Gay Films about Close Friendships

Denied

2004 Drama, Romance

Recent high school graduate Troy is in love with his best friend Merrick, who isn't interested in a relationship. Troy must cope with Merrick's selfishness, his own heartache, and a lack of fulfillment in his life.

Bohemian Rhapsody

2018 Drama, Musical

Delve into the journey of legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, culminating in their iconic Live Aid performance in 1985.

Charlatan

2020 Drama

The life of Jan Mikolasek, a Czech healer in the totalitarian fifties, unfolds as he uses intuition and plant knowledge to heal, against the backdrop of a turbulent historical period.

El Angel

2018 Drama

Carlos, a 17-year-old with an angelic face, conceals a darker side marked by thefts, deception, and even murder.

Three Months

2022 Comedy, Drama

Caleb's life takes a dramatic turn when he is exposed to HIV. During the three-month wait for his results, he unexpectedly finds love in the most unlikely of places.

SHORT FILM

I’m Not Gay

2020 Comedy

After recently breaking up with their girlfriends, Marko and David settle in to watch a movie, only to discover it contains gay scenes. As awkward reactions give way to honest questions, hidden desires, and relentless denial, the evening takes an unexpected turn that forces both young men to confront feelings they've spent far too long avoiding.

Papi Chulo

2018 Comedy, Drama

A solitary TV weatherman finds an unexpected bond with a middle-aged migrant laborer from the Latino community

SHORT FILM

Cruising

2016 Drama, Romance

Stani discovers his identity and sexuality in the wilderness far from the city, meeting Johannes at hidden grounds and embarking on a journey of self-discovery and love amidst nature's secluded landscapes.

Challengers

2024 Comedy, Romance

Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he'll need to face off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.

Starving

2014 Drama

A lonely and emotionally detached young man wanders the streets of central Buenos Aires, consumed by a restless craving for connection and intimacy. The story moves between tender moments with close companions and raw, uninhibited encounters that reflect the character's inner hunger for something more.

SHORT FILM

Read Between the Lines

2022 Comedy, Romance

A socially-anxious college student repeatedly attempts to ask out his crush, a bookstore clerk.

Ciao

2008 Drama, Romance

Jeff is left to handle everything Mark left behind after his accidental death. Mark's online friend, Andrea, visits, and he and Jeff bond over shared memories of Mark while getting to know each other.

SHORT FILM

Between Friends

2010 Comedy, Romance

Jorge makes an unusual request of Noah, challenging the boundaries of their friendship and forcing him to confront his own sense of self.

My Best Friend

2018 Drama, Romance

Lorenzo leads a sheltered life with his family in Argentine Patagonia. When a close family friend dies in an accident, they take in his son, Caíto, into their home.

SHORT FILM

Ronny & i

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young man grapples with his sexuality and his unspoken feelings for his best friend.

Kaboom

2010 Comedy, Sci-Fi

A college freshman experiences prophetic dreams that reveal a mysterious and unsettling truth about his classmates, thrusting him into a supernatural journey of self-discovery and revelation.

Dust

2018 Drama

Alko lives in the Dutch countryside. While he and his best friend Björn are struggling with their emerging sexuality, the villagers suspect Alko of being gay. This troubles him so much that he makes a decision he will come to regret.

SHORT FILM

Light Bulb Sun

2012 Drama

Delves into the complexities of friendship and unrequited love among college friends, exploring themes of obsession and emotional turmoil.

Longtime Companion

1989 Drama, Romance

The emergence and impact of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s is depicted through the lives of several gay men, highlighting their struggles and resilience.

1:54

2016 Drama

Tim, a reserved 16-year-old athlete with remarkable brilliance and talent, finds himself teetering on the edge as the pressure mounts, pushing him to the brink where human limits blur into the point of no return.

Humpday

2009 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two friends push the boundaries of their bromance through an art film project, blurring lines between friendship and desire.

SHORT FILM

Even Cowboys Get to Cry

2013 Drama

After provoking a fight in Amsterdam, Sven's best friend falls into a coma, forever altering their lives.

Sublime

2022 Drama

Manuel lives in a small coastal town and plays bass in a band with his best friends, including Felipe, with whom he shares an unbreakable bond. However, their friendship faces a critical test.

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

Oriented

2015 Documentary

Follows three gay Palestinian friends navigating their national and sexual identity in Tel-Aviv during the Israel-Gaza conflict of 2014.

SHORT FILM

Must Not Think

2014 Comedy, Drama

Two friends discover a newfound attraction that complicates their deep bond, leading them to navigate the challenges of secrecy and self-discovery.

The Falls

2012 Drama, Romance

Depicts the romantic love between two mormon missionaries.