Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

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ShirtTugger

2022 Drama

Max has Binge Eating Disorder. After another secret late night binge, Max spends the next day dodging "food noise" as he tries to keep his struggles from his partner and everyone else. Will Max keep his dark secret another day? Or is today the day that Max will finally break the cycle?

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Nicki

2020 Drama

A trans woman is on her way to a job interview in Tehran when something traumatizing happens.

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Lillies in the Forest

2017 Drama, Romance

Two lost souls in search of a deeper connection form an unlikely bond during a brief encounter in-transit over their mutual appreciation for Myrna Loy.

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Intrinsic Moral Evil

2013 Drama, Romance

Follows three dancers who play with the viewer’s perception and expectations.

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Tshuva

2024 Drama

Following his brother's suicide, Avihu encounters a mesmerizing transgender woman who is a vivid mirror image of his brother. Together they embark on a transformative journey, compelling Avihu to confront his deep loss.

Lovebirds

2008 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mario invites his online pen pal all the way from Spain to his home in the Philippines to meet his family. Alexis turns out to be a man, completely changing the family dynamic.

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Wordless

2018 Drama

Nan struggles to connect in America because of what he left in China.

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It Gets Better?

2016 Drama

After drinking heavily and getting stuck in a YouTube hole of "It Gets Better" videos, a man reflects on his life and decides to tell his own story.

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Heaven

2019 Drama

A shy teenager tries to rig a game of seven minutes in heaven to confess his feelings to the boy he likes.

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Perpetual

2015 Drama, Romance

Sebastian explores his sexuality in encounters with Jacob at an adult club, hoping for love but finding lust. As their relationship falters, Sebastian returns, seeking closure in a dark and unfamiliar world.

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Brother

2019 Drama

Nico and Khalid's friendship faces cultural barriers as they navigate their feelings for each other, highlighting the contrasts between their Iranian and Swedish backgrounds.

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Nightstand

2015 Drama

Depicts a destructive affair between two men over three London nights.

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With You, in Our Town

2024 Drama

Returning home from university for the summer, Benny finds it hard to reconnect with his group of friends, who have all changed. Things get more complicated when he discovers he has feelings for his childhood best friend, Tom.

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Cure(d)

2011 Comedy, Drama

After coming out to his parents and wanting to be 'normal', Jason takes what he believes to be a cure for being gay.

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Apollo

2016 Comedy, Drama

Apollon, a teenager grappling with societal expectations of masculinity, daydreams about attaining the ideal physique — defined by muscular bulk and confidence.

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Bold Eagle

2022 Comedy, Drama

In a dark Navotas City apartment crammed with encyclopedias, family albums and wrestling posters, a man and his feline friend watch gay adult movies and cat videos.

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My Eleventh Brother

2016 Drama

In a continuous adoption cycle to replace a missing brother, Sung-woo confides in his 11th new elder brother, Sung-kyu, sharing a deep-seated secret.

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The Heat

2013 Drama, Thriller

Coal or wood afire to redness. High air temperature. Vehemence of feelings.

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Lost

2016 Drama

In the depths of night, Kelvin, a solitary young man, crosses paths with George through an exploration of a gay dating app.

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Lightrapping

2016 Drama

Photographer Gustavo documents naked men in São Paulo's public spaces, drawing curious young Pedro into a journey of self-discovery and exploration amidst the city's diverse and dynamic environments.

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Mr. Sugar Daddy

2016 Drama

Hans, seeking a fresh start, falls for young Andrej, and is thrust into a game where no one emerges victorious.

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Mother Knows Best

2016 Drama, Romance

A mother's nonchalant response to her son introducing his boyfriend sparks unexpected insights and heartfelt conversations about love and life.

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Herculanum

2016 Drama

Three encounters unfold amidst the backdrop of a simmering volcano, involving two men whose lives intertwine against the fiery drama of nature's unrest.

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About a Father

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

As 60-year-old Jindrich awaits a heart transplant, his wife tries to shield him from the stress of their son David's visit, during which David hopes to broach the topic of his unconventional lifestyle.

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Mine

2017 Drama

The non-biological father in a gay relationship wrestles with his role as a parent to a child who isn't biologically related to him.

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Blurry Mirror

2022 Drama

After a cheating incident, Guilherme seeks therapy while Marcelo is advised by a friend against reconciliation, leading to inner dilemmas and external tensions.

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Now It’s Different

2025 Drama, Romance

A writer feels lost in the chaos of city life, he pours his heart into a love letter meant for someone special, someone he's never truly met. As he writes, he confronts his own regrets and dreams, hoping to rekindle the spark of romance.

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ShirtTugger

Nicki

Lillies in the Forest

Intrinsic Moral Evil

Tshuva

Lovebirds

Wordless

It Gets Better?

Heaven

Perpetual

Brother

Nightstand

With You, in Our Town

Cure(d)

Apollo

Bold Eagle

My Eleventh Brother

The Heat

Lost

Lightrapping

Mr. Sugar Daddy

Mother Knows Best

Herculanum

About a Father

Mine

Blurry Mirror

Now It’s Different

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