Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

Saint-Narcisse

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A son's quest to find his supposedly deceased mother leads him to a remote cabin, unraveling family secrets and unexpected connections.

B-Boy Blues

2021 Drama

A journalist from Brooklyn and a bike messenger from Harlem navigate love amidst class and cultural differences.

Bad Education

2004 Drama

An examination of the lifelong impact of Franco-era religious schooling and abuse on two close friends.

The Wound

2017 Drama, Romance

Xolani, a solitary factory worker, journeys to the remote mountains with fellow community men to guide a group of teenage boys through a traditional initiation into adulthood.

Boy Culture

2006 Drama, Romance

A successful night worker recounts his complex romantic entanglements with two roommates and an older, mysterious client, revealing the intricacies of desire and connection.

The Man with the Answers

2021 Drama, Romance

An ex-Greek diving champion and a quirky German student embark on an adventurous road trip of rediscovery from Bari to Bavaria.

SHORT FILM

Triple Standard

2010 Drama, Romance

A former basketball star grapples with his sexuality, confronting his own prejudices and societal expectations in a journey of self-discovery.

Phantom (O Fantasma)

2000 Drama

Sérgio, a gay garbage collector, rejects coworker Fátima's advances and becomes obsessed with another man.

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Heartstopper Forever

2026 Drama, Romance

Nick and Charlie are in love, but new challenges lay ahead with Nick getting ready to leave for university and Charlie taking on new responsibilities at school.

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The turbulent loves and lives of a Los Angeles gay clique are exposed.

End of the Century

2019 Drama

Two men cross paths in Barcelona, and after a day together, they discover they had met twenty years earlier.

Pillion

2025 Drama, Romance

A directionless man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

SHORT FILM

The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim

2011 Comedy, Drama

Two teenage boys in Copenhagen, brought together by chance, embark on a quest to find one of their mothers, discovering unexpected truths about themselves along the way.

Come Undone

2000 Drama, Romance

Mathieu's summer in Brittany takes a romantic turn when he meets Cédric on the beach.

The History of Sound

2025 Drama, Musical, Romance

In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over their mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

Latter Days

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A partygoer's infatuation with a young Mormon missionary leads to a tumultuous collision of worlds, exploring faith and desire.

From Beginning to End

2009 Drama, Romance

Two brothers' close relationship evolves into an intimate and complex bond as they navigate adulthood together.

And Then We Danced

2019 Drama, Romance

Merab, a competitive dancer in conservative Tbilisi, is drawn to Irakli, a rebellious fellow dancer, sparking a passionate coming-of-age journey.

SHORT FILM

Brotherly

2008 Drama

Two brothers in 1970s Ohio navigate abandonment, forging a deep bond amidst adversity.

Summer Storm

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A close friendship between crew teammates is challenged when one discovers he's gay and attracted to the other.

120 BPM (Beats Per Minute)

2017 Drama

In the early 1990s, members of ACT UP Paris rallied for government and pharmaceutical company intervention to fight the AIDS epidemic.

Hawaii

2013 Drama, Romance

Martin seeks temporary work at Eugenio's house, only to discover they were childhood friends. Their summer job evolves into a complex game of power and desire, blurring the lines of their friendship.

Withnail and I

1987 Comedy, Drama

Two substance-abusing actors' holiday in 1969 countryside proves disastrous as their friendship unravels.

Heartstone

2016 Drama, Romance

In an Icelandic fishing village, a boy navigates his feelings for his best friend as romantic tensions unfold amidst the rugged landscape and cultural expectations.

Sauvage

2018 Drama

Leo, a young man selling his body, searches for love and a future beyond the streets, driven by longing and uncertainty.

Saltburn

2023 Drama, Thriller

Oxford student Oliver Quick is captivated by the charming aristocrat Felix Catton. Invited to spend a summer at Saltburn, Felix's family estate, Oliver discovers a world he never imagined, setting the stage for an unforgettable season of discovery and intrigue.

Lilies Not for Me

2024 Drama, Romance

A gay novelist and his psychiatric nurse connect through a series of doctor-prescribed "dates", during which he recounts a friendship that unraveled when they resorted to a risky procedure to rid themselves of their mutual feelings.

Gay Drama Movies & Short Films

All Gay Drama Films

Saint-Narcisse

B-Boy Blues

Bad Education

The Wound

Boy Culture

The Man with the Answers

Triple Standard

Phantom (O Fantasma)

Heartstopper Forever

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

End of the Century

Pillion

The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim

Come Undone

The History of Sound

Latter Days

From Beginning to End

And Then We Danced

Brotherly

Summer Storm

120 BPM (Beats Per Minute)

Hawaii

Withnail and I

Heartstone

Sauvage

Saltburn

Lilies Not for Me

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