Gay Mystery Movies & Short Films

Cruising

1980 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A police officer delves into New York City's underground gay subculture to capture a serial killer preying on gay men, risking everything to bring justice to his community.

SHORT FILM

The Armoire

2009 Mystery

After a game of hide-and-seek, 11-year-old Aaron becomes determined to uncover the truth behind his missing friend's disappearance, embarking on a mysterious and thrilling journey.

Tom at the Farm

2013 Mystery, Thriller

Tom, grieving and depressed after losing his lover, faces unexpected revelations when he meets the deceased's family, especially discovering that the mother was unaware of their relationship.

The Lighthouse

2019 Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

In the 1890s, two lighthouse keepers struggle to preserve their sanity on a secluded and enigmatic island off the New England coast.

Gone, But Not Forgotten

2003 Drama, Mystery, Romance

An amnesiac's quest to uncover his past jeopardizes his budding romance with a park ranger who rescued him.

Rites of Passage

1999 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An attorney and his father attempt to resolve familial tensions during a trip to their isolated family cabin, interrupted by two escaped convicts.

Closet Monster

2015 Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A determined teenager, driven by creativity, seeks to break free from his hometown and confront the haunting memories of his tumultuous childhood.

Batguano

2014 Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi

Two aging actors who once portrayed Batman and Robin struggle to survive in an apocalyptic third world.

SHORT FILM

The Last Time I Saw Richard

2013 Horror, Mystery

Jonah takes pride in being the solitary figure at the teen mental health clinic. However, his world shifts when a new patient, Richard, arrives, and they are compelled to share a room.

Jamie Marks Is Dead

2014 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

A high school student is visited by the lonely ghost of a former classmate.

Death in Buenos Aires

2014 Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

When a businessman is murdered, Inspector Chávez employs a rookie officer as bait while grappling with his own personal desires.

Hate Crime

2005 Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Robbie and Trey, gay suburban professionals, face challenges when a preacher's son moves in next door, testing their lifestyle and relationships.

Discreet

2017 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An eccentric drifter returns home to confront his childhood abuser, navigating the complexities of masculine identity and revenge in modern America.

SHORT FILM

Staccato

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young laborer at a stately manor in 19th-century Ireland navigates a secret romance with intense consequences.

Rope

1948 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Two men try to convince themselves they've committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party after strangling a former classmate to death.

Love of Siam

2007 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Childhood friends separated by tragedy reunite as teenagers, discovering unexpected feelings as one of them becomes a pop singer, navigating newfound emotions amidst fame and personal growth.

The Secret Path

2014 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance

Theo and Frank flee the British Navy in the 1800s, finding solace and more in an abandoned country house.

Third Man Out

2005 Mystery, Thriller

A gay detective is hired to find who has been been threatening a notorious member of the gay community noted for outing people.

Ice Blues

2008 Mystery, Thriller

Gay detective Donald Strachey investigates a mysterious donation to a youth center, leading him into a web of deception and danger.

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

The Snowtown Murders

2011 Drama, Mystery

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie's involvement with his mother's boyfriend leads to a spree of torture and murder, exploring dark relationships.

The Living End

1992 Comedy, Mystery, Romance

HIV-positive Luke and Jon embark on a hedonistic journey that tests their limits.

Lilies

1996 Fantasy, Mystery, Romance

A bishop's visit to a prison for a confession turns into a reflection on past love and betrayal through an unexpected play by the inmates.

Fighting Tommy Riley

2004 Drama, Mystery, Romance

An aging trainer and a young fighter, both seeking redemption, join forces to confront their past demons and chase their dreams.

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.

SHORT FILM

Among the Soil

2019 Drama, Mystery

A lonely gardener of a secluded property is unable to cope with his hired helps' sudden resignation.

October Moon 2: November Son

2008 Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Survivors of a brutal tragedy seek revenge years later, leading to a harrowing psychological unraveling.

Gay Mystery Movies & Short Films

All Gay Mystery Films

Cruising

The Armoire

Tom at the Farm

The Lighthouse

Gone, But Not Forgotten

Rites of Passage

Closet Monster

Batguano

The Last Time I Saw Richard

Jamie Marks Is Dead

Death in Buenos Aires

Hate Crime

Discreet

Staccato

Rope

Love of Siam

The Secret Path

Third Man Out

Ice Blues

Walk on Water

The Snowtown Murders

The Living End

Lilies

Fighting Tommy Riley

Young Soul Rebels

Among the Soil

October Moon 2: November Son

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