Gay Films from 1980

Discover gay movies and short films released in 1980, featuring gay films from around the world across drama, romance, comedy, thriller and more. You can also find out where to watch these films.
Cruising

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.
La cage aux folles II

La cage aux folles II

1980 Comedy
A gay couple becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving cops and spies over stolen microfilm.
Equation to an Unknown

Equation to an Unknown

1980 Drama, Romance
A young motorcyclist cruises the city - soccer games, cafes, the petrol station - having unsatisfying encounters with other lonely men.
Michael, a Gay Son
SHORT FILM

Michael, a Gay Son

1980 Documentary
By following one young man through the process, this documentary attempts to give the audience an idea of the expereinces and feelings involved in that most uncomfortable of coming of age processes... Coming out.
Dear Boys

Dear Boys

1980 Comedy, Drama
A middle-aged writer, plagued by self-doubt and writer's block, manipulates a young lover to fulfill his craving for youth, risking everything in the pursuit of his desires.
Taxi to the Toilet

Taxi to the Toilet

1980 Comedy, Drama, Romance
Frank, balancing his public-school teaching with a hidden nightlife seeking anonymous intimacy, navigates a turbulent relationship with Bernd amid conflicting desires for stability and adventure.
Loads
SHORT FILM

Loads

1980 Documentary
Curt McDowell recounts his experiences and interactions with straight boys, exploring themes of hospitality and friendship.
Happy Birthday, Gemini

Happy Birthday, Gemini

1980 Comedy, Drama, Romance
A Harvard student's romance hits a twist when he realizes, on his 21st birthday, that his true love lies with his girlfriend's brother, navigating taboo and the complexities of desire.
A History Without Importance
SHORT FILM

A History Without Importance

1980 Drama
A coming of age story about two great friends during the school years whose friendship is truly tested when one of the boys start to develop different feelings for the other. At first, it seems Philippe and Claude are just experimenting new sensations, everything is pure curiosity to them. But total reciprocity isn't the name of the game and Philippe is clearly infatuated with his friend.
Spetters

Spetters

1980 Drama, Romance
Several Dutch teenagers realize the cruel difference between dreams and reality.