Gay Comedy Movies & Short Films

Pride

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1984, UK gay activists unite to support miners during their prolonged strike, bridging two communities.

Beautiful Thing

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jamie and Ste find solace in each other after Ste seeks refuge from his abusive family. Their attraction deepens amidst the challenges of their sexuality and societal pressures.

SHORT FILM

In a Heartbeat

2017 Animation, Comedy, Romance

A boy has feelings for another boy but is too shy to confess, even though his heart yearns to speak out.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

1994 Comedy, Musical

Two drag performers and a transgender woman embark on a journey across the desert to showcase their unique cabaret act.

My Beautiful Laundrette

1985 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An ambitious Pakistani Briton and his white boyfriend strive for success with the opening of a glamorous laundromat.

SHORT FILM

Shower

2012 Comedy, Drama

A man's post-workout shower is interrupted by a mysterious noise, setting off a chain of events that challenges his perception and leaves him exposed in unexpected ways.

The Birdcage

1996 Comedy

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner conceal their identities to meet their son's conservative future in-laws.

Get Real

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two boys in a British school experience a tenderly romantic coming-of-age journey as they navigate their evolving feelings for each other.

Naz & Maalik

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two closeted Muslim teens in Brooklyn struggle with their sexuality, inadvertently becoming targets in the War on Terror due to their secretive behavior.

Fire Island

2022 Comedy, Romance

A group of queer best friends reunite in Fire Island Pines for their annual week of celebration and camaraderie, facing unexpected events that could alter their cherished tradition forever.

Bros

2022 Comedy, Romance

Bobby thrives on no-strings dates and embraces his non-committal lifestyle, until he meets Aaron who turns his world upside down.

Twinless

2025 Comedy, Drama

Two young men cross paths in a twin bereavement support group. What begins as awkward small talk between two strangers gradually turns into a raw and unexpected friendship. As they navigate the blurry line between healing and holding on, their bond becomes a lifeline neither saw coming.

Good Grief

2023 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Marc's life unravels after his husband's sudden death, prompting a soul-searching trip to Paris with his friends, where they confront truths about themselves and their relationships.

Shortbus

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

New Yorkers entangled in a web of romantic and intimate entanglements converge at an underground salon known for its blend of art, music, politics, and sensuality.

Love, Simon

2018 Comedy, Drama

Simon Spier navigates the challenges of concealing his gay identity from friends and family until a threat to his secret forces him to confront his true self and those around him.

Spoiler Alert

2022 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Michael and Kit's love story takes a heartbreaking twist with Kit's devastating terminal cancer diagnosis.

Red, White & Royal Blue

2023 Comedy, Romance

The son of the US President develops a secret romance with a British Prince.

Plan B

2009 Comedy, Drama, Romance

After being betrayed by his girlfriend Laura, Bruno's plan to sabotage her new relationship takes an unexpected turn, prompting him to question his own desires.

The Skinny

2012 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set in New York City, the film reunites five Brown University classmates - four gay men and one lesbian - for a weekend filled with secrets, drama, and personal revelations.

Saint-Narcisse

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A son's quest to find his supposedly deceased mother leads him to a remote cabin, unraveling family secrets and unexpected connections.

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The turbulent loves and lives of a Los Angeles gay clique are exposed.

SHORT FILM

The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim

2011 Comedy, Drama

Two teenage boys in Copenhagen, brought together by chance, embark on a quest to find one of their mothers, discovering unexpected truths about themselves along the way.

Latter Days

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A partygoer's infatuation with a young Mormon missionary leads to a tumultuous collision of worlds, exploring faith and desire.

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.

Withnail and I

1987 Comedy, Drama

Two substance-abusing actors' holiday in 1969 countryside proves disastrous as their friendship unravels.

SHORT FILM

In the Dark

2005 Comedy

Sexuality simmers in the unfulfilled space between bodies yearning to touch, a moment suspended in time.

Taekwondo

2016 Comedy, Drama

A man invites a fellow trainee to join him for a retreat at his country house, alongside a group of close male friends.

Gay Comedy Movies & Short Films

Pride

Beautiful Thing

In a Heartbeat

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

My Beautiful Laundrette

Shower

The Birdcage

Get Real

Naz & Maalik

Fire Island

Bros

Twinless

Good Grief

Shortbus

Love, Simon

Spoiler Alert

Red, White & Royal Blue

Plan B

The Skinny

Saint-Narcisse

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim

Latter Days

Summer Storm

Withnail and I

In the Dark

Taekwondo

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