Sic

2014 Drama

A lifelong friendship ignites when two friends confront their history, revealing a shocking secret.

Leaving Metropolis

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A famous painter disrupts a young couple's marriage, creating an emotional triangle.

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I’m Sorry

2022 Drama

Louis, 24, moves in with his boyfriend Sam, 35, in the suburban house bought by the latter.

The Nature of Nicholas

2002 Drama, Horror, Romance

A teenager grapples with strange experiences after realizing he's attracted to a classmate.

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We’ll Find Happiness

2025 Drama

Saad, a young Moroccan illegal immigrant, is planning a perilous journey to Canada with Reza, his Iranian lover. In Montreal, Saad is called upon to save his beloved from certain deportation to Iran, where inevitable punishment awaits.

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Fuck Buddy

2020 Animation, Drama

Life in isolation is tasty, horny, and disappointing.

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Exhumation

2018 Comedy

A reanimation of long lost desire that obsesses over buried memories to create one's own monster from memory.

To the Moon

2024 Comedy

After a chance encounter with a handsome stranger, single dad Sam wrestles with the idea of coming out of the closet at 38.

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Cold Hands

2017 Drama

In an effort to make friends in high school, Lucas finds himself in a position that compromises his safety. In the aftermath, he realizes that the support he seeks is not guaranteed.

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Lions in Waiting

2017 Drama, Romance

A young hockey player gains the courage to embrace his true self after facing hazing, becoming an inspiration to a teammate striving to find their own fearlessness.

Sugar

2004 Drama, Romance

Troubled suburban teen Cliff explores a complicated connection.

Canadian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Canadian Gay Films

Days of Rage

David

Iridescence

Fire Song

Bedding Andrew

On the Road

Drive Back Home

Dominant Chord

The Groomsmen: First Look

Turtles

Family

Spiral

The Groomsmen Last Dance

No Sad Songs

No Skin Off My Ass

Beefcake

Sic

Leaving Metropolis

I’m Sorry

The Nature of Nicholas

We’ll Find Happiness

Fuck Buddy

Exhumation

To the Moon

Cold Hands

Lions in Waiting

Sugar

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