European Gay Movies & Short Films

All of Us Strangers

2023 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

In a London tower block, screenwriter Adam's solitary existence is disrupted by a fateful meeting with enigmatic neighbor Harry. Their growing connection pulls Adam into uncharted emotional territory, prompting him to revisit his childhood home.

God’s Own Country

2017 Drama, Romance

In Yorkshire, Johnny Saxby, a solitary sheep farmer drowning his frustrations in alcohol and intimate encounters, has his world shaken by the arrival of Gheorghe, a migrant worker from Romania hired for lambing season.

Call Me by Your Name

2017 Drama, Romance

17-year-old Elio Perlman spends his days at his family's Italian villa. When Oliver, a 24-year-old American scholar, arrives for a summer internship, their shared days unfold into a transformative journey of awakening desire.

Weekend

2011 Drama, Romance

What starts as a spontaneous hookup between Russell and Glen turns into a transformative weekend filled with late-night conversations, shared stories, and moments of deep connection.

Pride

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1984, UK gay activists unite to support miners during their prolonged strike, bridging two communities.

Beautiful Thing

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jamie and Ste find solace in each other after Ste seeks refuge from his abusive family. Their attraction deepens amidst the challenges of their sexuality and societal pressures.

Femme

2023 Thriller

Jules, whose life was shattered by a brutal homophobic attack, unexpectedly encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna.

Querelle

1982 Drama

A handsome sailor is drawn into a web of sibling rivalry, murder, and intense sexuality.

Cruising

1980 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A police officer delves into New York City's underground gay subculture to capture a serial killer preying on gay men, risking everything to bring justice to his community.

Maurice

1987 Drama, Romance

Two English school friends fall in love at Cambridge. To regain his social standing, Clive abandons Maurice and marries. Maurice finds new love with the gamekeeper Alec while staying with Clive and his wife.

Another Country

1984 Drama, Romance

The early life of Guy Burgess, later a notorious spy, is explored.

Sebastiane

1976 Drama, Romance

A Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for intimacy, leading to unexpected revelations.

My Beautiful Laundrette

1985 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An ambitious Pakistani Briton and his white boyfriend strive for success with the opening of a glamorous laundromat.

Total Eclipse

1995 Drama, Romance

Young poet Arthur Rimbaud and mentor Paul Verlaine navigate forbidden romance and artistic turmoil.

The Pass

2016 Drama

The night before their first league match, a shared experience between footballers Jason and Ade sets in motion a series of events that change everything.

SHORT FILM

Shower

2012 Comedy, Drama

A man's post-workout shower is interrupted by a mysterious noise, setting off a chain of events that challenges his perception and leaves him exposed in unexpected ways.

Bent

1997 Drama, Romance

In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew faces persecution under the Nazi regime, revealing resilience and survival amidst adversity.

SHORT FILM

The Morning After

2012 Drama, Romance

Harry wakes up with a man, sparking a journey to understand his desires and redefine his relationships.

Land of Storms

2014 Drama, Romance

Szabolcs returns to Hungary to claim his inheritance and meets Aron, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and identity exploration.

Queer

2024 Drama, Romance

Lee reflects on his life in Mexico City, surrounded by American expatriate college students and bar owners scraping by on part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. His focus narrows on his pursuit of a young man named Allerton, inspired by Adelbert Lewis Marker.

Young Hearts

2024 Drama

Elias discovers a deep attraction to his new neighbor, Alexander, realizing he's experiencing love for the first time. Amidst mixed signals from friends and family, Elias strives to understand his feelings and prove himself worthy of Alexander's affection.

Get Real

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two boys in a British school experience a tenderly romantic coming-of-age journey as they navigate their evolving feelings for each other.

The Danish Girl

2015 Drama

A fictitious love story inspired by Danish artists Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener, navigating their marriage and Lili's journey as a transgender pioneer.

Firebird

2021 Drama, Romance

A handsome, introspective young soldier embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic fighter pilot on a Soviet Air Force Base during the height of 1970's Communist rule.

SHORT FILM

Fawns

2014 Drama, Romance

Two young men sit in silence at a self-service laundry, their solitude interrupted by an old framed embroidery of a young deer, sparking an unexpected moment of connection.

In from the Side

2022 Drama, Romance

Two devoted men in a struggling gay rugby club engage in a secret affair, balancing their passion with the club's survival.

Stranger by the Lake

2013 Drama, Thriller

At a gay beach, Franck seeks love and forms an uneasy bond with Henri. When Franck encounters Michel, a potential love interest who harbors a dark secret, he faces a moral dilemma about pursuing a relationship despite Michel's troubling past.

European Gay Movies & Short Films

All European Gay Films

All of Us Strangers

God’s Own Country

Call Me by Your Name

Weekend

Pride

Beautiful Thing

Femme

Querelle

Cruising

Maurice

Another Country

Sebastiane

My Beautiful Laundrette

Total Eclipse

The Pass

Shower

Bent

The Morning After

Land of Storms

Queer

Young Hearts

Get Real

The Danish Girl

Firebird

Fawns

In from the Side

Stranger by the Lake

European Gay Film Collections

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