Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

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Behind the Blue Sky

2009 Drama

Depicts the love between two Mongolian boys - one from the city and one from the countryside.

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Hitch

2000 Drama

Two friends on a road-trip: one is gay, the other straight. The former gets attracted to the latter.

Out for the Long Run

2011 Documentary

The story follows openly gay high school and college athletes as they navigate the challenges of pursuing sports in environments often defined by homophobia and social stigma. Blending personal video diaries with intimate footage, it captures moments of triumph and tragedy as these young men and women chase their passions while confronting prejudice.

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Filip

2015 Drama

Seven-year-old Filip grapples with discovering an unexpected interaction between his older brother and best friend, challenging his admiration and understanding of relationships.

Little More Than a Year Ago

2003 Drama, Romance

Returning to their family castle, Riki and Fredrico rediscover each other after years apart, their lives altered by a shocking event.

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Chromophobia

2019 Animation, Drama

An animated coming-of-age tale explores identity and acceptance amidst familial and societal challenges.

Dead Serious

2005 Horror

A fanatic and his extremist group seize a gay bar in NYC, aiming to eradicate homosexuality. Unbeknownst to them, disrupting the natural order unleashes a horde of the undead. Now, a ragtag team of survivors must fend off the supernatural threat to save the city.

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My Brother

2015 Drama

After a family tragedy, Alberto returns from Berlin, where he enjoyed freedom as a comic illustrator, to his stifling hometown in Spain, confronting past wounds and new realities.

COMING SOON

Eklipse

2026 Drama

In the summer of 1999, Tomy and his best friend Chris spend their days on an alpine dairy, helping with the milking and exploring the countryside. But when Chris learns that Tomy’s father is in hospital with AIDS, fear and prejudice drive them apart, leaving Tomy to face both rejection and his family’s painful silence.

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A Home Called Vogue

2025 Documentary

Kirvan Fortuin, a Cape Town dancer and choreographer, pioneered the Vogue ball scene as a safe space for queer people. Despite his efforts, this was not enough to protect him from a world where people like him are not always protected or welcome.

Chasing the Devil: Inside the Ex-Gay Movement

2008 Documentary

Four individuals share their challenging journeys claiming to have changed from gay to straight.

Mean Boys

2025 Drama

A lonely teen is pulled into his school’s popular crowd, where online fame, blurred attractions and growing drug use quickly spiral into trouble.

Aaron Albeit a Sex Hero

2009 Action, Comedy, Thriller

Aaron faces a day of survival in a dead-end job turned perilous, where he must confront his fears and adversaries against all odds, transforming his adversity into a triumphant battle for redemption.

Dog Sweat

2010 Drama

Six young Iranians navigate the complexities of private desires within a conservative Islamic society.

Ballroom Rules

2012 Documentary, Drama

A dedicated group of Australian ballroom dancers confronts homophobia and personal drama on their journey to compete at the prestigious Gay Games in Germany.

Green Green

2012 Drama

A naval paramedic invites a young computer engineer and aspiring pilot to his hangar, sparking a night of revelation and ambivalent intrigue.

Kapana

2020 Drama

In Namibia, where homosexuality remains taboo, George and Simeon's lives intersect in a bar, each guarding secrets that could alter their fates.

Flyover Country

2013 Comedy, Drama

A heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and acceptance set in America's heartland.

Frisky Business

2023 Compilation

Defiant short films exploring passion, persecution, and revolt from past, present, and future eras, ranging from tales of an anxious young drag queen in mid-'90s Chile to a lively American summer camp that flips the script on gay panic

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The Act

2020 Drama

In 1965 Soho, Matthews finds love and a sense of belonging amidst the impending decriminalization of homosexuality, forging new connections in underground bars and streets teeming with life and secrets.

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Too Rough

2022 Drama

Nick wakes up hungover and panicked to find his boyfriend Charlie beside him. Now, he must hide Charlie from his dysfunctional and homophobic family,

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Pyotr495

2016 Horror, Thriller

Set one evening in present-day Moscow, 16 year-old Pyotr is baited by an ultra-nationalist group known for their violent abductions and attacks bolstered by Russia's LGBT propaganda law, but Pyotr has a dangerous secret.

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Doors Cut Down

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Guillermo's escapades have turned him into an expert at seeking gay men in his local shopping mall.

Hot Men Cold Dictatorships

2015 Documentary, Drama

Four young Hungarian men share their personal stories of oppression and resilience in a changing society for LGBT individuals.

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Good Game

2025 Drama

A homophobic gambler bets big in a series of video game money matches, but finds himself more tangled in the web of his sexuality than the cash hes chasing.

Out of Iraq

2016 Documentary

In 2004 Ramadi, an Iraqi translator and a soldier find unexpected love amidst war-torn chaos, defying the odds in the most unlikely of places.

Summertime

2016 Drama

In San Francisco, a gay couple opens their home to two Italian travelers, forging an unexpected bond that defies conventional relationships and cultural boundaries.