Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

Church & State

2018 Documentary

An inexperienced gay rights activist and a small Salt Lake City law firm take on Utah's ban on same sex marriage, sparking a legal battle that would reshape the country. Along the way, the film explores the influence of the Mormon Church in state politics and the divisions within the gay community that nearly threatened a landmark victory.

Summoning Sylvia

2023 Comedy, Horror, Thriller

A gay bachelor party turns spooky when sinister spirits are suddenly summoned.

Love Next Door 2

2015 Comedy, Romance

A young man attempts celibacy for 30 days but struggles to fight temptation when his attractive co-worker asks to stay with him.

The Young, the Gay and the Restless

2006 Comedy, Drama

An aging, wealthy diva, Ms. Victoria Gaylord, in her late 50’s learns that she has a mysterious illness and will soon be dead. Her family, friends, and entourage gather at her fabulous estate to assist her during this time of ill health. Some of these guests are loyal while others are vultures creeping their way into Ms. Gaylord’s finances.

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Kissing Tigers

2004 Drama

In Grenoble's Gypsy community, a young kick-boxing champion learns about manhood from his gay elder brother.

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Non-Love-Song

2009 Drama

On the last day of summer before heading off to college, two 18-year old best friends attempt to connect as adults and for the first time in their lives share a real moment.

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Yeah No Definitely

2007 Drama

A repressed young man struggles to confront his buried grief and desire. At a summer party, his intense bond with a friend turns volatile, leading to a dangerous eruption of emotion. A haunting look at denial and self-deception.

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Simón

2013 Drama

Explores the realities of homosexuality during a time of repression, capturing the personal struggles, secrecy, and resilience of those forced to live in the shadows. Set in 1970's Spain.

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In Half

2012 Drama, Romance

After his twin's funeral, James reluctantly spends an afternoon with his brother's former boyfriend.

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Damaged Goods

2014 Drama, Romance

A college freshman's emotional torture has pushed him to a suicidal breaking point, having lost all hope of fully living his ideal life in peace.

Soulbound

2011 Drama, Romance

Gil is a 20 year old young man that questions himself and the world. He is an orphan, raised by his aunt Leila and his uncle César. His lifestyle is fulfilled by his guitar, poetry and alcohol, generating a family war that causes Gil to run away from home causing him to leave behind all his belongings, security and the only love that he had till then, the love of his aunt Leila. With his guitar on his back, without a destiny, money or the support of friends, Gil meets Otávio, a music producer that will change his destiny forever.

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Positive

2009 Drama, Thriller

In search of his younger brother, Tony discovers something far more damaging than he ever could have expected.

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My Name is Love

2008 Drama

Love and Sebastian's innocent flirtation on a Swedish summer night turns dangerous when they realize they share a secret, leading to severe consequences.

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Pink Room

2018 Drama

Pablo and Alexis face an extraordinary event that will mark the future of their relationship.

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Prodigal Son

2017 Drama

A closeted gay teenager comes out to his conservative Latino family.

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Magic ’85

2017 Drama

Gabriel helps Trevor to a conscious death during the height of the AIDS epidemic in Los Angeles in 1985.

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The Spring in My Life

2015 Drama, Romance

Caught between living authentically and protecting the people he loves, a man wrestles with his sexual identity while trying to preserve the happiness of his family.

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False Negative

2016 Drama

Luca is a shy and insecure guy. He has a problem with gay people: he is always very uncomfortable with them. One night, in spite of himself, he will have to face the problem and confront once and for all with himself.

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Age 17

2013 Drama

Matteo discovers love and acceptance with village priest Don Massimo, overcoming fear and finding emotional liberation.

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Boys Grammar

2005 Drama

Bullying escalates at a private boys' school after a student is attacked.

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The Society

2015 Drama

A short film from Iraq, talks about the freedom that we need and our right of talking

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Jackpot

2012 Comedy

Jack embarks on a quest across town to retrieve a hidden stash of something naughty before it's discovered.

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Orange Cheesecake

2025 Drama

Joe is invited for dinner but throughout the night tensions rise as his dad's true intentions are revealed.

Do I Sound Gay?

2014 Documentary

A documentary about the stereotype of the gay voice.

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Downing

2011 Drama, Romance

John, a gay teenager, confronts his straight oppressor at a house party, navigating complex dynamics of teenage sexuality and revenge in a vibrant social setting.

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Uproar

2017 Drama

In a picturesque hamlet overlooking the sea near Rome, two young men divide their time between petty thefts and football matches.

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Shelly’s Leg

2025 Documentary

In 1970, an eccentric young stripper named Shelly Baumann loses her leg in a freak parade canon accident, then uses her settlement money to open 'Shelly's Leg' disco - one of the nation's first and most consequential openly gay spaces.