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Gay Musical Movies & Short Films

Gay musical movies and short films full of performance, passion and song. From indie musicals to vibrant shorts, discover the best gay musical films to watch.

All Gay Musical Films

Zero Patience

Zero Patience

1993 Musical
An immortal, unethical taxidermist researches "Patient Zero," the gay flight attendant allegedly responsible for bringing AIDS to North America, for a museum exhibit on contagious diseases, with help from the man's ghost.
Story of a Bad Boy

Story of a Bad Boy

1999 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance
Seventeen-year-old Pauly is a closeted high school kid with big dreams. His dad wants him to make the track team, his mom wants him to excel in the band, and Pauly just wants to get closer to the new student teacher.
Velvet Goldmine

Velvet Goldmine

1998 Drama, Musical
In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced by the rebellious American singer Curt Wild.
Violine
SHORT FILM

Violine

2012 Drama, Musical
Two unlikely souls share a moment of unexpected intimacy, bonded by a shared passion for the violin.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

2001 Comedy, Drama, Musical
A gender-queer punk rocker from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band, recounting her life story and pursuing a former lover who stole her songs.
Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

2005 Comedy, Drama, Musical
A drag queen helps a struggling man inherit his father's shoe factory by diversifying the product line.
Young Soul Rebels

Young Soul Rebels

1991 Musical, Mystery, Thriller
Two disc jockeys have a friend's murder to solve in the fringe-group melting pot of 1977 London.
The Man I Love
COMING SOON

The Man I Love

2026 Drama, Fantasy, Musical
Set in late-1980s New York City, actor Jimmy George, living with AIDS, prepares for what could be the final major role of his career.
Were the World Mine

Were the World Mine

2008 Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
A bullied gay student at an all-boys school uses a magical flower from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to turn people gay, including a rugby player he fancies.
Between Love & Goodbye

Between Love & Goodbye

2008 Drama, Musical, Romance
This modern gay drama delves into the tumultuous journey of falling in and out of love, exploring the complexities of relationships, identity, and resilience along the rocky road to self-discovery.
International Male
SHORT FILM

International Male

2015 Comedy, Musical, Romance
A financially strapped man, yearning for global adventure, invites an international cast of men to his apartment for a series of romantic escapades.
Été
SHORT FILM

Été

2017 Drama, Musical
Set in Herefordshire, Été follows a young sheep shearer whose attraction to a colleague unravels against a backdrop of idyllic landscapes and vintage French rock.
Ecstasy Homosexuality
SHORT FILM

Ecstasy Homosexuality

2024 Musical
As Karma recovers from a recent breakup, he joins his best friend on a weekend getaway, where he unexpectedly finds new love amidst the vibrant company of Ricci and his friends.
Manivald
SHORT FILM

Manivald

2017 Animation, Comedy, Drama, Musical
A hot young plumber Toomas breaks into the harmonious life of Manivald and his retired mother.
Prop 8: The Musical
SHORT FILM

Prop 8: The Musical

2008 Comedy, Musical
Brings humor and heart to the fight for marriage equality, a musical celebration of love and activism.
The Love
SHORT FILM

The Love

2021 Musical
We follow the story of two gay men who are going through the most important moment in their lives. We look at their relationship, showing it through simple, delicate and fleeting impressions.
Dirty Boots
SHORT FILM

Dirty Boots

2014 Musical
This music video for Holopaw's 'Dirty Boots' follows a day in the life of a gay biker gang in Brooklyn. They awake in a tangle of leather, then suit up and ride to an underground club to initiate new members. Boundaries are pushed, but the boys find love, family and the unexpected.
I’m So Excited

I’m So Excited

2013 Comedy, Musical
Passengers on a flight to Mexico City confront internal turmoil amidst external danger, exploring the depths of human anguish and the perilous facets of self-discovery.
I Love You Renato

I Love You Renato

2012 Drama, Musical, Romance
During the 90s, in the city of Valença, three teenagers embark on a personal journey marked by the disillusion of the end of an era, intimate discoveries and Renato Russo's songs.
We Will Become Better
SHORT FILM

We Will Become Better

2021 Musical
Two lovers are separated not only by distance but by circumstances: Russia's anti-gay laws and mainstream homophobia.
Confessions

Confessions

2016 Comedy, Horror, Musical
Ten gay men share their secrets in a collection of short stories, ranging from funny to shocking, revealing the complexities of their lives.
The Best Friend

The Best Friend

2024 Comedy, Musical, Romance
On Canoa Quebrada beach, the reunion between two friends rekindles old desires.
Hello Again

Hello Again

2017 Drama, Musical, Romance
Ten individuals intertwine in a complex exploration of love's intricate dance, experiencing its joys and sorrows through interconnected relationships.
Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss of the Spider Woman

2025 Drama, Musical
Valentín, imprisoned for his political beliefs, shares a cell with Molina, jailed for public indecency. In their isolation, an unexpected connection blossoms as Molina retells the story of a glamorous Hollywood musical starring the enchanting Ingrid Luna.
Something Like Summer

Something Like Summer

2017 Drama, Musical, Romance
Ben and Tim navigate their secret high school romance as it evolves into a complex friendship in adulthood.
Canary

Canary

2018 Drama, Musical
Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier discovers romance amidst the military's traveling choir, confronting his suppressed sexuality.
Believer

Believer

2018 Documentary, Musical
Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons explores the treatment of LGBTQ+ members by the Mormon Church, driven by concern over Utah's rising teen suicide rates.