Gay Movies with Gay Muslims - Gay Films Matter

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Horseshoe Theory

2017 Comedy, Romance

A weapons deal between a white supremacist and a Islamic terrorist blossoms into more.

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Brothers

2021 Drama

A Muslim Arab boy slowly recognises that he is different, and his greatest source of strength becomes his older brother, who supports him and encourages him to stay true to himself despite the prejudice and challenges he faces.

Unicorns

2023 Romance

A South Asian nightclub performer living a double life meets a young, single father who works as a mechanic, sparking a journey of self-discovery and identity for both.

Story of Two Warriors

2024 Drama

Ara, a 22-year-old MMA fighter from Argentina, dreams of going pro in Brazil while working in citrus fields. Kossi, a 20-year-old soccer player from Togo, arrives in Argentina to join the league but faces setbacks. They meet during the San Baltazar festival and form a powerful bond as they help each other overcome life's challenges.

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Chameleon

2021 Drama

Ali, a young gay Muslim man in Abidjan, reluctantly attends the church wedding of his former lover Saint. A guest named Maël senses the truth between them and later uses it to trap Ali in sexual blackmail.

Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World

2003 Documentary

Presents the realities of coming out in developed countries.

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We’ll Find Happiness

2025 Drama

Saad, a young Moroccan illegal immigrant, is planning a perilous journey to Canada with Reza, his Iranian lover. In Montreal, Saad is called upon to save his beloved from certain deportation to Iran, where inevitable punishment awaits.

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The Captive

2025 Drama

In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he devises a daring escape plan.

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Cant

2012 Drama

Sadeq is caught between his love for Tony and his commitment to his religion. On the day Sadeq is to travel back to Syria, Tony discovers a secret that threatens to destroy their lives together.

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Habib & the Thief

2021 Drama, Romance

A chance encounter over a stolen cape sparks an unexpected romance between Habib and a charming stranger. As their connection deepens, their careful efforts to avoid trouble are tested when they become entangled in a risky and unforeseen situation.

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2020 Comedy

Ayman's hookup with Jonas is crashed by friends Amirah and Samir, which takes a positive turn.

Touch of Pink

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Canadian gay man's orderly life in London is upended by his devoutly Muslim mother's unexpected visit.

A Jihad for Love

2007 Documentary

A documentary exploring the lives of gay, lesbian, and transgender Muslims in both Muslim-majority and Western countries.

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All the Men I Met but Never Dated

2024 Drama, Romance

Ali and Oliver feel an instant connection, but Ali is Muslim and not out, making their relationship complicated from the start. As Oliver looks toward the future, Ali must choose between the life he wants with him and the expectations of his family and faith.

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Poreless

2025 Comedy

A fabulous, queer Muslim beauty entrepreneur must figure out how to compete in a Shark Tank-like product pitch contest after suffering an untimely allergic reaction.

Martyr

2017 Drama

A young man's tragic death at Beirut's seaside causes his friends to grapple with loss and to partake in his community's rites and ceremonies, exposing the city's schisms and its society's fault lines.

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Baba

2021 Drama

An unexpected discovery forces Britannia, a gay Libyan teenager, to question whether to stay or flee his beloved homeland.

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Zero

2020 Drama

In a remote border garrison, a young soldier named Ali navigates a dangerous secret: a clandestine relationship with his fellow soldier, Farshad.

The Male Gaze: Heavenly Creatures

2025 Compilation

Witness how the power of God works in mysterious ways. Religion can be a man's prison, but sometimes it can set him free. A compilation of 4 short films.

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Why We Ran From Iran

2017 Documentary

Tells the story of sex Iranian LGBT refugees in Turkey, hoping to gain political asylum in the US and Canada.

My Brother the Devil

2012 Drama, Romance

Two Egyptian brothers in gangland London confront their own biases to survive the challenges they face.

Mixed Kebab

2012 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim's choice to live with Kevin challenges familial expectations and redefines his understanding of love and commitment.

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Hijamat

2026 Drama

When his younger brother's secret relationship with a man is exposed, Murad finds himself torn between protecting him and the expectations of their deeply religious Muslim family. As faith, identity, and buried secrets collide, the brothers must confront the true cost of love and loyalty.

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War Within

2017 Drama

A gay Muslim man's struggle to reconcile his sexuality with his faith, his longing for acceptance from his family and his journey to love and accept himself.

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Son of a Dancer

2018 Drama

Majed is having a hard time grieving for his dead mother, while also taking care of his father who has gone mute due to guilt. When Majed shockingly discovers that his beloved mother used to be a belly dancer, a connection into the past opens unforeseen possibilities.

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Isha

2018 Drama

Rahmi lives a double life, unable to share his true sexuality with his family.

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Break Me

2018 Drama

A young cage fighter faces a pivotal choice between reason and emotion when his father uncovers a significant truth.