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Gay Films from 2016

Discover gay movies and short films released in 2016, featuring gay films from around the world across drama, romance, comedy, thriller and more. You can also find out where to watch these films.

All Gay Films from 2016

The Ultimate Masturbation

The Ultimate Masturbation

2016 Comedy, Drama
A straight graduate student attends a secluded mountain retreat led by a self proclaimed "gay masturbation guru," where participants openly explore a wide range of masturbation techniques. After a traumatic assault by another attendee, his experience takes a dark turn, forcing him to question his beliefs, his boundaries, and the meaning of intimacy.
Turbulence
SHORT FILM

Turbulence

2016 Comedy, Drama
As a young couple faces sudden turbulence, their differences come sharply into focus during the final twenty-five minutes of their flight, a countdown to a life-changing decision.
Doing Elliot
SHORT FILM

Doing Elliot

2016 Drama
Thomas rings Elliot's door in an attempt to give back his ID card, lost during a morning run at the park. They both met during college, but it's been so long... Will Elliot remember Thomas? Despite living very different lives, they find themselves sharing the same crave for the perfect outbreak.
Pedro
SHORT FILM

Pedro

2016 Drama
Pedro gets home at dawn. Before the young boy falls asleep, his lonely mother drags him to the beach.
Trouser Bar
SHORT FILM

Trouser Bar

2016 Fantasy
Two men enter Sir John's Trouser Bar but little do they know the adventures that await them inside.
Dirty Skin
SHORT FILM

Dirty Skin

2016 Drama
Joao, a Black Brazilian teenager who enjoys playing soccer with his best friend, faces an unexpected shift in their relationship when he confesses his true feelings for him.
Millimeterle
SHORT FILM

Millimeterle

2016 Drama
X jumps first. Down in the water, he's not allowed to change position. The goal for Y and Z is to jump as close as possible to X. The one who jumps closest to X wins the game. Measuring their power and proving themselves is part of the boys' everyday life. Even for gentle-natured Yannik. Until his best friend's upcoming curiosity suddenly puts him in a threatening situation. Where is the line between game and reality and what happens if that line is crossed?
You’ve Got Tail
SHORT FILM

You’ve Got Tail

2016 Comedy, Romance
A mail carrier is in for a salty surprise! The pups at this house are a little friendlier than he was expecting.
That Road
SHORT FILM

That Road

2016 Comedy
Omar decides to miss his job interview to embark on a road trip with strangers.
Menthol
SHORT FILM

Menthol

2016 Drama, Romance
A closeted gay couple secretly rent an apartment where they can be together. On their anniversary, a romantic evening is disrupted by relentless calls from their families. As the pressure builds, their private sanctuary begins to feel like a trap, forcing them to confront how long their hidden relationship can survive.
The Kite
SHORT FILM

The Kite

2016 Drama, Romance
A kite reunites two lovers after a 20-year separation, reigniting old passions amidst the winds of change.
Bruno
SHORT FILM

Bruno

2016 Comedy
A boy struggles with his coming out.
The Exterminator
SHORT FILM

The Exterminator

2016 Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
A man living alone confronts a mysterious infestation that threatens his sanity and forces him to confront unsettling truths about his apartment.
MacBethenny
SHORT FILM

MacBethenny

2016 Comedy, Mystery, Romance
A modern retelling of a Shakespearean classic unfolds as a quirky romantic comedy set in a bustling urban neighborhood.
When I Come Out… Be There
SHORT FILM

When I Come Out… Be There

2016 Comedy
Features interviews with 10 LGBT individuals sharing their emotional journeys of fear, anticipation, rejection, and acceptance during their coming out experiences.
Tonight It’s You
SHORT FILM

Tonight It’s You

2016 Horror, Thriller
CJ's late-night hookup takes a dark turn, plunging him into a sinister world beyond his wildest imagination.
Sex and the Silver Gays

Sex and the Silver Gays

2016 Documentary
A group of older gay men get together every month and have intimate parties.
Ultra Bleu
SHORT FILM

Ultra Bleu

2016 Drama, Romance
Following a tumultuous breakup with his ex-boyfriend, Jim Park encounters a stranger whose presence forces him to confront deeper, underlying issues.
Fire
SHORT FILM

Fire

2016 Sci-Fi, Thriller
A tale of escalating obsession, one man's fixation on another leads them both into a perilous journey where boundaries blur and danger looms.
Yes to Everything
SHORT FILM

Yes to Everything

2016 Drama
Across a language barrier two people find the beginnings of love.
Coffee House Chronicles: The Movie

Coffee House Chronicles: The Movie

2016 Comedy, Romance
Features nine vignettes in the lives of LGBT people as they date and hook up in Los Angeles.
Enemies with Benefits

Enemies with Benefits

2016 Comedy
19-year-old Jamie just wants someone to love. With no one to call his own, he just decides to put an end to it all. That is, until, a visitor from beyond shows Jamie that his life has meaning and that he needs to stay alive and fulfill his destiny.
Forces
SHORT FILM

Forces

2016 Drama
This is the story of a deep bond between a gay football player and a straight military man, exploring themes of friendship and masculinity.
Ruptures
SHORT FILM

Ruptures

2016 Drama
Gabriel reunites with ex-boyfriend André in Paris while filming a breakup documentary, blurring personal and professional boundaries.
Rage
SHORT FILM

Rage

2016 Drama, Romance
A trilogy of gay rage and resistance.
Por un beso
SHORT FILM

Por un beso

2016 Drama, Romance
Tomás and Andrea's chance encounter at a zebra crossing on Gran Vía sparks a destiny-altering connection, setting the stage for a story of unexpected romance and fate in Madrid.
Sparrow
SHORT FILM

Sparrow

2016 Drama
Tells the story of a young boy who faces bullying for his belief that he can fly. When he uncovers a family secret involving his war veteran grandfather, he finds the courage to confront his tormentors in an unconventional way.