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.
Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he'll need to face off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.
The Last Match
2013
Drama, Romance
Two men fall in love in a country marred by poverty and marginalization, facing daunting risks to change their lives.
Cas
2016
Drama, Romance
Pepijn and Sjors' seven-year relationship faces turmoil when they let Cas, a student, stay on their couch while he looks for a new place.
Christopher and His Kind
2011
Drama, Romance
Christopher Isherwood and his German lover, Heinz, navigate their burgeoning relationship amidst the backdrop of 1930s Europe and the looming specter of Nazism.
The Witnesses
2007
Drama, Romance
A group of friends in 1980s Paris confronts the AIDS epidemic, testing their bonds and resilience.
Love of Siam
2007
Drama, Mystery, Romance
Childhood friends separated by tragedy reunite as teenagers, discovering unexpected feelings as one of them becomes a pop singer, navigating newfound emotions amidst fame and personal growth.
SHORT FILM
Stay
2010
Drama, Romance
The relationship of a young, gay Chinese couple is tested when one partner refuses to spend the night, prompting reflection on commitment and love.
SHORT FILM
Chasin’
2021
Drama, Romance
Two guys experience more than they’re expecting when they meet for a hook-up on a warm summer’s night.
SHORT FILM
Grotto
2013
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Returning to his hometown after a transformative year away, a 20-year-old navigates the changes and challenges of his new reality.
Glitter & Doom
2023
Musical, Romance
Doom, a serious musician, and Glitter, a carefree circus performer, navigate a passionate summer romance while pursuing their dreams in the music industry.
SHORT FILM
Read Between the Lines
2022
Comedy, Romance
A socially-anxious college student repeatedly attempts to ask out his crush, a bookstore clerk.
3
2010
Comedy, Drama, Romance
In Berlin, a drama unfolds as a 40-something couple individually fall for the same man.
SHORT FILM
The Weigh In
2014
Comedy, Romance
Two boxers square off at a weigh-in, but the crowd is stunned when an unexpected spark of attraction flares up between them, turning rivalry into something far more complicated.
Hara Kiri
2016
Drama, Romance
August and Beto, two street skaters, experience a punk-infused love story on their last day alive.
Ciao
2008
Drama, Romance
Jeff is left to handle everything Mark left behind after his accidental death. Mark's online friend, Andrea, visits, and he and Jeff bond over shared memories of Mark while getting to know each other.
I Do
2012
Drama, Romance
A gay Brit facing deportation marries his lesbian best friend for legal status, but complications arise when he meets the love of his life, forcing him to confront impossible choices.
SHORT FILM
Between Friends
2010
Comedy, Romance
Jorge makes an unusual request of Noah, challenging the boundaries of their friendship and forcing him to confront his own sense of self.
My Best Friend
2018
Drama, Romance
Lorenzo leads a sheltered life with his family in Argentine Patagonia. When a close family friend dies in an accident, they take in his son, Caíto, into their home.
SHORT FILM
Ronny & i
2013
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young man grapples with his sexuality and his unspoken feelings for his best friend.
About Us
2017
Drama, Romance
Two young students embark on the journey of their first love.
The Secret Path
2014
Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance
Theo and Frank flee the British Navy in the 1800s, finding solace and more in an abandoned country house.
Sebastian
2017
Drama, Romance
Alex and Sebastian's budding romance in Toronto forces them to confront their pasts and differences, navigating familial ties and personal desires to determine if their love can overcome obstacles.
SHORT FILM
Pria
2017
Drama, Romance
Caught between rural Indonesian traditions and Western ideals of freedom, a teenager grapples with the expectations of adulthood and cultural identity.
SHORT FILM
Ruben
2012
Drama, Romance
Ruben is in search of his sexuality and experiences harassment and violence along the way.
Longtime Companion
1989
Drama, Romance
The emergence and impact of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s is depicted through the lives of several gay men, highlighting their struggles and resilience.
Love Me Anyway
2018
Drama, Romance
Explores love and temptation as a filmmaker falls for a surfer while his wife embarks on an affair with another woman.
Éden & Charlie
2024
Romance
In an uninhabited house, Éden and Charlie meet and, through their explorations, discover hidden secrets that force them to confront their repressed desires and come to terms with their identities.