Gay drama movies and short films that explore identity, conflict and personal growth. From coming-of-age stories to emotional journeys, discover the best gay dramas.
During a sweltering summer afternoon in Brooklyn, a Latino barber quietly falls for a handsome Irish stranger during a haircut.
SHORT FILM
Middle Man
2014
Comedy, Drama
Davie's new job at a call center for the deaf throws him into a dramatic encounter between a feuding couple, revealing the complexities of communication and relationships.
SHORT FILM
Don’t Judge Me, It’s Rude
2018
Drama
An emotionally nuanced reconnection at a tree stump.
SHORT FILM
Seven Drinks
2014
Drama, Romance
Chronicles the evolving relationship of Mitch and Bobby through seven pivotal scenes, exploring their growth and struggles.
COMING SOON
Color Your Hurt
2026
Drama, Thriller
Follow the life and struggles of a young gay man growing up in the Bible Belt.
COMING SOON
Sunday Boyfriends
2026
Drama
In Mexico City, a Venezuelan immigrant navigates a cycle of failed dates and binge eating to fill the void of a lost relationship, only to realise that reclaiming his own joy is a radical act of resistance worth fighting for.
SHORT FILM
Damned for All Time
2016
Drama
Follows the life of a closeted gay high school student in 1958 and the unforgiving wrath he receives from society.
SHORT FILM
Hombre
2025
Drama
Lucio journeys across Europe chasing the memory of his first love, a formative relationship with his literature teacher that has stayed with him for years. Unable to move on, he seeks a long awaited reunion, hoping it will finally release him from an unbalanced bond that shaped his life.
SHORT FILM
Three Times Mina
2025
Drama
Mina juggles lovers, performance art, queer clubs and gossip with her girls in this seductive indie character piece.
SHORT FILM
Pollywogs
2025
Drama
Two mothers. Two sons. A new family unit. A new normal. That's what the mothers hope will happen during the week-long vacation with their respective 13-year-old sons: that they'll come to understand their relationship, their love.
COMING SOON
SHORT FILM
Seniors
2026
Comedy, Drama
A high school senior goes on his first college campus tour the day his parents' marriage begins to fracture.
SHORT FILM
The Act
2025
Drama
On a sun-drenched nudist beach, a young Portuguese man encounters a troubled Russian immigrant and strives to uncover the pain behind his despair, forging an unexpected connection amidst the beauty of paradise. Together, they confront the shadows of loss and the fragile strength of hope.
SHORT FILM
Vibrations
2025
Documentary, Drama
Dives into the nuances of alternative pornography, challenging stigmas and revealing how desire, identity, and the politics of the body intertwine both on screen and in life.
SHORT FILM
Boa
2025
Drama
A monk's encounter with bodybuilders at Boa Gym awakens his connection to physical strength, leading to his transformation.
SHORT FILM
Don QueerXote
2024
Drama
Greg aspires to be a great author and, incidentally, wants to understand life, maybe even himself.
SHORT FILM
I Don’t Believe in That
2015
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Derrick and Keith, deeply in love yet out of sync on critical issues, struggle to reconcile their differences and find common ground in their relationship.
SHORT FILM
Two Amongst Many
2022
Drama, Romance
An outbreak has Esteban confined at home and separated from Alan. From his rooftop bedroom, he tries to maintain their relationship through video calls, but the isolation seems endless and reality catches up with them.
Sabor Tropical
2009
Drama, Thriller
Sex-charged journalist Brian is chosen by an online publication to travel to Panama and document one of Latin America s premier festival celebrations Carnaval de Las Tablas. Dangers lurk for foreigners, and caught up in the carnival madness, Brian’s outgoing manners suddenly place him in situations of both desperation and violence.
SHORT FILM
2064
2019
Drama
It’s the year 2064 and population growth and climate pressures have pushed the African continent to the brink. A federation of African states, Grand Afrique, is created to cope with the crisis.
SHORT FILM
Approval
2013
Drama
Commenting on the oppressive situation in Russia for the LGBT community, and inspired by reports of gay people being kidnapped, tortured and killed by fanatics, and also beaten in the street when protesting.
SHORT FILM
Independence
2010
Comedy, Drama
Set against the social realities of their era, two men navigate love, identity, and the challenges of living in a changing Spain.
SHORT FILM
Her Boy
2017
Drama
A young man finds himself face to face with a life changing decision when his mother refuses to accept him for who he is.
Faces
2018
Drama
Four interconnected stories follow characters facing sudden upheaval. Aisha’s long-awaited pregnancy brings an unexpected revelation, while Louie and Gaspard’s relationship is shaken by the arrival of Louie’s female fiancée. Elsewhere, an attack threatens Adam and Luke’s friendship, and Sindiso is forced to reassess her commitment when the women’s charity she runs faces closure.
SHORT FILM
Fort Buchanan: Hiver
2012
Comedy, Drama
When Roger's husband deploys to Djibouti, he's left alone at Fort Buchanan with his temperamental daughter Roxy. Her violent outbursts drive him to seek comfort in friends and self-confidence through boxing lessons with a personal trainer.
Ruben Guthrie
2015
Comedy, Drama, Romance
The story of one man not only battling the bottle, but the city that won't let him put it down.
The Wonderpill
2015
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young woman suffers from heavy migraines. Her boyfriend tricks her into taking a fake pill to treat her migraines; side effect: an exploding libido.
SHORT FILM
Brother
2015
Drama
Erik is a young skateboarder who keeps an eye on his sister’s boyfriend. Erik does everything to attract the boy’s attention.