Gay Movies with Gay Muslims - Gay Films Matter

My Beautiful Laundrette

1985 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An ambitious Pakistani Briton and his white boyfriend strive for success with the opening of a glamorous laundromat.

Naz & Maalik

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two closeted Muslim teens in Brooklyn struggle with their sexuality, inadvertently becoming targets in the War on Terror due to their secretive behavior.

El Houb (The Love)

2022 Drama

Moroccan-Dutch Karim returns home to confront his parents about his sexuality, initiating a journey of self-discovery and breaking the silence within his cultural norms.

Out in the Dark

2012 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A dramatic love story unfolds between Palestinian student Nimer and Israeli lawyer Roy amid the Middle-East conflict.

Uncle Frank

2020 Comedy, Drama

Frank and his niece Beth embark on a road trip to a family funeral, joined unexpectedly by Frank's lover, Walid, in a journey of familial bonds and personal revelations.

The String

2009 Drama, Romance

Malik returns to Tunisia from France to face his father's death, his unspoken sexuality, and childhood anxieties. His world brightens when he falls for Bilal, the charming houseboy at his mother's estate, navigating love amidst personal turmoil and societal expectations.

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.

The Judgment

2023 Drama, Horror

An Egyptian gay couple faces supernatural punishment for their relationship upon returning to Egypt, delving into themes of religious terror and personal redemption.

Oriented

2015 Documentary

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

Breaking Fast

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mo, a practicing Muslim in West Hollywood, finds unexpected connection with Kal during Ramadan, navigating life post-heartbreak.

SHORT FILM

One Day This Kid

2024 Drama

A young Afghan-Canadian boy, who under the weight of his father's expectations, confronts fear, desire and shame, in search of a self unknown.

The Road to Love

2001 Drama

An Algerian-French man begins a sociology study on gay Islam, discovering love with a French steward while traveling from Paris to Morocco.

The Bubble

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows a group of young people in Tel Aviv, Israel, dealing with the challenges of living in the region. Their routine is disrupted when a young Palestinian man enters their lives.

SHORT FILM

Aadat

2020 Drama

The story of a young man who hires someone to fulfill his desire for connection in Pakistan.

Zenne Dancer

2011 Drama, Romance

Daniel, a German photo-journalist in Istanbul, befriends flamboyant belly dancer Can and conservative Ahmet, whose quest for honesty and liberty leads to tragic consequences.

Salvation Army

2013 Drama

In Casablanca, Abdellah navigates life as a homosexual teen amidst family dynamics and societal pressures.

SHORT FILM

One Like Him

2022 Drama, Romance

Karim, a Jordanian man, must find a way to tell his childhood friend and first love. Ramzi, the truth about what happened twenty years ago, when a single moment changed both their lives. When he can’t find the words, the conversation repeats, becoming increasingly surreal until he loses control.

No Hard Feelings

2020 Drama, Romance

Parvis, working at a refugee shelter, forms a tentative romance with Amon amidst the challenges of refugee life and cultural differences.

Poppy Field

2020 Drama

Police officer Cristi navigates dual identities in a macho environment, balancing his career with his personal life as a closeted gay man, grappling with secrecy and authenticity amidst societal expectations.

Beyto

2020 Drama

Beyto, a talented swimmer, faces a life-changing romance with his coach Mike, challenging societal norms and personal expectations in a story of love and identity.

SHORT FILM

Warsha

2022 Drama

Away from everyone's eyes, a Beirut crane operator is able to live out his secret passion and find freedom.

SHORT FILM

Beirut Dreams in Colour

2022 Documentary

Middle Eastern queer activists, including the band Mashrou' Leila, fight repression with resistance

SHORT FILM

Under the Crescent Moon

2022 Drama, Romance

High school friends Abdul and Jerryl share a teasing closeness filled with playful touches and lingering glances. As their bond deepens, unspoken feelings begin to surface. Yet Abdul, raised in a devout Muslim household, struggles with guilt, fearing that his love defies his faith.

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The Male Gaze: Goodbye Love

2026 Compilation

In 1992, a chance telephone hook-up sets one story in motion. A father sends his son to Morocco, a paratrooper comes home without the man he loves, and a family begins to unravel under the weight of Jehovah’s Witness beliefs. Four men face loss, change and difficult choices as they learn to accept the past, confront the future and find the courage to say goodbye.

The Male Gaze: Wandering Hearts

2026 Compilation

Are we destined to make the same mistakes in life? Is my teacher attracted to me? Is this more than just a one-night stand? Will my family forgive me? What does the future hold? For these lost souls questioning their paths in life, there are a multitude of answers. A collection of 6 short films.

SHORT FILM

If I Die in America

2024 Drama

A grieving young man refuses to be pushed aside after losing his husband. When his conservative Muslim in laws insist that the body be taken overseas only hours after the sudden death, he must stand his ground to honor the love and life they shared.

SHORT FILM

The Culprit

2015 Drama

A young muslim man is led to the scaffold. He feels no regret, only pride that he was able to love the man of his dreams.