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.
The once-happy relationship between Tom and his older girlfriend Sofia is falling apart, as Tom begins to question himself and his sexuality.
COMING SOON
Brighter Stars
2026
Drama, Romance
Follows James Miller, an ambitious and industrious young man, learning to embrace his sexuality and romantic desires, while fighting to survive the Great Depression and preserve his beloved home of Nantucket.
SHORT FILM
A King, Gazing at the Sea
2022
Drama
Paul arrives at a Mediterranean seaside resort. He is enjoying a few moments by the sea, when his gaze is captured by the arrival of a muscular man with a tanned complexion. This stranger becomes his obsession, fueling a destabilizing desire.
SHORT FILM
The Other Side
2017
Drama, Romance
Felipe and Claudio have a unique relationship. Somehow destiny pulls them apart and sets Felipe on a journey where he will risk everything in his pursuit of happiness.
SHORT FILM
I’ve Only Just Begun
2012
Action, Drama, Musical
Venuz Vulgar and his friends are on their way to St. Petersburg, Russia.
All-American Boy
2020
Drama
When Sean and James return home for summer break, the two draw a friendly relationship but soon reveal their inner dark secrets that lead to a tragedy that will affect everyone.
SHORT FILM
The Date
2015
Drama
A boy gets up the nerve to ask another boy to go to the dance.
SHORT FILM
They
2017
Drama
Draws on Turing’s theory, turning it into a series of visual and poetic and choreographic moving images for the screen, blurring the boundaries between the binaries of physical and virtual space, past and future, male and female, and human and machine.
SHORT FILM
The Chef’s Letter
2008
Drama
In the early morning hours, a chef struggles to write the letter that could overturn his ordered life forever.
SHORT FILM
Starcrossed
2005
Drama
Two brothers navigate a world that challenges their developing attraction amidst societal pressures.
SHORT FILM
Give Up the Ghost
2020
Drama
Childhood friends Charlie and Matt confront a kiss and its aftermath during catechism.
SHORT FILM
Kicking On
2001
Drama
Australian footballer faces varied and unpredictable reactions from his teammates after being outed by one of them.
SHORT FILM
Jeste jednou
2023
Drama
Until now, Oliver has lived under the shadow of his father, who sees nothing but his own goals. Oliver sets out to find a place where he can be recognized for who he is. However, this proves to be more difficult than he initially thought.
SHORT FILM
Aniel
1998
Drama
A young foreigner replaces a sick worker in a factory, becoming an object of desire and hatred, changing the life of one worker and the factory itself.
SHORT FILM
Cruising
2020
Drama
Explores desire.
SHORT FILM
Nerd in Love
2012
Drama, Romance
Daniel, a Warhammer 40K enthusiast, grapples with newfound feelings for a friend during their weekend gaming sessions, navigating uncertainty and self-discovery.
SHORT FILM
Touched
2003
Drama
Two isolated men, one older and openly gay, the other young and uncertain, cross paths and embark on a journey to forge a genuine human bond. Inspired by true events.
SHORT FILM
Tough Luck
2009
Drama
Delves into Steve's gambling addiction, pushing him to gamble away more than money, including his marriage and soul, in a high-stakes poker tournament.
SHORT FILM
Sign
2016
Drama, Musical, Romance
Through a blend of vignettes, music, and sign language, this short film narrates the story of Ben, a hearing man, and Aaron, who is deaf, exploring their unique relationship.
SHORT FILM
Three
2018
Drama
Udi, a young architect from Tel Aviv, agrees to go along with his partner Nimrod's proposal to invite another another man into their bedroom. The night the three men spend together makes Udi question his relationship with Nimrod.
SHORT FILM
Dying and Other Superpowers
2012
Drama, Fantasy
On his eighteenth birthday, Josh discovers he has HIV and gains unexpected powers, grappling with newfound abilities and the harsh realities of acceptance and moving forward.
SHORT FILM
The Night It Rained
2021
Drama
After losing his scholarship, a queer college student makes a life-altering decision in his hopes to stay enrolled.
SHORT FILM
Invitation
2003
Drama
When the parents show up unexpectedly at a "mixed" birthday party Zoe and Shane are shocked. Can the party (and everything else) be saved?
SHORT FILM
Transcience
2023
Drama
A journey of exploration and discovery. And yet, as quickly as it begins, a transient romance can end just as suddenly
SHORT FILM
Golden
2015
Drama
A tale of identity and growth unfolds as a young individual navigates the complexities of adolescence and self-discovery.
SHORT FILM
The Heart of the Matter
2007
Drama
At the end of a long-term relationship, a gay couple come together one last time to finalize their breakup.
SHORT FILM
The Witness
2023
Drama
A young Jehovahs Witness falls into a deep depression when he is expelled from his religious community. He mysteriously wakes up in the hospital morgue alongside an out gay man, who has died prematurely.Tensions rise, as it quickly becomes clear that the two men both lived and died in very different ways.