Gay Christmas Movies - Gay Films Matter

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.

Pride

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1984, UK gay activists unite to support miners during their prolonged strike, bridging two communities.

Rent

2005 Drama, Musical, Romance

In New York City's East Village, bohemians navigate poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic in pursuit of success and acceptance.

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.

Holding the Man

2015 Drama, Romance

A poignant and humorous tale of a 15-year love affair between Timothy and John, starting from their high school days.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

1994 Comedy, Musical

Two drag performers and a transgender woman embark on a journey across the desert to showcase their unique cabaret act.

Maurice

1987 Drama, Romance

Two English school friends fall in love at Cambridge. To regain his social standing, Clive abandons Maurice and marries. Maurice finds new love with the gamekeeper Alec while staying with Clive and his wife.

Firebird

2021 Drama, Romance

A handsome, introspective young soldier embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic fighter pilot on a Soviet Air Force Base during the height of 1970's Communist rule.

Bros

2022 Comedy, Romance

Bobby thrives on no-strings dates and embraces his non-committal lifestyle, until he meets Aaron who turns his world upside down.

Love, Simon

2018 Comedy, Drama

Simon Spier navigates the challenges of concealing his gay identity from friends and family until a threat to his secret forces him to confront his true self and those around him.

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.

Spoiler Alert

2022 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Michael and Kit's love story takes a heartbreaking twist with Kit's devastating terminal cancer diagnosis.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

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

Saltburn

2023 Drama, Thriller

Oxford student Oliver Quick is captivated by the charming aristocrat Felix Catton. Invited to spend a summer at Saltburn, Felix's family estate, Oliver discovers a world he never imagined, setting the stage for an unforgettable season of discovery and intrigue.

Big Eden

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Henry Hart returns to Montana to confront his high school crush, sparking reflections on unrequited love and personal growth.

His

2020 Drama, Romance

Shun and Nagisa reunite years after their high school romance, navigating past feelings and new responsibilities as they explore their relationship's potential alongside Nagisa's daughter.

I Love You Phillip Morris

2009 Comedy, Romance

A cop's life transforms when he comes out and pursues love after prison.

Any Day Now

2012 Drama

A gay couple in the 1970s battles a biased legal system to keep custody of a mentally handicapped teenager.

Keep the Lights On

2012 Drama, Romance

Filmmaker Erik forms a tumultuous bond with closeted lawyer Paul after a brief affair, navigating highs and lows as Erik confronts personal boundaries and the complexities of their relationship.

C.R.A.Z.Y.

2005 Comedy, Drama

Growing up in 1960s-70s Quebec, a French Canadian struggles to reconcile his emerging identity with his conservative family's values.

Make the Yuletide Gay

2009 Comedy, Romance

A gay college student, out to his peers but not his family, faces an unexpected visit from his boyfriend during the holiday season, navigating love and identity.

Horseplay

2022 Comedy, Drama

At a gathering in a luxury villa, a group of young men challenge each other's boundaries.

Hit and Runway

1999 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Alex and Elliot, an unlikely duo, collaborate on a film featuring a New York cop undercover as a fashion model.

Mandragora

1997 Drama

Two gay teenage runaways in Prague struggle to survive on the streets, resorting to desperate measures in a harsh and unforgiving world.

Billy Elliot

2000 Drama, Musical

A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family.

Those People

2015 Drama, Romance

On Manhattan's Upper East Side, a young gay painter must choose between his infatuation with a socialite friend and a promising romance with an older pianist.

Greek Pete

2009 Drama, Romance

Witness a year in the life of a London night worker, navigating love, loneliness, and the pursuit of identity.