Gay Movies Set in Gay Bars - Gay Films Matter

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Gloria

2015 Drama, Musical

By day, a man navigates the bustling streets of Mexico City as a public bus driver. By night, he steps into the spotlight as a drag performer, transforming into legendary Mexican divas while balancing two vastly different lives.

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Gay Zombie

2007 Comedy, Horror

In a quirky twist, a confused zombie seeks therapy in the eclectic streets of West Hollywood, exploring undead identity and the challenges of fitting in.

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Area X

2007 Drama

Seeking escape, a young man encounters a charismatic night worker in a bar beneath New York City's bustling Port Authority Bus Terminal.

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Intersect

2024 Drama

In a bustling metropolis, we see moments of intense love, romance, desires, inner peace and calm.

Showboyz

2009 Drama

As a struggling gay bar faces closure, its manager and his macho dancer boyfriend find their relationship tested by financial pressure and uncertainty. Their lives begin to shift when a young man from the countryside arrives in search of someone from his past, bringing unexpected changes to their fragile world.

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Mr_Right_22

2007 Comedy

It's Adam's first internet date, but when he transmitted his photo to the date, he never received the date's pic in return. So there he is, sitting in a gay bar waiting for his unknown Mr. Right to approach him.

Gay Sex in the 70s

2005 Documentary

A chronicle of gay culture in post-Stonewall, pre-AIDs era New York.

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Fast Forward

2004 Drama, Romance

A reserved young man steps onto the dance floor of a gay club. He finds it easier to attract attention, but true love remains out of reach.

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Bedfellows

2010 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Bobby dreams of a lifetime with Jonathan after a night together, exploring love's ups and downs over thirty years.

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Ext. Toronto. Night.

2020 Comedy, Romance

Walking home alone, Ben encounters a handsome stranger, Josh, who reminds him they had a fling years ago in Montreal. As they reminisce, they dare to relive an exciting escapade, but something's not quite right.

Super Awesome!

2015 Comedy, Musical

Mark and Gary, lifelong best friends, race against the clock to write, cast and rehearse a new musical about marriage equality before its premiere at a major theatre festival just six weeks away.

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The Last Romantics of the World

2020 Romance, Sci-Fi

Year 2050. The world as we now is about to be destroyed by a pink cloud. Away from the cities and lost on inhabited roads, Pedro and Miguel search for eternity.

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Nomansland

2013 Drama, Romance

Portrays a raw depiction of love and forgiveness in the Danish gay underground, exploring the intersection of intimacy and emotional connection.

Death Drop Gorgeous

2020 Comedy, Horror

A dejected bartender and an aging drag queen try to survive the eccentric and hostile nightlife of a corrupt city, as a masked maniac slaughters young gay men and drains them of blood.

The Butch Factor

2009 Documentary

A multicultural examination of modern gay male society, exploring how masculinity is defined, accepted, and expanded.

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Mr. Sugar Daddy

2016 Drama

Hans, seeking a fresh start, falls for young Andrej, and is thrust into a game where no one emerges victorious.

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Fertilizer

2019 Comedy, Drama, Romance

As he puts an emotionally abusive relationship behind him, Michael finds a new calling in writing about the misadventures of gay dating.

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A Man Walks Down the Street

2026 Drama

Raanan, a middle aged man, returns to his homeland after three decades away. A meeting with an elderly stranger awakens painful memories, while a relationship with a much younger man pushes him to confront the generational divides, internalized homophobia and unresolved wounds he has carried for years.

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Hotel Paraiso

2019 Drama

Fired due to rumors about his sexuality, Andrés finds community and protection with Omar in Peru, exploring acceptance and prejudice.

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Sweet Curse

2021 Horror, Romance

Ha Jun is admired within the gay community for his confidence and charm, but his popularity sparks jealousy from his close friend Min Woo. In a moment of resentment, Min Woo turns to supernatural forces in an attempt to bring him down. However, the plan takes an unexpected turn when the spirit he summons develops its own fascination with Ha Jun.

The School of Flesh

1998 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Fashion executive Dominique becomes entangled with Quentin, a young bisexual hustler whose volatile nature pushes her to the edge. As passion turns to turmoil, she navigates a web of friends, clients, and Quentin’s past to confront the emotional cost of her desire.

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The Raspberry Reich

2004 Comedy, Romance

A left-wing terrorist group, consisting of several gay men and a female leader, kidnaps the son of a wealthy industrialist.

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Henry

2008 Drama

An overweight gay Asian man masquerades as a woman to meet an attractive straight.

City of Borders

2009 Documentary

Interviews with the owners and diverse patrons of a Jerusalem gay bar called Shushan.

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Two Minutes After Midnight

2003 Comedy

After failing to impress a handsome man in a gay club, a young man encounters a mystical being in the restroom who grants him the power to become anyone's ideal partner. However, desires are more complex than they seem.

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Lion

2017 Drama

Tom, a young man grappling with his identity, decides to venture into a gay bar, still navigating his truth. It's here that he encounters George, a mysterious figure whose presence promises to unravel unexpected facets of Tom's journey.

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Femme

2018 Comedy

Dismissed for his femininity, Carson embarks on a path of self-discovery through a whirlwind of existential questioning and the guidance of a drag-queen fairy godmother.