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.
In Lima's outskirts, a young night worker cares for his struggling artisan father, striving to break free from their dependency.
SHORT FILM
The Guy From Work
2015
Drama
Raynald is a family man who has been working in the same tire plant for over 30 years. This week, nothing unusual in his daily life: work, hockey games with the “guys”, family night. However, this week, Raynald will make the biggest move of his life.
Journey Into a Secret Life
1983
Drama
An imaginary biography of Jean Genet, poet and high priest of evil. "Revolt is something I allow myself", said Jean Genet in 1975. Born in Paris in 1910, raised and humiliated in an approved school, a pederast and thief who has been to prison 14 times and expelled from five European countries. His novels are ballads of poisonous beauty, his plays are murky rituals of oppression where each person acts out the role imposed upon him by the others.
SHORT FILM
Out
2013
Comedy, Drama
A young vampire returns home to reveal his true nature to his parents.
SHORT FILM
Papercut
2018
Comedy, Drama
Two secretive actors en route to their inaugural high-profile awards ceremony battle both external pressure and internal conflict, navigating intimacy and insecurity during a tense ride in the back seat of a car.
SHORT FILM
Bowes Academy
2013
Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Bowes Academy grooms the next generation of closeted gay Republicans.
SHORT FILM
Le gant de l’autre
1977
Drama
Exploration of bodies. Point, counterpoint. A black glove goes in search of a red glove.
SHORT FILM
At the Top
2014
Drama
The story of two best friends that go climbing in the alps. Between the peaks of the mountains they discover that there are also quite some nice guys.
SHORT FILM
Feriado
2013
Drama, Horror
A group of queer friends vacationing at a seaside house encounter unexpected dangers.
SHORT FILM
Boys Are Emotional
2019
Drama
An intense and brutal evening between two long-time friends. Secrets will be revealed as they dance through the night between anger, humiliation and happiness.
SHORT FILM
Bull’s Tail
2013
Comedy, Drama
A couple's anniversary dinner at a restaurant takes an unexpected turn when they encounter someone from their past, leading to revelations and rediscovery.
SHORT FILM
In Overtime
2014
Drama
Amir, trying to reveal a secret to his ailing father, faces their strained relationship, leading to a desperate and guilt-ridden conflict.
SHORT FILM
Downsized
2009
Drama, Mystery
After being laid off, a man decides to take matters into his own hands.
SHORT FILM
Gypsy
2014
Drama
Jacob's encounter with Saraghina prompts a journey towards freedom and self-discovery outside societal norms.
SHORT FILM
Menthol
2016
Drama, Romance
A closeted gay couple secretly rent an apartment where they can be together. On their anniversary, a romantic evening is disrupted by relentless calls from their families. As the pressure builds, their private sanctuary begins to feel like a trap, forcing them to confront how long their hidden relationship can survive.
SHORT FILM
Spring
2015
Documentary, Drama
Can love, settled on important cultural differences, last over time?
SHORT FILM
Sacred Hearts, Holy Souls
2014
Comedy, Drama
At an all-boys Catholic boarding school, two misfit teens forge an unlikely alliance against bullies and traditional authority figures, navigating adolescence and rebellion.
SHORT FILM
Midnight
2014
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A gay couple navigates the challenges of an open relationship, testing the limits of love and commitment amidst newfound freedom.
SHORT FILM
In the Garden of Eros
2005
Drama
The dialogue for this production, featuring Cupid, is taken from the pages of a personal diary found under a chair.
SHORT FILM
Cream Puff
2014
Comedy, Drama
Bryce, a closeted gay teen, confronts his sexuality when he meets Nathan, sparking a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
SHORT FILM
Miss Philly’s Valentine
2003
Drama
A "grand dame's" delirious daydream blooms like a voluptous blossom in spring.
SHORT FILM
Two Faces
2014
Drama
Jonathan, torn between his football career and his hidden sexuality, faces a critical decision that challenges his identity and future prospects.
SHORT FILM
The Prayers of Cupie LaRue
2005
Drama
A girl with two male companions in a room is a space where the mind's eye wanders.
SHORT FILM
Zoology
2006
Drama
It is believed that Life originated in the Sea, and like the Ocean itself, human existence is thus subject to tides and surging currents of emotions stirred up by memory.
SHORT FILM
Caged
2013
Drama, Romance
How would you respond if you found out your best friend is gay?
SHORT FILM
Sunset
2014
Drama
A student and a construction worker perched by the bay, etching their presence into the tranquil scenery
SHORT FILM
A Tale with Christ and Jesus
2014
Drama, Romance
Christ and Jesus navigate tumultuous relationships with their mothers, each haunted by past trauma and societal pressures.