Gay Films about Bullying - Gay Films Matter

School’s Out

2018 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A substitute teacher is put in charge of a class of future geniuses after their teacher commits suicide.

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Hand Off

2019 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A rugby player's confession of love for his teammate strains their friendship, leading him into a fantasy world with an imaginary friend as he navigates the macho culture of rugby.

That’s What I Am

2011 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1965, 13-year-old paperboy Andy is paired with a geek for a school project, revealing lessons of friendship and personal growth in the backdrop of junior high dynamics.

Praybeyt Benjamin

2011 Comedy

A gay man challenges stereotypes by enlisting in the military to prove himself.

Tell No One

2012 Comedy, Romance

Matthia faces a dilemma as he prepares to move to Madrid with his boyfriend Eduard, hiding his sexuality from Eduard's unsuspecting family.

I Am Divine

2013 Documentary

Harris Glenn Milstead's journey from Divine to John Waters' cinematic muse and international drag icon comes to life.

Tethered Wings

2024 Drama, Romance

On the day of his wedding with Blanche, Paul runs into Joseph, whom he has not seen for fifteen years. At the time, their teenage romance was the subject of very violent homophobic harassment. Right up to the tragic breaking point.

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A Blue-Sky

2020 Drama

A teenager goes through self-discovery at all-boys boarding school and braces himself to take a chance at love.

The Heroes of Evil

2015 Drama, Thriller

Three teenagers, brought together by bullying, indulge in petty theft, sex and drugs. They inevitably realize they can resort to violence to take revenge on everyone who has humiliated them: students, teachers and other outcasts. One of them escalates to killing, and desires to kill again. Anyone can become his next victim. The other two face the question: should they resort to violence to stop the killings?

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We Remember Moments

2015 Drama

Pétur, a socially struggling teenage boy haunted by family secrets, finds solace in photography. His world transforms when a single photograph opens doors to new possibilities and connections.

Drown

2015 Drama, Thriller

Three surf lifesavers experience a tumultuous night out filled with jealousy, homophobia, and unrequited desires culminating in a tragic incident of bullying under the influence.

Forever Mary

1989 Drama

Marco teaches in a reform school in Palermo, impacting his students’ lives while navigating their complex histories and personal struggles.

A Little Lust

2015 Comedy

Tackles bullying and homophobia in a teenage boy's school life, exploring themes of persecution and identity.

The Blue Hour

2015 Drama, Horror

A supernatural love story where Tam and Phum find solace and love amidst ghostly presences and land disputes.

One Kiss

2016 Drama

Outcasts among their peers, three teenage friends forge an unbreakable bond as they navigate the challenges of adolescence together.

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1992

2016 Drama, Romance

Seventeen-year-old Martin, obsessed with capturing life through his Hi8 camera, spends his days filming everything around him. His routine takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with Dominique, the watchman at his school.

Hard Paint

2018 Drama

Set in Brazil, a socially repressed young man finds liberation through online performances, exploring identity and expression amidst cultural constraints.

Beats

2019 Comedy, Drama, Musical

In 1994 Scotland, two teenage boys, best friends trapped by circumstances beyond their control, gamble it all to attend an illegal rave, yearning for a night that could transform their mundane lives.

The Male Gaze: Secrets and Lies

2025 Compilation

Escaping school bullies in Jerusalem, reconnecting with Dad in Indonesia, a missing baby at a drag show in Taiwan. All around the world, the language of telling lies and keeping secrets is common practice, but sometimes people's reasons for doing so may surprise you.

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Snake

2019 Drama

A bitter-sweet story, about the beginning of a friendship between a 9-year-old daredevil Mario and an eccentric gay young man Borche, challenged by the fear and the prejudices of Mario's parents, in a remote Macedonian small town.

Not Knowing

2019 Drama

Umut, a water polo player, confronts family turmoil and rumors about his sexuality, striving to prove himself amidst personal and familial challenges.

Joe Bell

2020 Drama

A working-class father embarks on a nationwide walk against bullying after his son's ordeal, grappling with his absence from home and striving for redemption.

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Family Affair

2011 Drama

Rossi's attempt to socialize with his brother's friends yields unexpected results.

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O Beautiful

2002 Drama

A gay bashing incident takes a surprising turn when one attacker returns with remorse and a secret.

Beneath the Skin

2015 Drama, Romance

After his family falls apart, Joshua moves to Canada to live with his estranged father, where he forms a deep bond with Jay, a local tattoo artist, despite the challenges they face.

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Haus

2018 Comedy, Drama

Makai is a young homeless gay boy staying on his friend Trevon’s couch. As they get ready for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, Makai is pushed to face his disapproving older brother. Wanting an escape from the turmoil at home, he stands his ground when the community he has grown to love comes under threat.

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Undefeated

2020 Drama

A young gay boxer fights to break tired stereotypes and reach the professional ring. As he pushes toward his dream, he uncovers deeper truths about himself, but he begins to wonder if the cost of success might be more than he can carry.