Gay Christmas Movies - Gay Films Matter

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The Rev

2021 Comedy

A vicar in an identity crisis faces comedic challenges when tasked with organizing a funeral, leading to imaginative and unexpected outcomes that challenge societal norms and expectations.

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Christmas Coming Out

2021 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A young man's Christmas past comes alive through an action figure, guiding him towards courage and self-acceptance.

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Coming In

2021 Drama

Sitting in the car outside his family’s home on Christmas Eve, Juan struggles with the thought of coming out and introducing Carlos as his boyfriend.

A Christmas Reunion

2024 Comedy

After years of distance and resentment, the fractured Samuel family reunites for a weekend that will change everything. Old wounds resurface as secrets, regrets, and buried emotions come to light. Through tension, honesty, and unexpected moments of tenderness, they begin to rediscover the love that once bound them together.

The Silent Thief

2012 Thriller

A cunning drifter who disrupts the Henderson family, unraveling buried secrets and escalating to a violent climax upon their son's return.

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Getting Off

2016 Drama, Romance

A recent college graduate in New York City faces a dilemma when his dream job offer in Seattle means leaving behind a client with whom he has fallen in love.

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Blue Night

2026 Drama, Romance

On Christmas Eve, a lonely young man offers shelter to Guilherme, a male escort left homeless after being thrown out. As the night unfolds, their guarded conversations give way to an unexpected bond, blurring the lines between love, friendship, and two lonely lives finding solace in each other.

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Fruitcake

2003 Comedy, Romance

Two sisters arrive at their parents' home for Christmas with boyfriends in tow. When the family leaves for a last minute trip to the mall, the two boys are left to mind the turkey. What ensues will surely become a memorable holiday for all.

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Lucky Fares

2014 Drama

One of the Three Kings and Santa Claus spend Christmas in jail, talking about what their future will be like in a world like this.

Single All the Way

2021 Comedy, Drama, Romance

To avoid family scrutiny over his single status, Peter convinces his best friend Nick to pretend they're in a relationship during the holidays, leading to unexpected consequences.

Wham!

2023 Documentary, Musical

Through archival footage and interviews, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley recount the rise of Wham from '70s friends to '80s pop legends.

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Kimchi Fried Dumplings

2013 Drama

Carl returns home for Christmas with a new boyfriend only to find hostility from his brother, who is also gay, for being left to take care for their aging parents.

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Dream House

2019 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Trace the O'Brien family's evolution from idealized figures in 1960s Suffield to the reclusive life of elderly matriarch Ginnie and her gay son, Mark, in the 1990s.

Hollywood, je t’aime

2009 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gay Parisian shows up in Hollywood at Christmastime, ready for his close-up.

Red Lodge

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A man proposes marriage to his boyfriend in the days leading up to Christmas, only to face swift rejection, unraveling their relationship and challenging their holiday spirit.

Flyover Country

2013 Comedy, Drama

A heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and acceptance set in America's heartland.

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I Just Don’t Like You… A Love Story

2024 Drama

A day hike ends in frustration for a gay couple.

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Angelos at Christmas

2021 Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller

It is Christmas Eve. Angelos, a mysterious 50-year-old man, observes a child singing the carols in the streets of Athens. He convinces him to go with him in his car towards an unknown destination.

Some of My Best Friends Are…

1971 Drama

A dramatic exposé unfolding the lives of gays gathering at a NYC bar on Christmas Eve.

The Holiday Sitter

2022 Comedy, Romance

Sam babysits his niece and nephew before the holidays, and when he recruits help from their handsome neighbor Jason, he finds himself in an unexpected romance.

A Not So Straight Christmas

2024 Comedy, Drama

Karen is disillusioned with Christmas this year and distances herself from her chosen family. She soon realizes her mistake and finds herself in a vulnerable position on Christmas Eve. Seeking solace, she reaches out to an old flame.

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Jangle

2021 Drama

Ned loves everything about Christmas, but his partner Noah hates everything about it after a traumatic event during his childhood. This is their first Christmas living together as a couple, will it make or break their relationship?

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Silim

2025 Drama

On the eve of his first Christmas after a deep personal loss, Hayden flees to the Philippines in hopes of escaping his rapidly devolving personal life. His desperate bid for human connection propels him through a roiling Manila night that brings him face to face with the last person he wants to see: himself.

A Male

2022 Drama

Sixteen year old Carlos lives at a boarding school in Bogotá and dreams of spending Christmas with his family. Pressured to conform to traditional ideas of masculinity, he hides his true self from the world. As he navigates adolescence, Carlos begins to explore his sexuality, confront his fears and desires, and embrace a more authentic version of who he is.

Scrooge & Marley

2012 Drama, Musical, Romance

On Christmas Eve, Ben Scrooge, the man who hates the holidays, is given the chance to begin again when he is visited by three spirits: the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Revisiting the tragic missteps of his life enables Scrooge to rediscover the joy of the holiday season and make a journey back to love.

The Sum of Us

1994 Comedy, Drama

A widowed father searches for love while supporting his gay son in his own pursuit of happiness.

AKA

2002 Drama, Romance

Dean, seeking a new identity in 1970s Britain, enters high society while navigating love and deception, questioning the sacrifices needed to maintain his charade.