Films about Closeted Gay Men - Gay Films Matter

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Beyond the Flesh

2024 Comedy

Amid the Cristero War, two Catholic seminarians fall in love in secret. When their forbidden relationship is exposed, they are forced to choose between faith, love, and martyrdom as violence engulfs their world.

Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island?

2019 Drama

Four friends have lived in a world of their own for 8 years as they shared a flat in Madrid. They prepare to face changes to their lives at the end of the summer.

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Pool Days

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Justin, a teenage lifeguard, discovers his sexuality amidst advances from older coworkers.

Dear Tenant

2020 Drama, Romance

After his grandmother's death, a boy in Taiwan faces upheaval when his uncle returns and disputes apartment ownership, uncovering family secrets and reshaping his understanding of home and belonging.

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The Golden Pin

2009 Drama, Romance

A young Vietnamese-Canadian swimmer finds himself struggling between the expectations of his family and the demands of his heart. His father wants him to marry soon, but his mother, haunted by a past romance, hopes her son will stand up for what he believes.

The Hater

2020 Drama, Thriller

A young man searches for purpose in a net of hatred and violence that he tries to control.

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Kingdom

2018 Drama

Sixteen year old Jack is torn between his family, his faith and his sexuality. Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, he faces an impossible choice when his sexuality comes to light, putting strain on both his family and their standing within the church.

French Touch: Between Men

2019 Compilation

Stories of men facing the precipice of deep change in their lives, and the male figures who took them there. A series of four stimulating French short films.

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Conditional Desire

2023 Drama

In a conformist society, Ahmed and Salma, marry for convenience to pursue their passions with secret lovers.

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The Witching Hour

2023 Horror

Victor grieves the death of his father but late at night a mysterious entity claiming to be him plagues Victor’s mind with disturbing thoughts.

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.

SHORT FILM

How Did You Know I Was Gay?

2020 Documentary

A candid conversation among several queer individuals reflecting on their experiences of staying in the closet and the journey of coming out.

A Night in Four Parts

2022 Drama

Reuniting after 17 years, two former high school friends discover a different life is possible in a Beyoglu night free from toxic masculinity, reflecting on their past over raki in Istanbul.

Brutal Heat

2023 Drama

Amidst a solar fragment threat, an eighteen-year-old boy gets stranded in an unfamiliar town on his way to a friend's cottage.

All the Colours of the World Are Between Black and White

2023 Drama, Romance

Bambino and Bawa navigate a blossoming affection in Lagos, challenged by societal taboos about being gay.

Kawa

2010 Drama, Romance

An apparently happy family man must reveal a lifelong secret - that he is gay.

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Good Boy

2015 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Caleb and Macon confront a dark secret that threatens their friendship during a tense reunion years after high school, delving into personal turmoil and unresolved emotions.

My Lockdown Romance

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Explores Tom's unspoken love for Kendrick, rekindling their friendship amidst life changes and revelations.

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Kiss 20/20

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ben and Nicko have been best friends since kindergarten. Ben has always been quiet and studious, whereas Nicko is an extroverted ladies man. One day Ben confesses that the reason he has knocked back a date with a gorgeous girl is that he doesn't think he can kiss properly. Being the ever helpful friend, Nicko decides to demonstrate how its done.

SHORT FILM

Out

2020 Comedy

A boy struggles to reveal his sexuality to his deeply religious parents, risking everything for honesty and acceptance.

La Mission

2009 Drama

In a tough minority neighborhood, a single-parent ex-con faces personal turmoil when he discovers his son is gay, testing his values and understanding of acceptance.

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The Perfect Gentleman

2010 Drama, Thriller

Jonathan is poised to marry the daughter of a wealthy tycoon. The couple appears picture perfect, until the eve of their engagement party, when an unexpected guest threatens to destroy Jonathan’s plans for the future.

The Last Taboo

2024 Documentary

Out of 500,000 active male professional footballers, fewer than ten are openly gay. While it is widely accepted in many areas, it remains a taboo subject in the world of professional soccer.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Between Breath & Silence

2026 Drama

As his father’s health deteriorates, Tom returns home to a family he has kept at a distance. Over one difficult day, unspoken tensions surface as they face the reality of losing him, forcing Tom to confront everything he may have left too late to say.