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Gay Films from 1997

Discover gay movies and short films released in 1997, featuring gay films from around the world across drama, romance, comedy, thriller and more. You can also find out where to watch these films.
Before 2000: Groundbreaking Gay Movies
Trailblazing Gay Short Films Before 2000

All Gay Films from 1997

Bent

Bent

1997 Drama, Romance
In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew faces persecution under the Nazi regime, revealing resilience and survival amidst adversity.
Happy Together

Happy Together

1997 Drama, Romance
A trip to Argentina strains the relationship of a couple as their lives diverge.
Steam: The Turkish Bath

Steam: The Turkish Bath

1997 Drama, Romance
Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.
Mandragora

Mandragora

1997 Drama
Two gay teenage runaways in Prague struggle to survive on the streets, resorting to desperate measures in a harsh and unforgiving world.
Love of Man

Love of Man

1997 Comedy, Drama
In 1990s Spain, a strong friendship between a gay man and his female best friend is tested when he starts a relationship with another man. The girlfriend, used to his attention, becomes jealous, changing all their lives.
Wilde

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance
Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.
All the Rage

All the Rage

1997 Comedy, Drama, Romance
Humorously critiques Christopher Bedford's quest for perfection and romance, highlighting his obliviousness to personal shortcomings.
In & Out

In & Out

1997 Comedy, Romance
After a former student's remark at the Academy Awards, a midwestern teacher embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, questioning his sexuality and navigating societal expectations.
Love and Death on Long Island

Love and Death on Long Island

1997 Comedy, Drama
Giles De'Ath, a widower disenchanted with modern life, falls for movie star Ronnie Bostock, leading him on a quest to Long Island City where fiction and reality intertwine.
Nowhere

Nowhere

1997 Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Chronicles a day in the lives of a diverse group of Los Angeles high school students, each navigating their own unique challenges and aspirations.
The Hanging Garden

The Hanging Garden

1997 Drama, Romance
William, once an obese and depressed adolescent, moves to the city and comes out as gay. When he returns home, he struggles to cope with his past memories.
The Absolution of Anthony
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The Absolution of Anthony

1997 Comedy, Drama
Follows the life of a young gay man who lives with his Catholic grandfather in the Bronx, New York City.
Front Room
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Front Room

1997 Drama
A close up of a man.
The Blue Boy
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The Blue Boy

1997 Drama, Romance
Matt, a 20-something aspiring actor, becomes increasingly confused about his sexuality. When he meets a wealthy older benefactor, he starts trading favors for a small taste of the finer things in life.
Leather Jacket Love Story

Leather Jacket Love Story

1997 Comedy, Drama, Romance
Kyle is 18, an aspiring poet hoping to find inspiration by moving to the arty Silver Lake neighborhood of LA, and maybe love too. On day one, he finds a funky coffee shop, where he hopes to do some writing, but instead meets an older man.
David Searching

David Searching

1997 Drama, Romance
A young gay man embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Pride Divide

Pride Divide

1997 Documentary
An exploration of the global unity and divisions among gay men and women in the face of homophobia and sexism.
River Made to Drown In

River Made to Drown In

1997 Drama
Thaddeus, a wealthy lawyer, learns he is dying and sells all his possessions to find a young manr he once tried to rescue. This final quest changes everything.
Latin Boys Go to Hell

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

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.
Destiny

Destiny

1997 Drama
Manga and Sory, two young gay boys in Guinea, navigate the challenges of love and acceptance in their community.
Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday!

1997 Drama
On his 30th birthday, Chico wakes up to a voicemail from his girlfriend singing "Happy Birthday." But when he finds Joao in bed next to him, he realizes this birthday is far from typical.
Boys Life 2

Boys Life 2

1997 Compilation
A feature-length compilation composed of four short films about gay men.
Defying Gravity

Defying Gravity

1997 Drama, Romance
Griff faces a dilemma when his superficial relationship with his boyfriend takes a serious turn after a gay bashing incident.
Out at Work

Out at Work

1997 Documentary
Documenting the struggles of LGBT workers seeking equality and safety in the workplace, highlighting personal stories and challenges faced across America.
America the Beautiful
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America the Beautiful

1997 Musical
A provocative film explores "Nelly Nationalism" through a patriotic kissing scene.
The Fire That Burns

The Fire That Burns

1997 Drama
Two boys in their early adolescence in a strictly-run pre-WWII Catholic school form a firm friendship that is troubled by an abbot who is obsessed with the younger boy.

1997 Collections

Before 2000: Groundbreaking Gay Movies Trailblazing Gay Short Films Before 2000