2019 Gay Movies & Short Films

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A Different Direction

2019 Drama

Frankie is a black, gay man in his 30's struggling to make ends meet while being forced to confront one of the biggest challenges of his life.

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Hiding in Daylight

2019 Drama

In a dystopian future where LGBTQ+ people have been systematically erased from public life, two couples gather in secret to preserve the memories of a world they once lived in openly. As the danger of discovery grows, they must decide whether holding onto their identity is worth the ultimate risk.

One Taxi Ride

2019 Documentary

Erick's life changed forever when he got into a taxi. The driver and two accomplices sexually assaulted him. The then 17-year-old never went to the police, never saw a doctor and never told his family or friends. After feeling broken for 10 years, he goes on a journey to reclaim his life - changing the world around him along the way.

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Cognitive

2019 Drama

Young David interprets something heard from a homophobic preacher that changes his outlook on life, playing out into adulthood.

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Hold On

2019 Drama

A devout mother discovers that her son, who has physical disabilities, is homosexual and has a strong need to explore his sexuality. She has to choose between her faith in God and the love and understanding she has for her son.

Oil on Canvas

2019 Comedy

María, a young student of Fine Arts, decides to spend a weekend with Julio, her partner, in the house of her parents' town. Once there, the young woman will have to face a reality already forgotten. The solid mentality of her family means that practically nothing has changed in the life of his brother Hugo and his father, Arturo.

Life Like

2019 Sci-Fi, Thriller

An idealistic, attractive young couple acquires a stunning, life-like robot named Henry for guilt-free help; but, as the three grow closer, their perception of humanity will be altered forever.

Roundabout, the Shortest Distance Is Round

2019 Drama, Romance

Three years after getting his teacher fired for kissing him, Haruto works as a host, selling his body to pay off his debts. Then the two meet again.

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Kiko’s Saints

2019 Animation, Fantasy, Romance

Kiko, a Japanese illustrator on assignment in France, gets suddenly overwhelmed by a strange new inspiration, while she realizes she's been spying on a gay couple on the beach next to the chapel where she's working.

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Sperm Friends

2019 Comedy

A lesbian couple asks their gay friends to help them have a baby through fertility treatment. Things quickly become complicated as the four navigate the challenges of co parenting and face the awkward task of deciding which man will be the sperm donor.

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Car Cruising

2019 Documentary

A short film about men cruising in their cars.

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Balloon

2019 Drama, Fantasy

After becoming the subject of a viral video, Sam's high school survival seems bleak - until he uncovers his own superhuman abilities.

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Hey You

2019 Drama

Two men's casual encounter sparks deeper questions beyond roles as they navigate expectations and personal desires.

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Lavender

2019 Drama, Romance

A young gay man finds himself drawn into the intricate dynamics of an older couple's marriage.

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Far Out

2019 Drama

In 1987 East Berlin, two men meet in a sexual encounter and decide to spend the night wandering together, discovering their deep similarities and stark differences.

Fuccbois

2019 Drama, Thriller

Ace and Miko desperately want to become famous actors, but it seems the universe has a different plan for their lives.

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Raceland

2019 Drama

Two straight men rediscover the sometimes tender and intimate feelings they've had for each other throughout the years but have learned to suppress.

Queer Japan

2019 Documentary

Trailblazing artists, activists, and everyday people from across the spectrum of gender and sexuality defy social norms and dare to live unconventional lives in this kaleidoscopic view of LGBTQ+ culture in contemporary Japan.

Halston

2019 Documentary

Prodigiously talented, Halston reigned over fashion in the 1970s and became a household name. But everything changed in the Wall Street era. With his empire under threat, Halston took the biggest gamble of his life.

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Your Turn

2019 Drama

Santiago wants to reveal something personal to his best friends. He discovers that they themselves carry a lot of discrimination towards people with HIV.

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The Things We Don’t Say

2019 Drama

Damian and Mateo unexpectedly connect after a brief encounter.

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Plus. Minus.

2019 Drama

An aspiring drag queen creates a world out of desolated motel rooms with the guy he met online.

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Other Black Boys

2019 Drama

Upon the arrival of an old friend, a queer, black college student must confront the facades he maintains within his various relationships.

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My Own Life

2019 Drama

Ian is a withdrawn teenager struggling to understand who he truly is. Guided by the only companion he can rely on - an imaginary friend - he begins a deeply personal journey of self-discovery, finding the courage to confront his fears and embrace his identity.

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God

2019 Drama

A college student's sexuality is questioned amid fraternity life and poetic intrigue.

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Baby

2019 Drama

Ali, a Dominican-American teen in the Bronx, navigates love and identity.

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The Last Romantics

2019 Comedy, Romance

Two men share different points of view of the same encounter.

Gay Films from 2019

A Different Direction

Hiding in Daylight

One Taxi Ride

Cognitive

Hold On

Oil on Canvas

Life Like

Roundabout, the Shortest Distance Is Round

Kiko’s Saints

Sperm Friends

Car Cruising

Balloon

Hey You

Lavender

Far Out

Fuccbois

Raceland

Queer Japan

Halston

Your Turn

The Things We Don’t Say

Plus. Minus.

Other Black Boys

My Own Life

God

Baby

The Last Romantics

2019 Collections

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