2022 Gay Movies & Short Films

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The Smog

2022 Sci-Fi

After Curtis returns home from his morning run, his boyfriend Ritesh notices he's coughing a lot and acting a little strange.

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The Black Cop

2022 Documentary

A former police officer reflects on his complicated past, confronting the moments when he suffered from racism within the force and the times when he contributed to it himself.

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Troy

2022 Comedy

Thea and Charlie are used to hearing their neighbor’s nonstop sex life, until one night they catch the sound of a chaotic breakup that changes everything.

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Leche con Cereal

2022 Comedy

Two strangers are connected on a kaleidoscopic trip through darkness and light.

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Carter

2022 Drama

When his older brother befriends a mysterious newcomer, sixteen year old Carter begins to question the tough image his brother hides behind.

100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection

2022 Documentary

A unique, moving, and joy-filled collection of vintage photographs of men in love from the 1850s to the 1950s. Taken when male partnerships were often illegal, the photos were found at flea markets, in shoe boxes, family archives, estate sales, and old suitcases.

Jacked

2022 Drama

Forced out of home by his religious mother for being gay, Ethan leaves Michigan for Hollywood to pursue his acting dreams. But he soon finds himself spiralling into drugs, prostitution, and homelessness.

Boys on Film 22: Love to Love You

2022 Compilation

A compilation of stories depicting various aspects of gay relationships among men.

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Ephemeron

2022 Drama

A musician overcomes creative block with the help of a chance encounter with a neighbor.

Boys Feels: Stand by Me

2022 Compilation

Follow these young men through the highs and lows of early learning, when all around us is new, and peer pressure is at its most pervasive.

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Nidhal

2022 Animation, Documentary

This is the story of Nidhal, a gay Tunisian who defended the rights and freedoms of queer people on a local radio station. The resulting controversy and death threats led him to seek asylum in the Netherlands.

The French Boys 4

2022 Compilation

Thirsty one night stands, heartfelt rooftop confessions and a ménage à trois that explodes with hilarious results.

The French Boys 3

2022 Compilation

Through the mediums of dance, graffiti and elementary school dress-up, these French boys young and old show that whether it's coming out or getting that guy - you had better do it in style.

The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances

2022 Compilation

A compilation of 7 short films that delve into the different perspectives of male sexuality.

Trevor: The Musical

2022 Musical

When an incident at school suddenly puts Trevor in the wrong spotlight, he struggles to navigate his own identity and determine how he fits in a challenging world.

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Lumber

2022 Drama, Romance

A lonely lumberjack in rural Queensland ventures into a gay bar for the first time in search of companionship and love.

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Rutina

2022 Drama

A closeted gay teen has to break through a daily routine that keeps him tied into a life full of fear and homophobia, even though the struggle eventually will take him to confront society itself.

Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy

2022 Documentary

Follows the behind-the-scenes odyssey to get Midnight Cowboy produced, as well as the tumultuous era in which the movie was released and embraced.

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Breathe

2022 Drama

A visual, coming-of-age story of young Bram discovering his sexuality.

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Noah

2022 Drama

Noah struggles to keep up on his football team. The assistant coach helps him out with extra sessions and special treatment, but he wants something in return.

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I’m Sorry

2022 Drama

Louis, 24, moves in with his boyfriend Sam, 35, in the suburban house bought by the latter.

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Church Camp

2022 Comedy

Josh, an awkward camp counselor who happens to be bisexual at a Bible camp, finds himself on the verge of revealing the truth to everyone around him.

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Borderless

2022 Drama, Musical

Set to piano music and without dialogue, the film follows Denys, a young man displaced by the war in Ukraine. With his world torn apart, he clings to a single hope - reuniting with Dmitrii, a soldier in the Russian army.

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Chin Up, Dude!

2022 Comedy

Geri has made the leap from the junior team to the first squad. But he can't find the words to express how greatly he's intimidated by soccer, the search for meaning, and the pressure to perform.

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Reflections

2022 Drama

Set between Mexico and the Dominican Republic, a group of young gay men navigate the challenges of self discovery, desire and acceptance in societies where being themselves is not always welcomed.

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The Little Astronaut

2022 Comedy, Drama

At the start of their weekend trip, a couple decides to stop by the House of Books. They want to donate a box of children’s books. An exercise in letting go.

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Etna

2022 Drama, Romance

Etna and Dario are caught in an emotional storm, each with different needs. Can they learn to navigate their loneliness?

Gay Films from 2022

All Gay Films from 2022

The Smog

The Black Cop

Troy

Leche con Cereal

Carter

100 Years of Men in Love: The Accidental Collection

Jacked

Boys on Film 22: Love to Love You

Ephemeron

Boys Feels: Stand by Me

Nidhal

The French Boys 4

The French Boys 3

The Male Gaze: Fleeting Glances

Trevor: The Musical

Lumber

Rutina

Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy

Breathe

Noah

I’m Sorry

Church Camp

Borderless

Chin Up, Dude!

Reflections

The Little Astronaut

Etna

2022 Collections

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