Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

I Am Michael

2015 Drama, Romance

Based on true events, the film explores Michael Glatze's journey from gay activist to Christian pastor after embracing a heterosexual identity.

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Electric July

2014 Drama, Mystery

In the heat of July, teenagers Thomas and Victor confront fears and desires on an abandoned bridge, challenging their understanding of themselves.

4th Man Out

2015 Comedy, Drama

A car mechanic in a small town comes out to his blue-collar friends, challenging their perceptions and his own identity.

Chemsex

2015 Documentary

Exposes London's seedy hidden world, revealing the struggles of men fighting addiction and HIV as one health worker tries to intervene.

Golden Boy

2018 Drama

James is a young man who gambles on the dangers of being seen versus the life of desperation and invisibility. Saved from doomed nonexistence by a wealthy businessman with more going on than meets the eye, he is introduced to a world he is not ready to navigate.

Front Cover

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gay fashion stylist and a famous foreign actor embark on a journey of self-discovery through their work together.

Fine Young Men

2024 Drama, Thriller

After a year away, 17-year-old Alf returns to his Catholic boys’ school feeling out of step with the confident, athletic crowd he once called friends. Isolated and uncertain, he forms a quiet connection with Oliver, an openly gay student who sees the world differently. But as whispers spread about Alf’s own identity, his fear of rejection drives him back toward his old circle - leading him to make a devastating choice to prove he still belongs.

A Little Lust

2015 Comedy

Tackles bullying and homophobia in a teenage boy's school life, exploring themes of persecution and identity.

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Gisberta

2009 Drama

As a tender friendship grows between Elischa and Gisberta, the alluring new kitchen assistant at the boys orphanage, the hidden desires of the other teens begin to unravel into something far more disturbing.

Before the Fall

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ben, a stylish attorney, and Lee, a rugged welder with a troubled past, find common ground and unexpected love during a hiking trip.

The War Boys

2009 Drama, Romance

Three vigilantes stationed at the border soon realize their mission to repel illegal crossings reveals inner boundaries they must confront personally and collectively.

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The Young and Evil

2008 Drama

A rebellious teen sets out to defy boundaries with an HIV advocate, exploring defiance and danger.

Just a Question of Love

2000 Drama, Romance

After his gay cousin dies, Laurent, who lives with his best friend Carole, falls for Cedric, a plant scientist, but struggles to come out to his conservative parents.

Staying Vertical

2016 Comedy, Drama

A filmmaker juggles single parenthood while searching for inspiration for his next project, navigating the challenges of creativity and fatherhood.

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The Language of Love

2013 Drama, Romance

Charlie's life is in disarray: his best friend won't speak to him, he's failing his French exam, and he's struggling to focus at work. Amidst the chaos, he finds unexpected courage to confront his challenges.

One Kiss

2016 Drama

Outcasts among their peers, three teenage friends forge an unbreakable bond as they navigate the challenges of adolescence together.

You’ll Never Be Alone

2016 Action, Drama

A mannequin-factory manager takes justice into his own hands after his cross-dressing son suffers a violent attack, inspired by a true story of determination and resilience.

Bromance

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set against a backdrop of a serene coastal forest, three friends and a new acquaintance navigate the complexities of friendship and love amidst societal pressures.

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Lonely Country

2024 Drama

In 1950s rural Ontario, a closeted gay man meets a hitchhiker at a gas station. Offering him a place to stay, he must face his long-hidden desires.

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Memory of an Afternoon on the Roof

2022 Drama

These are the whispers of the last time two best friends were together one afternoon on the rooftop.

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2017 Documentary

The untold story of Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, who chronicled his years as a matchmaker for the stars in his bestselling memoir.

The Revival

2017 Drama, Romance

The clandestine romance between a southern Baptist preacher and a wandering youth disrupts the harmony of a burgeoning church community.

Strapped for Danger

2017 Comedy

Three male strippers on the run from a homophobic cop take refuge in a frat house, inadvertently setting off a chain of comedic mishaps and unexpected revelations as they evade capture.

Kiss of the Spider Woman

2025 Drama, Musical

Valentín, imprisoned for his political beliefs, shares a cell with Molina, jailed for public indecency. In their isolation, an unexpected connection blossoms as Molina retells the story of a glamorous Hollywood musical starring the enchanting Ingrid Luna.

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The Tormentors

2016 Drama

Homophobia runs deep in a family-run mechanics.

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Trigger

2016 Drama

Kevin, abandoned by his family and drowning in his thoughts, reaches a breaking point. When an unexpected friend appears, he is pushed to confront his pain and choose whether to give life another chance.

The Lost Language of Cranes

1991 Drama, Romance

A young man's coming out prompts profound changes in his middle-class family dynamics, particularly challenging his father's long-suppressed sexuality.