Gay Romance Movies & Short Films

SHORT FILM

Little Love

2010 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Explores the blurred lines between friendship and desire within a tight-knit group, examining the complexities and consequences when intimacy disrupts longstanding relationships.

Orpheus’ Song

2019 Romance

Two Berlin friends embark on a Greek adventure, becoming stranded on an island. A mystical cave night prompts transformative dreams, altering their bond forever as they face a new reality the following day.

What My Love Is For

2016 Comedy, Romance

A self-critical county boy must outwit the ruling class to save his ancestral home before the bank forecloses at the end of the summer.

SHORT FILM

Gabriel

2014 Drama, Romance

Gabriel, living with his boyfriend Lars in Germany, reminisces about his conservative Spanish upbringing through nostalgic daydreams.

SHORT FILM

Ramen Boys

2025 Comedy, Romance

Kevin, a hopeful romantic, finally takes a chance to connect with James, the lifeguard he's admired from afar, leading to an extremely expected first kiss and a summer of love and laughter.

SHORT FILM

Photographs

2023 Romance

A college student needs a model for his portfolio and Greyson needs new photos for his dating apps.

Cicada

2020 Drama, Romance

A love story set in New York that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, where two actors revisit fragments of their personal lives on screen.

SHORT FILM

Opening Night

2023 Drama, Romance

A high school teenager faces his nerves in the moments before his debut stage performance, where he unexpectedly shares his first kiss with a classmate in front of a live audience. Despite his anxiety, he finds solace in the unexpected romantic connection.

Sublet

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A New York Times travel writer, reeling from a personal tragedy, arrives in Tel Aviv. The city's vibrant energy and his relationship with a younger man revive his spirit.

The Lawyer

2020 Drama, Romance

Marius, a gay corporate lawyer, finds unexpected love and connection with Ali, a Syrian refugee and adult cam worker, amid mourning his estranged father's death in Belgrade.

Luz

2020 Drama, Romance

Explores the evolution of a friendship into a passionate romance, testing the limits of survival and love within the confines of their world.

Are We Lost Forever

2020 Drama, Romance

After ending a destructive relationship, Hampus finds relief while Adrian struggles with heartbreak. Will Adrian find a way to move on, or is there hope for reconciliation?

SHORT FILM

Cowboy Forever

2006 Drama, Romance

Inspired by true events, this docu-drama explores the lives of Brazilian cowboys in Mato Grosso do Sul, focusing on Govinda and John's friendship and Govinda's exploration of his feelings towards his fellow cowboy.

COMING SOON

Hidden Beach

2026 Drama, Romance

After clashing with his father, Tomás retreats to his family's beach house with his best friend and fellow dancers. There, he begins paying local men for sex while uncovering long buried family secrets. When he decides to return to ballet, his double life is exposed, leading to devastating consequences.

SHORT FILM

The Place Between Our Bodies

1975 Drama, Romance

This pre-AIDS film offers an explicit exploration of gay male sexuality. Dealing with sexual love and sexual hunger this film shows how tenderness can enter into the male sexual act.

Blue Citrus Hearts

2003 Drama, Romance

A first love could quite possibly be the last for Sam, a Memphis teenager coming to terms with the romantic feelings he harbors for his best friend, Julian. Will the love he feels for this boy guide him through his struggles with his abusive father, ignorant girlfriend, and suicidal thoughts – or will the conflict that his love for Julian stirs throughout his life prove to be more than one boy can handle?

SHORT FILM

Our Senses

2024 Drama, Romance

With summer nearing, 20-year-old Arthur watches as his best friend Tony prepares to move to Canada. The thought of Tony leaving stirs unexpected emotions in Arthur, prompting him to confront his true feelings and consider how he's seen by those around him before it's too late.

No Hard Feelings

2020 Drama, Romance

Parvis, working at a refugee shelter, forms a tentative romance with Amon amidst the challenges of refugee life and cultural differences.

Beneath the Skin

2015 Drama, Romance

After his family falls apart, Joshua moves to Canada to live with his estranged father, where he forms a deep bond with Jay, a local tattoo artist, despite the challenges they face.

Love Stage!

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two male actors struggle to reconcile their personal and professional dynamics as their mutual attraction complicates their collaboration.

SHORT FILM

Goodbye Blue Sky

2017 Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller

After the end of the world, five strangers take refuge in a forgotten desert motel, where they must decide whether to guard their own survival or open themselves to the possibility of love.

NEW SHORT FILM

Don’t Leave Yet

2026 Drama, Romance

A late-night conversation forces two close friends to confront the weight of a love they never let go.

SHORT FILM

Some Fleeting Romance

2017 Romance

As Bruno becomes entangled with Guilherme, an older man leading a seemingly stable life, he begins to question if that path aligns with his own aspirations.

NEW SHORT FILM

Seven Minutes

2026 Drama, Romance

Two longtime friends are unexpectedly paired during a party game, forcing them to confront a curiosity neither of them saw coming

August: Love vs God

2024 Drama, Romance

A battle waging inside a former high school track star forces him to make a choice to follow his heart or surrender to his faith.

NEW SHORT FILM

Lip Crush

2026 Romance

A playful YouTube scent challenge between best friends Tyler and Oliver unexpectedly brings hidden romantic feelings to the surface.

SHORT FILM

Do People Think We’re Gay?

2025 Comedy, Romance

In Michigan, two male friends cling to a closeness that feels deeper than either is willing to admit. While the world reads the signs clearly, they remain the last to realize what their bond has already become.

Gay Romance Movies & Short Films

All Gay Romance Films

Little Love

Orpheus’ Song

What My Love Is For

Gabriel

Ramen Boys

Photographs

Cicada

Opening Night

Sublet

The Lawyer

Luz

Are We Lost Forever

Cowboy Forever

Hidden Beach

The Place Between Our Bodies

Blue Citrus Hearts

Our Senses

No Hard Feelings

Beneath the Skin

Love Stage!

Goodbye Blue Sky

Don’t Leave Yet

Some Fleeting Romance

Seven Minutes

August: Love vs God

Lip Crush

Do People Think We’re Gay?

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