Gay Films about HIV & AIDS - Gay Films Matter

Malanova

2024 Drama

Matteo and Riccardo, a couple about to celebrate six months together, have their romantic plans shattered when Matteo receives devastating news - he’s been diagnosed as HIV positive.

Flawless

1999 Drama

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

Before Night Falls

2000 Drama, Romance

The life of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas is examined, including his struggles and triumphs.

Circuit

2001 Drama, Romance

John, a gay cop from Illinois, moves to Los Angeles seeking acceptance. He discovers the "circuit", where he falls into a world of drugs and more.

The Trip

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

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

SHORT FILM

Héctor

2018 Drama

After being diagnosed with HIV, Víctor reaches out to his former lover, Héctor. That night in his room, they face the silence, the words left unspoken, and the boundaries of their relationship.

Poster Boy

2004 Drama

With the help of an older acquaintance, the closeted son of a conservative U.S. Senator puts a shocking spin on his father's re-election campaign.

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.

Ethan Mao

2004 Drama, Thriller

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

Loggerheads

2005 Drama

Three overlapping stories depict estranged families across different regions of North Carolina.

Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher

2005 Documentary

Chronicles the life of the influential hippie preacher and evangelist, exploring his spiritual journey and impact on the evangelical movement, while navigating personal challenges and societal stigma.

SHORT FILM

StandBy: l’attesa

2018 Drama, Romance

Filippo and Simone's chemistry in a hospital waiting room evolves into a meaningful relationship, exploring themes of connection and attraction in the face of anxiety and uncertainty.

Bangkok Love Story

2007 Action, Drama, Romance

An informant and hitman's betrayal leads to an unexpected passionate entanglement.

COMING SOON

The Man I Love

2026 Drama, Fantasy, Musical

Set in late-1980s New York City, actor Jimmy George, living with AIDS, prepares for what could be the final major role of his career.

Barrio Boy

2022 Drama

In the macho world of Brooklyn, a Latin barber confronts unexpected emotions when he develops feelings for a captivating stranger during a scorching summer.

Between Something & Nothing

2008 Drama

Art school freshman Joe explores art, passion, and identity through friendship and night working.

Outrage

2009 Documentary

An indictment of closeted politicians lobbying anti-gay legislation unfolds in the U.S.

Lucky Bastard

2009 Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Rusty, a successful architect, finds his perfect life upended when his boyfriend leaves town and he meets a mysterious drifter named Denny.

Close to Leo

2002 Drama, Romance

When 21-year-old Leo tells his rural French family that he’s HIV positive, their relationships are pushed to the limit. His brother Marcel senses something is wrong, and during a trip to Paris, he finally confronts Leo about what he suspects.

SHORT FILM

Please Hold

2016 Drama

A young gay Asian American forms an unexpected bond with a customer service representative while awaiting his HIV test results, navigating fear and uncertainty in a time of crisis.

Tumbledown

2013 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A complex web of relationships unfolds with substance use and passionate romance.

How to Tell a Secret

2022 Documentary

Explores the act of disclosure of being HIV positive and the stigma that drives people to withhold their status in contemporary Ireland.

The Last Straight Man

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Lewis arranges yearly secret meetings with his straight best friend and crush, Cooper, exploring their changing bond over twelve years.

SHORT FILM

Three Months

2019 Drama, Romance

When a young man belatedly reveals his HIV status to his lover, their romance waivers.

Strip Jack Naked: Nighthawks II

1991 Documentary

Ron Peck talks about his experiences of growing up as a gay man, the attitudes to homosexuality in Britain, and his journey towards making his film Nighthawks (1978).

Saint Laurent

2014 Drama, Romance

Delve into Yves Saint Laurent's life from 1967 to 1976, a period marked by his unparalleled success as a fashion icon.

Aya Arcos

2014 Drama

Writer Edu falls for Fabio, a young hustler, navigating fears of HIV and emotional complexities in their relationship.