Films with Drag Queens - Gay Films Matter

Hooked

2017 Drama

Jack, a homeless night worker, navigates a violent world across New York City and Miami in search of a better life with his boyfriend Tom, facing dangerous challenges along the way.

Tom of Finland

2017 Drama

Portrays the life and impact of artist Touko Valio Laaksonen, celebrating his influence on 20th-century gay culture through art and personal freedom.

Into the Mirror

2018 Drama, Thriller

Daniel, exploring his identity in London's drag scene, discovers a transformative new life at the 'Lost & Found' nightclub, where he embraces his true self with the support of his co-workers and newfound community.

Sequin in a Blue Room

2019 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A high schooler's obsession with a mysterious encounter leads to a relentless search on dating apps, blurring the lines between desire and reality.

The Shiny Shrimps

2019 Comedy, Drama

Follows Olympic champion Matthias, who coaches an amateur gay water-polo team, exploring their journey to the Gay Games in Croatia amidst personal growth and team solidarity.

The Male Gaze: Secrets and Lies

2025 Compilation

Escaping school bullies in Jerusalem, reconnecting with Dad in Indonesia, a missing baby at a drag show in Taiwan. All around the world, the language of telling lies and keeping secrets is common practice, but sometimes people's reasons for doing so may surprise you.

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Stop! That! Train!

2026 Action, Comedy

During a massive storm, two train stewardess's must work with snooty first-class crew and President Gagwell to prevent disaster in Los Angeles.

Joe Bell

2020 Drama

A working-class father embarks on a nationwide walk against bullying after his son's ordeal, grappling with his absence from home and striving for redemption.

Blue Citrus Hearts

2003 Drama, Romance

A first love could quite possibly be the last for Sam, a Memphis teenager coming to terms with the romantic feelings he harbors for his best friend, Julian. Will the love he feels for this boy guide him through his struggles with his abusive father, ignorant girlfriend, and suicidal thoughts – or will the conflict that his love for Julian stirs throughout his life prove to be more than one boy can handle?

SHORT FILM

Masculine

2018 Musical

As the night approaches the twilight hours, Arthus and Marin - recent acquaintances from a frisky meet-up at a nearby bar - enter into a conversation whereby they not only see each other in a new light, but an unexpected and profound attraction blossoms.

SHORT FILM

Malibu Soda

2023 Drama

In this flashy universe, a gay young man, struggling to feel confident in his body, latches onto personalities he deems perfect; one of them being a manufactured pop star.

SHORT FILM

The Ballerina

2016 Drama

Diamante is a gay boxer with dazzling skill in the ring and on stage as a drag queen. When his coach bars him from competition, he fights to prove he can still be a champion.

SHORT FILM

Winter

2021 Drama

Nico works as a drag queen to support themself. With whom they don't have a very close relationship, Nico's dad comes to town for a doctor's appointment. Nico must hide their queer lifestyle from him, along with their new life as a drag queen.

Smalltown Boys

2022 Drama

Explores unique facets of gay life, from youthful dreams to fleeting passions, in landscapes marked by both possibility and constraint.

SHORT FILM

Yellow Fever

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Monty, a gay Chinese man in London, only dates white men until his East Asian neighbor invites him to dinner, prompting Monty to confront his preferences.

Elephant

2022 Drama, Romance

Bartek, managing a small horse farm while caring for his possessive mother, faces increased difficulty when he falls for musician Dawid and dreams of leaving home.

The Winner Takes It All

2023 Comedy

Wealthy socialite Kiki and friend Maxine uncover secrets about Kiki's cheating husband and her fortune, leading to unexpected revelations.

Mysterious Ways

2023 Drama

A media frenzy threatens a Vicar's marriage to his Samoan boyfriend, leading to an extraordinary turn of events.

Midnight in Phoenix

2025 Drama, Musical, Romance

A drag queen and her partner accidentally discover a robbery and get wrongly caught up in it.

Interior. Leather Bar.

2013 Drama

A re-imagining of the lost 40 minute footage from an iconic 1980's film.

SHORT FILM

Adorable

2018 Animation

A young man sets out on a personal journey, exploring his sexuality and finding his place within the gay community.

SHORT FILM

Hear the Cyclone

2013 Drama

Among grand mal seizures and geomagnetic storms in São Paulo, André looks for his mother and his lost affections.

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Body Blow

2025 Mystery, Thriller

Aiden, a young cop, embarks on a risky undercover mission where he meets Cody, a captivating male sex worker controlled by a drug lord drag queen. Aiden dives into a perilous world, getting entangled in a deadly police conspiracy.

An Angel Named Billy

2007 Drama, Romance

Kicked out by his homophobic dad, Billy travels to L.A. and becomes a caregiver for an ailing man who secretly hopes that Billy will fall for his son.

SHORT FILM

The Fruity

2016 Drama

At The Fruity Friday night Karaoke BBQ, a deal is struck in which Jorge gives Lindsay a night to remember.

Unicorns

2023 Romance

A South Asian nightclub performer living a double life meets a young, single father who works as a mechanic, sparking a journey of self-discovery and identity for both.

SHORT FILM

Pleasure Boys

2018 Documentary

Muscles, roaring crowds and relentless attention. Is it ego or alter ego that drives the 'Pleasure Boys' strip troupe? Following the journeys of four male strippers, this documentary uncovers their motives and sacrifices while questioning the very idea of masculinity in today’s world.