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.
A director preparing for an upcoming shoot grows closer to his lead actor in ways that feel far from professional. One night they head out to a rave and their connection takes a strange unsettling twist. Lost between imagination and reality, they are left unsure of what truly happened or what their feelings mean.
Twinkle
1992
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Shoko and Mutsuki's marriage confronts societal norms and personal desires, redefining love in a modern Japanese fairy tale.
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Here the Whole Time
2026
Comedy, Romance
An awkward teen's vacation gets turned upside down when his school crush unexpectedly stays at his house for two weeks. What should've been a relaxing break becomes an emotional roller coaster of feelings and complications.
SHORT FILM
Your Wildest Dreams
2023
Drama, Romance
A young man explores his feelings for his friend through a series of unusual dreams.
SHORT FILM
Thirst Trap
2023
Horror, Romance, Thriller
He wants you to look. Night after night, his routine is the same: cruise the apps, exchange pics, move in for the kill. He knows every trick, every angle, every subtlety that captures your attention. After all, he's been doing this for two hundred years.
SHORT FILM
Amen
2010
Drama, Romance
Follows an engaged gay man as he struggles with the conflict between his sexuality and the condemnation he faces from his religious community, forcing him to confront faith, and identity.
COMING SOON
Chatlines
2026
Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Jordan, a terminally ill man living in 2027, passes his final days lost between medication and the digital world. One night he connects with Danny through an old video chat app. Danny claims it's 2005 and that he too is dying. As their unlikely friendship deepens, they share regrets, hopes and the fear of lives cut tragically short.
COMING SOON
A Very, Like, Crazy Date
2026
Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Two guys are having their first date, but end up in a hostage situation. A terrible predicament for a first meeting, but a perfect way to get to know each other.
SHORT FILM
The Dazzling Destiny
2013
Drama, Romance
Nico has just been dumped by his boyfriend, his first love. He hasn't yet understood how or why. He will have to face a new day and a new life despite the fact that he is still trapped in his memories.
SHORT FILM
Sunset Park, Warehouse
2019
Drama, Romance
Miguel, a community college student, encounters his ex-lover Boris, a Russian warehouse truck driver, at an industrial area in Sunset Park, Brooklyn through Grindr. After hesitations, they reconnect.
SHORT FILM
Spark
2015
Comedy, Romance
A thin cake delivery man and an obese lonely welder unite by misfortune.
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Snow Falling on Pumpkins
2025
Comedy, Drama, Romance
At 43, Michael is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's. As memories fade, he finds healing through a Spiritual Cherokee guide and the love of his husband James.
Permission
2017
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A woman on the brink of a marriage proposal is told by a friend that she should date other men before spending the rest of her life with her boyfriend.
Nate & Margaret
2012
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Nate is nineteen. Margaret is fifty-two. Their odd, quirky, totally working friendship gets rattled when Nate gets his first boyfriend, who drives him away from Margaret as she tries to pursue a life as a stand-up comedian.
SHORT FILM
Only Human
2020
Drama, Romance
Pianist Kryštof and porn actor Filip come from different worlds, but fall in love. As their relationship faces pressure from prejudice, personal doubts and conflicting ambitions, they must confront whether love can survive the gap between their lives.
SHORT FILM
The Best Man
2013
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Scott and Johnny, preparing for their wedding, reflect on their enduring relationship - from their teenage beginnings after band practice to their evolving views on monogamy.
Antique
2008
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Jin-hyeok opens a cake shop in an old antique shop, hiring Seon-woo, Korea's best pastry chef, who fell in love with him in high school. Also there, are Su-young, crushing on Seon-woo, ex-boxer Ki-beom, and Seon-woo's French ex-boyfriend.
SHORT FILM
Bubble Gum
2020
Romance
David, a 23-year-old, finds himself deeply unsatisfied with his love life. One day, a casual yet magical encounter will change forever the colour of his life.
SHORT FILM
Bumping Heads
2002
Drama, Romance
Craig wants to be boyfriends, Gary wants to be "just friends".
SHORT FILM
House for Sale
2012
Drama, Romance
A stranger posing as a home buyer shows up at a suburban house that is up for sale. As the owner's wife gives a tour, the stranger recalls a memorable night when a fatal promise was made.
SHORT FILM
The Commitment
2012
Drama, Romance
An interracial gay couple adopting a newborn baby meets the pregnant Asian birthmother and receives a surprise that threatens their relationship.
SHORT FILM
Good Morning
2014
Comedy, Drama, Romance
After his 30th birthday bash, a man wakes up to a hangover, sparking comical reflections on sexual identity and age anxiety.
SHORT FILM
Breaking Fast
2015
Comedy, Drama, Romance
On the holiest night during the month of Ramadan, Mo, a practicing Muslim reluctantly attends his best friend's birthday party, where he unexpectedly meets Kal, a 30-year-old all-American white guy, who catches him by surprise with each twist and turn through the streets of Los Angeles.
SHORT FILM
Next Scene
2020
Drama, Romance
A struggling actor, an actress and a director find themselves in a bizarre situation as their real lives blend into the struggles of their characters through a story that they are trying to tell.
Wild Combination: A Portrait of Arthur Russell
2008
Documentary, Musical, Romance
Examines the life and work of Arthur Russell, an influential singer, songwriter, cello player and disco auteur who died tragically in 1992.
We 3
2011
Drama, Romance
Three students from across the country meet in São Paulo and form an intense bond, sharing an apartment and a life filled with affection, laughter and occasional quarrels. As graduation nears and their paths diverge, every touch and word of love gains a bittersweet weight.
SHORT FILM
Night and Day
2023
Fantasy, Romance
Eui Jun's birthday wish is simple: a daytime date with his boyfriend, Young Taek, whose severe sun allergy keeps him indoors during daylight hours. When Young Taek finally gathers the courage to make the wish come true, their long awaited date at the Han River is threatened by an unexpected encounter with his boss.