Gay Films Featuring Crime - Gay Films Matter

Howl

2010 Drama, Romance

Allen Ginsberg's life and art are examined, including his famous poem and its obscenity trial.

SHORT FILM

What We Don’t Tell

2020 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Jeremy, a twenty-two-year-old drifter, goes on a search for the man who abused him as a child. When he finally finds him in his luxurious office tower, now living comfortably as a successful businessman, Jeremy decides to sneak into his life and enact a slow yet devastating vengeance.

SHORT FILM

Trío Amoroso

2018 Comedy, Drama

A girl and two guys watch a movie together. As the attraction between the guys grow, the girl fights for attention. Who will take the first step?

Playdurizm

2020 Fantasy, Horror

When a teenager finds himself caught in a glitchy-glitzy reality with his onscreen male idol, he does all he can to be possessed by this man and ignore the violent clues of how he got there.

SHORT FILM

Father of the Bride

2020 Drama

At his brother’s wedding, the best man attempts to deliver his speech after an encounter in the hotel bathroom with the father of the bride.

Zenne Dancer

2011 Drama, Romance

Daniel, a German photo-journalist in Istanbul, befriends flamboyant belly dancer Can and conservative Ahmet, whose quest for honesty and liberty leads to tragic consequences.

Sal

2011 Drama

Explore the final day in the life of actor Sal Mineo, who tragically met his end on February 12, 1976.

Michael

2011 Drama, Thriller

Over five months, the life of a disturbed man unfolds as he keeps a boy captive in his basement, exploring the depths of his actions.

The Jeffrey Dahmer Files

2012 Documentary, Drama, Mystery

Explores Jeffrey Dahmer's impact on those around him during his 1991 arrest, blending archival footage, interviews, and fictionalized scenarios.

Scenes from a Gay Marriage

2012 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A recently single man's peace is shattered when he suspects infidelity in his upstairs neighbors' seemingly perfect relationship, leading to unexpected revelations and heartache.

SHORT FILM

Tanjong Rhu

2009 Drama, Romance

A former military officer makes a film about a man he encountered in Tanjong Rhu, a secluded cruising ground.

The Passenger

2012 Drama

Philipp and Lilli's lives are upended by a seductive stranger in Berlin, leading to a deadly game of manipulation and desire.

My Straight Son

2012 Drama, Romance

Fashion photographer Diego must reconnect with his estranged teenage son when his boyfriend falls into a coma from a brutal attack, forcing them to bridge their differences amidst crisis.

Kill Your Darlings

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller

In 1944, a murder brings together iconic Beat Generation poets Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs, intertwining their lives amidst wartime intrigue.

In Bloom

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller

In a restless Chicago summer, two young men confront heartbreak and separation after an unexpected breakup.

Truth

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Caleb's love for Jeremy blurs reality as his past and mental health unravel.

SHORT FILM

Photo Op

2015 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A lonely Brooklyn photographer gets the courage to come out from behind his camera to capture his crush, but there is more to the picture than meets the eye.

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Blowie

2025 Comedy, Horror

A group of sex workers rent a mansion in the middle of nowhere to shoot adult content. After a tragic accident they are stalked by Blowie - the doll-faced killer.

SHORT FILM

Cruise Patrol

2013 Action, Animation, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

On a long and dusty road a routine cruise patrol takes a strange turn and spirals totally out of control.

SHORT FILM

So Close Away

2020 Drama

Two repeat offenders escape from Sofia Central Prison, one driven by vengeance, the other by matters of the heart.

Gerontophilia

2013 Comedy, Romance

At a old age care home, a male nurse begins to explore his attraction to older men, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and personal boundaries.

SHORT FILM

A Wall

2014 Drama

Tells the story of Tommy's unspoken attraction to Saulo, culminating in a poignant discovery after Saulo's death.

C.O.G.

2013 Comedy, Drama

A confident young man ventures to an Oregon apple farm, where his preconceptions are shattered as he confronts new experiences and forms unexpected connections.

SHORT FILM

Grindr Killer: How I Discovered A Serial Murderer

2016 Documentary

For more than a year, police overlooked the deaths of young gay men and missed the pattern of a serial killer. Throughout it all, one man persistently tried to sound the alarm.

Solo

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Manuel and Julio’s passionate romance exposes secrets and fears, blurring lines between truth and deception in a thrilling conclusion.

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On the Road

2025 Drama, Thriller

Veneno, a rebellious drifter who survives on fleeting encounters with truckers, persuades Muñeco, a guarded driver, to take him on a long haul across northern Mexico. As desire and trust slowly grow between them, Veneno’s dark past resurfaces, threatening to destroy them both.

Matt Shepard Is a Friend of Mine

2014 Documentary

Loved ones reflect on the life and tragic death of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard, whose targeted murder in Wyoming in 1998 sparked nationwide outrage and calls for justice.