Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

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Two-Headed Calves

2022 Comedy, Drama

For Johannes, the marriage is supposed to mark the start of a new life, and in the end it does, just differently than expected.

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Pittsburgh

2013 Drama

A gay couple, navigating commitment issues, have a pivotal conversation complicated by one partner's deafness, requiring a unique form of communication.

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Deep End

2011 Drama

Dane faces a difficult choice between standing by his newly out older brother or conforming to his homophobic peers, risking his social standing either way.

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I Scream Your Name

2015 Comedy, Drama

Living in a retirement home, Nicolas struggles with growing loneliness and the monotony of daily life. Seeking comfort through anonymous phone companionship, his routine is unexpectedly transformed when a new resident named Daniel arrives, opening the door to an unlikely connection.

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Nomansland

2013 Drama, Romance

Portrays a raw depiction of love and forgiveness in the Danish gay underground, exploring the intersection of intimacy and emotional connection.

The Man in the Lighthouse

2007 Drama, Romance

Mateo, a lighthouse caretaker in a small town, reevaluates his life and relationships after an encounter with Jerome, who inadvertently disrupts Mateo's routine and introduces him to new perspectives.

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Color Your Hurt

2026 Drama, Thriller

Follow the life and struggles of a young gay man growing up in the Bible Belt.

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Talk Straight, Duda

2024 Documentary

A gay filmmaker seeks advice from the queer community before coming face to face with his father about their painful past, grappling with the question: why is it so hard for us to connect?

The Butch Factor

2009 Documentary

A multicultural examination of modern gay male society, exploring how masculinity is defined, accepted, and expanded.

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Is Your Teen a Homosexual?

2018 Comedy

Using 1950s-styled film tropes, Johnny comes out to his family but is bogged down by stereotypes held by the Narrator.

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Approval

2013 Drama

Commenting on the oppressive situation in Russia for the LGBT community, and inspired by reports of gay people being kidnapped, tortured and killed by fanatics, and also beaten in the street when protesting.

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Her Boy

2017 Drama

A young man finds himself face to face with a life changing decision when his mother refuses to accept him for who he is.

The Fall of ’55

2006 Documentary

In 1955 and 1956, Boise, Idaho was swept up in a moral panic after three men were arrested for having sex with teenage boys. Although investigators claimed a vast child sex ring existed, none was ever found. The investigation charged 16 men, drew national attention, and left lasting scars on the community.

Leave It on the Floor

2011 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

Kicked out of his home for being gay, a young man finds a new family with Los Angeles drag queens.

Campaign of Hate: Russia and Gay Propaganda

2014 Documentary

As most of the world moves forward toward gay equality, Russia is seemingly heading backward. Antigay sentiment and legislation are spreading rapidly throughout the country. In 2013, the Russian parliament passed a ban on so-called 'gay propaganda' that effectively makes nearly any public discussion of gay equality a crime. It is my hope that this documentary will educate viewers to their reality.

5 Minutes Too Late

2019 Drama

The destiny of the man who led the gendarme team after a LGBT film screening in Bucharest, revealed through an investigation by Liliana Calomfir, a young journalist known for her daring reporting.

Lord Montagu

2013 Documentary

The inside story of Lord Edward Montagu, one of England's most controversial and iconic aristocrats of the Twentieth Century.

Queerama

2017 Documentary, Musical

Compilation of archive footage from 1919 to the present, from both documentary and fictional sources, illustrating the huge changes in LGBTQ life in Britain over the 20th century.

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Poltergays

2020 Comedy, Horror

When bible humpers Perry and Tiff Myers endeavor to out their friendly gay roommates, Tanner and Derek, as malevolent specters from the hellish great beyond, it is Perry and Tiff that might just be revealed as hauntingly homophobic instead.

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Chokehole: Drag Wrestlers do Deutschland

2023 Documentary

Follows the drag wrestling collective Chokehole as they take the show to Germany, sharing the stories of cast members as they grapple with racism, gender conformism, queer identity and America's suppression of the arts

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With You, in Our Town

2024 Drama

Returning home from university for the summer, Benny finds it hard to reconnect with his group of friends, who have all changed. Things get more complicated when he discovers he has feelings for his childhood best friend, Tom.

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Lightrapping

2016 Drama

Photographer Gustavo documents naked men in São Paulo's public spaces, drawing curious young Pedro into a journey of self-discovery and exploration amidst the city's diverse and dynamic environments.

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About a Father

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

As 60-year-old Jindrich awaits a heart transplant, his wife tries to shield him from the stress of their son David's visit, during which David hopes to broach the topic of his unconventional lifestyle.

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Deaf Heaven

1993 Drama

Paul's lover Matthew is dying of AIDS and is suffering from dementia. When Paul meets Jake in the steamroom after a respite at a public pool, he learns of the Yiddish concept of "the Aydes" the job of the witness.

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Moiré

2014 Drama

With the support of his grandmother, Sergio finds a brief escape each day from the strict rules imposed by his grandfather—until an unexpected turn forces his mother, Elena, to make a life-changing choice.

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Into the Streets

2013 Documentary, Drama

In a time when the gay community was discriminated and in fear of public persecution, partygoers took to the streets to show they would no longer hide. It was Sydney 1978, when Craig, a naïve teenager was swept up in the birth of a movement. Through a fragmented recollection, we revisit the chaotic events of the first Sydney Gay Mardi Gras.

Fire and Smoke

2021 Drama

he life of Stefano and his new friends is made difficult by a small group of bullies who torment the most fragile pupils in the school, especially Dino, who is a young gay man very close to Silvana. The group of friends understands that only their union can bring them strength, but is this bond enough to prevent things spiraling into tragedy?