Gay Musical Movies & Short Films

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

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

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.

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

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

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

1991 Musical, Mystery, Thriller

Two disc jockeys have a friend's murder to solve in the fringe-group melting pot of 1977 London.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

SHORT FILM

Manivald

2017 Animation, Comedy, Drama, Musical

A hot young plumber Toomas breaks into the harmonious life of Manivald and his retired mother.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

2024 Comedy, Musical, Romance

On Canoa Quebrada beach, the reunion between two friends rekindles old desires.

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

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

2017 Drama, Musical, Romance

Ben and Tim navigate their secret high school romance as it evolves into a complex friendship in adulthood.

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

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.

Gay Musical Movies & Short Films

All Gay Musical Films

Zero Patience

Story of a Bad Boy

Velvet Goldmine

Violine

Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Kinky Boots

Young Soul Rebels

The Man I Love

Were the World Mine

Between Love & Goodbye

International Male

Été

Ecstasy Homosexuality

Manivald

Prop 8: The Musical

The Love

Dirty Boots

I’m So Excited

I Love You Renato

We Will Become Better

Confessions

The Best Friend

Hello Again

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Something Like Summer

Canary

Believer

Gay Musical Collections

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