Films about Closeted Gay Men - Gay Films Matter

Yossi & Jagger

2002 Drama, Romance

Romance blossoms between two soldiers stationed at an Israeli outpost on the Lebanese border, amid tensions and duty.

Any Day Now

2012 Drama

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

King Cobra

2016 Drama

Producer Stephen battles two rival producers over the rights to an adult performer.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

2021 Comedy, Drama, Musical

Jamie, a 16-year-old dreaming of a career in drag, faces discrimination and bullying with support from his mother and friends, ultimately stepping confidently into the spotlight.

Little Ashes

2008 Drama, Romance

The young lives and loves of Salvador Dalí, Luis Buñuel, and Federico García Lorca unfold.

Closet Monster

2015 Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A determined teenager, driven by creativity, seeks to break free from his hometown and confront the haunting memories of his tumultuous childhood.

Rialto

2019 Drama

Colm seeks solace with a younger man, Jay, amid personal and professional turmoil.

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.

Esteros

2016 Drama, Romance

Two childhood friends, who shared an intimate awakening together before being separated, reunite as young adults, their unspoken desires simmering beneath the surface.

Uncle Frank

2020 Comedy, Drama

Frank and his niece Beth embark on a road trip to a family funeral, joined unexpectedly by Frank's lover, Walid, in a journey of familial bonds and personal revelations.

Horseplay

2022 Comedy, Drama

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

Rock Haven

2007 Drama, Romance

Brady's Christian beliefs clash with his attraction to Clifford, exploring love and identity in a coastal town setting.

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.

The String

2009 Drama, Romance

Malik returns to Tunisia from France to face his father's death, his unspoken sexuality, and childhood anxieties. His world brightens when he falls for Bilal, the charming houseboy at his mother's estate, navigating love amidst personal turmoil and societal expectations.

SHORT FILM

Cognitio

2018 Drama

During his stay in a psychiatric hospital, Tobias forms a friendship with Emil.

SHORT FILM

I Am Syd Stone

2014 Drama, Romance

A famous Hollywood actor returns to his hometown with the hope of reigniting a past secret relationship.

I Miss You

2019 Drama, Romance

After his son Gabriel's passing, Jorge journeys from conservative Bolivia to New York City to confront Gabriel's boyfriend, Sebastian.

Tab Hunter Confidential

2015 Documentary

Explore the journey of matinee idol Tab Hunter from teenage stable boy to becoming a closeted Hollywood star in the conformist 1950s, navigating fame, identity, and personal relationships.

Jamie Marks Is Dead

2014 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

A high school student is visited by the lonely ghost of a former classmate.

José

2018 Drama

José resides with his mother in Guatemala, navigating a challenging life in a country marked by violence and deep religiosity. Upon meeting Luis, he is swept into a whirlwind of passion and heartache.

SHORT FILM

The Boy Next Door

2008 Drama, Romance

A male traveler hires a nervous night worker who takes Valium to cope. Upon leaving abruptly, he reveals his son in the next room, sparking an unexpected connection.

Behind the Candelabra

2013 Drama, Musical, Romance

A chronicle of the turbulent romance between singer Liberace and his lover Scott Thorson delves into fame, love, and personal struggles.

Daybreak

2008 Romance

Set entirely in a Tagaytay vacation house, two men contemplate their relationship over one night, grappling with the decision to either break up or continue, revealing truths and vulnerabilities in their shared space.

Happy Endings

2005 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Intertwines multiple stories to explore love, family dynamics, and life's unpredictable nature with wit.

Peyote

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Pablo embarks on a transformative desert road trip with Marco, forcing them to confront their feelings and identities.