Gay Films about First Experiences

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Fun?

2025 Drama

Seventeen year old Mehdi is eager to impress a more experienced man. A dating app leads him into unfamiliar territory, pushing him to confront his insecurities and decide whether he is truly ready to take the next step.

The One

2011 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Manhattan investment banker, about to marry, falls unexpectedly in love with a charismatic man from his past, reshaping his life.

Buffering

2011 Comedy

A comedy about a young couple who broadcast their intimacy via webcam to pay the bills.

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You Say Hello

2019 Drama

Seeking solace in his family's beach house with intentions to end his life, a young gay man's plans take an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a night worker.

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The Big House

2001 Drama

Within the concrete confines of a life sentence, one man rediscovers his capacity for love.

My Brother the Devil

2012 Drama, Romance

Two Egyptian brothers in gangland London confront their own biases to survive the challenges they face.

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A Boy Named Cocoy

1992 Drama

A mountain boy ventures to Manila in search of a better life, where he unexpectedly finds love.

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Overthinker

2022 Comedy, Romance

After separating from his girlfriend, Marco unexpectedly falls for Galo, a carefree young man who turns his world upside down. As their bond grows, Marco's overthinking mind forces him to confront his feelings, his identity and the possibility of a love he never saw coming.

Five Dances

2013 Drama, Musical, Romance

A gifted young dancer finds his place in New York City.

Sebastian

1995 Drama

As Sebastian approaches 17, he begins to understand his sexuality and pulls away from his close-knit family while struggling with feelings he cannot yet explain. Things become more complicated when he falls for Ulf, a handsome boy from a troubled home, and their friendship starts to shift into something more.

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What Grown-Ups Know

2004 Drama

A peculiar love triangle unfolds between a teenage boy, his childlike, ailing mother, and the solitary manager of a secluded caravan park.

Hide & Seek

2014 Drama, Romance

Four disillusioned youths escape the confines of London to forge an unconventional utopia, immersing themselves in a fantastical world that challenges their grasp on reality.

Coming In

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Trendy Berlin hairdresser Tom Herzner falls for beauty salon owner Heidi, disrupting both their lives, except Tom is gay.

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Curious Thing

2010 Drama, Romance

Explores the evolving friendship between Jared and Sam, testing boundaries and challenging their perceptions of love, sexuality, and connection.

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Query

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Best friends and roommates Jay and Alex engage in a challenging debate on their perspectives of sexuality during a seemingly ordinary day.

Acid

2018 Drama

Sacha and Petya, young musicians in Moscow, face chaotic relationships and personal crises when a life-changing event forces them to introspect.

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Summer

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two teens venture into the woods to catch a falling leaf, believed to grant a wish. Leung wants something Will isn't ready to give, leading to a touching tale of friendship and longing.

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Oranges

2004 Drama, Romance

Two boys discuss girls after a bike accident, prompting a revelation about honesty and self-discovery.

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Unicorn

2014 Drama, Romance

A young German/Bolivian Mennonite risks everything to flee his strict religious community in search of love and freedom in the city.

Everything I Like

2019 Romance

Daniel's attraction to a new cameraman triggers a journey of self-discovery and unexpected revelations.

Tender Resistance

2025 Compilation

A compilation of gay short films about the ways in which we learn to stand up to prejudice and doubt.

SHORT FILM

What’s Up with Adam?

2005 Drama, Romance

Adam, a confused young man, starts an intimate relationship with his classmate Toby as he begins to navigate his feelings and identity.

Two of Us

1987 Drama, Romance

Two schoolboys explore their budding romantic feelings amidst homophobic hostility from peers and family, leading them to run away together.

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Swimming with You

2022 Drama

Two boys get locked out of their car after a gay hookup goes wrong.

COMING SOON

Sticky

2025 Drama

When a man proposes marriage to his girlfriend, she wants to find out first if they are ready for a lifetime commitment. She meets her friend and her husband that will open up desires they are not aware of for a long time.

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Thirteen or So Minutes

2008 Comedy, Mystery, Romance

Lawrence and Hugh's chance encounter sparks unexpected changes, challenging their identities and perceptions in a transformative exploration of sexuality.

Operation Hyacinth

2021 Drama

In 1985 Poland, dissatisfied with the outcome of a murder investigation, a young officer in communist Warsaw embarks on a personal quest for truth.