Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

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Pittsburgh

2013 Drama

A gay couple, navigating commitment issues, have a pivotal conversation complicated by one partner's deafness, requiring a unique form of communication.

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Deep End

2011 Drama

Dane faces a difficult choice between standing by his newly out older brother or conforming to his homophobic peers, risking his social standing either way.

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Dog Meet Goose

2012 Drama, Thriller

A troubled teen seeks help from his neighbor, who has a secret.

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Pastel

2020 Drama

Elisabeth catches her son James with another man. She decides to fight for what she believes to be sickness and cure her only son from his presumed homosexuality.

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Hell, or Pool Keeping

2011 Drama, Thriller

A poetic reflection on life in a place without easy transit, where warmth, pools, and tension prevail, shaping the narrative beyond conventional transportation.

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I Scream Your Name

2015 Comedy, Drama

Living in a retirement home, Nicolas struggles with growing loneliness and the monotony of daily life. Seeking comfort through anonymous phone companionship, his routine is unexpectedly transformed when a new resident named Daniel arrives, opening the door to an unlikely connection.

Stranger Than Us

2020 Drama

Set along the Norfolk Coast, Tom and JD are two strangers whose paths cross one night. Over a weekend spent far from the outside world, they slowly reveal their hidden struggles, past wounds, and personal secrets. As their connection grows, they must discover whether their newfound feelings can survive the truths they uncover.

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Katydid

2004 Comedy, Drama

Skye just wants to have a date with is crush, Annabelle. Only one problem stands in the way - twin brother Leif... but not quite in the way Skye thinks.

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Coming Out

2011 Drama

Joel prepares to come out to his parents, grappling with the right moment and the words to use, uncertain of their reaction to his revelation.

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The Naked Body

2015 Documentary, Drama

Documents how people relate to nudity and their own body, meanwhile behind the scenes the director gets involved with one of the subjects.

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The Part of His Life He Wants to Show Me

2022 Drama, Romance

Joan's obsession with spying on his neighbor evolves into an unexpected attraction, blurring the lines between fantasy and reality.

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Without a Mom

2012 Action, Drama

Two gay fathers navigate the complexities of supporting their straight son through the aftermath of his first significant heartbreak.

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Outdoors

2022 Drama, Romance

Bim and Nathan's promising connection in the park is tested when unexpected revelations threaten their budding relationship.

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Pooh Bear

2023 Drama

A man leaves his husband, kids, and the earth.

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Thylacine

2014 Drama, Romance

A young couple nearing their nine months anniversary hit a road block when one decides to have lunch with an admirer. The relationship is tested as they face their insecurities along the way.

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Happy Birthday

2013 Drama, Romance

Life presents challenges for a boy in Denmark, where navigating adolescence is further complicated by the consent laws.

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Nomansland

2013 Drama, Romance

Portrays a raw depiction of love and forgiveness in the Danish gay underground, exploring the intersection of intimacy and emotional connection.

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Caught

2008 Drama

Set in 1948. The musical tale of a shy teenager tempted by desires awakened by a charismatic new student.

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Adults Only

2013 Drama, Romance

Matthew, haunted by memories of a past relationship, finds solace and unexpected revelations during a vulnerable moment.

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Battlefield

2012 Drama

The emotional negotiation of a one-night stand between two men bound by habit and idiosyncrasy.

The Man in the Lighthouse

2007 Drama, Romance

Mateo, a lighthouse caretaker in a small town, reevaluates his life and relationships after an encounter with Jerome, who inadvertently disrupts Mateo's routine and introduces him to new perspectives.

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Toeing the Line

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Long-time best friends Zach and Lamar navigate a sudden shift in their relationship when boundaries are unexpectedly crossed, reshaping their dynamic forever.

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Vapor

2010 Drama

Set in Mexico City, the film portrays an older man's silent acceptance of his homosexuality, exploring shame, catharsis, and transcendence.

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The Package

2013 Drama, Romance

In Sao Paulo, Leandro navigates a blossoming relationship with Jefferson, facing challenges when Jefferson reveals he is HIV-positive, prompting Leandro to reassess their future together.

Blue

1993 Drama

Against a plain, unchanging blue screen, a densely interwoven soundtrack of voices, sound effects and music attempt to convey a portrait of Derek Jarman’s experiences with AIDS, both literally and allegorically, together with an exploration of the meanings associated with the colour blue.

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An Afternoon

2014 Drama, Romance

Mathias grapples with his feelings for Frederik, questioning if he's prepared to take the next step in their relationship.

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Tomorrow

2014 Drama

Clark and Trevor, on the brink of college, grapple with the future of their friendship. Trevor asks Clark to be his wingman, a decision that changes the dynamics between them.

Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

All Gay Drama Films

Pittsburgh

Deep End

Dog Meet Goose

Pastel

Hell, or Pool Keeping

I Scream Your Name

Stranger Than Us

Katydid

Coming Out

The Naked Body

The Part of His Life He Wants to Show Me

Without a Mom

Outdoors

Pooh Bear

Thylacine

Happy Birthday

Nomansland

Caught

Adults Only

Battlefield

The Man in the Lighthouse

Toeing the Line

Vapor

The Package

Blue

An Afternoon

Tomorrow

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