Gay Christmas Movies - Gay Films Matter

Tom of Finland

2017 Drama

Portrays the life and impact of artist Touko Valio Laaksonen, celebrating his influence on 20th-century gay culture through art and personal freedom.

Rift

2017 Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

The fractured relationship between two men faces a supernatural test when their shared grief awakens a haunting entity.

1985

2018 Drama

A young man, keeping his true self hidden, returns home for the holidays, grappling with how to share his challenging reality with his conservative family.

Green Book

2018 Comedy, Drama, Musical

A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

SHORT FILM

Little Taiko Boy

2010 Musical

Set in Tokyo, this film blends traditional Japanese taiko drumming with queer themes, featuring encounters in urban settings under the guidance of a drag Amaterasu Omikami.

Great Freedom

2021 Drama

Hans faces imprisonment under Paragraph 175 in post-war Germany, forging an unlikely bond with his cellmate Viktor over decades.

Dashing in December

2020 Drama, Romance

Returning home to sell his family's Colorado ranch, Wyatt Burwall falls for Heath, the charming ranch hand determined to save the property and rekindle Wyatt's lost Christmas spirit.

SHORT FILM

A Boy Named Noel

2017 Drama, Romance

On Christmas Eve, Noel wrestles with a personal secret amidst family festivities, navigating emotions of fear, longing, and acceptance during the holiday season.

A Wonderful Life

2023 Romance

Recovering from the loss of his dog, Bailey is looking forward to a fun Halloween in October. However, his plans are disrupted when his employer informs him that he will be permanently laid off after Christmas. Adding to Bailey's stress, his best friend Greyson, whom he hasn’t seen in thirty years, comes to visit. Their time together rekindles Bailey’s hope, introduces him to new love, and helps him realize the wonderful life he has.

SHORT FILM

This Time of Year

2025 Romance

Through a holiday companion app, two strangers find an unexpected connection during the loneliest time of the year.

A Keller Christmas Vacation

2025 Romance

Three adult siblings agree, somewhat unwillingly, to spend Christmas on a European river cruise with their parents. Traveling through holiday markets and winter cities, each carries their own unresolved problems, and the journey gradually brings surprising romance, emotional breakthroughs, and a stronger family bond.

SHORT FILM

Forgive Us

2021 Horror

After years of estrangement, an embittered young man reopens old wounds and uncovers new threats when he returns to his family for the holidays.

Walk a Mile in My Pradas

2011 Comedy

A magic Christmas ornament turns two men's lives upside down when homophobic Tony starts preferring men two weeks before his wedding and his gay co-worker Steve finds himself blossoming into a ladies' man.

54

1998 Drama, Musical

The famous 1970s New York City nightclub seen and told through the eyes of a young employee.

SHORT FILM

Heavenly Peace

2015 Animation, Comedy, Romance

An quarreling gay couple gets a bit of unexpected help for Christmas.

On the Road

2012 Drama, Romance

Young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly.

The Family Tree

2020 Drama

This holiday season will prove unforgettable as Victor's latest creation comes to life to disrupt and enlighten him on the true meaning of love, friendship and family.

The Houseboy

2007 Drama, Romance

Ricky, grappling with online meets and substance abuse, contemplates suicide until an unexpected connection with another boy sparks hope and new perspectives on life.

The Trio

1998 Comedy, Romance

Zobel and Karl, a long-time couple turned pickpocket team, navigate new dynamics when they recruit Rudolf, leading to a tumultuous love triangle fraught with betrayal and desire.

Eban and Charley

2000 Drama, Romance

After his mother dies, Charley must live with his unloving, bullying father. Out of loneliness, Charley Strikes up a romance with Eban. When their families find out, they must make a life-altering decision.

Ma Vie

2002 Comedy, Drama

Etienne, a young ice skating enthusiast, documents his life, uncovering his unspoken desires for his teacher as he explores themes of love and friendship.

COMING SOON

Flesh and Fuel

2026 Drama

A lonely French trucker's routine life on the road takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a Polish driver. As feelings develop, he struggles to balance his demanding job with a chance at love, determined to make their connection work.

SHORT FILM

Takanakuy

2023 Drama

In a traditional community high in the Peruvian Andes, a tender relationship between two teenage boys, Fausto and Chaska, leads to a violent confrontation with Fausto’s macho father at the annual Takanakuy Festival.

Guys and Balls

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A soccer team ostracizes their gay goalie after a loss, prompting him to assemble an all-gay team for a showdown.

SHORT FILM

Petit ami

2017 Drama

Jasper's ordinary date at a motel takes a mysterious turn when he discovers

Just Say Love

2009 Drama, Romance

After a hook-up, two men discuss dreams and uncertainties, confronting newfound emotions.

SHORT FILM

Peas

2025 Comedy, Drama

When a young British man brings his new boyfriend home for Christmas, one ill-timed question at the dinner table threatens to expose the truth about how they met. As the pair scramble to keep their Grindr origins under wraps, their increasingly elaborate cover story spirals into a hilarious, messy and unexpectedly tender affair.