Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

American Beauty

1999 Drama

A father faces a mid-life crisis when he becomes infatuated with his daughter's charismatic best friend, navigating desire, morality, and the complexities of aging.

And Then Came Summer

2000 Drama

A family and friends' reunion becomes an unforgettable vacation when two teenage boys discover their growing affection for each other, navigating newfound love amid familial scrutiny.

Before Night Falls

2000 Drama, Romance

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

Burnt Money

2000 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Nene, Angel, and Cuervo's botched bank robbery in 1965 Buenos Aires leads to a tense hideout in Uruguay.

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.

The Matthew Shepard Story

2002 Drama

Openly gay college student Matthew Shepard is murdered in a hate crime so violent and cruel that it attracts global attention.

Eden’s Curve

2003 Drama, Romance

A romantic drama set in 1972, exploring the intertwining lives of young lovers.

SHORT FILM

Play It Like a Man

2018 Drama

Two teenage footballers, Loris and Thomas, are bored and they decide to steal their trainer's mobile phone. They discover photos of young footballers naked in the shower. Loris decided to use the pictures as a revenge.

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.

SHORT FILM

Laundry Mood

2014 Drama

A homophobic football coach kicks out his best player, who is gay, from the team.

Straight-Jacket

2004 Comedy, Romance

In 1950s Hollywood, movie star Guy Stone must marry a studio secretary to conceal his homosexuality. Sally, unaware of the sham marriage, turns Guy's life upside-down as he falls in love.

Eating Out

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Caleb's love life takes a turn when he's mistaken for gay, setting off a chain of humorous misunderstandings.

SHORT FILM

Time for Love

2018 Drama

A park and the homophobia that hides in every person on it.

Ethan Mao

2004 Drama, Thriller

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

Midnight Cowboy

1969 Drama

A naive street worker travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.

SHORT FILM

All the Young Dudes

2020 Drama

Georgia, 1973. Billy embraces British glam rock with vivid style, provoking tension in school.

Loggerheads

2005 Drama

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

Kinky Boots

2005 Comedy, Drama, Musical

A drag queen helps a struggling man inherit his father's shoe factory by diversifying the product line.

SHORT FILM

The Newman Shower

2001 Comedy

Zach's summer at Camp Colman is marked by secrets and challenges, navigating friendships and his own identity in a coming-of-age story set in the 1990s.

SHORT FILM

The Summer House

2019 Horror, Thriller

Greg returns to his family's isolated vacation house with his boyfriend, only to be haunted by the ghost of his homophobic father.

Good Boys

2005 Drama, Romance

Two sex workers, hired for a joint performance, find themselves developing an unexpected connection.

Eleven Men Out

2005 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Iceland's star footballer comes out, faces backlash, and joins an amateur team to redefine identity and masculinity.

SHORT FILM

Dear Friend

2011 Drama, Romance

In 1965, seventeen-year-old Christian grapples with his burgeoning feelings for his best friend James, navigating the complexities of love and identity during a transformative era.

Coffee Date

2006 Comedy, Romance

Todd's life spirals as a newfound friendship with a gay man leads others to question his sexuality.

Rag Tag

2006 Drama, Romance

Raymond and Tagbo, known as "Rag" and "Tag," were best friends until Social Services separated them, removing Rag from his neglectful mother in London.

The Bubble

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows a group of young people in Tel Aviv, Israel, dealing with the challenges of living in the region. Their routine is disrupted when a young Palestinian man enters their lives.