Gay Films about Conversion Therapy

Boy Erased

2018 Drama

The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.

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Leviticus

2026 Horror, Sci-Fi

Two teenage boys, Niam and Ryan, form a secret bond in a repressive small town that offers brief escape from the lives closing in around them. When a violent entity begins stalking them in the form of their deepest desire, they are forced to confront fear, repression and what it truly means to want each other.

Maurice

1987 Drama, Romance

Two English school friends fall in love at Cambridge. To regain his social standing, Clive abandons Maurice and marries. Maurice finds new love with the gamekeeper Alec while staying with Clive and his wife.

Latter Days

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A partygoer's infatuation with a young Mormon missionary leads to a tumultuous collision of worlds, exploring faith and desire.

Lilies Not for Me

2024 Drama, Romance

A gay novelist and his psychiatric nurse connect through a series of doctor-prescribed "dates", during which he recounts a friendship that unraveled when they resorted to a risky procedure to rid themselves of their mutual feelings.

Cured

2020 Documentary

Delves into the 1973 movement to declassify homosexuality as a mental illness, blending archival footage and personal stories.

The Sunday Sessions

2019 Documentary, Drama

A devout young man's sense of self is challenged when he seeks guidance from a conversion therapist.

Do it Like an Hombre

2017 Comedy

Raúl, Eduardo, and Santiago have shared a contented, "straight" existence since childhood, until one day when Santiago reveals to the others that he is gay.

Fair Haven

2016 Drama

Returning to his family farm after conversion therapy, a young man reconciles his father's expectations with memories of a forbidden past love.

Tremors

2019 Drama

The revelation of an evangelical father coming out sends shockwaves through his family and community, exposing the deep-seated repression within society.

And Then Came Summer

2000 Drama

A family and friends' reunion becomes an unforgettable vacation when two teenage boys discover their growing affection for each other, navigating newfound love amid familial scrutiny.

Brüno

2009 Comedy

Flamboyant Austrian personality Brüno embarks on a quest for renewed fame and recognition in America.

You Should Meet My Son!

2010 Comedy, Romance

A conservative Southern mother sets out to find a husband for her gay son, embarking on a comedic journey that challenges societal norms and family dynamics.

This Is What Love in Action Looks Like

2011 Documentary

A documentary follows a 16-year-old in 2005 Memphis sent to a "Fundamentalist Christian" program, with his local community protesting daily at the facility, featuring former clients' stories.

The Falls: Testament of Love

2013 Drama, Romance

Chris and RJ reunite amidst personal and community challenges, reflecting on their past and the loss of a mutual friend.

I Am Michael

2015 Drama, Romance

Based on true events, the film explores Michael Glatze's journey from gay activist to Christian pastor after embracing a heterosexual identity.

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.

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Gabriel

2014 Drama, Romance

Gabriel, living with his boyfriend Lars in Germany, reminisces about his conservative Spanish upbringing through nostalgic daydreams.

Pray Away

2021 Documentary

Former leaders of the "pray the gay away" movement contend with the aftermath unleashed by their actions, while a survivor seeks healing and acceptance from more than a decade of trauma.

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Autumn

2024 Drama

Sixteen year old Adam is forced into a conversion therapy facility by his mother. Haunted by fantasies and memories he cannot silence, he struggles with shame desire and the pressure to deny who he is.

The Male Gaze: Wild Youth

2026 Compilation

In these five gay short films from Mexico, France, Italy and Israel, human nature can reveal that there are forces within us that are either challenged by - or reflected in - the environments and people that surround us.

They/Them

2022 Horror, Mystery

A group of teenagers at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp endures unsettling psychological techniques while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer.

Spiral

2019 Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A gay couple move to a small town to enjoy a better quality of life and raise their daughter with strong social values. But when neighbors throw a very strange party, nothing is as it seems in their picturesque neighborhood.

SHORT FILM

The Things We Do When We’re Alone

2021 Horror

With his wife and son gone for a weekend getaway, a closeted gay man copes with his demons of conversion therapy by murdering unsuspecting gay men.

Save Me

2007 Drama, Romance

An addicted young man is sent to a Christian-run ministry to cure his "gay affliction", where he instead faces the truth in his heart and spirit.

For the Bible Tells Me So

2007 Documentary, Romance

An exploration of how the religious right in the U.S. has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community, and the intersection between religion and homosexuality.

8: The Mormon Proposition

2010 Documentary

A scorching critique explores the Mormon Church's role in promoting California's Proposition 8 and its impact on LGBT rights.