Biographical Gay Films - Gay Films Matter

We Were Here

2011 Documentary

Delve into a deep reflection on the impact of AIDS in San Francisco, exploring how individuals rose to the challenge during the early years of the crisis, reshaping the community in unimaginable ways.

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance

Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.

My Friend Dahmer

2017 Drama, Horror

Young Jeffrey Dahmer grapples with fitting in during his high school years.

Me, Myself and Mum

2013 Comedy

A young man named Guillaume discovers the complexities of his own personality.

Mapplethorpe

2018 Drama

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

An Honest Liar

2014 Comedy, Documentary

Explore the life and journey of James Randi, a renowned stage magician who becomes a skeptic of the paranormal.

Against the Law

2017 Drama, Romance

Peter Wildeblood's affair with a serviceman he met in Piccadilly during the time homosexuality was a crime, and the devastating consequences of their relationship.

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.

Party Monster

2003 Drama, Thriller

Michael Alig's rise and fall as a Club Kid organizer.

SHORT FILM

The Ducks’ Migration

2012 Drama, Romance

Follow the friendship of Jeremy and Alphonse in Brooklyn, exploring their unique obsessions and the transient nature of connections as they seek personal 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.

The Imitation Game

2014 Drama, Thriller

During WWII, Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician, battles personal turmoil while leading efforts to crack the German Enigma code, a pivotal moment in history.

Charlatan

2020 Drama

The life of Jan Mikolasek, a Czech healer in the totalitarian fifties, unfolds as he uses intuition and plant knowledge to heal, against the backdrop of a turbulent historical period.

El Angel

2018 Drama

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

An Englishman in New York

2009 Drama

The later years of Quentin Crisp's life in New York City are explored, revealing his unique perspective and experiences.

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

2023 Documentary

Delves into the biography of renowned actor Rock Hudson, exploring Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity. It examines his public persona as a "ladies' man" and contrasts it with his private life as a gay man.

Christopher and His Kind

2011 Drama, Romance

Christopher Isherwood and his German lover, Heinz, navigate their burgeoning relationship amidst the backdrop of 1930s Europe and the looming specter of Nazism.

Dahmer

2002 Drama, Horror, Thriller

A biopic chronicles American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's life and crimes.

The Naked Civil Servant

1975 Comedy, Drama

The life and times of Quentin Crisp, an outrageous and flamboyant homosexual, coming of age and growing into old age in conservative England.

The Snowtown Murders

2011 Drama, Mystery

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie's involvement with his mother's boyfriend leads to a spree of torture and murder, exploring dark relationships.

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016 Documentary

Delve into the complex life and controversial artistry of the celebrated photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, exploring both his genius and the societal debates he ignited.

The Times of Harvey Milk

1984 Documentary

A documentary on San Francisco's first openly gay city supervisor, examining his career and tragic assassination.

SHORT FILM

Landline

2018 Documentary, Drama

Told through helpline recordings and reconstructed visuals, the film captures the lives of LGBTQ people in Britain’s farming community. In a world shaped by tradition and masculinity, being gay can mean deep isolation, yet also sparks unlikely friendships, rural connections, and moments of resilience.

Caravaggio

1986 Drama, Romance

A bold retelling of the 17th-century painter's life through his provocative paintings and flirtations with the underworld, exploring art, desire, and societal rebellion.

Mala Noche

1986 Drama

Walt is obsessed with a young illegal Mexican immigrant who doesn't speak English and finds Walt strange and undesirable. This is a tale of unrequited love.

McQueen

2018 Documentary

The life and career of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen: from his start as a tailor, to launching and overseeing his eponymous line and his untimely death.

Edge of Seventeen

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

On the last day of school in 1984, a teenager navigates the complexities of being gay while cherishing moments with friends, reflecting on growth and acceptance.