Gay Films about Grief - Gay Films Matter

The Lost Holliday

2024 Drama

When Cassandra Marshall learns that her estranged son Damien Holliday has died, she heads to L.A. to handle his arrangements. She arrives to find that they're being handled by her sons husband, Jason Holliday, who she knows nothing about.

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The Middle of a Lake

2017 Drama

After the cremation of his father, Vincent and his family gather relatives in the back shop of the family butchery for a final tribute. Vincent announce to his family that he leaves for some time with his boyfriend Olivier.

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At Ease

2010 Drama

After a young naval aviator is killed in action just days before leaving the military, his grieving partner arrives at the funeral, forcing the fallen soldier's father to confront a truth he never expected. As grief, prejudice, and honesty collide, both men are challenged to reconsider love, loss, and the cost of serving under a system that denied LGBTQ+ service members the freedom to live openly.

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Fivesixths

2012 Drama

A disturbing game played by aimless boarding school boys. Following the death of their leader, Tim, the group engages in a ritual that turns into a night of sadistic twists and turns.

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In Overtime

2014 Drama

Amir, trying to reveal a secret to his ailing father, faces their strained relationship, leading to a desperate and guilt-ridden conflict.

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Remembering the Artist: Robert De Niro, Sr.

2014 Documentary

Chronicles the life and career of painter Robert De Niro, Sr., through his own words and reflections from his contemporaries, including his famous son, Robert De Niro.

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Peacock

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A tabooed 19th-century Bohemian romance unveils the birth of a nation's influential writer, blending suspense, humor, violence, and hope amidst societal taboos and personal revelations.

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Crazyhouse

2015 Drama

After his best friend's suicide, a teenage boy grapples with guilt and explores his own sexuality amidst grief and confusion.

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Novena

2022 Drama

A death in the family forces old friends back together where, over the course of a night, their relationship unravels into unresolved emotion.

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Yesterday, My Dead Boyfriend Messaged Me on Grindr

2020 Drama

Julian grapples with the sudden death of his boyfriend, Kinsey, and navigates his grief.

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Acuitzeramo

2020 Drama

Salvador invites his late partner's estranged son Anthony to Mexico, uncovering family secrets that challenge their identities and perceptions, forging unexpected bonds in a journey of acceptance.

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Poitiers

2022 Drama

Victor, orphaned after a car accident, moves in with his enigmatic godfather Michel and his daughter Caroline at a chateau, where he navigates newfound family dynamics amidst grief and uncertainty.

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Dads

2022 Animation, Drama

As a father and son struggle to reconnect, animated vignettes reveal the moments that drove them apart.

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Singh & Sinha

2026 Drama

Singh and Sinha have spent the past year and a half inseparable. When one of them suddenly dies from AIDS-related complications, the other is left devastated — and soon discovers that he is HIV positive too.

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Muscat

2023 Drama

Samir begins to realize his attraction to men after meeting Louis, a tourist visiting Morocco with his wife. When tragedy strikes, Samir finds himself as Louis' only hope for help.

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Unseen Dancer

2023 Drama

Luca takes the stage for his debut at a queer ballroom, only to be interrupted mid-performance by the unexpected appearance of his late mother on the dance floor.

The Dry

2020 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound - the unsolved death of a teenage girl.

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Blind Chance

2019 Drama, Romance

In a cold, lonely motel room, two boys who came out to their parents form a special, self-affirming bond.

Ramón and Ramón

2024 Drama

After receiving the ashes of his father, with whom he had a distant relationship, Ramón meets Mateo during confinement. Despite their differences, a deep connection emerges. Mateo decides to accompany Ramón on a trip to scatter the ashes.

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Floating Melon

2015 Drama

Xiao Cheng seeks help after a drug-related incident leaves his afternoon companion dead, navigating a precarious situation in a society intolerant of such events.

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Saturn’s Return

2001 Drama

Barney and Dimi are young men in love and are on a trip to visit Dan, Barney's dying father. Dan is planning his suicide and wants Barney there.

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Vapors

1965 Drama

A provocative portrayal of conflicts and lives of gay men during a night in a New York bathhouse.

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The Burning Boy

2001 Drama, Romance

A closeted teenage gay boy shares a swim and an afternoon together with his straight best friend. When his looks and longing let his secret out, his friend pleasantly surprises him but an accident occurs and tragedy ensues.

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Family History

2020 Horror

Four years after his mother's death, a young man introduces his new boyfriend to his conservative father, revealing hidden tensions.

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Achilles

1995 Animation

Greek warrior Achilles returns to the Trojan War, grappling with grief and heroism.

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Country People

2016 Drama

After his lover dies, a writer teaches a gay studies class to mysterious locals who have secrets.

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Look Baba I’m Happy

2018 Drama

Gulzar, a gay Afghan man, reckons with dark memories after the death of his estranged father in Berlin.