2018 Gay Movies & Short Films

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Ruok

2018 Comedy

Best friends Alex and Bryan's rift deepens when one betrays the other over a crush, leading to unexpected developments and further strains in their friendship.

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Isha

2018 Drama

Rahmi lives a double life, unable to share his true sexuality with his family.

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Falling

2018 Drama

During the winter of 1994 in the French suburbs, Léo and Baptiste, two students with contrasting personalities, come together one evening to collaborate on a school project.

The Men Who My Father Loved

2018 Drama

After a year away, a man returns to his childhood home in Kyoto while working part time in Tokyo. With both parents gone, his sister plans to sell the house, prompting him to search through their belongings one final time. When he discovers his father’s notebook titled “My Memories”, he uncovers a hidden account of the men his father loved and the relationships that shaped his life.

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By the End of the Night

2018 Drama, Romance

Karim, a nightly driver, encounters a foreign artist who challenges his identity and desires, sparking a profound questioning of self.

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Hunt

2018 Drama

Asgaut and Kjell's friendship on a farm becomes complicated by prejudice in their small village, testing their bond and their individual vulnerabilities.

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Break Me

2018 Drama

A young cage fighter faces a pivotal choice between reason and emotion when his father uncovers a significant truth.

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The Grey Zones

2018 Drama

Nicolás, awaiting the results of his first HIV test at 21, navigates uncertainty that strains family relationships and his own sexuality over a transformative weekend, exploring themes of health, identity, and acceptance.

I Miss You When I See You

2018 Drama

Jamie re-encounters his old school friend, Kevin, who has been suffering from depression and must make a choice between following his heart or society.

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Guillermo on the Roof

2018 Drama

Guillermo explores his romantic issues through filmmaking, but a Syrian refugee named Samir opens his eyes to deeper realities, challenging Guillermo's perceptions.

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What’s Your Number

2018 Comedy, Drama

An alcoholic 30-something gay man goes on a maudlin bender at a divey Brooklyn gay bar.

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Starving Boys

2018 Comedy

A daddy, a twink, a bear and a hunk flirting in a suburban neighborhood near Montreal, Canada.

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Let People Exit Before Boarding

2018 Drama

Jesus and Pablo, two teenagers, are looking for a place to be intimate for the first time.

Night Out

2018 Comedy, Drama

On a wild Saturday night in Berlin, friends, lovers, and strangers collide in a chaotic swirl of parties, hookups, and misadventures. From singles to couples, gay to straight, their escapades push limits but ultimately unravel in comical twists of fate.

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Ldr

2018 Drama

Two gay men navigate a burgeoning long distance relationship with the help of video calls.

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The Meaning of It All

2018 Documentary

A collection of handsome young men brought into a studio to photograph for a book project. So there are clips of him interviewing them, shooting photos and even having physical encounters.

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For Your Pleasure

2018 Drama

Explores the raw experience of living openly queer in defiance of social expectation, tracing the pull of addiction and the longing for intimacy found in unexpected places.

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Boy Saint

2018 Drama

Two young men exploring their sexuality unravel the depths of human emotion, echoing the themes of a poignant poem by Peter LaBerge.

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These Things Take Time

2018 Drama

An eight-year-old boy experiences his first heartbreak when he falls in love with his male third-grade teacher.

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Ace

2018 Drama

Delves into Ace and Z's unspoken attraction amid college friends, their emotional journey hindered by fears and uncertainties.

Uncle David 2

2018 Comedy, Horror

In a bleak caravan park, Uncle David introduces a new member to the community, leading to unsettling consequences as the park's residents become intrigued by the enigmatic Michael/Michelle.

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STUM (Tongue-Tied)

2018 Drama

A young boy in southwestern Norway conquering his personal challenges.

The Wedding

2018 Drama, Romance

Rami, a young Muslim man, is gearing up for his wedding with Sara, all the while secretly exploring his queer sexuality, constrained by a strict religious and cultural background.

The Fruit Machine

2018 Documentary

The persecution of LGBTQ public servants and military personnel in Canada from the 1950s to the 1990s is explored, highlighting lives disrupted and careers destroyed by systemic discrimination.

Frig

2018 Drama

The culmination of a romantic trilogy: the conclusion of a relationship explored through Love, Loss, and Legacy.

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My Dad Works the Night Shift

2018 Comedy, Drama

Felix begins a secret relationship with an older boy, hoping his strict and conservative father will uncover the truth.

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Call Me by Your Maid

2018 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The Perlman family maid has unexpected reactions when an exchange student comes to stay.

Gay Films from 2018

All Gay Films from 2018

Ruok

Isha

Falling

The Men Who My Father Loved

By the End of the Night

Hunt

Break Me

The Grey Zones

I Miss You When I See You

Guillermo on the Roof

What’s Your Number

Starving Boys

Let People Exit Before Boarding

Night Out

Ldr

The Meaning of It All

For Your Pleasure

Boy Saint

These Things Take Time

Ace

Uncle David 2

STUM (Tongue-Tied)

The Wedding

The Fruit Machine

Frig

My Dad Works the Night Shift

Call Me by Your Maid

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