Disability/Illness in Gay Movies

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Love and Deaf

2004 Comedy

In an unexpected encounter, a talkative man finds a connection with Mr. Right in a men's room, sparking a unique and humorous romance.

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About a Father

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

As 60-year-old Jindrich awaits a heart transplant, his wife tries to shield him from the stress of their son David's visit, during which David hopes to broach the topic of his unconventional lifestyle.

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Deaf Heaven

1993 Drama

Paul's lover Matthew is dying of AIDS and is suffering from dementia. When Paul meets Jake in the steamroom after a respite at a public pool, he learns of the Yiddish concept of "the Aydes" the job of the witness.

COMING SOON

Just by Looking at Him

2026 Comedy

Follows Elliot, a gay television writer with cerebral palsy, as he struggles to find love and connection in a world that was not made for him.

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Never or Now

2014 Drama

As his remarkable life draws to a close, Alan Driscol chooses to confront the one desire he has spent a lifetime denying. In his final chapter, he dares to embrace the experience he once believed was forever beyond his reach.

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Positive

2019 Drama

Patrick and Alex's life together takes a sudden turn when Patrick learns about Alex's HIV diagnosis.

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Guardian

2018 Drama

Through a series of heartfelt video diaries, a mother reaches out to counsel her suicidal son as he navigates the challenges of accepting his sexuality.

Dark Blue Almost Black

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Just as his childhood sweetheart Natalia returns, his infertile brother Antonio asks Jorge to impregnate Paula, Antonio's imprisoned girlfriend.

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S.A.M.

2020 Drama

Two young men form a connection on the swings of their local park.

Sex Is…

1993 Documentary

Marc Huestis assembles candid interviews with 15 gay men in San Francisco, exploring sex, desire, and identity in the shadow of AIDS. Blending personal stories, archival footage, and porn clips, the film examines themes like first experiences, safe sex, intimacy, pain, race, and fantasy—all in pursuit of one question: how do we live fully with sex in our lives?

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Greek School Prayer

2014 Drama

Two high school students explore their identities through violence, testing the boundaries of their friendship.

Journey Into a Secret Life

1983 Drama

An imaginary biography of Jean Genet, poet and high priest of evil. "Revolt is something I allow myself", said Jean Genet in 1975. Born in Paris in 1910, raised and humiliated in an approved school, a pederast and thief who has been to prison 14 times and expelled from five European countries. His novels are ballads of poisonous beauty, his plays are murky rituals of oppression where each person acts out the role imposed upon him by the others.

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Downsized

2009 Drama, Mystery

After being laid off, a man decides to take matters into his own hands.

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Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro, Sr.

2014 Documentary

Chronicles the life and career of painter Robert De Niro, Sr., through his own words and reflections from his contemporaries, including his famous son, Robert De Niro.

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Mean Goals

2025 Comedy

Jesus joins a gay soccer team to bond with his dying father over their shared passion for the sport. But his desire to win his father's approval is eclipsed by a new obsession once he discovers the team is filled with mean soccer gays.

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Bob & Dale

2019 Drama

An elderly gay couple secluded in the Rocky Mountains discover a profound bond as they navigate the challenges of dementia threatening their autonomy.

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Him

2017 Drama

Max, a 12-year-old who is deaf, develops a crush on his older sister's boyfriend during a weekend getaway.

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Fabiu

2020 Drama

In Vienna, 80-year-old Arthur cares for his ill wife with female nurses until Hungarian caregiver Fabiu arrives, disrupting his routine

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Singh & Sinha

2026 Drama

Singh and Sinha have spent the past year and a half inseparable. When one of them suddenly dies from AIDS-related complications, the other is left devastated — and soon discovers that he is HIV positive too.

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North Star

2022 Drama, Romance

In rural isolation, a rancher and his ailing husband face a heart-wrenching decision that challenges their love and commitment, exploring sacrifice and dignity in the face of adversity.

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Let Me Go

2015 Drama, Romance

Amid the early 1980s AIDS epidemic, Christian faces terminal illness while urging his boyfriend Philip to face life without him, testing their love and resolve.

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Since the First Day We Met

2017 Drama, Romance

A deaf boy finds himself thrust into a hearing community, where the revelation of a profound secret sends ripples of impact through everyone in his midst.

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Tough Luck

2009 Drama

Delves into Steve's gambling addiction, pushing him to gamble away more than money, including his marriage and soul, in a high-stakes poker tournament.

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Sign

2016 Drama, Musical, Romance

Through a blend of vignettes, music, and sign language, this short film narrates the story of Ben, a hearing man, and Aaron, who is deaf, exploring their unique relationship.

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Dying and Other Superpowers

2012 Drama, Fantasy

On his eighteenth birthday, Josh discovers he has HIV and gains unexpected powers, grappling with newfound abilities and the harsh realities of acceptance and moving forward.

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Say It Wisely

2014 Comedy

Boris learns that his life may be cut short, forcing him to confront a deeply personal struggle he has kept hidden. As he searches for the courage to tell his husband, Loris, he wrestles with fear and uncertainty before finding an unexpected and imaginative way to share the truth.

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Gold

2005 Drama, Romance

An aging artist losing his vision employs a a man to paint for him. Both are desperate, but how far will each go to satisfy his grave needs? Questions where exploitation ends and redemption begins.