Gay Films about Close Friendships

Exploited

2022 Horror, Thriller

A college freshman becomes obsessed with the previous owner of his laptop.

Saltburn

2023 Drama, Thriller

Oxford student Oliver Quick is captivated by the charming aristocrat Felix Catton. Invited to spend a summer at Saltburn, Felix's family estate, Oliver discovers a world he never imagined, setting the stage for an unforgettable season of discovery and intrigue.

Mario

2018 Drama, Romance

Two young football players find themselves entangled in the complexities of the sport and the intricacies of love.

Sexual Tension: Volatile

2012 Drama

An anthology of male bonding, offering six stories of connection and desire among men.

North Sea Texas

2011 Drama, Romance

A teenage boy navigates the complexities of young love and desire, fixating on a neighbor whose presence becomes an obsession and a source of profound longing.

You & I

2014 Drama, Romance

Three immature men roam a remote region of Germany, capturing moments of mischief and introspection through photography and youthful antics.

Taekwondo

2016 Comedy, Drama

A man invites a fellow trainee to join him for a retreat at his country house, alongside a group of close male friends.

Big Eden

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Henry Hart returns to Montana to confront his high school crush, sparking reflections on unrequited love and personal growth.

Handsome Devil

2016 Comedy, Drama

Ned and Conor, sharing a room at a rugby-centric boarding school, form an unlikely friendship tested by school authorities, blending sports rivalry with personal camaraderie.

Brideshead Revisited

2008 Drama, Romance

Charles Ryder recalls his complex and doomed relationships with the wealthy Flyte family. Charles navigates love, friendship, and personal identity amid the backdrop of imminent war.

Where Are You Going, Habibi?

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ibrahim falls for Alexander, a straight German wrestler and criminal, leading to an unlikely and transformative friendship.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

1999 Drama, Thriller

In the late 1950s New York, underachiever Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve the spoiled millionaire playboy Dickie Greenleaf. When the mission fails, Ripley resorts to extreme measures.

Made on the Rooftop

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ha Neul, kicked out after a fake breakup, shares a cramped rooftop with his free-spirited friend Bong Shik. Their carefree summer turns into a tense romance.

Consequences

2018 Drama

Sent to a youth detention center, Andrej navigates group dynamics and a growing connection with Zeljko, grappling with his hidden truth.

Wild Reeds

1994 Drama

Two partners face divergent paths as their fates unfold in unexpected ways.

Swallowed

2022 Horror, Thriller

Two best friends experience a final night together filled with drugs, bugs, and horrific intimacy.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

2021 Comedy, Drama, Musical

Jamie, a 16-year-old dreaming of a career in drag, faces discrimination and bullying with support from his mother and friends, ultimately stepping confidently into the spotlight.

Beautiful Beings

2022 Drama

Addi, raised by a clairvoyant mother, invites a bullied misfit into his group of outsiders. Together, they navigate aggression, violence, loyalty, and love as they forge a bond that transcends societal norms and personal challenges.

The White Crow

2018 Drama

The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.

Close

2022 Drama

Leo and Rémi's close friendship is disrupted, prompting Leo to seek understanding from Rémi's mother, Sophie, in a poignant exploration of friendship and responsibility.

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.

Cosas de hombres

2020 Comedy

Santiago confronts his friends with his sexuality at age 50, facing skepticism and self-discovery in the process.

Horseplay

2022 Comedy, Drama

At a gathering in a luxury villa, a group of young men challenge each other's boundaries.

All Over the Guy

2001 Comedy, Romance

While Jackie and Brett's relationship heats up, their efforts to pair Eli and Tom seem doomed as the latter couple spirals out of love.

SHORT FILM

Cognitio

2018 Drama

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

SHORT FILM

The Last Time I Saw Richard

2013 Horror, Mystery

Jonah takes pride in being the solitary figure at the teen mental health clinic. However, his world shifts when a new patient, Richard, arrives, and they are compelled to share a room.