2008 Gay Movies & Short Films

Milk

2008 Drama

The life and activism of Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay elected official.

SHORT FILM

Brotherly

2008 Drama

Two brothers in 1970s Ohio navigate abandonment, forging a deep bond amidst adversity.

Brideshead Revisited

2008 Drama, Romance

Charles Ryder recalls his complex and doomed relationships with the wealthy Flyte family. Charles navigates love, friendship, and personal identity amid the backdrop of imminent war.

House of Usher

2008 Horror, Thriller

Victor Reynolds visits the infamous House of Usher, welcomed by old acquaintances Roderick and Madeline Usher, along with their servant, Markus. Delving into the house's dark past and disappearances, Victor discovers he's in grave peril.

SHORT FILM

Tunel Russo

2008 Drama, Romance

Amidst police brutality towards homosexual demonstrations in Rio, a gay couple endures torture and harassment for expressing affection publicly.

Little Ashes

2008 Drama, Romance

The young lives and loves of Salvador Dalí, Luis Buñuel, and Federico García Lorca unfold.

SHORT FILM

The Boy Next Door

2008 Drama, Romance

A male traveler hires a nervous night worker who takes Valium to cope. Upon leaving abruptly, he reveals his son in the next room, sparking an unexpected connection.

Daybreak

2008 Romance

Set entirely in a Tagaytay vacation house, two men contemplate their relationship over one night, grappling with the decision to either break up or continue, revealing truths and vulnerabilities in their shared space.

Misconceptions

2008 Comedy, Drama

A conservative southern woman carries a child for two gay men, leading to cultural clashes and personal growth amidst societal expectations.

SHORT FILM

James

2008 Drama

Young James finds connection with his teacher, Mr. Sutherland, but faces unexpected rejection when he reveals his feelings, exploring themes of youth, identity, and unrequited love in a poignant portrayal of adolescent longing and rejection.

Watercolors

2008 Drama, Romance

Two classmates - one openly gay and the other a school swimming star - navigate friendship, self-discovery, and growing attraction in a poignant exploration of identity.

Give Me Your Hand

2008 Drama, Romance

Twin 18-year-olds hitchhike to their mother's funeral in Spain, forever altering their lives.

SHORT FILM

The Watch

2008 Comedy, Drama

Pablo offers Javier a ride and a sleepover, leading to a night of unexpected intimacy and self-discovery as they navigate their evolving relationship amidst familial dynamics and personal revelations.

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.

Ice Blues

2008 Mystery, Thriller

Gay detective Donald Strachey investigates a mysterious donation to a youth center, leading him into a web of deception and danger.

Mulligans

2008 Drama, Romance

Two college friends journey home, where one's mistake threatens to tear apart a family with irreversible consequences.

End of Love

2008 Drama, Romance

Ming recalls his double life as a night worker while navigating a relationship with the conservative Yen, confronting secrets and societal judgments that threaten their love in a gripping tale of identity, passion, and sacrifice.

Were the World Mine

2008 Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

A bullied gay student at an all-boys school uses a magical flower from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to turn people gay, including a rugby player he fancies.

October Moon 2: November Son

2008 Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Survivors of a brutal tragedy seek revenge years later, leading to a harrowing psychological unraveling.

3-Day Weekend

2008 Drama, Romance

Long-term couple Simon and Jason, along with friends, add a twist to their annual mountain retreat by inviting attractive singles. Tensions rise with unexpected attractions, testing their relationships over 72 hours of escapades and revelations.

The Lost Coast

2008 Drama

Unspoken history confronts two high school friends during a Halloween night in San Francisco.

Watch Out

2008 Comedy, Drama, Horror

A narcissistic man's obsession with his own body leads him down a path of disturbing behavior, exploring vanity, identity, and the dark side of self-obsession.

Dog Tags

2008 Drama, Romance

Nate's leave in Palm Springs leads to a transformative encounter with a free-spirited young man, uncovering family secrets and personal revelations that reshape his understanding of identity and relationships.

The Art of Being Straight

2008 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A comedic drama explores career, sexuality, and identity in East Los Angeles.

Between Something & Nothing

2008 Drama

Art school freshman Joe explores art, passion, and identity through friendship and night working.

Beatific Vision

2008 Drama, Romance

Michael grapples with grief after Chad's death from brain cancer, only to find solace and guidance when Chad returns as an angel, shaping Michael's future and renewing their love in a poignant exploration of loss and spiritual connection.

Arizona Sky

2008 Drama, Romance

Kyle and Jake's friendship evolves over years and distances, exploring intimacy and identity.

Gay Films from 2008

Milk

Brotherly

Brideshead Revisited

House of Usher

Tunel Russo

Little Ashes

The Boy Next Door

Daybreak

Misconceptions

James

Watercolors

Give Me Your Hand

The Watch

Ciao

Ice Blues

Mulligans

End of Love

Were the World Mine

October Moon 2: November Son

3-Day Weekend

The Lost Coast

Watch Out

Dog Tags

The Art of Being Straight

Between Something & Nothing

Beatific Vision

Arizona Sky

2008 Collections

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