Gay Films about Close Friendships

The Groomsmen: Second Chances

2024 Comedy, Romance

Danny finds the courage to admit his romantic feelings for his best friend when he is asked to be the best man at his wedding in Greece.

SHORT FILM

Benny’s Gym

2007 Drama, Romance

Alfred, a victim of bullying, unexpectedly befriends Benny, his tormentor. As their friendship grows in secrecy, Benny's lessons in retaliation take an unexpected turn when Alfred teaches him valuable lessons in empathy and forgiveness.

SHORT FILM

Dream Burger

2024 Comedy

Luke and Simon always go for burgers together after tennis. But this time, Luke wants to tell Simon how he really feels about him. How will Simon react? Luke's vivid imagination leads us into some intense scenarios.

The Racoon

2016 Drama, Romance

Xiao An and Mao Cai, dorm mates brought together by a mix-up with their bed sheets, quickly form a bond that deepens with every encounter. When Mao Cai asks Xiao An to be his “little brother”, Xiao An agrees, though his feelings reach far beyond brotherhood.

Wham!

2023 Documentary, Musical

Through archival footage and interviews, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley recount the rise of Wham from '70s friends to '80s pop legends.

Dance of the 41

2020 Drama

In the late 1800s, Ignacio de la Torre wed the daughter of Mexico's president, Porfirio Díaz. While navigating the conventional realm of politics, Ignacio secretly participated in an underground society, leading a life of hidden duality.

A Love to Hide

2005 Drama, Romance

A young Jewish girl flees the Third Reich with the aid of a friend pursued by the Gestapo.

Another Movie of Love

2011 Drama, Romance

Childhood friends Diego and Sebastián reunite in summer for a journey of intense friendship, exploring life's meaning through nights of drinking, weed, and street adventures.

SHORT FILM

Hit Astray

2023 Drama

In the summer of 2008, Santi enjoys a carefree life with his hometown friends, growing increasingly infatuated with his best friend, Dylan. But when an unexpected tragedy strikes, Santi is forced to confront his sense of reality and grapple with self-acceptance.

Boys on Film 1: Hard Love

2009 Compilation

Features numerous award-winning short films that deal with all aspects of gay life.

Defying Gravity

1997 Drama, Romance

Griff faces a dilemma when his superficial relationship with his boyfriend takes a serious turn after a gay bashing incident.

SHORT FILM

After That Party

2019 Comedy, Drama

Leo discovers his father kissing another man at a party, confiding in his best friend Carol to navigate the revelation and find the right moment to confront his dad.

SHORT FILM

Ruok

2018 Comedy

Best friends Alex and Bryan's rift deepens when one betrays the other over a crush, leading to unexpected developments and further strains in their friendship.

A Balloon’s Landing

2024 Drama

Hong Kong writer Tian Yu and Taipei gangster Xiang set out to find the Bay of Whales, uncovering surprises and forming strong bonds along the way.

SHORT FILM

Remnant

2015 Drama, Thriller

Following the sudden death of his mother, Monty sets off into the night with his friends Dale and Stacey. What begins as an attempt to escape the weight of grief soon forces long buried memories and personal demons back to the surface.

SHORT FILM

A Particular Friend

2022 Drama

When Father Matthew discovers an intimacy between two of the other priests at a remote conversion-therapy centre in Northern Ireland, his attempt to do the right thing leads to a crisis of faith and feeling.

SHORT FILM

The Love Ring

2022 Drama, Fantasy

Wrongly branded a thief and haunted by unsettling supernatural events, Zwe Khant begins to question his own reality. His only source of comfort is his older friend Plann, whose unwavering faith keeps him grounded. But as their bond deepens, both are forced to choose between following their hearts and doing what they believe is right.

SHORT FILM

Metamorfosis

2020 Drama

A gifted teenage painter finally decides to tell his strict military father that he is gay. But when their long awaited conversation begins, buried truths from the past rise to the surface, revealing a legacy of intolerance that threatens to destroy any hope of acceptance.

This Special Friendship

1964 Drama, Romance

Set in a Jesuit-run school, a tale unfolds of a tender relationship, navigating desire amidst strict societal norms.

SHORT FILM

Break Me

2018 Drama

A young cage fighter faces a pivotal choice between reason and emotion when his father uncovers a significant truth.

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Here the Whole Time

2026 Comedy, Romance

An awkward teen's vacation gets turned upside down when his school crush unexpectedly stays at his house for two weeks. What should've been a relaxing break becomes an emotional roller coaster of feelings and complications.

SHORT FILM

Your Wildest Dreams

2023 Drama, Romance

A young man explores his feelings for his friend through a series of unusual dreams.

SHORT FILM

We/Us

2024 Sci-Fi

A young man returns home to visit his family but instead unearths more family trauma - all exacerbated with his choice to merge with other human brains to become one new identity. The family bonds, already fragile, shatter.

I Miss You When I See You

2018 Drama

Jamie re-encounters his old school friend, Kevin, who has been suffering from depression and must make a choice between following his heart or society.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Sado

2026 Drama, Mystery

During a small celebration between three gay roommates, the arrival of a stranger met through a dating app destabilizes their intimacy, turning desire into a dangerous game of trust.

Antique

2008 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jin-hyeok opens a cake shop in an old antique shop, hiring Seon-woo, Korea's best pastry chef, who fell in love with him in high school. Also there, are Su-young, crushing on Seon-woo, ex-boxer Ki-beom, and Seon-woo's French ex-boyfriend.

SHORT FILM

Cucumber/Knife

2024 Comedy

Joana, a non-binary person with a vagina, meets Xtopher, an effeminate gay man, in the FKK area of a Berlin lake. Then, they decide to go to the cruising area together, where they experience new sensations.