Gay Films Featuring Crime - Gay Films Matter

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Upon Starvation

2026 Drama

Vivek, a pickpocket in Pune, uses seduction to distract men on crowded buses while keeping his own desires buried. But when he meets Kartik, a gentle student seeking genuine intimacy, Vivek’s carefully controlled world begins to unravel. What starts as another calculated encounter becomes something far more vulnerable, forcing him to confront feelings he has spent years keeping at a distance.

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The New Gardener

2025 Comedy

Larry and Leo’s long-term relationship is put to the ultimate test by the arrival of a very sexy, very criminal young man posing as their new gardener.

Black Stone

2015 Drama

Raised on the outskirts of Seoul, Shon Sun begins his compulsory military service hoping for a fresh start. After enduring a brutal sexual assault by a superior and learning he is HIV positive, his life spirals into despair. Returning home in search of his missing father, Sun embarks on a bleak journey through the forgotten corners of Korea, confronting violence, prejudice, and the weight of his past.

Rage

2016 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An unsolved murder intertwines three disparate stories across Japanese cities, revealing hidden connections amidst a haunting mystery.

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Offline

2020 Drama

After a nationwide Internet shutdown, two online acquaintances embark on a day offline, discovering a deeper connection beyond virtual interactions and exploring life beyond the digital divide.

Oneness

2024 Romance, Thriller

The tragic story of Ivan Martin who was killed by one of his family members because of his sexual orientation.

Unspoken

2024 Drama

On the verge of signing with an independent music label, 30 year old musician Seweryn appears to have his future within reach. But after a concert, he becomes the victim of a brutal sexual assault by a wealthy businessman, forcing him to confront the devastating impact the attack has on his life.

COMING SOON

Gina

2027 Drama

After spending three years in jail, Juan goes free with the sole aim of recovering the love of his family. Zoe and Ismael, two ex-partners who he betrayed, will return to cross in his way.

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Deed Poll

2004 Drama, Thriller

Two addict siblings from a wealthy family murder a man to create playing cards from his skin.

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The Captive

2024 Drama

Two men Simon and Dennis meet online for a real time hook-up. What happens blurs the lines between desire and manipulation, as events fold into a dangerous baiting struggle.

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Watch Over Me

2010 Drama, Horror, Romance

Eitan's night out in Tel Aviv with his army unit sparks self-discovery and a chance for change, especially after meeting Shahar.

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Stanley Beloved

1998 Drama

James and Kevin are friends and live in Hong-Kong. When Kevin finds out that his Chinese father wants to send him away to England to study, he decides to spend a summer day with his friend James. Then something unexpected happens.

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Gay Hitmen

2008 Romance

Edward and Benny are in love, either despite, or because of their unorthodox day job. Can the wild at heart mix business and pleasure, without letting work get in the way of romance?

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First Date

2006 Drama

An ex-con will stop at nothing to keep a date with a boy he met online.

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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.

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Rocco

2021 Drama

Luka is obsessed to become famous. Ignited by his narcissism and thanks to social media, he pretends to carry a luxurious life. The adrenaline of success makes him commit a murder on film and post it to achieve international fame.

Remembering His Touch

2023 Compilation

Five short films that question the fate of lost love and the longing for answers. When you fight to hold on to the past, is it ever truly worth it?

Flatbush Luck

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Telephone repairmen plan to get insider stock info by tapping a client's line. The plan quickly goes south when they overhear a murder plot.

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The Surf Report

2016 Drama, Fantasy

A ghostly love story unfolds as two men look for answers where ocean meets sky and city meets wild in Rockaway Beach, NY.

The Cheat

1984 Drama, Thriller

In Bordeaux, a gay man's murder leads Inspector Verta to investigate. He develops feelings for Bernard, a musician suspect, jeopardizing his marriage and impartiality in the case.

Firecracker

2005 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A young boy from a dysfunctional home meets a singer at a carnival. After a murder occurs, both must confront their own horrors while trying to escape their troubled lives.

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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.

Toll

2023 Drama

Suellen, working as a toll booth attendant, covertly aids a gang of thieves in stealing watches to finance her son's enrollment in a gay conversion workshop.

Poppers

1984 Action, Thriller

Santos is released from prison after having killed his best friend. The dead friends father then organizes a manhunt to kill him. Santos escapes and starts hunting the hunters.

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Strange Way of Life

2023 Drama

Twenty-five years later, Silva reunites with his friend Jake. Their initial joyous reunion takes a serious turn the next morning when Jake reveals that Silva's visit isn't solely for reminiscing.

Boys Life 7

2010 Compilation

A compilation of four gay short films selected from the Sundance Film Festival.

SHORT FILM

The Lessons My Mother Taught Me

2016 Drama

Benji reflects on the rise and devastating collapse of his friendship with Nino, but his version of events is challenged by what the audience witnesses. As his first sexual experience awakens violent impulses he refuses to acknowledge, Benji twists his memories and his mother's teachings into a chilling justification for an unforgivable act.