Gay Films about Grief - Gay Films Matter

Una noche

2012 Drama, Romance

In Havana, Raul dreams of escaping to Miami but faces accusations that threaten his future. With the help of Elio, they embark on a risky journey across the ocean, testing their resolve against formidable odds.

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

American Translation

2011 Drama

Follows Chris and Aurore's passionate yet destructive journey through France, exploring Chris's dark obsessions and their impact on their intense relationship with gay night workers.

The Snowtown Murders

2011 Drama, Mystery

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie's involvement with his mother's boyfriend leads to a spree of torture and murder, exploring dark relationships.

In the Name Of

2013 Drama, Thriller

Adam, a conflicted priest, grapples with desire and faith when he tries to help a troubled teen, confronting suppressed emotions.

Tiger Orange

2014 Drama

In a small Central California town, two estranged gay brothers struggle to reconnect after their father's death.

SHORT FILM

The Unsure Masseur

2021 Drama

A young man explores the world of massage therapy, discovering more about the profession and himself than he anticipated.

Paris Is Burning

1990 Documentary

A chronicle of New York's vibrant drag scene in the 1980s, highlighting balls, voguing, and dreams of its participants.

Death in Venice

1971 Drama, Romance

Composer Gustav von Aschenbach fixates dangerously on teenager Tadzio in Venice.

SHORT FILM

The Strange Thing About the Johnsons

2011 Drama, Horror, Thriller

A dark domestic-horror drama about the ties that bind--and the ties that really bind.

Mala Noche

1986 Drama

Walt is obsessed with a young illegal Mexican immigrant who doesn't speak English and finds Walt strange and undesirable. This is a tale of unrequited love.

Wish for Tomorrow

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Michael and James' secret love, facing tragedy and family turmoil as they navigate love, loss, and inequality in Sydney.

Poison

1991 Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi

A boy shoots his father and escapes through a window. In prison, a man falls in love with a fellow inmate. A doctor accidentally ingests an experimental serum, causing chaos.

Green Plaid Shirt

1996 Drama, Romance

The relationship between two gay men and their friends is chronicled from the pre-AIDS era in 1977 through the epidemic in the late 1980s, all connected by a green plaid shirt they found at a yard sale.

The Hanging Garden

1997 Drama, Romance

William, once an obese and depressed adolescent, moves to the city and comes out as gay. When he returns home, he struggles to cope with his past memories.

Head On

1998 Drama, Romance

A 19-year-old Greek Australian grapples with his sexuality, navigating awkward straight encounters and his personal desire.

Speedway Junky

1999 Drama, Romance

Johnny's aspirations of becoming a stock car racer lead him to a world of hustlers and unexpected connections in Vegas.

Flawless

1999 Drama

A conservative guard's stroke leads to singing lessons with a drag queen, challenging his beliefs.

SHORT FILM

Heartland

2007 Drama, Romance

HG enjoys a carefree gay life in New York until he returns to Iowa to help his alcoholic father save the family farm.

The Trip

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two men navigate romance, politics, and humor over an 11-year journey of passion and self-discovery.

Coming Clean

2020 Compilation

From the heart of the Amazon comes this exclusive LGBTQ+ compilation from emerging Latin American directors from Brazil and Peru. These thought-provoking shorts prove that universal social themes have no borders.

200 American

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Conrad, a control-freak CEO in NYC, hires a young man while navigating rekindled feelings for his ex, exploring the complexities of love, power, and personal integrity in the corporate world.

Testosterone

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Graphic novelist Dean searches for his missing Argentine lover Pablo instead of working on his anticipated sequel. As his editor pressures him and his search intensifies, Dean's quest intertwines with themes of love, loss, and artistic creation.

Blackmail Boy

2003 Drama, Romance

In a small town, Magda struggles to keep her family balanced as hidden hatred and passions emerge, leading to a dramatic and ruthless unfolding.

A Home at the End of the World

2004 Drama, Romance

A boy, scarred by loss, navigates adulthood and finds himself entangled in a love triangle with a woman and his childhood friend.

Dorian Blues

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

High school senior Dorian embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he comes out as gay, grappling with his father's disapproval.

Ethan Mao

2004 Drama, Thriller

Ethan Mao, kicked out for being gay, returns home on Thanksgiving, escalating into a hostage situation with his family.