Gay Romance Movies & Short Films

No Skin Off My Ass

1991 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A lonely hairdresser's encounter with a skinhead leads to unexpected revelations.

Savage Nights

1992 Drama, Romance

Jean, 30, navigates a tumultuous love affair with Laura, 17, while coming to terms with his HIV-positive status.

Strawberry and Chocolate

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The story of two men who are complete opposites: one gay, the other straight; one a fierce communist, the other an individualist. Despite their differences, they come to love each other.

SHORT FILM

Max

2019 Drama, Romance

Two friends, one gay and one straight, discuss their feelings after drinking and smoking together and a romantic vibe comes out. Is there more than it meets the eye? Are any of them confused or are they denying something else?

SHORT FILM

Human Warmth

2012 Drama, Romance

Antoine cherishes his closeness to Bruno, craving his warmth, but must confront the inevitable moment of separation.

World and Time Enough

1994 Drama, Romance

HIV-positive artist Mark and his lover Joey struggle with relationship issues and maintaining a monogamous union. Joey, who was adopted, searches for his biological parents.

Parallel Sons

1995 Drama, Romance

Seth forms an unlikely friendship with Knowledge, an escaped prisoner, in a rural village.

Man of the Year

1995 Comedy, Romance

Chronicles Dirk Shafer's double life as a Playgirl model and his struggle with his sexuality.

It’s My Party

1996 Drama, Romance

Nick, nearing the end of a three-year battle with AIDS, arranges his final goodbye by hosting a party for friends and family. His ex-partner Brandon attends, complicating the emotional farewell.

Indian Summer

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A passionate young dancer faces mortality and finds hope through an unexpected relationship with an older man who becomes his mentor, lover, and source of strength.

Full Speed

1996 Drama, Romance

A group of teenagers in France navigate friendship, love, and loss, revealing their vulnerabilities and desires in a heartfelt coming-of-age narrative.

David Searching

1997 Drama, Romance

A young gay man embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Latin Boys Go to Hell

1997 Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romance

An openly gay Latin boy's hormones surge when his cousin Angel arrives for an extended stay. Together, they explore the young and dangerous gay scene in the Latin neighborhood.

The Man I Love

1997 Drama, Romance

A swimmer's journey of first love and coming out, revealing the bittersweet realities and the mantra to live fully.

Like It Is

1998 Drama, Romance

In England, a young boxer faces the challenges of coming out while falling for a music producer, navigating love and acceptance.

The Time of Fever

2024 Drama, Romance

Ho-tae and Dong-hee grew up like brothers since childhood. Years after moving to Seoul, Ho-tae returns to Gangneung, and the two reunite under the same roof. Dong-hee feels his heart flutter again for his first love, Ho-tae, and tries to suppress his feelings, but it's not easy. Meanwhile, Ho-tae begins to feel emotions he's never experienced before.

Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss

1998 Comedy, Romance

Billy, a gay photographer, falls for straight waiter Gabriel.

The Trio

1998 Comedy, Romance

Zobel and Karl, a long-time couple turned pickpocket team, navigate new dynamics when they recruit Rudolf, leading to a tumultuous love triangle fraught with betrayal and desire.

SHORT FILM

The Apple Tree

2012 Drama, Romance

Gabe and Jonathan navigate a forbidden love in the 1940s, hiding their relationship until Jonathan's death forces Gabe to confront prejudice in a poignant exploration of LGBTQ+ elders' struggles.

Nico and Dani

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set against a summer of awakenings, this Spanish coming-of-age tale follows two 17-year-olds in a posh beach house, exploring freedom and desire.

SHORT FILM

Arrangement

2019 Drama, Romance

A regular hookup between two men takes an unexpected turn due to a revealing conversation, unraveling deeper desires and emotional complexities in their casual relationship.

Red Dirt

2000 Drama, Romance

Griffith, a 20-year-old caring for his sick aunt after losing his family matriarch, has his life changed by the arrival of a stranger. He struggles with responsibilities, grief, and dreams of leaving Pine Apple.

Eban and Charley

2000 Drama, Romance

After his mother dies, Charley must live with his unloving, bullying father. Out of loneliness, Charley Strikes up a romance with Eban. When their families find out, they must make a life-altering decision.

The Adventures of Felix

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Felix, content living with his boyfriend Daniel in Dieppe, France, embarks on a road trip to Marseille to find the father he never met after losing his job. Along the way, Felix encounters unique characters amidst springtime in the French countryside.

Under One Roof

2002 Comedy, Romance

A Chinese-American man navigates the journey to find genuine love and acceptance from his family, while balancing his identity with traditional cultural values.

Confusion of Genders

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Bisexual attorney Alain juggles relationships with his boss, a client, the client's girlfriend, and a determined young man, leading to a complicated love life.

To the Extreme

2000 Drama, Romance

Bisexual Thomas, involved in multiple relationships, takes responsibility for his deceased lover Ann's 13-year-old son, Gregoire, and seeks custody.

Gay Romance Movies & Short Films

All Gay Romance Films

No Skin Off My Ass

Savage Nights

Strawberry and Chocolate

Max

Human Warmth

World and Time Enough

Parallel Sons

Man of the Year

It’s My Party

Indian Summer

Full Speed

David Searching

Latin Boys Go to Hell

The Man I Love

Like It Is

The Time of Fever

Billy’s Hollywood Screen Kiss

The Trio

The Apple Tree

Nico and Dani

Arrangement

Red Dirt

Eban and Charley

The Adventures of Felix

Under One Roof

Confusion of Genders

To the Extreme

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