Gay Musical Movies & Short Films

Rent

2005 Drama, Musical, Romance

In New York City's East Village, bohemians navigate poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic in pursuit of success and acceptance.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

1994 Comedy, Musical

Two drag performers and a transgender woman embark on a journey across the desert to showcase their unique cabaret act.

Parting Glances

1986 Drama, Musical, Romance

As Michael and Robert, a gay couple in New York, prepare for Robert's two-year work assignment in Africa, Michael confronts Robert's true motives and their circle of eccentric friends, including Nick, who is living with AIDS.

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.

Brother

2022 Drama, Musical

Sons of Caribbean immigrants, Francis and Michael navigate questions of masculinity, identity, and family against the backdrop of Toronto's vibrant early hip-hop scene.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

2021 Comedy, Drama, Musical

Jamie, a 16-year-old dreaming of a career in drag, faces discrimination and bullying with support from his mother and friends, ultimately stepping confidently into the spotlight.

Billy Elliot

2000 Drama, Musical

A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family.

Behind the Candelabra

2013 Drama, Musical, Romance

A chronicle of the turbulent romance between singer Liberace and his lover Scott Thorson delves into fame, love, and personal struggles.

Happy Endings

2005 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Intertwines multiple stories to explore love, family dynamics, and life's unpredictable nature with wit.

Dicks: The Musical

2023 Comedy, Musical

Two business rivals discover they are identical twins. To reunite their divorced parents, they decide to swap places and attempt to trick them into getting back together.

Trick

1999 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Two young men navigate Manhattan's gay scene in search of privacy.

Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?

2022 Drama, Musical

Pop clichés are redefined through the love between two men, entangled in a polyamorous chorus of lovers navigating complex relationships.

The Big Gay Musical

2009 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Two men discover self-acceptance amid the stage lights of an Off-Broadway show.

SHORT FILM

Son of a Preacher Man

2016 Drama, Musical, Romance

An intense drama unfolds as a pastor grapples with his beliefs when he discovers his son's deep affection for his male friend in a thought-provoking exploration of faith, love, and acceptance.

Breakfast with Scot

2007 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Eric, a sports announcer and former hockey player, struggles to connect with a flamboyant young boy after unexpectedly becoming guardians with his partner.

The Accompanist

2019 Fantasy, Musical, Romance

After tragedy, Jason finds solace and unexpected love as a piano accompanist for a troubled dancer, rediscovering purpose amidst family turmoil and personal loss.

The Phantom of the Sauna

2021 Musical

Javi seeks employment at a sauna club but uncovers its secrets, including an enigmatic man who falls in love with him—revealing a hidden world of intrigue and desire centered around the mysterious Phantom of the Sauna.

Bohemian Rhapsody

2018 Drama, Musical

Delve into the journey of legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, culminating in their iconic Live Aid performance in 1985.

I’m Not Gay: A Musical

2023 Musical

A competitive MMA fighter relocates to Fire Island, assuming a false gay identity to fulfill his dream of owning a home and confronting his inner struggles.

There’s Something About Mario

2021 Comedy, Musical

Mario makes the decision to reveal his truth to his family. However, just as he is about to come out to everyone, his older brother Vicente disrupts his plans.

House of Boys

2009 Drama, Musical, Romance

Two young soulmates forge a bond while working in a male performance club, but their journey takes a tragic turn when one contracts AIDS.

Naked Boys Singing!

2007 Comedy, Musical

A musical of gay experiences. told through song and explicit choreography.

Saturday Church

2017 Drama, Fantasy, Musical

A 14-year-old boy, navigating the complexities of gender identity and grappling with religious beliefs, discovers solace and passion through the realm of fantasy, offering an escape from his inner-city life.

Glitter & Doom

2023 Musical, Romance

Doom, a serious musician, and Glitter, a carefree circus performer, navigate a passionate summer romance while pursuing their dreams in the music industry.

SHORT FILM

Louder Than Words

2017 Drama, Musical, Romance

A young musician named Ansel unexpectedly crosses paths with Niall, a charming deaf dancer.

Camp

2003 Comedy, Drama, Musical

After a series of Broadway flops, songwriter Bert Hanley finds inspiration working at a musical camp for young performers, staging a new production.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975 Comedy, Horror, Musical

An engaged couple's car breakdown leads them to seek shelter at the eccentric residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter, where they encounter a world of unbridled passion and self-discovery.

Gay Musical Movies & Short Films

All Gay Musical Films

Rent

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Parting Glances

The History of Sound

Brother

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Billy Elliot

Behind the Candelabra

Happy Endings

Dicks: The Musical

Trick

Shall I Compare You to a Summer’s Day?

The Big Gay Musical

Son of a Preacher Man

Breakfast with Scot

The Accompanist

The Phantom of the Sauna

Bohemian Rhapsody

I’m Not Gay: A Musical

There’s Something About Mario

House of Boys

Naked Boys Singing!

Saturday Church

Glitter & Doom

Louder Than Words

Camp

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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