Gay Films Set in High School - Gay Films Matter

Moonlight

2016 Drama

Chiron, a black American boy, navigates a tough Miami neighborhood with his neglectful, drug addict mother.

Boy Erased

2018 Drama

The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.

Beautiful Thing

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jamie and Ste find solace in each other after Ste seeks refuge from his abusive family. Their attraction deepens amidst the challenges of their sexuality and societal pressures.

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Leviticus

2026 Horror, Sci-Fi

Two teenage boys, Niam and Ryan, form a secret bond in a repressive small town that offers brief escape from the lives closing in around them. When a violent entity begins stalking them in the form of their deepest desire, they are forced to confront fear, repression and what it truly means to want each other.

Holding the Man

2015 Drama, Romance

A poignant and humorous tale of a 15-year love affair between Timothy and John, starting from their high school days.

A Single Man

2009 Drama, Romance

A 1960s Los Angeles literature professor struggles to navigate daily life following the sudden death of his partner, grappling with grief and memories that refuse to fade.

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306

2010 Drama

Challenges perceptions of normalcy through Eric Hays' hidden secrets, inviting viewers into a complex exploration of identity and societal conformity.

Maurice

1987 Drama, Romance

Two English school friends fall in love at Cambridge. To regain his social standing, Clive abandons Maurice and marries. Maurice finds new love with the gamekeeper Alec while staying with Clive and his wife.

Another Country

1984 Drama, Romance

The early life of Guy Burgess, later a notorious spy, is explored.

Prayers for Bobby

2009 Drama, Romance

True story of Mary Griffith, gay rights crusader, whose teenage son's suicide prompts her reflection on religious intolerance.

The Boys in the Band

1970 Drama

Tensions rise and true selves are revealed when a straight man accidentally crashes a gay party.

The Boys in the Band

2020 Drama

A drunken game at a 1968 party in New York leads to reckoning among seven gay friends.

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Pretty Boy

2015 Drama, Romance

Sean is taken to a motel by his father and is given a night worker for his 18th birthday to "fix" his questionable sexuality.

Young Hearts

2024 Drama

Elias discovers a deep attraction to his new neighbor, Alexander, realizing he's experiencing love for the first time. Amidst mixed signals from friends and family, Elias strives to understand his feelings and prove himself worthy of Alexander's affection.

Get Real

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two boys in a British school experience a tenderly romantic coming-of-age journey as they navigate their evolving feelings for each other.

The Way He Looks

2014 Drama, Romance

Leonardo, a blind teenager, experiences a transformative journey towards independence when Gabriel enters his life, altering his relationships and perspective on the world.

Bros

2022 Comedy, Romance

Bobby thrives on no-strings dates and embraces his non-committal lifestyle, until he meets Aaron who turns his world upside down.

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Pink Moon

2015 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

In a society where heterosexuals face persecution and abortion is outlawed, two teens conceal an unintended pregnancy to protect their forbidden romance from exposure.

Your Name Engraved Herein

2020 Drama, Romance

Amid Taiwan's 1987 transition from martial law, Jia-han and Birdy navigate love amid family pressures and social stigma.

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Free at Heart

2025 Drama, Romance

Sebastian’s life is turned upside down when his family takes in Kolja, the son of his father’s late girlfriend. The two discover they are brothers, and what begins as a strong bond soon grows into forbidden love. Their secret is eventually exposed, forcing the family to confront the judgment of their small-town community.

Love, Simon

2018 Comedy, Drama

Simon Spier navigates the challenges of concealing his gay identity from friends and family until a threat to his secret forces him to confront his true self and those around him.

Lie with Me

2022 Drama, Romance

After 35 years, an author returns to his hometown of Cognac to promote a distillery and confront memories of his first love. Revisiting familiar people and places stirs deep emotions from his past.

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Dare

2005 Drama

Ben offers Johnny a ride home from rehearsal. At Johnny's house, Ben nervously drinks champagne and flirts. After some playful banter, they swim in Johnny's pool, sharing personal thoughts and growing closer.

Center of My World

2016 Drama, Romance

After a summer with his best friend Kat, Phil returns to school and questions his feelings for Nicholas, a new classmate, sparking inner turmoil.

Summer of 85

2020 Drama, Romance

After a dramatic rescue off Normandy's coast, 16-year-old Alexis forms a profound bond with his savior, 18-year-old David. Their friendship blossoms amid art, newfound horizons, and awakening desires.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

Damien and Thomas, brought together by family circumstances, navigate a complex relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

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The Armoire

2009 Mystery

After a game of hide-and-seek, 11-year-old Aaron becomes determined to uncover the truth behind his missing friend's disappearance, embarking on a mysterious and thrilling journey.