Films with Drag Queens - Gay Films Matter

Three Dancing Slaves

2004 Drama, Romance

Following their mother's death, three Algerian brothers grapple with violence, temptation, and finding their way. One seeks revenge, another struggles to keep a job, and the youngest falls for a capoeira dancer. Can they stay united as a family?

Kinky Boots

2005 Comedy, Drama, Musical

A drag queen helps a struggling man inherit his father's shoe factory by diversifying the product line.

Eleven Men Out

2005 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Iceland's star footballer comes out, faces backlash, and joins an amateur team to redefine identity and masculinity.

SHORT FILM

Read Aloud

2015 Drama

A young gay video editor who dreams of performing is pushed into a new creative world by an online hookup.

Chrissy Judy

2022 Comedy

When his best friend and creative partner suddenly couples off and moves away, an ambitious New York drag queen determined for the limelight must reinvent himself or risk becoming an irrelevant solo act both onstage and off.

A Four Letter Word

2007 Comedy, Romance

Serial dater Luke considers monogamy after meeting the confident Stephen. However, as he gets to know Stephen better, he wonders if he will face disappointment.

October Moon 2: November Son

2008 Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Survivors of a brutal tragedy seek revenge years later, leading to a harrowing psychological unraveling.

SHORT FILM

Coded

2021 Animation, Documentary

Follow the illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, whose impactful work paved the way for contemporary LGBTQ advertisements that celebrate identity and pride.

SHORT FILM

Matinee Baby

2024 Comedy

Best friends Robby and Noah Lee, who work at Portland’s historic Clinton Street Theater, are suddenly surrounded by a stream of increasingly odd and unpredictable romantic prospects.

Solo

2023 Drama, Romance

Follows Simon, who must deal with the disappointment of two impossible loves: a passionate but destructive crush on Oliver and a distant and cold relationship with his mother Claire, who has just moved back in after a 15-year absence.

The Stranger in Us

2010 Drama

Anthony, new to San Francisco, confronts his abusive ex-lover with the help of an unlikely ally, forging an unexpected bond.

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.

Go Go Crazy

2011 Comedy

A mockumentary that follows the antics and competition of an adult dancing contest.

SHORT FILM

Verona

2010 Drama, Romance

Two young lovers from rival fraternities struggle to maintain their relationship amidst escalating tensions.

Tell No One

2012 Comedy, Romance

Matthia faces a dilemma as he prepares to move to Madrid with his boyfriend Eduard, hiding his sexuality from Eduard's unsuspecting family.

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.

I Am Divine

2013 Documentary

Harris Glenn Milstead's journey from Divine to John Waters' cinematic muse and international drag icon comes to life.

How to Tell a Secret

2022 Documentary

Explores the act of disclosure of being HIV positive and the stigma that drives people to withhold their status in contemporary Ireland.

The Christmas Setup

2020 Drama, Romance

As they enjoy the local holidays together, Hugo and Patrick's attraction to each other is undeniable but as Hugo receives word of a big promotion requiring a move to London, he must decide what is most important to him.

Seek

2014 Drama

A shy writer confronts lost love while profiling an alluring club promoter, delving into a world of music, lights, and drag queens.

Greta

2019 Drama

Pedro, a 70-year-old gay nurse, is taking care of Daniela, his ailing transgender friend. In order to find her a vacant hospital bed, he decides to help an arrested and wounded criminal to escape.

Saint Laurent

2014 Drama, Romance

Delve into Yves Saint Laurent's life from 1967 to 1976, a period marked by his unparalleled success as a fashion icon.

Boys in Brazil

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

After one of them is assaulted at São Paulo's Gay Parade, a group of friends pledge to come out together.

Drown

2015 Drama, Thriller

Three surf lifesavers experience a tumultuous night out filled with jealousy, homophobia, and unrequited desires culminating in a tragic incident of bullying under the influence.

Glamour Dolls

2016 Comedy, Drama

Follow the journey of two aspiring night workers as they navigate their ambitions to break into the world of acting amidst personal and professional challenges.

SHORT FILM

Run(a)way Arab

2018 Drama

A drag performer has flashbacks of maternal memories and early gender transgressions.

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2017 Documentary

The untold story of Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, who chronicled his years as a matchmaker for the stars in his bestselling memoir.