Gay Films about Bullying - Gay Films Matter

Moonlight

2016 Drama

Chiron, a black American boy, navigates a tough Miami neighborhood with his neglectful, drug addict mother.

All of Us Strangers

2023 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

In a London tower block, screenwriter Adam's solitary existence is disrupted by a fateful meeting with enigmatic neighbor Harry. Their growing connection pulls Adam into uncharted emotional territory, prompting him to revisit his childhood home.

Beautiful Thing

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jamie and Ste find solace in each other after Ste seeks refuge from his abusive family. Their attraction deepens amidst the challenges of their sexuality and societal pressures.

Mysterious Skin

2004 Drama

Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.

SHORT FILM

Pretty Boy

2015 Drama, Romance

Sean is taken to a motel by his father and is given a night worker for his 18th birthday to "fix" his questionable sexuality.

Get Real

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two boys in a British school experience a tenderly romantic coming-of-age journey as they navigate their evolving feelings for each other.

The Way He Looks

2014 Drama, Romance

Leonardo, a blind teenager, experiences a transformative journey towards independence when Gabriel enters his life, altering his relationships and perspective on the world.

SHORT FILM

Pink Moon

2015 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

In a society where heterosexuals face persecution and abortion is outlawed, two teens conceal an unintended pregnancy to protect their forbidden romance from exposure.

Free Fall

2013 Drama, Romance

With a promising career in the police force and a baby on the way, Marc's life changes when he crosses paths with Kay.

Your Name Engraved Herein

2020 Drama, Romance

Amid Taiwan's 1987 transition from martial law, Jia-han and Birdy navigate love amid family pressures and social stigma.

The Inspection

2022 Drama

A young, Black gay man, rejected by his mother and facing a bleak future, joins the Marines, determined to succeed in a system stacked against him.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

Damien and Thomas, brought together by family circumstances, navigate a complex relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

SHORT FILM

The Armoire

2009 Mystery

After a game of hide-and-seek, 11-year-old Aaron becomes determined to uncover the truth behind his missing friend's disappearance, embarking on a mysterious and thrilling journey.

Pillion

2025 Drama, Romance

A directionless man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Tom at the Farm

2013 Mystery, Thriller

Tom, grieving and depressed after losing his lover, faces unexpected revelations when he meets the deceased's family, especially discovering that the mother was unaware of their relationship.

Heartstone

2016 Drama, Romance

In an Icelandic fishing village, a boy navigates his feelings for his best friend as romantic tensions unfold amidst the rugged landscape and cultural expectations.

Giant Little Ones

2018 Drama

Two popular teen boys' lives unravel after an incident at a 17th birthday party dramatically alters their friendships, families, and relationships.

Handsome Devil

2016 Comedy, Drama

Ned and Conor, sharing a room at a rugby-centric boarding school, form an unlikely friendship tested by school authorities, blending sports rivalry with personal camaraderie.

Geography Club

2013 Comedy, Drama

At Goodkind High School, students of diverse sexualities form an after-school club as a safe space to share their emotions and experiences discreetly.

The Curiosity of Chance

2006 Comedy

A confident gay teenager, supported by friends, faces a homophobic bully at an international high school.

SHORT FILM

Love, 100°C

2010 Drama, Romance

Explores newfound confidence and complexity after a spontaneous encounter at a public bath.

More Than Only

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young gay man discovers how to embrace self-love and accept affection from another, despite facing his father's disapproval.

Consequences

2018 Drama

Sent to a youth detention center, Andrej navigates group dynamics and a growing connection with Zeljko, grappling with his hidden truth.

Fireworks

2023 Drama, Romance

Set against the backdrop of narrow-minded and prejudiced Sicily in 1982, Gianni and Nino navigate a troubled relationship.

SHORT FILM

Tunel Russo

2008 Drama, Romance

Amidst police brutality towards homosexual demonstrations in Rio, a gay couple endures torture and harassment for expressing affection publicly.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

2021 Comedy, Drama, Musical

Jamie, a 16-year-old dreaming of a career in drag, faces discrimination and bullying with support from his mother and friends, ultimately stepping confidently into the spotlight.

Beautiful Beings

2022 Drama

Addi, raised by a clairvoyant mother, invites a bullied misfit into his group of outsiders. Together, they navigate aggression, violence, loyalty, and love as they forge a bond that transcends societal norms and personal challenges.