Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

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The Silent Landscape

2003 Drama

Hamid, an Iranian teenager, confronts his family's Muslim beliefs as his sexuality becomes a point of conflict.

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MASC4MASC

2024 Drama

In a world dominated by masculinity, Rafael and his friends reign supreme. An intimate moment with Alex forces Rafael to confront his desires and fears, leaving him torn between two worlds.

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Difference

2020 Drama

A college dating story.

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First Time

2023 Drama

Following a dinner outing with his supervisor on the final day of his internship, a young intern finds himself pressured into his first encounter with a man, taking an unexpected turn.

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Eyeshadow

2019 Drama

Two deteriorating lives build a friendship framed in reflections on identity, loneliness and death in Chile during the 1990s.

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Message Sent

2013 Drama

Follows Michael Collins as he grapples with a hidden secret amidst his seemingly perfect life.

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One Afternoon

2021 Drama

A strict and unapproachable father and his two sons live in a soon-to-be-renovated old house. The younger brother likes to tag after his older brother as if it was the most important task of his life. Day after day, they lived in calm peace, like nothing would ever change. It wasn't until a mysterious moment that happened one summer afternoon where things changed.

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Phoenix

2006 Drama

Two young brothers, Ryan and Karl, set fire to their home to escape their abusive father, triggering a chain of events that challenges their bond and reshapes their lives forever.

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Malik

2018 Drama

That night, Malik decided to flee his city. He planned everything. Only, Walid, his big brother, accompanied by his "band", seeks him everywhere. The departure becomes a flight.

Vagrant

2023 Drama

A couple's struggling marriage due to the husband's intimate incapacity takes an unexpected turn when they save a homeless man from a violent assault.

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Gair

2022 Drama, Romance

Rahul's parents have discovered that their new tenant, Pankaj, is from a lower caste and want him to leave but the two boys have fallen in love. Will they be able to express their twice tabooed love?

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Muscat

2023 Drama

Samir begins to realize his attraction to men after meeting Louis, a tourist visiting Morocco with his wife. When tragedy strikes, Samir finds himself as Louis' only hope for help.

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Bello

2021 Drama

Dazed from a recent break-up, model Raul arrives late to a photo-shoot. As time passes by Raul struggles to focus in front of the camera, rather seeking consolation in the photographer. Emotions rise and develop between the ornate green walls of the room. When one door is forced shut, another one is pushed open.

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Ticker

2023 Drama

Howard drives his partner Joseph from their farm to the hospital for a high-risk surgery. Along the way, an old mixtape found in the glove compartment sparks a shift, revealing the vulnerability beneath their forty-year relationship.

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Unseen Dancer

2023 Drama

Luca takes the stage for his debut at a queer ballroom, only to be interrupted mid-performance by the unexpected appearance of his late mother on the dance floor.

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Apartment 52

2025 Drama

A young man recalls the verses of a poem from his Barcelona apartment while he idly awaits for someone to come over. Once his date arrives, they get right to cuddling on the couch and discussing their preferences.

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Light Leak

2023 Drama

Óscar's two closest companions are Lucas, his childhood best friend, and his Super 8 camera. While filming, Óscar comes to the realization that his feelings for Lucas go beyond friendship.

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Good Bye

2025 Drama

Two men say goodbye.

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And What If I Am?

2023 Drama

Tim, an isolated teen longing for acceptance, takes a chance by spending the day with Josh, a mysterious new student. Unsure of Josh's intentions and doubting his own, Tim risks trusting someone for the first time.

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Some Kind of Paradise

2023 Drama, Romance

Tyler leads a simple, peaceful life in Paradise, Arkansas, but everything changes when a Hollywood film crew comes to town and he connects with actor Raphael on Grindr.

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Ungentle

2023 Drama

Examines the hidden intersection of British intelligence and gay life in the late twentieth century. Through the voice of an anonymous former spy, stories of secrecy, desire, and surveillance unfold against evocative images of the English countryside, London's bustling streets, and the city's after-dark cruising spots.

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The Confessional

2024 Drama

A screenwriter, desperate to fund his next film, invites an old friend over for dinner. However, as old wounds resurface, he quickly discovers that his friend is no longer the person he once knew.

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Son of Carnival

2023 Drama

Set against the Rio Carnival, the film explores the fling between two middle-aged gay men.

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North Star

2022 Drama, Romance

In rural isolation, a rancher and his ailing husband face a heart-wrenching decision that challenges their love and commitment, exploring sacrifice and dignity in the face of adversity.

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Fale a ela o que me aconteceu

2025 Drama

Giu is not sure what he has with Danilo, but he decides to tell his version of the story.

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Closing Time

2023 Drama, Sci-Fi

An estranged friend surprises his old college buddies with an unusual reunion.

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Nahabed

2021 Drama

In the aftermath of a recent genocide, Haïg, a young survivor is chosen to father a new generation of his people and ensure the survival of his endangered Armenian race, while sacrificing his personal freedom.

Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

All Gay Drama Films

The Silent Landscape

MASC4MASC

Difference

First Time

Eyeshadow

Message Sent

One Afternoon

Phoenix

Malik

Vagrant

Gair

Muscat

Bello

Ticker

Unseen Dancer

Apartment 52

Light Leak

Good Bye

And What If I Am?

Some Kind of Paradise

Ungentle

The Confessional

Son of Carnival

North Star

Fale a ela o que me aconteceu

Closing Time

Nahabed

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