2018 Gay Movies & Short Films

Boy Erased

2018 Drama

The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.

Love, Simon

2018 Comedy, Drama

Simon Spier navigates the challenges of concealing his gay identity from friends and family until a threat to his secret forces him to confront his true self and those around him.

Sauvage

2018 Drama

Leo, a young man selling his body, searches for love and a future beyond the streets, driven by longing and uncertainty.

Mario

2018 Drama, Romance

Two young football players find themselves entangled in the complexities of the sport and the intricacies of love.

Giant Little Ones

2018 Drama

Two popular teen boys' lives unravel after an incident at a 17th birthday party dramatically alters their friendships, families, and relationships.

Just Friends

2018 Comedy, Romance

Joris meets Yad while visiting his grandmother's home, where Yad works as a domestic aide. As their love blossoms, they must navigate challenges with their mothers to secure their future together.

Love Blooms

2018 Drama

Martin, in a final attempt at hope, travels to Paris to reunite with Leah. Both twenty-five, they once shared their first love story and now strive to forge their paths toward adulthood.

Consequences

2018 Drama

Sent to a youth detention center, Andrej navigates group dynamics and a growing connection with Zeljko, grappling with his hidden truth.

Alex Strangelove

2018 Comedy, Romance

Alex, the high school class president known for his academic talent and nerdy charm, has been in a long-term relationship with Claire. As they decide to take their relationship to the next level, Alex unexpectedly meets a gay classmate that leaves him questioning his own feelings and identity.

The White Crow

2018 Drama

The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.

Sunburn

2018 Drama, Romance

Four friends. One swimming pool. One house. One unexpected phone call. One burning question lingers: What if the love of our lives returned, a decade after everything ended?

Dedalus

2018 Drama

In three interconnected stories, individuals in Iowa, New York, and Los Angeles navigate love, loss, and community, revealing the intimate complexities of their lives.

A Brother

2018 Drama, Romance

Tom's quiet summer with his family is disrupted when another family arrives, bringing their son Felix into Tom's life, altering his expectations for the season.

SHORT FILM

Cognitio

2018 Drama

During his stay in a psychiatric hospital, Tobias forms a friendship with Emil.

José

2018 Drama

José resides with his mother in Guatemala, navigating a challenging life in a country marked by violence and deep religiosity. Upon meeting Luis, he is swept into a whirlwind of passion and heartache.

My Big Gay Italian Wedding

2018 Comedy

Antonio and Paolo navigate familial and societal expectations as they plan to marry in Antonio's Italian hometown, bracing for the impact of their decision on their respective families in a story of love and acceptance.

SHORT FILM

Not Me

2018 Drama

Based on true events, a food runner's commitment to service tests his resilience as he navigates a compromising situation, staying true to himself amidst external pressures.

Say Yes

2018 Drama

A young woman facing a cancer diagnosis endeavors to bring together her soon-to-be widowed husband and her bisexual twin brother in an unconventional matchmaking attempt.

At the End of the Day

2018 Comedy, Drama

A conservative professor at a Christian college joins a gay support group to prevent the launch of an LGBT homeless youth shelter in their small town.

Mapplethorpe

2018 Drama

Explore the life of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, from his meteoric rise in the 1970s to his untimely demise in 1989.

Ideal Home

2018 Comedy, Drama

Caught off guard, a feuding couple finds themselves thrust into parenthood when they unexpectedly become guardians to a spirited 10-year-old.

Marilyn

2018 Drama

Marcos, a teenage farm worker, discovers his sexuality in a hostile environment.

Grimsey

2018 Drama

Bruno seeks Norberto, who disappeared to Iceland after their breakup. Local guide Arnau joins Bruno in Reykjavik, and their journey to the remote island of Grimsey becomes a cathartic search tinged with grief and discovery.

Bohemian Rhapsody

2018 Drama, Musical

Delve into the journey of legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, culminating in their iconic Live Aid performance in 1985.

El Angel

2018 Drama

Carlos, a 17-year-old with an angelic face, conceals a darker side marked by thefts, deception, and even murder.

SHORT FILM

Poof

2018 Drama

Eighteen-year-old Aaron feels trapped in a small town, working a job he despises. His life shifts dramatically when he meets Mike at a party and, despite initially denying his feelings, an unexpected kiss changes everything.

Papi Chulo

2018 Comedy, Drama

A solitary TV weatherman finds an unexpected bond with a middle-aged migrant laborer from the Latino community

Gay Films from 2018

All Gay Films from 2018

Boy Erased

Love, Simon

Sauvage

Mario

Giant Little Ones

Just Friends

Love Blooms

Consequences

Alex Strangelove

The White Crow

Sunburn

Dedalus

A Brother

Cognitio

José

My Big Gay Italian Wedding

Not Me

Say Yes

At the End of the Day

Mapplethorpe

Ideal Home

Marilyn

Grimsey

Bohemian Rhapsody

El Angel

Poof

Papi Chulo

2018 Collections

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