German Gay Movies & Short Films

Querelle

1982 Drama

A handsome sailor is drawn into a web of sibling rivalry, murder, and intense sexuality.

Cruising

1980 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A police officer delves into New York City's underground gay subculture to capture a serial killer preying on gay men, risking everything to bring justice to his community.

Land of Storms

2014 Drama, Romance

Szabolcs returns to Hungary to claim his inheritance and meets Aron, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and identity exploration.

Free Fall

2013 Drama, Romance

With a promising career in the police force and a baby on the way, Marc's life changes when he crosses paths with Kay.

Norwegian Dream

2023 Drama, Romance

A 19-year-old Polish immigrant working at a fish factory in Norway develops feelings for a colleague. Their budding relationship is tested when a strike erupts among the Polish workers, challenging their bond and solidarity with their coworkers.

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Free at Heart

2025 Drama, Romance

Sebastian’s life is turned upside down when his family takes in Kolja, the son of his father’s late girlfriend. The two discover they are brothers, and what begins as a strong bond soon grows into forbidden love. Their secret is eventually exposed, forcing the family to confront the judgment of their small-town community.

Center of My World

2016 Drama, Romance

After a summer with his best friend Kat, Phil returns to school and questions his feelings for Nicholas, a new classmate, sparking inner turmoil.

The Wound

2017 Drama, Romance

Xolani, a solitary factory worker, journeys to the remote mountains with fellow community men to guide a group of teenage boys through a traditional initiation into adulthood.

Summer Storm

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A close friendship between crew teammates is challenged when one discovers he's gay and attracted to the other.

You & I

2014 Drama, Romance

Three immature men roam a remote region of Germany, capturing moments of mischief and introspection through photography and youthful antics.

Out in the Dark

2012 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A dramatic love story unfolds between Palestinian student Nimer and Israeli lawyer Roy amid the Middle-East conflict.

Where Are You Going, Habibi?

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ibrahim falls for Alexander, a straight German wrestler and criminal, leading to an unlikely and transformative friendship.

Drifter

2023 Drama

Moritz moves to Berlin to be with his boyfriend, but their relationship quickly ends. At 22, he embarks on a journey of kinks, metamorphoses, and self-discovery within the depths of Berlin's vibrant party scene.

The Cakemaker

2017 Drama, Romance

A German pastry maker travels to Jerusalem to find the family of his deceased lover, embarking on a journey of closure and emotional discovery.

Synonymes

2019 Comedy, Drama

A young Israeli man escapes to Paris, leaving behind his nationality, guided by his trusty Franco-Israeli dictionary.

Passages

2023 Drama, Romance

A gay couple's marriage faces a crisis when one partner impulsively begins a passionate affair with a young woman.

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Prora

2012 Drama, Romance

What begins as an innocent game soon turns into an ambiguous confrontation when Matthieu leads his friend into an abandoned building.

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My Other

2017 Drama

Leo has graduated with outstanding results. However, when it comes to love, he hasn’t been as fortunate. Despite having had some experiences with other boys his age, he struggles to form a deeper connection with them.

Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?

2022 Drama, Musical

Pop clichés are redefined through the love between two men, entangled in a polyamorous chorus of lovers navigating complex relationships.

The Rules of Attraction

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

At Camden College, a dealer, a virgin, and a bisexual classmate navigate an unusual love triangle amidst their privileged lives.

Hustler White

1996 Drama, Romance

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

Cowboys & Angels

2003 Comedy, Drama

A civil servant's life takes an unexpected turn when he moves in with a gay fashion student and finds himself navigating the world of fashion. The film explores young people's struggles with identity in the fast-paced nightlife culture.

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance

Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.

Nighthawks

1978 Drama

By day, a man hides his true self while living a secret life at night, navigating the complexities of dual identity.

Give Me Your Hand

2008 Drama, Romance

Twin 18-year-olds hitchhike to their mother's funeral in Spain, forever altering their lives.

The Blue Hour

1992 Drama

Theo's encounter with Marie in Berlin sparks a journey of rediscovery and longing amidst a vibrant yet lonely landscape.

Maybe… Maybe Not

1994 Comedy

Axel moves in with Norbert, a gay man, after being kicked out by his girlfriend.