Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

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Bullied

2010 Documentary, Drama

Everyday, thousands of gay and lesbian students are verbally and physically harassed in schools. Jamie Nabozny was tormented by classmates for years. He eventually fought back - not with his fists, but in a courtroom.

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Fairies

2003 Drama, Musical

A bullied high schooler's journey through 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', using glitter and dreams to find acceptance.

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Kanbrik

2005 Drama

Amid the Atlas Mountains' backdrop and muezzin chants, a young man reflects on a lost lover.

Question One

2012 Documentary

A film chronicling the 2009 Maine state referendum campaign on same-sex marriage on both sides.

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Float

2007 Drama, Romance

A young painter from the Bahamas finds love and adventure on an exotic island.

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Alkali, Iowa

1995 Comedy

On an Iowa farm, Jack Gudmanson discovers his late father's hidden life, prompting familial tensions as he navigates his own sexuality amidst rural expectations and secrets.

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At Ease

2010 Drama

After a young naval aviator is killed in action just days before leaving the military, his grieving partner arrives at the funeral, forcing the fallen soldier's father to confront a truth he never expected. As grief, prejudice, and honesty collide, both men are challenged to reconsider love, loss, and the cost of serving under a system that denied LGBTQ+ service members the freedom to live openly.

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Just Friends?

2009 Drama, Musical, Romance

Seok visits his military boyfriend Min-soo, only to confront scrutiny from Min-soo's mother, challenging their relationship and perceptions of family acceptance.

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Stains

2009 Drama

Two army pals reunite at a Laundromat, where one learns a surprising truth about the other that threatens their friendship.

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Porno Melodrama

2011 Drama

Explores Jonas' dilemma as he stars in an adult film to emigrate, grappling with past love with his ex-girlfriend Akvile.

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Fivesixths

2012 Drama

A disturbing game played by aimless boarding school boys. Following the death of their leader, Tim, the group engages in a ritual that turns into a night of sadistic twists and turns.

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The Son

2012 Drama

Pedro navigates high school with his friends, finding solace in his mother's baked beans.

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The Guy From Work

2015 Drama

Raynald is a family man who has been working in the same tire plant for over 30 years. This week, nothing unusual in his daily life: work, hockey games with the “guys”, family night. However, this week, Raynald will make the biggest move of his life.

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Out

2013 Comedy, Drama

A young vampire returns home to reveal his true nature to his parents.

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Feriado

2013 Drama, Horror

A group of queer friends vacationing at a seaside house encounter unexpected dangers.

COMING SOON

Aversion

2026 Horror

After a gay couple is bashed in 1963, Ryan's parents commit him to a mental hospital for aversion therapy to straighten him out. Once inside, Ryan realizes the hospital is infested with strange, faceless creatures that stalk the patients.

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How I Love You

2002 Documentary

A look at the sexuality and self image of gay men in Lebanon, a country where the penalty for homosexuality is still imprisonment.

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Sacred Hearts, Holy Souls

2014 Comedy, Drama

At an all-boys Catholic boarding school, two misfit teens forge an unlikely alliance against bullies and traditional authority figures, navigating adolescence and rebellion.

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Cream Puff

2014 Comedy, Drama

Bryce, a closeted gay teen, confronts his sexuality when he meets Nathan, sparking a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

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Caged

2013 Drama, Romance

How would you respond if you found out your best friend is gay?

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Sunset

2014 Drama

A student and a construction worker perched by the bay, etching their presence into the tranquil scenery

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The Kite

2016 Drama, Romance

A kite reunites two lovers after a 20-year separation, reigniting old passions amidst the winds of change.

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On the Roof

2015 Drama

Adrián and friends regularly spy on a sunbathing girl until discovering one friend's interest in a nearby guy, reshaping their perceptions and relationships in unexpected ways.

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Consenting Adults 1: The Men

1967 Documentary

Explores how societal attitudes towards homosexuality impact a diverse group of interviewees, shedding light on personal struggles and societal change.

Más que el Agua

2021 Drama

Nicolás and Carlitos live in the neighborhood near the old town of Santo Domingo. Nicolás is dedicated to the sale of cannabis, with what has survived since he and his brother were orphaned 15 years ago. Nicolás knows that it is time to take his brother out of the neighborhood if he wants him to progress in a society that is increasingly hostile to people like them.

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Tonight It’s You

2016 Horror, Thriller

CJ's late-night hookup takes a dark turn, plunging him into a sinister world beyond his wildest imagination.

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Whispers

2024 Drama

After years away, Ulises returns to his hometown, a place of abandoned mines and rusting cars from the last century, to reunite with old friends.