Gay Films about Close Friendships

Jamie Marks Is Dead

2014 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

A high school student is visited by the lonely ghost of a former classmate.

Billy Elliot

2000 Drama, Musical

A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family.

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.

Do it Like an Hombre

2017 Comedy

Raúl, Eduardo, and Santiago have shared a contented, "straight" existence since childhood, until one day when Santiago reveals to the others that he is gay.

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.

SHORT FILM

Mehmet & Tim

2019 Drama

Mehmet and Tim are best friends for as long as they can remember. However, they are at the foot of a major event. An event that will change their friendship forever.

Those People

2015 Drama, Romance

On Manhattan's Upper East Side, a young gay painter must choose between his infatuation with a socialite friend and a promising romance with an older pianist.

One Day in Summer

2006 Drama

A teenager's death during a soccer match disrupts a tight-knit community.

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.

A Very Natural Thing

1974 Drama, Romance

A 26-year-old gay ex-monk and a school teacher are living in Manhattan. When he meets a man at a gay bar, they quickly move in together, but their differing views on monogamy create tension.

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.

SHORT FILM

Pássaros

2019 Drama

Best friends Jonas and David face a turning point during a soccer game discussion, leading to unexpected revelations.

SHORT FILM

Alirón 2 (el descanso)

2022 Comedy

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

Swan Song

2021 Comedy, Drama

A formerly flamboyant hairdresser embarks on a poignant journey across a small town to fulfill a unique final request.

Looking

2016 Comedy, Drama

Patrick returns to San Francisco in search of closure and resolution regarding his relationships with Richie and Kevin.

Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party

2015 Drama

Henry Gamble, a preacher's son celebrating his 17th birthday, invites friends for a pool party that unfolds with unexpected revelations.

SHORT FILM

Small Arms

2017 Drama, Thriller

A college student in Northern Michigan, besieged by anonymous homophobic threats, turns to a reclusive survivalist for shooting lessons, determined to assert his strength and resolve in the face of adversity.

Green Butterflies

2017 Drama

Mateo, a popular schoolboy, faces a critical choice when his relationship with Daniel is exposed, forcing him to confront adversaries and his own convictions about love and acceptance.

Breakfast with Scot

2007 Comedy, Musical, Romance

Eric, a sports announcer and former hockey player, struggles to connect with a flamboyant young boy after unexpectedly becoming guardians with his partner.

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

As he and his wife consider having another child, a married man begins to question his sexual orientation.

This Is Not Berlin

2019 Drama

During the 1980s, a newcomer gains access to a legendary nightclub, where he is introduced to punk culture and freedom

SHORT FILM

It Gets Better

2014 Drama, Romance

Adam, a closeted athlete, and Pierre, an openly gay boy, navigate peer pressure and acceptance.

Maybe… Maybe Not

1994 Comedy

Axel moves in with Norbert, a gay man, after being kicked out by his girlfriend.

Party Monster

2003 Drama, Thriller

Michael Alig's rise and fall as a Club Kid organizer.

Y Tu Mamá También

2001 Drama

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life and each other.