Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

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Coming to Terms

2000 Drama

Damian's journey to come out to his family over the phone leads to emotional turmoil and healing. Exploring themes of acceptance and familial bonds.

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All the Awards I Never Gave You

2022 Drama

In the backstage restroom of an awards ceremony, two young actors unexpectedly reconnect, stirring up unresolved feelings and potentially reigniting a love story that never truly ended.

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The Red Bike

2011 Drama, Romance

Follow the journey of one boy and his bike over the course of a transformative day.

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Alle Werden

2011 Drama, Romance

Samuel becomes enamored with Philippe, a colleague admired by his best friend Andreas. As their relationship deepens, Andreas grapples with jealousy and the complexities of unrequited love.

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Crush

2011 Drama

Prom night in the South Bronx becomes a journey of horror, humor, and self-discovery for Michael as he faces a crucial decision about expressing his feelings for his high school crush.

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Karmarama

2002 Drama

A homophobic man confronts his fears and prejudices through an unexpected journey of self-discovery and redemption.

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Kettle

2014 Drama

A teenage boy at a repressive Catholic school seeks acceptance and love from his emotionally distant mother. As he reaches out to his estranged sister and best friend, his search for connection leads to a poignant and harrowing journey of self-discovery.

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Being Brave

2021 Drama

Beckett stands up to school bullies targeting his father's sexuality.

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Mila Caos

2011 Drama

Seventeen-year-old Cuban Sebastián transforms into drag persona Mila Caos every weekend at an underground show in Havana, yearning for his indifferent mother's approval and dreaming of being seen on stage.

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Dragula

2014 Drama, Horror, Musical

A high school senior overcomes emotional struggles and self-esteem issues after an unexpected encounter with Dragula.

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Lucas

2012 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Alvaro, an adult, hires Lucas to create a false teenage identity using photos online.

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Stand Up

2011 Drama

An anti-homophobic bullying PSA integrated into Ireland's BeLonG To Youth Services' Stand Up LGBT Awareness campaign, promoting friendship as a tool against bullying.

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The Dam

2016 Drama

Two Australian men revisit a dam that defined their youth, confronting suppressed feelings and unresolved conflicts that threaten their lifelong friendship.

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Country People

2016 Drama

After his lover dies, a writer teaches a gay studies class to mysterious locals who have secrets.

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I’m Christian Okoli

2014 Drama

Explores the emotional weight of confronting difficult truths, revealing how vulnerability can be both painful and profoundly liberating.

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Disguise

2013 Drama

Explores themes of identity, otherness, and the experience of being different, offering a poetic reflection on LGBTQ+ lives.

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Pity Parade

2022 Drama

Just three months after his marriage falls apart, Ed turns to his closest friend for comfort. As they reflect on heartbreak, identity, and the significance of Pride, their conversation becomes a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and new beginnings.

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Welcome to the Candy House

2013 Drama

Hänsel and Gretel stumble through the big city in search for company. A 'Witch's Night - couples welcome!' sounds like a solution to all their problems.

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Soul Searchers

2014 Drama

What once was for him "real," is now but a "dream," - for the day comes when we find ourselves stranded with memories.

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Consent

2012 Drama, Thriller

In a fancy hotel, a bell boy delivers a bottle of whiskey to a wealthy middle-aged client. The guest seduces him and offers him money.

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Look Baba I’m Happy

2018 Drama

Gulzar, a gay Afghan man, reckons with dark memories after the death of his estranged father in Berlin.

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Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time

2026 Comedy, Drama

When Janek, a straight Polish guy, watches gay porn for the first time, his world is turned upside down. Battling with unsettling new thoughts, he is put into a journey of self-discovery.

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Unexpected

2019 Drama

A chance meeting between two strangers leads to an unexpected result.

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Under My Skin

2026 Drama

When Joe sets out looking for love, things turn sour when the perfect relationship becomes his worst nightmare.

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A Couple

2019 Drama

After being victim of a violent homophobic attack, a couple tries to overcome the trauma and move on.

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Swimming to the End of the World

2021 Drama

A world-weary gay man remembers lost lovers as he swims from the Christopher Street Piers in New York City to Provincetown, Massachusetts.

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Oh, You Pretty Things

2006 Drama

Two emotionally adrift young strangers unexpectedly find each other, embarking on a shared journey where getting lost may be the first step toward finding themselves.

Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

All Gay Drama Films

Coming to Terms

All the Awards I Never Gave You

The Red Bike

Alle Werden

Crush

Karmarama

Kettle

Being Brave

Mila Caos

Dragula

Lucas

Stand Up

The Dam

Country People

I’m Christian Okoli

Disguise

Pity Parade

Welcome to the Candy House

Soul Searchers

Consent

Look Baba I’m Happy

Straight Guy Watches Gay Porn for the First Time

Unexpected

Under My Skin

A Couple

Swimming to the End of the World

Oh, You Pretty Things

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