Gay Films from 2017

Discover gay movies and short films released in 2017, featuring gay films from around the world across drama, romance, comedy, thriller and more. You can also find out where to watch these films.
Sunday Morning

Sunday Morning

2017 Drama, Thriller
A student's journey to discover his sexuality in a conservative area is made harder as he struggles with abuse, manipulation, and fear.
Saturday Church

Saturday Church

2017 Drama, Fantasy, Musical
A 14-year-old boy, navigating the complexities of gender identity and grappling with religious beliefs, discovers solace and passion through the realm of fantasy, offering an escape from his inner-city life.
Dream Boat

Dream Boat

2017 Documentary
Follows five men from different countries on a gay cruise, promising sunshine, love, and freedom while delving into personal stories, doubts, and the quest for dreams amidst familial and societal pressures.
About Us

About Us

2017 Drama, Romance
Two young students embark on the journey of their first love.
Sebastian

Sebastian

2017 Drama, Romance
Alex and Sebastian's budding romance in Toronto forces them to confront their pasts and differences, navigating familial ties and personal desires to determine if their love can overcome obstacles.
Pria
SHORT FILM

Pria

2017 Drama, Romance
Caught between rural Indonesian traditions and Western ideals of freedom, a teenager grapples with the expectations of adulthood and cultural identity.
Nobody’s Watching

Nobody’s Watching

2017 Drama
Nico's move to New York City promises artistic freedom but reveals harsh realities about success and self-reliance in "Land of Storms."
Everything Is Free

Everything Is Free

2017 Comedy, Drama
Ivan, a US painter in Colombia, faces a complex situation when his younger brother Cole develops a surprising connection with him. Despite Cole not being gay, their bond deepens, challenging Ivan's friendship with Christian.
Boy Undone

Boy Undone

2017 Drama, Thriller
Two young men piece together a night of fragmented memories from a club, navigating unreliable truths.
Louder Than Words
SHORT FILM

Louder Than Words

2017 Drama, Musical, Romance
A young musician named Ansel unexpectedly crosses paths with Niall, a charming deaf dancer.
Freak Show

Freak Show

2017 Comedy, Drama
Billy Bloom, navigating an ultra-conservative high school, challenges societal norms by running for homecoming queen, embracing his identity and sparking change.
The Night Was Cold Outside
SHORT FILM

The Night Was Cold Outside

2017 Drama
Lonely and insecure, Bruno navigates a long-distance friendship with Caio, confronting insecurities and desires amidst the challenges of university life.
Attention of Men
SHORT FILM

Attention of Men

2017 Drama, Thriller
Colt, a broke aspiring writer, trades sex for cash with a stranger. When danger comes knocking, he flees and crosses paths with Ely, a wealthy recluse. What begins as rescue turns into a twisted father-son bond, with Colt drawn into Ely’s unraveling world, watching the king of a crumbling castle fight his demons.
Bettas
SHORT FILM

Bettas

2017 Drama
While on vacation for a friend's wedding, Francisco and David, who are boyfriends, find themselves embroiled in a petty argument that rapidly intensifies.
Lust
SHORT FILM

Lust

2017 Horror
Spencer, a delivery boy, develops an unnerving obsession with a customer that spirals into tragedy.
Été
SHORT FILM

Été

2017 Drama, Musical
Set in Herefordshire, Été follows a young sheep shearer whose attraction to a colleague unravels against a backdrop of idyllic landscapes and vintage French rock.
Sisak
SHORT FILM

Sisak

2017 Drama, Romance
Sisak portrays a silent romance blossoming amidst the bustling Mumbai local trains, capturing the intimacy and quiet connection between two men during their daily journeys.
This World We Live In
SHORT FILM

This World We Live In

2017 Drama
Joey, a 22-year-old student obsessed with appearances, finds himself caught in the whirlwind of a new city, sinking into drug addiction as a means to suppress his inner turmoil.
A Drowning Man
SHORT FILM

A Drowning Man

2017 Drama
Alone and far from home, The Kid makes his way through a strange city looking for the means to get through his day. Surrounded by predators, he is forced to make compromises merely to survive; his life of exile grows one day longer.
According to Mateo
SHORT FILM

According to Mateo

2017 Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Mateo and his boyfriend, Marc, encounter Jon, a drug dealer, after a night out. Mateo discovers a newfound fascination with pain when he accompanies Jon to his home, exploring dark desires and unexpected consequences.
Manivald
SHORT FILM

Manivald

2017 Animation, Comedy, Drama, Musical
A hot young plumber Toomas breaks into the harmonious life of Manivald and his retired mother.
An Instant
SHORT FILM

An Instant

2017 Drama
Hugo is trapped in routine and responsibility, always looking backward or inward, while Cosmo drifts freely through life without plans or limits. When they meet one summer afternoon, a brief moment between them begins to shift how both experience the present.
Birds of a Feather
SHORT FILM

Birds of a Feather

2017 Animation
Follows a man and his struggle with his identity, projected anxieties and relationships over the course of an evening. He has to contend with his insecurities with being seen with another man and his fear as feathers start to grow from his body.
Wrongside
SHORT FILM

Wrongside

2017 Drama
Follows a young Romanian man as he confronts a long standing taboo and learns to accept his homosexuality in a society that refuses to see him.
The World in Your Window
SHORT FILM

The World in Your Window

2017 Drama
Jesse lives in a twilight world of sadness and silence, squeezed into a tiny caravan with his grief stricken father. They are stuck, until an accidental friendship with a transsexual unlocks the means for Jesse to liberate his father and himself.
With Thelma
SHORT FILM

With Thelma

2017 Comedy
An Icelandic volcano has blocked air traffic and Thelma's parents are stuck overseas. Until planes start flying across the sky again, Jean Vincent and Thelma share the same roof.
Sandra Calling
SHORT FILM

Sandra Calling

2017 Drama
Contemplating loss, grief, intimacy, and the rhythm of breath.