Gay Films about HIV & AIDS - Gay Films Matter

Soft Lad

2015 Drama, Romance

Follows a young man's life-altering love affair and its destructive aftermath, exploring themes of sexuality and emotional devastation.

Conspiracy of Silence

2003 Drama, Thriller

A priest's suicide and a seminarian's expulsion for homosexuality spark a journalist's investigation, uncovering celibacy controversies and abuse cover-ups within the Irish Catholic church.

Swan Song

2021 Comedy, Drama

A formerly flamboyant hairdresser embarks on a poignant journey across a small town to fulfill a unique final request.

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.

Mapplethorpe

2018 Drama

Explore the life of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, from his meteoric rise in the 1970s to his untimely demise in 1989.

Party Monster

2003 Drama, Thriller

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

Pornomelancholia

2022 Drama

Lalo, a social media influencer, tantalizes his thousands of followers with intimate content.

Bohemian Rhapsody

2018 Drama, Musical

Delve into the journey of legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, culminating in their iconic Live Aid performance in 1985.

Three Months

2022 Comedy, Drama

Caleb's life takes a dramatic turn when he is exposed to HIV. During the three-month wait for his results, he unexpectedly finds love in the most unlikely of places.

An Englishman in New York

2009 Drama

The later years of Quentin Crisp's life in New York City are explored, revealing his unique perspective and experiences.

Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed

2023 Documentary

Delves into the biography of renowned actor Rock Hudson, exploring Hollywood and LGBTQ+ identity. It examines his public persona as a "ladies' man" and contrasts it with his private life as a gay man.

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.

The Witnesses

2007 Drama, Romance

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

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.

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.

All Yours

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An Argentine night worker finds himself in a love triangle with a Belgian baker and the baker's comely employee.

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016 Documentary

Delve into the complex life and controversial artistry of the celebrated photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, exploring both his genius and the societal debates he ignited.

The Gift

2003 Documentary

A controversial documentary sheds light on intentional AIDS virus contraction among gay men.

SHORT FILM

Never Too Late

2016 Drama, Romance

It's never too late to discover love with a stranger who enters your life unexpectedly.

For Love, We Can

2014 Drama

Jun's rebellious coming out strains his relationship with his mother Han, until Michael enters his life, bringing change and challenges.

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.

The Living End

1992 Comedy, Mystery, Romance

HIV-positive Luke and Jon embark on a hedonistic journey that tests their limits.

Totally F***ed Up

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Six queer teenagers confront various obstacles and discover themselves amidst the complexities of adolescence.

Zero Patience

1993 Musical

An immortal, unethical taxidermist researches "Patient Zero," the gay flight attendant allegedly responsible for bringing AIDS to North America, for a museum exhibit on contagious diseases, with help from the man's ghost.

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.

Regular Guys

1996 Comedy, Romance

Christoph, a macho cop, confronts his sexuality and role while living with Edgar, a gay mechanic, amid personal and professional challenges.

Nowhere

1997 Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

Chronicles a day in the lives of a diverse group of Los Angeles high school students, each navigating their own unique challenges and aspirations.