2016 Gay Movies & Short Films

Moonlight

2016 Drama

Chiron, a black American boy, navigates a tough Miami neighborhood with his neglectful, drug addict mother.

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.

Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo

2016 Drama, Romance

Théo and Hugo first connect in an adult club. The night leads them outside, wandering through empty Parisian streets, where a sudden shift in perspective brings a stark reality to their previously carefree journey.

Center of My World

2016 Drama, Romance

After a summer with his best friend Kat, Phil returns to school and questions his feelings for Nicholas, a new classmate, sparking inner turmoil.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

Damien and Thomas, brought together by family circumstances, navigate a complex relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

Heartstone

2016 Drama, Romance

In an Icelandic fishing village, a boy navigates his feelings for his best friend as romantic tensions unfold amidst the rugged landscape and cultural expectations.

Taekwondo

2016 Comedy, Drama

A man invites a fellow trainee to join him for a retreat at his country house, alongside a group of close male friends.

Handsome Devil

2016 Comedy, Drama

Ned and Conor, sharing a room at a rugby-centric boarding school, form an unlikely friendship tested by school authorities, blending sports rivalry with personal camaraderie.

Fathers

2016 Drama, Romance

Love' begins with two people, but 'family' extends beyond just the two of them.

King Cobra

2016 Drama

Producer Stephen battles two rival producers over the rights to an adult performer.

Esteros

2016 Drama, Romance

Two childhood friends, who shared an intimate awakening together before being separated, reunite as young adults, their unspoken desires simmering beneath the surface.

Miles

2016 Comedy, Drama

A kid from middle America joins the girls' volleyball team to secure a scholarship, challenging societal norms.

Looking

2016 Comedy, Drama

Patrick returns to San Francisco in search of closure and resolution regarding his relationships with Richie and Kevin.

SHORT FILM

Son of a Preacher Man

2016 Drama, Musical, Romance

An intense drama unfolds as a pastor grapples with his beliefs when he discovers his son's deep affection for his male friend in a thought-provoking exploration of faith, love, and acceptance.

Fair Haven

2016 Drama

Returning to his family farm after conversion therapy, a young man reconciles his father's expectations with memories of a forbidden past love.

SHORT FILM

Staccato

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young laborer at a stately manor in 19th-century Ireland navigates a secret romance with intense consequences.

SHORT FILM

Safe

2016 Drama

The wear and tear of the love between Víctor and Hugo over three years, told in five mornings

I Love You Both

2016 Comedy, Drama

Krystal and her twin brother/roommate confront their codependency when they both start dating the same guy, challenging their relationship dynamics.

SHORT FILM

Jamie

2016 Drama, Romance

Jamie, navigating the awkward terrain of his first romance, crosses paths with Ben one lazy Sunday, sparking an unexpected afternoon together.

SHORT FILM

Arrival

2016 Animation

Through enchanting animation, a young boy's personal journey of self-discovery strains his connection with his mother across the miles.

It’s Only the End of the World

2016 Drama

Louis, a terminally ill writer, returns home to reveal his condition to his family after a long absence, igniting emotional reckonings and farewells.

You Can’t Escape Lithuania

2016 Drama

After his star actress, Indre, murders her mother, rich-kid filmmaker Romas plans her escape from Lithuania. His Mexican boyfriend Carlos helps them reluctantly. On the road, Romas begins shooting an improvised experimental film. As events take an unexpected turn, their secrets, memories and emotions make this journey wilder than any film Romas could have imagined.

Shared Rooms

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

This romantic comedy interweaves three stories of gay men navigating family, love, and desire during the holiday season, exploring the complexities of modern relationships.

Hidden Kisses

2016 Drama

Nathan and Louis find their lives upended when a private moment is captured and shared online, testing their relationship and personal resilience in the face of adversity.

SHORT FILM

Cruising

2016 Drama, Romance

Stani discovers his identity and sexuality in the wilderness far from the city, meeting Johannes at hidden grounds and embarking on a journey of self-discovery and love amidst nature's secluded landscapes.

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.

SHORT FILM

Consequence

2016 Drama

When Ty commits the gravest mistake of his life, can he find a way to rectify it? Or will he have to come to terms with the consequences of his actions?

Gay Films from 2016

Moonlight

The Pass

Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo

Center of My World

Being 17

Heartstone

Taekwondo

Handsome Devil

Fathers

King Cobra

Esteros

Miles

Looking

Son of a Preacher Man

Fair Haven

Staccato

Safe

I Love You Both

Jamie

Arrival

It’s Only the End of the World

You Can’t Escape Lithuania

Shared Rooms

Hidden Kisses

Cruising

Cas

Consequence

2016 Collections

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