2023 Gay Movies & Short Films

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Malibu Soda

2023 Drama

In this flashy universe, a gay young man, struggling to feel confident in his body, latches onto personalities he deems perfect; one of them being a manufactured pop star.

Please Baby Please

2023 Drama, Musical

Newlyweds Suze and Arthur become the dangerous obsession of a greaser gang that awakens a sleeping quandary into the couple's sexual and gender identities.

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You Can Stay Over (If You Want)

2023 Drama

If Alex sleeps over, he’ll have to tell his hookup something strange about himself that's always been a dealbreaker.

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Waking Up in Vegas

2023 Drama

Yael is at the beginning of puberty and is searching for his own identity between his virile big brother and his queer best friend Aaron. In the process, he not only questions himself, but also endangers his friendship with Aaron.

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Up on the Roof

2023 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Late at night, two boys are on a date. Zane tries to get Otis to relax, but Otis can't shake the feeling that something is off.

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The Blue Shelter

2023 Drama

Arthur and his secret crush Nassim are hanging out at the beach with their friends. After Arthur confesses his feelings for Nassim, his eyes are drawn to the body of a stranger resting on a rock in the distance. Before long, Arthur is drawn beneath the depths of the sea to confront his desire.

Manodrome

2023 Drama, Thriller

Torn by his girlfriend's pregnancy, Ralphie's life spirals out of control after he encounters a mysterious family of men.

The Mattachine Family

2023 Drama

Thomas and Oscar, deeply in love, face challenges and differing perspectives on family-building after their foster child returns to his birth mother, testing their commitment and love.

A Date

2023 Drama

Inspired by true events, Tracy plunges into the world of quick cash, only to find himself entangled in a perilous web of deception and danger.

Unfix

2023 Drama

A straight boy undergoes conversion therapy manipulated by his father, who runs a camp to "fix" sexuality. Twenty-five years later, deeply in love with a woman and facing marriage, he grapples with chronic internalized homophobia, questioning his true identity amidst doubts of childhood trauma and denial.

Shoulder Dance

2023 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two couples - gay and straight - navigate blurred lines between friendship and romance over a weekend of indulgence and revealing truths.

Birder

2023 Drama, Thriller

Birdwatcher Kristian Brooks disrupts a queer campground in New Hampshire, challenging notions of consent.

Mates

2023 Drama, Romance

While hiking with friends, Connor encounters Adam. This unexpected encounter makes Connor question his previously held beliefs about his sexuality and masculinity.

The Winner Takes It All

2023 Comedy

Wealthy socialite Kiki and friend Maxine uncover secrets about Kiki's cheating husband and her fortune, leading to unexpected revelations.

Mysterious Ways

2023 Drama

A media frenzy threatens a Vicar's marriage to his Samoan boyfriend, leading to an extraordinary turn of events.

Exteriors

2023 Drama

Intertwines the lives of Wyatt, Logan, Jason, and Peter, navigating modern relationship challenges and unexpected connections.

A Prince

2023 Drama

Pierre-Joseph, a horticulture student, finds a unique blend of science, intimacy, and meditation through his interactions with his mentors and botany teacher.

Afire

2023 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A group of friends vacationing in a holiday home by the Baltic Sea face heightened emotions as the surrounding parched forest catches fire.

The Summer with Carmen

2023 Comedy

During a day-long swim at Athens' queer beach, best friends Demos and Nikitas reminisce about the events of a recent summer, considering how to turn them into a screenplay for Nikitas' debut feature film.

Monster

2023 Drama, Thriller

As her young son Minato begins behaving strangely, his mother senses something amiss. Upon discovering a teacher's involvement, she confronts the school, demanding answers.

Carnal Sins

2023 Drama, Fantasy

The awakening of a young man while spending a summer with his family in a small rural town. Upon learning of with the ancient legend of a creature that takes sinners, his impulses surface.

Since the Last Time We Met

2023 Drama, Romance

Victor unexpectedly reunites with David, his first love, fifteen years after their last meeting. This chance encounter rekindles the secret romance they shared in their youth.

Liuben

2023 Drama, Romance

Victor returns to Bulgaria for his grandfather's funeral and decides to spend the summer at his childhood home.

A Wonderful Life

2023 Romance

Recovering from the loss of his dog, Bailey is looking forward to a fun Halloween in October. However, his plans are disrupted when his employer informs him that he will be permanently laid off after Christmas. Adding to Bailey's stress, his best friend Greyson, whom he hasn’t seen in thirty years, comes to visit. Their time together rekindles Bailey’s hope, introduces him to new love, and helps him realize the wonderful life he has.

John

2023 Drama

The challenging lives of LGBTQ night workers in Hollywood, LA, portrayed through a lens inspired by Italian neorealism and the French New Wave.

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

2023 Documentary

The remarkable life of George Michael is revealed through the heartfelt stories of fellow musicians and friends who admired and cherished him.

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Man Code

2023 Comedy, Drama

Lucas invites Theo around for what he thought would be no strings attached fun, but it takes an odd turn.

Gay Films from 2023

All Gay Films from 2023

Malibu Soda

Please Baby Please

You Can Stay Over (If You Want)

Waking Up in Vegas

Up on the Roof

The Blue Shelter

Manodrome

The Mattachine Family

A Date

Unfix

Shoulder Dance

Birder

Mates

The Winner Takes It All

Mysterious Ways

Exteriors

A Prince

Afire

The Summer with Carmen

Monster

Carnal Sins

Since the Last Time We Met

Liuben

A Wonderful Life

John

George Michael: Portrait of an Artist

Man Code

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