Gay Films Featuring Crime - Gay Films Matter

SHORT FILM

Cognitio

2018 Drama

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

49 Pulses

2017 Documentary

This documentary pieces together the events of the Orlando Night Club shooting, weaving together survivor interviews, re-enactments, and footage from police body cameras to dissect one of the most devastating mass shootings in U.S. history.

Jamie Marks Is Dead

2014 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

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

Death on the Beach

1991 Drama, Horror, Thriller

A wealthy businesswoman's son returns home, haunted by trauma and a deadly secret that drives him to violence.

Happy Endings

2005 Comedy, Musical, Romance

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

Sagwan

2009 Drama

Alfred's sexuality is complicated by a family secret that challenges his understanding of pleasure.

Urbania

2000 Drama

A series of urban legends weave together around a troubled man's quest through the labyrinthine streets of New York City, unraveling mysteries that blur reality and myth.

Going Down in LA-LA Land

2011 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A fresh-faced actor arrives in Hollywood aspiring for mainstream roles, only to find acceptance and opportunity in the unlikeliest of places.

Bodyshop

2022 Drama, Fantasy

The spirit of a young soldier, haunted by the trauma of his death, journeys across the world naked to reunite with his transgender sister. Along the way, he encounters a kindred soul and finds refuge in a garage where unsettling discoveries challenge their understanding of humanity and morality.

Priest

1994 Drama, Romance

During confessional, a homosexual Catholic priest learns of a young girl's abuse by her father, forcing him to confront his secrets and responsibilities.

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Un chant d’amour (nouveau)

2012 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A homage to Jean Genet's film 'Un chant d'amour', two prisoners finding human contact and affection, a transcendent friendship in a simple act of sharing a cigarette

Proteus

2003 Drama, Romance

Set in early 18th century South Africa, a black prisoner and a Dutch sailor defy societal norms and endure hardships to maintain their love.

Stonewall

1995 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A group of LGBTQ+ individuals strive for dignity and respect as they navigate the early battles of the gay rights movement.

Dramarama

2020 Comedy, Drama

A closeted teen's farewell slumber party with his high school drama friends before college leads to a poignant exploration of identity.

Those People

2015 Drama, Romance

On Manhattan's Upper East Side, a young gay painter must choose between his infatuation with a socialite friend and a promising romance with an older pianist.

Death in Buenos Aires

2014 Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

When a businessman is murdered, Inspector Chávez employs a rookie officer as bait while grappling with his own personal desires.

One Day in Summer

2006 Drama

A teenager's death during a soccer match disrupts a tight-knit community.

The Dog

2013 Documentary

A documentary portrait of John Wojtowicz, whose life inspired the film 'Dog Day Afternoon', explores his daring robbery for love.

The Neighbor

2022 Drama

Two young men in love confront hostility from neo-Nazi skinheads, straining relationships with their families and testing their resolve against hatred and intolerance in their community.

Capote

2005 Drama

A biopic of writer Truman Capote and his assignment for The New Yorker to write the non-fiction book “In Cold Blood”.

Hate Crime

2005 Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Robbie and Trey, gay suburban professionals, face challenges when a preacher's son moves in next door, testing their lifestyle and relationships.

Conspiracy of Silence

2003 Drama, Thriller

A priest's suicide and a seminarian's expulsion for homosexuality spark a journalist's investigation, uncovering celibacy controversies and abuse cover-ups within the Irish Catholic church.

Hustler White

1996 Drama, Romance

Shifts the setting to the modern-day adult entertainment industry, serving as an homage to classic Hollywood cinema.

From Afar

2015 Drama, Romance

Armando's life changes when he meets Elder, a 17-year-old gang leader in Caracas, sparking a transformative connection amidst urban complexities.

Swan Song

2021 Comedy, Drama

A formerly flamboyant hairdresser embarks on a poignant journey across a small town to fulfill a unique final request.

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Stay

2013 Drama, Romance

When Ash invites his ex-boyfriend on a road trip to the Florida Keys, he conceals that it's actually a perilous journey involving a dangerous drug deal, testing their fractured relationship.

West of Eden

2017 Drama, Romance

Inspired by true events, a story of forbidden love and revenge unfolds amidst an affluent farm and a torn-apart family.