Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

The Student

2016 Drama

A Russian high school student becomes convinced that the world has been lost to evil, and begins to challenge the morals and beliefs of the adults around him.

The Mudge Boy

2003 Drama, Romance

Delves into 14-year-old Duncan's unconventional grieving process after his mother's death, which strains his relationship with his distant father on their rural farm.

Flag Wars

2003 Documentary

Following the conflict when gay white professionals move into a black working-class neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio. Filmed over four years, it explores a divided community.

Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World

2003 Documentary

Presents the realities of coming out in developed countries.

NEW SHORT FILM

Pansies

2025 Drama

After Caleb is almost caught in the back of a pickup truck with Logan Balfe, he has to keep things quiet while driving Logan home.

SHORT FILM

Junito

2017 Drama

José realizes his son might be in danger, when he tries to help his gay neighbor, Junito, who is harassed and assaulted in his neighborhood.

COMING SOON

Ancestors

2026 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A young man’s search for a missing friend in 1980s London.

COMING SOON

The Captive

2025 Drama

In 1575, the young Miguel de Cervantes is taken prisoner and sold to the fearsome Hassan, Bajá of Alger. While awaiting a ransom, he devises a daring escape plan.

SHORT FILM

Church Camp

2022 Comedy

Josh, an awkward camp counselor who happens to be bisexual at a Bible camp, finds himself on the verge of revealing the truth to everyone around him.

SHORT FILM

Frag

2024 Drama

Its a regular night at a local gay bar until a disgruntled war vet sets a grenade on the bar counter, turning his bad day into everyone else's problem.

SHORT FILM

Habib & the Thief

2021 Drama, Romance

A chance encounter over a stolen cape sparks an unexpected romance between Habib and a charming stranger. As their connection deepens, their careful efforts to avoid trouble are tested when they become entangled in a risky and unforeseen situation.

SHORT FILM

The Duck and The Donkey

2020 Drama

David and Randall, two school rivals, find themselves in the principal’s office. As they wait to explain what happened, tension gives way to an unexpected understanding that blurs the line between enemies and something more.

SHORT FILM

Distress

2019 Drama

Fifteen-year-old Andrés has gone missing. At his school, the police find students tight-lipped and teachers claiming ignorance, while the hallways echo with the silenced laughter of past teasing.

SHORT FILM

Reflections

2022 Drama

Set between Mexico and the Dominican Republic, a group of young gay men navigate the challenges of self discovery, desire and acceptance in societies where being themselves is not always welcomed.

SHORT FILM

You Are Beautiful

2015 Drama

A young man prepares for a casual encounter with an older man, but when they finally meet, an unexpected revelation about each other's identities changes the course of their evening.

Haze

2024 Horror, Mystery, Thriller

After returning home from rehab, a young man stumbles upon the hidden secrets of his town’s long-abandoned psychiatric center.

Simon

2004 Comedy, Drama

A mild-mannered gay dentist and a hedonistic womanizer reunite when terminal illness brings them together, reigniting an unlikely friendship amidst reflections on life, mortality, and meaningful connections.

SHORT FILM

Lions in Waiting

2017 Drama, Romance

A young hockey player gains the courage to embrace his true self after facing hazing, becoming an inspiration to a teammate striving to find their own fearlessness.

Strange Bedfellows

2004 Comedy

Two 'very straight' old timers adjust to portraying a loving gay couple after misrepresenting their relationship for tax benefits.

Touch of Pink

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Canadian gay man's orderly life in London is upended by his devoutly Muslim mother's unexpected visit.

The Graffiti Artist

2004 Drama, Romance

In the lush urban landscape of Seattle and Portland, Nick, a graffiti artist, rebels against capitalist oppression through his provocative street art, forging an unexpected bond with another tagger until political and ethical issues drive them apart.

Everyone

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A perfect gay couple's backyard wedding unearths family drama and emotional baggage.

SHORT FILM

Stockholm Daybreak

2013 Drama

At dawn, two adolescent boys discover new feelings for each other, reshaping their friendship into something more profound and uncertain.

SHORT FILM

Screwdriver

2018 Drama

Michael arrives in a new town hoping for a clean start. He soon meets Josef, a boy who shows no interest in the labels or differences that others focus on. Their friendship deepens, and slowly the two begin to develop feelings for each other.

Guys and Balls

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A soccer team ostracizes their gay goalie after a loss, prompting him to assemble an all-gay team for a showdown.

Adam & Steve

2005 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

Two couples in New York City, one heterosexual and one gay, navigate the highs and lows of their relationships.

FAQs

2005 Drama

After surviving the tough streets of LA, India hopes all gay bashers will meet their destiny. Enter Destiny, a black, 6-foot-tall, high-heel-wearing, gun-toting drag queen with a soft spot for homeless gay boys.