Gay Films about Bullying - Gay Films Matter

The Student

2016 Drama

A Russian high school student becomes convinced that the world has been lost to evil, and begins to challenge the morals and beliefs of the adults around him.

The Mudge Boy

2003 Drama, Romance

Delves into 14-year-old Duncan's unconventional grieving process after his mother's death, which strains his relationship with his distant father on their rural farm.

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Junito

2017 Drama

José realizes his son might be in danger, when he tries to help his gay neighbor, Junito, who is harassed and assaulted in his neighborhood.

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Drowning Duck

2024 Drama

A group of boys chase outcast Gabriel after he tries to kiss popular kid Roei in the bathroom. While Roei stays behind, Gabriel gets on a train to find a hiding place with his friend Naama. However Roei doesn't seem to regret their encounter.

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The Duck and The Donkey

2020 Drama

David and Randall, two school rivals, find themselves in the principal’s office. As they wait to explain what happened, tension gives way to an unexpected understanding that blurs the line between enemies and something more.

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Distress

2019 Drama

Fifteen-year-old Andrés has gone missing. At his school, the police find students tight-lipped and teachers claiming ignorance, while the hallways echo with the silenced laughter of past teasing.

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You Are Beautiful

2015 Drama

A young man prepares for a casual encounter with an older man, but when they finally meet, an unexpected revelation about each other's identities changes the course of their evening.

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Cold Hands

2017 Drama

In an effort to make friends in high school, Lucas finds himself in a position that compromises his safety. In the aftermath, he realizes that the support he seeks is not guaranteed.

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Lions in Waiting

2017 Drama, Romance

A young hockey player gains the courage to embrace his true self after facing hazing, becoming an inspiration to a teammate striving to find their own fearlessness.

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Screwdriver

2018 Drama

Michael arrives in a new town hoping for a clean start. He soon meets Josef, a boy who shows no interest in the labels or differences that others focus on. Their friendship deepens, and slowly the two begin to develop feelings for each other.

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Different

2004 Comedy

Liberty High School student Justin has a secret. In an all gay world, Justin is straight, and the homecoming dance is tomorrow. Bobby, captain of the football team wants Justin as his date, but Justin likes Joanne. What will he do?

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More or Less

2010 Drama

A bullied teenager's life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters his tormentor in a surprising twist of fate.

Glue

2006 Drama, Romance

Aimless teens in a small desert town undergo intense coming-of-age experiences.

In the Arms of My Enemy

2007 Action, Drama, Romance

Four men in 1856 Eastern Europe become embroiled in tales of crime and retribution, testing their bonds of friendship.

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Journey to the Shore

2020 Romance

High school couple Min Ha and Sang Bum celebrate their 100th day anniversary with a journey to the shore, where their differing attitudes towards public displays of affection reveal deeper insecurities and secrets.

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My 13

2008 Drama

Centers on Jonathan's pursuit of love for Julie, complicated when he discovers unexpected feelings through a stolen diary, leading to revelations about identity and desire.

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The Feast of Stephen

2009 Drama

Stephen watches a group of boys playing basketball. The look in his eyes betrays his sexual interests. When the boys realize, he becomes a victim of their homophobia. Or does it only seem so?

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Lost Years

2016 Drama, Romance

Explores the enduring impact of abuse on teenagers and the long-term challenges they face as they strive for healing.

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P*to

2014 Comedy, Drama

A young man embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance of his sexuality.

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Closets

2015 Drama, Sci-Fi

Follows Ben and Henry, teenage friends across time, navigating identity and acceptance in a compassionate tale of hope.

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Worth Fighting For

2026 Drama, Romance

A fight leaves a guarded teenager bruised, forcing him to face what his best friend truly means to him.

Fit

2010 Drama, Romance

Among Loris’s Drama and Dance students, millennial love unfolds in all its forms - gay, straight, and everything in between. Behind bravado and stereotypes, hidden crushes, queer expression, and unexpected truths come to light.

The Green

2011 Drama, Romance

Michael and Daniel relocate to Connecticut for a quieter life, but face upheaval when Michael is accused of misconduct by a student, testing their relationship and community's judgment.

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Swans

2016 Drama

Aksel's life, dominated by fear of prejudice, unravels as he becomes the unwitting perpetrator of bias, leading to revelations about true victims of discrimination in a story confronting societal and personal truths.

For My Brother

2014 Drama

Tells the story of Aske and Bastian escaping abuse to find solace and freedom in Norway, bonding over their shared trauma and love for each other.

Reinventing Marvin

2017 Drama

A young man flees his family to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

Almost Normal

2005 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gay man experiencing a mid-life crisis wishes to be normal and suddenly finds himself back in high school in a world where being straight is considered deviant. He meets a girl, and "normal" takes on a new meaning.