Films about Closeted Gay Men - Gay Films Matter

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100 Apples

2014 Drama

A Taiwanese art student seeks to understand his sexuality while coping with the imminent departure of a man who is his both his teacher and close friend.

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Ace

2018 Drama

Delves into Ace and Z's unspoken attraction amid college friends, their emotional journey hindered by fears and uncertainties.

Out of Iraq

2016 Documentary

In 2004 Ramadi, an Iraqi translator and a soldier find unexpected love amidst war-torn chaos, defying the odds in the most unlikely of places.

Alaska Is a Drag

2017 Drama

Follows Leo's journey as a drag queen in Alaska, finding unexpected connections and self-discovery in a small town.

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The Gust

2020 Drama

Post-Hurricane María, a man obsesses over his young, troubled neighbor, exploring life's fragility in Puerto Rico.

The Wedding

2018 Drama, Romance

Rami, a young Muslim man, is gearing up for his wedding with Sara, all the while secretly exploring his queer sexuality, constrained by a strict religious and cultural background.

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Hi Mom, It’s Me, Lou lou

2024 Drama

After his mother’s death, Hakki, who has hidden his homosexuality from all other family members except his mother, must confront the life he left behind when he returns to the family home he hasn’t visited for many years.

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Hateful Dead

2025 Drama

David, a closeted football player, returns to his boyfriend Harman's grave to say goodbye. Once he mysteriously re-animates, David is forced to confront his own guilt. A difficult confrontation leads him to make a life-altering decision about how to move on.

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Severance

2022 Drama

In fear of being outed at work, Matt switches personalities based on the environment he finds himself inhabiting. He has spent his life keeping these two worlds separate, but what happens when they collide?

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Mimo

2022 Drama

Two 18-year-old boys, Tomas, and Ales travel through the Czech countryside with an unordinary business plan. Who has ever thought about renovating and renting out an old WWII bunker? However, a small joke causes unexpected emotional turmoil. And so before making their dreams come true, they are forced to reconsider the true nature of their relationship... squeezed into one sleeping bag.

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Brothers

2016 Drama

Damien and François decided to come out of the closet today but no one really believed them. Obviously, they didn’t look gay enough.

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First Time

2010 Drama

A young gay man finds the courage to come out during Tel-Aviv pride.

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My Dad Works the Night Shift

2018 Comedy, Drama

Felix begins a secret relationship with an older boy, hoping his strict and conservative father will uncover the truth.

Heels

2010 Comedy, Romance

After losing his third job in six months, Kevin’s girlfriend gives him one week to get his life back on track. Desperate for money, he enters a drag competition hoping the cash prize can save him.

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Femme

2021 Thriller

When Jordan gets into the car of a flirtatious drug-dealer, his night takes a dangerous turn.

Rainbow’s Sunset

2018 Drama

A tale of an elderly man who reveals his true identity as gay to his children late in life, all while caring for his sick partner.

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For the Boys

2026 Documentary

Nine years after retiring from professional AFL, former West Coast Eagles player Mitch Brown publicly comes out as bisexual. His story explores identity, courage and his reconciliation with a sport long defined by a hyper-masculine culture.

The Teacher

2019 Drama, Romance

Civics teacher Kevin's advocacy for marriage equality and his love for an HIV-positive man provoke controversy and rumors at his school, forcing him to confront societal prejudices and personal choices.

The Tower

2019 Drama

André's solitary life in a forest is disrupted when he encounters Coiote, a mysterious young man who challenges his values and desires.

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Stay Positive

2014 Drama

A teenage boy comes face to face with his HIV status when pressured into a blood drive by his grandmother and runs the risk of isolating himself and missing out on life.

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Noboru

2016 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A young Japanese man, Noboru, moves from Japan to Los Angeles in order to escape a traumatic memory of his father unexpectedly discovering that he is gay.

Goodbye Mother

2019 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Nau Van returns home with his boyfriend on the anniversary of his father's death, revealing hidden truths to his family.

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I’m Not Gay!

2010 Comedy, Drama

A gay man and a homophobe are trapped in an elevator together. Hijinks ensue.

An Early Frost

1985 Drama

Young attorney Michael Pierson hasn't told his parents Nicholas and Katherine about his homosexuality. Now he must tell them that he has contracted AIDS - at a time when the diagnosis was still a death sentence.

Another Love Story

1986 Drama, Romance

A dynamic young man falls for his own boss, a married businessman with two children.

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One Third

2009 Drama

Three friends find their friendship unexpectedly complicated when an innocent prank about being gay takes a surprising turn.

Some of My Best Friends Are…

1971 Drama

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