Gay Films about First Experiences

Sunburn

2018 Drama, Romance

Four friends. One swimming pool. One house. One unexpected phone call. One burning question lingers: What if the love of our lives returned, a decade after everything ended?

Esteros

2016 Drama, Romance

Two childhood friends, who shared an intimate awakening together before being separated, reunite as young adults, their unspoken desires simmering beneath the surface.

A Brother

2018 Drama, Romance

Tom's quiet summer with his family is disrupted when another family arrives, bringing their son Felix into Tom's life, altering his expectations for the season.

Angels of Sex

2012 Drama, Romance

University student Bruno and photographer Carla's relationship is tested when Bruno is drawn to karate instructor and break dancer Rai, leading to complications.

Uncle Frank

2020 Comedy, Drama

Frank and his niece Beth embark on a road trip to a family funeral, joined unexpectedly by Frank's lover, Walid, in a journey of familial bonds and personal revelations.

Rock Haven

2007 Drama, Romance

Brady's Christian beliefs clash with his attraction to Clifford, exploring love and identity in a coastal town setting.

SHORT FILM

Cognitio

2018 Drama

During his stay in a psychiatric hospital, Tobias forms a friendship with Emil.

John Apple Jack

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

John and Jack's childhood friendship is tested when John's extravagant lifestyle clashes with Jack's dreams, leading to revelations and reconciliation.

Chasing Pavement

2015 Drama

Elijah, an adult film star, and Takeshi, an IT professional, find connection and intimacy in a story of reinvention in urban life.

Daybreak

2008 Romance

Set entirely in a Tagaytay vacation house, two men contemplate their relationship over one night, grappling with the decision to either break up or continue, revealing truths and vulnerabilities in their shared space.

Crutch

2004 Drama, Romance

Tells the story of David, who navigates family turmoil and substance abuse under the influence of Kenny, a former actor turned coach, leading to a spiral of self-destruction and redemption.

Happy Endings

2005 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Intertwines multiple stories to explore love, family dynamics, and life's unpredictable nature with wit.

Peyote

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Pablo embarks on a transformative desert road trip with Marco, forcing them to confront their feelings and identities.

What Happens Next

2011 Comedy, Romance

Retired CEO Paul embarks on an unexpected romance with a younger man he meets at a dog park, challenging his perceptions of age, love, and identity.

That Is All

2019 Drama, Romance

Ryan, navigating loneliness in his 30s, finds solace in a chance encounter with Sam, his friend's boyfriend. As their relationship deepens, Ryan confronts his identity and its implications.

Ganymede

2024 Drama, Thriller

When a small-town wrestling star develops feelings for an openly gay classmate, he finds himself haunted by a grotesque creature that infiltrates his thoughts.

Dramarama

2020 Comedy, Drama

A closeted teen's farewell slumber party with his high school drama friends before college leads to a poignant exploration of identity.

Trick

1999 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Two young men navigate Manhattan's gay scene in search of privacy.

SHORT FILM

Alirón

2019 Comedy

Marc heads over to his best friend Fran's place to watch a football game. But, he begins to see Fran in a whole new light.

The Big Gay Musical

2009 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Two men discover self-acceptance amid the stage lights of an Off-Broadway show.

Speed Walking

2014 Drama

In a 1970s provincial town, 14-year-old Martin navigates his sexuality amidst the backdrop of Denmark's evolving attitudes toward pornography and societal norms.

The Rules of Attraction

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

At Camden College, a dealer, a virgin, and a bisexual classmate navigate an unusual love triangle amidst their privileged lives.

SHORT FILM

Alirón 2 (el descanso)

2022 Comedy

Fran and Marc try to take their friendship to the next level, but keep hitting roadblocks.

Love of Man

1997 Comedy, Drama

In 1990s Spain, a strong friendship between a gay man and his female best friend is tested when he starts a relationship with another man. The girlfriend, used to his attention, becomes jealous, changing all their lives.

Another Gay Movie

2006 Comedy, Romance

Four high school friends make a pact to lose their virginity before college, leading to unexpected challenges and revelations.

SHORT FILM

Birthday Time

2000 Drama, Romance

Tom, a married closeted man, faces unexpected desires when entrusted with his friend's teenage son.

Moffie

2019 Drama, Romance

In 1981 South Africa, a young man navigates his compulsory military service while keeping his homosexuality hidden.