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.
Paths

Paths

2017 Drama
Andreas and Martin's relationship spans years of life's highs and lows, with their son growing up as they navigate the complexities of a long-term partnership along the rugged Baltic coast.
Rift

Rift

2017 Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller
The fractured relationship between two men faces a supernatural test when their shared grief awakens a haunting entity.
Tainted Souls

Tainted Souls

2017 Drama
A tale intertwining love and paid intimacy, crime and hope, tragedy and comedy, weaving a diverse mosaic where a colossal giant stands stranded on the outskirts of a sprawling city.
Hold My Hand
SHORT FILM

Hold My Hand

2017 Drama
A jumbled timeline of the moments in which Billy, a 17 year-old boy in a seemingly perfect relationship, grapples with his feelings towards an older male tattoo artist.
Al Berto

Al Berto

2017 Drama
Al Berto, set in 1975 Portugal, portrays the vibrant youth of writer Al Berto and his friends amidst societal change post-dictatorship, exploring their dreams and love in a country not yet ready for their story.
I Dream in Another Language

I Dream in Another Language

2017 Drama, Romance
The loss of a language means the loss of a unique worldview forever.
Melon Grab
SHORT FILM

Melon Grab

2017 Drama
Dysfunctional truth rap and suspended youth - the final skate between two best friends
De Vez Em Quando, Quando Eu Morro, Eu Choro
SHORT FILM

De Vez Em Quando, Quando Eu Morro, Eu Choro

2017 Drama
Two men share an intimate encounter inside an abandoned building.
Discreet
SHORT FILM

Discreet

2017 Comedy
Two young men who live in the same neighborhood run into each other. Their random discussion about what they did last night will take a very unexpected turn.
Goodbye Blue Sky
SHORT FILM

Goodbye Blue Sky

2017 Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller
After the end of the world, five strangers take refuge in a forgotten desert motel, where they must decide whether to guard their own survival or open themselves to the possibility of love.
Le convive
SHORT FILM

Le convive

2017 Drama
In a village in the Tunisian countryside, Sofiane is getting married to Halima. He is going along with the wedding for the sake of appearances and his family, despite his profound love for his partner Fouad. When Fouad turns up unexpectedly at the festivities, Sofiane tries to get his parents to accept him for what he truly is. Against all odds, the ceremony ineluctably follows its course, thereby imposing the will of a liberty-deprived Tunisian society.
Some Fleeting Romance
SHORT FILM

Some Fleeting Romance

2017 Romance
As Bruno becomes entangled with Guilherme, an older man leading a seemingly stable life, he begins to question if that path aligns with his own aspirations.
Infidels
SHORT FILM

Infidels

2017 Drama
An apartment at night. Three men cross paths, engaging in a dance of desire where words left unspoken bubble to the surface.
The Other Side
SHORT FILM

The Other Side

2017 Drama
A young man. A new city. A new group of friends.
In Beating Cells
SHORT FILM

In Beating Cells

2017 Drama
The sun is setting on couples Rico and Eva and Friedrich and Julia's forest road trip. Tight bonds have formed across the group, none more so than between free-spirited Rico and vertical thinker Friedrich, who is coming to terms with a side of his sexuality that had previously remained in the shadows. As they drink, party, swim and while away the hours by a picturesque lake, the food supplies dwindle, and the sheen starts to come off their idyllic escape.
Sugar Pine Falls
SHORT FILM

Sugar Pine Falls

2017 Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Monty is 16 and can't yet shake the responsibility of looking after his emotionally erratic mum. When they arrive at the Sugar Pine Caravan Park, Monty forms an unexpected friendship with James; an intriguing and artistic older boy.
A Boy Named Noel
SHORT FILM

A Boy Named Noel

2017 Drama, Romance
On Christmas Eve, Noel wrestles with a personal secret amidst family festivities, navigating emotions of fear, longing, and acceptance during the holiday season.
Sunset
SHORT FILM

Sunset

2017 Drama, Romance
In the spring of 1942, a young gay man torn between duty and love faces the choice of serving overseas or remaining in New York City with his street-smart lover.
Muffin
SHORT FILM

Muffin

2017 Comedy
An insecure geek tries to have a one-night stand with a guy he met through a dating app. When his roommate interrupts them, he will have to try and rescue what's left of the evening.
The Year I Lost My Mind

The Year I Lost My Mind

2017 Drama, Thriller
A lonely young man becomes obsessed with a stranger, leading to a dangerous game of stalking and confrontation that turns the tables unexpectedly.
Let The Storm
SHORT FILM

Let The Storm

2017 Drama
Passion and love are told of by two intersecting relationships.
Guidance
SHORT FILM

Guidance

2017 Comedy, Drama
A Catholic high school psychologist struggles to keep his professional and personal lives separate and intact.
Headbutt
SHORT FILM

Headbutt

2017 Drama
Tobias attempts to reconnect with his distant brother Lucas, whose indifference drives Tobias to imagine extreme measures to repair their fractured relationship.
Horseshoe Theory
SHORT FILM

Horseshoe Theory

2017 Comedy, Romance
A weapons deal between a white supremacist and a Islamic terrorist blossoms into more.
Masc
SHORT FILM

Masc

2017 Musical, Romance
Being gay in a small town can be difficult, especially when you refuse to be apologetic for who you are.
Misrule

Misrule

2017 Thriller
Security Services officer Christian, confused and unsure of who he really is anymore, must come to terms with his own identity while on the hunt for a Russian agent.
Persona
SHORT FILM

Persona

2017 Drama
Dan, an introverted film student in his early twenties shares his personal experiences, intimate moments and feelings towards the emotional gratification he receives on gay dating app Grindr.