Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

SHORT FILM

Dare

2005 Drama

Ben offers Johnny a ride home from rehearsal. At Johnny's house, Ben nervously drinks champagne and flirts. After some playful banter, they swim in Johnny's pool, sharing personal thoughts and growing closer.

Summer of 85

2020 Drama, Romance

After a dramatic rescue off Normandy's coast, 16-year-old Alexis forms a profound bond with his savior, 18-year-old David. Their friendship blossoms amid art, newfound horizons, and awakening desires.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

Damien and Thomas, brought together by family circumstances, navigate a complex relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

Plan B

2009 Comedy, Drama, Romance

After being betrayed by his girlfriend Laura, Bruno's plan to sabotage her new relationship takes an unexpected turn, prompting him to question his own desires.

Bad Education

2004 Drama

An examination of the lifelong impact of Franco-era religious schooling and abuse on two close friends.

The Wound

2017 Drama, Romance

Xolani, a solitary factory worker, journeys to the remote mountains with fellow community men to guide a group of teenage boys through a traditional initiation into adulthood.

SHORT FILM

Triple Standard

2010 Drama, Romance

A former basketball star grapples with his sexuality, confronting his own prejudices and societal expectations in a journey of self-discovery.

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The turbulent loves and lives of a Los Angeles gay clique are exposed.

Come Undone

2000 Drama, Romance

Mathieu's summer in Brittany takes a romantic turn when he meets Cédric on the beach.

Latter Days

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A partygoer's infatuation with a young Mormon missionary leads to a tumultuous collision of worlds, exploring faith and desire.

And Then We Danced

2019 Drama, Romance

Merab, a competitive dancer in conservative Tbilisi, is drawn to Irakli, a rebellious fellow dancer, sparking a passionate coming-of-age journey.

Summer Storm

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A close friendship between crew teammates is challenged when one discovers he's gay and attracted to the other.

Tom at the Farm

2013 Mystery, Thriller

Tom, grieving and depressed after losing his lover, faces unexpected revelations when he meets the deceased's family, especially discovering that the mother was unaware of their relationship.

Withnail and I

1987 Comedy, Drama

Two substance-abusing actors' holiday in 1969 countryside proves disastrous as their friendship unravels.

Heartstone

2016 Drama, Romance

In an Icelandic fishing village, a boy navigates his feelings for his best friend as romantic tensions unfold amidst the rugged landscape and cultural expectations.

Mario

2018 Drama, Romance

Two young football players find themselves entangled in the complexities of the sport and the intricacies of love.

Giant Little Ones

2018 Drama

Two popular teen boys' lives unravel after an incident at a 17th birthday party dramatically alters their friendships, families, and relationships.

You & I

2014 Drama, Romance

Three immature men roam a remote region of Germany, capturing moments of mischief and introspection through photography and youthful antics.

Taekwondo

2016 Comedy, Drama

A man invites a fellow trainee to join him for a retreat at his country house, alongside a group of close male friends.

Big Eden

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Henry Hart returns to Montana to confront his high school crush, sparking reflections on unrequited love and personal growth.

His

2020 Drama, Romance

Shun and Nagisa reunite years after their high school romance, navigating past feelings and new responsibilities as they explore their relationship's potential alongside Nagisa's daughter.

Out in the Dark

2012 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A dramatic love story unfolds between Palestinian student Nimer and Israeli lawyer Roy amid the Middle-East conflict.

Handsome Devil

2016 Comedy, Drama

Ned and Conor, sharing a room at a rugby-centric boarding school, form an unlikely friendship tested by school authorities, blending sports rivalry with personal camaraderie.

Down Low

2023 Comedy

A deeply repressed man, an uninhibited young man who offers him a happy ending, and the collateral damage they leave behind.

Geography Club

2013 Comedy, Drama

At Goodkind High School, students of diverse sexualities form an after-school club as a safe space to share their emotions and experiences discreetly.

Fathers

2016 Drama, Romance

Love' begins with two people, but 'family' extends beyond just the two of them.

Where Are You Going, Habibi?

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ibrahim falls for Alexander, a straight German wrestler and criminal, leading to an unlikely and transformative friendship.