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.
One man's emotional journey through love, heartbreak, and healing.
SHORT FILM
Of Hearts and Castles
2020
Drama, Romance
A man who's deep in the throes of a break-up meets another man for a night in Los Angeles that will forever keep them connected.
Eisenstein in Guanajuato
2015
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Venerated Soviet filmmaker Eisenstein travels to Mexico in 1931 after being shunned by Hollywood. Once he arrives in Guanajuato plans begin to change as he encounters a different culture and becomes drawn into the Mexican Revolution.
Hot Guys with Guns
2013
Action, Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Danny and his ex, Pip, enlist the help of a jaded private investigator to stop a crime spree sending shock waves through a Hollywood community.
Almost Love
2019
Comedy, Drama, Romance
After five years together, Adam and Marklin’s once-fiery romance has cooled, pushing them to confront each other’s flaws and reevaluate their bond, while their circle of friends navigates the relentless pursuit of love across New York City.
SHORT FILM
Kiss Me
2022
Drama, Romance
A mischievous teen explores an empty beach house until he gets caught by the object of his desire.
Date with Diego
2021
Drama, Romance
Eighteen-year-old Noah finds a connection with Diego on a gay dating site and they arrange a meeting. But not all as it seems.
SHORT FILM
Dare and Truth
2017
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Gabriel and his friends decide to play Truth or Dare one day after school. They don't except things to take a serious turn and Gabriel's secret to be revealed.
Food of Love
2002
Drama, Musical, Romance
Paul, a handsome and talented music student is employed as the page-turner at one of the world famous pianist Kennington's concerts in San Francisco.
SHORT FILM
Lightning Bugs in a Jar
2015
Drama, Mystery, Romance
When a mother and son with a caustic history reunite to pack up their old house, sparks fly as long-buried secrets are revealed.
SHORT FILM
Before You Go
2022
Romance
Daniel and his best friend Franco go camping in Patagonia, but after losing their gear to a cliffside fall, they take shelter in an empty cabin. As they spend their last days together before college pulls them apart, Daniel struggles with unspoken feelings for Franco. A shared moment of vulnerability draws them closer, but just as the tension between them peaks, reality abruptly interrupts, leaving their bond forever altered.
On the Fringe of Wild
2021
Drama, Romance
A romance between two teenage boys, set in a small Ontario town, where love does not win, but the surviving players grow to accept themselves as members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Cost of Love
2011
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Dale is a night worker from London. Confident, full of attitude and imagination, he is the king of his domain. Some loathe him because they secretly want to be him; others secretly hire him. On the surface Dale seems to lead a very full life, but one major component is missing: love.
SHORT FILM
Kiss of the Rabbit God
2019
Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
A weary Chinese-American restaurant worker becomes fascinated by a mysterious customer who begins appearing in his dreams.
We Were One Man
1979
Drama, Romance
During the final days of World War II, a simple French peasant rescues a wounded German soldier and nurses him back to health. As their playful camaraderie grows, two young men who should be enemies begin to bond in ways neither thought possible.
SHORT FILM
Frutinha
2023
Drama, Romance
Pedro e Felipe are two 11-year-old boys who are very different but fall in love with each other. However, they will have to face prejudice and their own insecurities to be together.
SHORT FILM
The Memory of You
2015
Drama, Romance
Adam is going to dinner with his wife, when he is disrupted by something from his past. A story about a love that never was, shot in one single take.
SHORT FILM
The Blue Boy
1997
Drama, Romance
Matt, a 20-something aspiring actor, becomes increasingly confused about his sexuality. When he meets a wealthy older benefactor, he starts trading favors for a small taste of the finer things in life.
SHORT FILM
Pick Up
2017
Drama, Romance
Jesse is a driver for Pick Up, a ride-sharing service in LA, who's fallen for a handsome passenger until he shares a secret that threatens to steer them both off course.
Over the Edge
2011
Drama, Horror, Romance
Jason, a med-school dropout stuck repairing photocopiers, drifts into isolation and blackouts. As murders spread across town, he fears a connection and turns to his co-worker Richard - also the man he secretly desires - for help in uncovering the truth.
SHORT FILM
Anatomy of a Relationship
2022
Drama, Romance
Two men test the fragile limits of their connection, exploring desire as it challenges both body and mind.
Wild Side
2004
Drama, Romance
A transgender woman who survives prostituting herself in Paris, returns - with her two male lovers in tow - to her family home in the countryside to look after her dying mother.
SHORT FILM
Ageless
2013
Drama, Romance
Love, sex and relationships are seen through the eyes of two men; one in his 50s, the other in his 20s. Their common struggles prove to be ageless.
SHORT FILM
Furious Saint Jack & Otter, Alone
2014
Drama, Romance
A lonely young man rhythmically narrates his leap from isolation to ecstasy when he meets a beautiful stranger at a bar.
SHORT FILM
Heavenly Peace
2015
Animation, Comedy, Romance
An quarreling gay couple gets a bit of unexpected help for Christmas.
SHORT FILM
Nunzio’s Second Cousin
1994
Drama, Romance
A masculine gay cop confronts homophobia head-on, teaching a transformative lesson to a group of young homophobes, challenging stereotypes and fostering understanding in his community.
SHORT FILM
Hotel Boy
2018
Drama, Romance
Samir's anticipation of a romantic encounter with politician Stefan is clouded by misunderstandings and journalistic intrigue, unfolding against the backdrop of a rainy, pivotal moment in their relationship.