Gay Films about Grief - Gay Films Matter

Rope

1948 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Two men try to convince themselves they've committed the perfect murder by hosting a dinner party after strangling a former classmate to death.

Cowboys & Angels

2003 Comedy, Drama

A civil servant's life takes an unexpected turn when he moves in with a gay fashion student and finds himself navigating the world of fashion. The film explores young people's struggles with identity in the fast-paced nightlife culture.

We Were Here

2011 Documentary

Delve into a deep reflection on the impact of AIDS in San Francisco, exploring how individuals rose to the challenge during the early years of the crisis, reshaping the community in unimaginable ways.

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance

Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.

At the End of the Day

2018 Comedy, Drama

A conservative professor at a Christian college joins a gay support group to prevent the launch of an LGBT homeless youth shelter in their small town.

This Is Not Berlin

2019 Drama

During the 1980s, a newcomer gains access to a legendary nightclub, where he is introduced to punk culture and freedom

Give or Take

2020 Comedy, Drama

Returning to Cape Cod after his father's death, a New Yorker navigates memories and conflicts with his father's boyfriend as they reconcile their shared loss.

Give Me Your Hand

2008 Drama, Romance

Twin 18-year-olds hitchhike to their mother's funeral in Spain, forever altering their lives.

Voyage

2013 Drama

Follows a young psychiatrist's solitary journey along the Southeast Asian coast, seeking redemption from past client encounters.

Peridot

2022 Drama, Romance

Gabriel, a male gigolo on Skid Row, forms an unlikely bond with Martha, an elderly author, navigating complex relationships and personal sacrifices.

Marilyn

2018 Drama

Marcos, a teenage farm worker, discovers his sexuality in a hostile environment.

Party Monster

2003 Drama, Thriller

Michael Alig's rise and fall as a Club Kid organizer.

In the Family

2011 Drama, Romance

Joey, after his partner Cody's death, fights for custody of their son Chip against Cody's sister, finding support in friends amid legal challenges and personal loss.

The Imitation Game

2014 Drama, Thriller

During WWII, Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician, battles personal turmoil while leading efforts to crack the German Enigma code, a pivotal moment in history.

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.

Children

1976 Drama

A man reflects on his childhood of bullying, Catholic school, and the loss of his abusive father to illness, seeking understanding and closure amidst the ghosts of his past.

Papi Chulo

2018 Comedy, Drama

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

House of Boys

2009 Drama, Musical, Romance

Two young soulmates forge a bond while working in a male performance club, but their journey takes a tragic turn when one contracts AIDS.

Christopher and His Kind

2011 Drama, Romance

Christopher Isherwood and his German lover, Heinz, navigate their burgeoning relationship amidst the backdrop of 1930s Europe and the looming specter of Nazism.

The Witnesses

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends in 1980s Paris confronts the AIDS epidemic, testing their bonds and resilience.

Saturday Church

2017 Drama, Fantasy, Musical

A 14-year-old boy, navigating the complexities of gender identity and grappling with religious beliefs, discovers solace and passion through the realm of fantasy, offering an escape from his inner-city life.

Time to Leave

2005 Drama

A fashion photographer with terminal cancer decides to face his end alone, preparing his loved ones for a future without him rather than prolonging his life with chemotherapy or accepting their sympathy.

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.

I Do

2012 Drama, Romance

A gay Brit facing deportation marries his lesbian best friend for legal status, but complications arise when he meets the love of his life, forcing him to confront impossible choices.

Third Man Out

2005 Mystery, Thriller

A gay detective is hired to find who has been been threatening a notorious member of the gay community noted for outing people.

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.