Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

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Basketball & Maths

2009 Drama, Romance

Jerome and Cedric play basketball in the same team at school. Jerome also gives Cedric some private math lessons. One day, during one of such lessons, Cedric kisses Jerome. They both interpret the other's reaction mistakenly. And it will be Jerome who will have to work things out.

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It’s Just in My Head

2020 Drama, Romance

Andreas and Alessandro, lifelong friends, confront revelations that test their bond and reshape their lives in unexpected ways.

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The In-Between

2010 Drama, Romance

Where is the line drawn between right and wrong, love and obsession? Explore the blurred boundaries in this provocative exploration of moral dilemmas.

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Secret Roommate

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Yeong Min, Yeong Hoon's younger brother, unexpectedly arrives at his brother's house, where Yeong Hoon lives with his secret lover, Tae Ho. The couple scrambles to hide their relationship, pretending to be roommates until the end.

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Three Times

2020 Drama

Alone at home, Mario arranges a risky internet rendezvous, exploring personal revelations.

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Land of the Free

2020 Drama

David's 25th birthday celebration takes a dark turn when homophobic remarks lead to a confrontation at the beach, testing friendships and societal tolerance in a night of unexpected challenges.

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Heal, Goose

2013 Drama, Romance

Max navigates a pivotal day with his friends, exploring his journey of self-discovery and understanding of his identity and sexuality.

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AYOR

2021 Drama

Two men challenge gay discrimination during a national commemoration, facing doubt and fear in their fight for equality.

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White Rock

2024 Drama

David heads out on a date, unaware that his curious older brother is secretly trailing him, only to stumble upon an unexpected secret.

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Bedtime Stories: Asphyxia

2021 Drama

Chris and Benjamin explore the depths of desire and asphyxiation in a gripping encounter sparked by an online connection, delving into the thrill and consequences of their ferocious attraction in a provocative exploration of intimacy.

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Protect Me from What I Want

2009 Drama, Romance

Saleem, an Asian student from Bradford, encounters Daz. They spend the night together. He is ashamed of himself and what he has done the following day.

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Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

2021 Drama

Akbar navigates the pressures of college life by feigning enthusiasm for football, leading to unexpected friendships and self-discovery beyond societal expectations.

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Techno, Mama

2021 Drama

Nikita's dream of visiting Berlin's Berghain clashes with his mother Irena's expectations, leading to mutual misunderstandings.

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The Immeasurable

2021 Drama, Romance

University student Xiang forms an unlikely bond with police officer Vic on the basketball court, sparking a whirlwind romance that defies societal expectations.

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Aban and Khorshid

2014 Drama, Romance

Inspired by true events, this film intimately portrays two lovers' final moments before their execution for being gay.

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Heritage

2017 Drama

Noam, a young gay man, discovers that his father, who just died, had a secret affair with a married man. He follows and meets that man. He now holds his father's secret.

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Hornbeam

2022 Drama

Two strangers bond over a shared secret. But how well do they truly know each other?

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Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)

2022 Drama

An aging adult film director reflects on a lost love affair while commenting on an unearthed 16mm film, an exploration of memory and desire.

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The Bridge

2006 Drama

A Georgian gay man reflects on the challenges and immigration hurdles he and his boyfriend faced while moving to Australia.

Pantasya

2007 Drama

Across a single day in the lives of Filipino men, five interconnected stories explore moments of attraction, desire, and intimacy. From chance encounters to unexpected connections, the film presents a series of erotic vignettes that reveal different expressions of passion and longing.

The Affair

2010 Drama

An ex-seminarian slash communist runs a hotel in Baguio. He then meets a handsome upcoming lawyer. A once-a-year trip to Baguio by the lawyer and conversations with the hotel owner develop into an affair which encompasses decades of socio-political changes in the country.

Kambyo

2008 Drama

In the final summer before adulthood begins, cousins Macky and Manuel hit the road in search of Macky’s missing friend Philip. Along for the ride are their adventurous friend Xavier and his intriguing companion Aldo. As the journey unfolds, the group navigates new connections, unexpected emotions, and the challenges of discovering who they are and what they want from the future.

Pleasure Factory

2007 Drama

A series of intertwining tales involve “pleasure seekers and pleasure providers” during the course of one night in Geylang, Singapore’s red-light district.

The Ultimate Masturbation

2016 Comedy, Drama

A straight graduate student attends a secluded mountain retreat led by a self proclaimed "gay masturbation guru," where participants openly explore a wide range of masturbation techniques. After a traumatic assault by another attendee, his experience takes a dark turn, forcing him to question his beliefs, his boundaries, and the meaning of intimacy.

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Auto da fé

2022 Drama

Amnon's routine changes when he takes care of a adult performer's car and begins fantasizing about a life outside his norm.

Dark Blue Almost Black

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Just as his childhood sweetheart Natalia returns, his infertile brother Antonio asks Jorge to impregnate Paula, Antonio's imprisoned girlfriend.

The School of Flesh

1998 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Fashion executive Dominique becomes entangled with Quentin, a young bisexual hustler whose volatile nature pushes her to the edge. As passion turns to turmoil, she navigates a web of friends, clients, and Quentin’s past to confront the emotional cost of her desire.

Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

All Gay Drama Films

Basketball & Maths

It’s Just in My Head

The In-Between

Secret Roommate

Three Times

Land of the Free

Heal, Goose

AYOR

White Rock

Bedtime Stories: Asphyxia

Protect Me from What I Want

Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

Techno, Mama

The Immeasurable

Aban and Khorshid

Heritage

Hornbeam

Blank Narcissus (Passion of the Swamp)

The Bridge

Pantasya

The Affair

Kambyo

Pleasure Factory

The Ultimate Masturbation

Auto da fé

Dark Blue Almost Black

The School of Flesh

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