Gay romance movies and short films that celebrate love, heartbreak and longing. From slow-burning love stories to romantic comedies, explore top gay romantic films.
Ryan's intense connection with Leo during a party conversation leads to a journey exploring three potential love interests.
The Strong Ones
2019
Drama, Romance
While visiting his sister in a remote town in southern Chile, Lucas meets Antonio, a boatswain on a local fishing boat. As their romance blossoms against the backdrop of the misty coastline, the two men must confront the tides that threaten to pull them apart.
Before Night Falls
2000
Drama, Romance
The life of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas is examined, including his struggles and triumphs.
SHORT FILM
Connor & Jayden
2022
Drama, Romance
High school football star Connor Tucker has a life-changing day when a broken leg leads him to sign up for a cooking class. There, he meets school outcast Jayden Sansbury. Despite their different social standings, they form a fast friendship, sparking a journey of self-discovery.
An Almost Ordinary Summer
2019
Comedy, Romance
Two very different families share a seaside holiday home. One is wealthy, eccentric and carefree. The other is working class, close knit and traditional. Their uneasy balance shatters when Tony and Carlo reveal they are engaged, turning a quiet summer into a moment that changes everything.
Burnt Money
2000
Drama, Romance, Thriller
Nene, Angel, and Cuervo's botched bank robbery in 1965 Buenos Aires leads to a tense hideout in Uruguay.
Circuit
2001
Drama, Romance
John, a gay cop from Illinois, moves to Los Angeles seeking acceptance. He discovers the "circuit", where he falls into a world of drugs and more.
SHORT FILM
Heartland
2007
Drama, Romance
HG enjoys a carefree gay life in New York until he returns to Iowa to help his alcoholic father save the family farm.
The Trip
2002
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Two men navigate romance, politics, and humor over an 11-year journey of passion and self-discovery.
Sex, Politics & Cocktails
2002
Comedy, Romance
Navigates Hollywood and politics in search of love, guided by eccentric friends and unexpected encounters, exploring universal themes of relationships and identity.
Eden’s Curve
2003
Drama, Romance
A romantic drama set in 1972, exploring the intertwining lives of young lovers.
200 American
2003
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Conrad, a control-freak CEO in NYC, hires a young man while navigating rekindled feelings for his ex, exploring the complexities of love, power, and personal integrity in the corporate world.
Testosterone
2003
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Graphic novelist Dean searches for his missing Argentine lover Pablo instead of working on his anticipated sequel. As his editor pressures him and his search intensifies, Dean's quest intertwines with themes of love, loss, and artistic creation.
Blackmail Boy
2003
Drama, Romance
In a small town, Magda struggles to keep her family balanced as hidden hatred and passions emerge, leading to a dramatic and ruthless unfolding.
A Home at the End of the World
2004
Drama, Romance
A boy, scarred by loss, navigates adulthood and finds himself entangled in a love triangle with a woman and his childhood friend.
Kinsey
2004
Drama, Romance
A look at the life of Alfred Kinsey, a pioneer in human sexuality research.
Straight-Jacket
2004
Comedy, Romance
In 1950s Hollywood, movie star Guy Stone must marry a studio secretary to conceal his homosexuality. Sally, unaware of the sham marriage, turns Guy's life upside-down as he falls in love.
Eating Out
2004
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Caleb's love life takes a turn when he's mistaken for gay, setting off a chain of humorous misunderstandings.
Dorian Blues
2004
Comedy, Drama, Romance
High school senior Dorian embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he comes out as gay, grappling with his father's disapproval.
SHORT FILM
Bro
2016
Romance
When romantic feelings complicate their lifelong friendship, Aaron and Harris navigate uncharted emotional waters, testing the very foundation of their bond.
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.
Three Dancing Slaves
2004
Drama, Romance
Following their mother's death, three Algerian brothers grapple with violence, temptation, and finding their way. One seeks revenge, another struggles to keep a job, and the youngest falls for a capoeira dancer. Can they stay united as a family?
Second Skin
1999
Drama, Romance
A doctor and a married man's extended affair affects the lives of not only the men involved, but the wife as well.
The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green
2005
Comedy, Romance
Balancing his career as a personal assistant, a young gay man searches for love amid the challenges of modern life.
Tan Lines
2005
Drama, Romance
Midget Hollow navigates sexual awakening and societal judgment during a hot Australian summer, diving into a clandestine romance amidst friends' reactions.
SHORT FILM
Back Room
1999
Drama, Romance
A back room in Barcelona's gay club hosts a complex web of desires and emotions among patrons, revealed through introspective voice-overs.
Good Boys
2005
Drama, Romance
Two sex workers, hired for a joint performance, find themselves developing an unexpected connection.