Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

The End of Cruising

2013 Documentary

A documentary about gay male cruising and public sex and how it has changed over the years.

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Swimming Pool

2017 Comedy

Jota and Santi, teenage boys in Madrid, chase adventure to beat the summer heat, risking everything to explore a legendary pool in a controversial part of the city.

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Shirley and Baby

2018 Drama

Daniel navigates life as Shirley, a transvestite, alongside Baby, confronting aging and self-perception in their shared home.

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Black Lips

2018 Drama

A solitary Chinese immigrant in Australia, entrenched in his daily routine, embarks on an unforeseen journey that brings him to a deeper self-awareness.

Never Let Me Go

2022 Drama

After running away from a toxic relationship that lasted for 8 years, Alec moves to Ireland to start over and rediscover himself. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn after Jonathan enters Alec's life.

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Spring

2018 Drama

Fernando finds himself drawn to his closest friend. They ditch school together and embark on a spontaneous camping trip deep in the woods.

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Affection

2020 Drama

A young gay man must confront his aversion to public displays of affection after a verbal altercation with a passing stranger drives a wedge between him and his boyfriend.

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The Embrace of Men

2019 Drama, Romance

After sharing a kiss while strolling along the Seine in Paris, two young men are assaulted by a group of thugs.

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Sog

2019 Romance

Explores a magnetic force drawing bodies together, an irresistible yet elusive physical connection.

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Must Be Painful

2020 Drama

Danny and his Spanish boyfriend's trip to the Czech countryside turns tense when locals make disparaging comments, leading to a devastating conflict.

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Kali Ma

2007 Comedy, Thriller

An Indian mother takes justice into her own hands when she discovers her son is a victim of bullying.

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Keep Off the Grass

2022 Drama

Centers around Sunny Cooper, an 18 year-old amateur football player who's struggling to come to terms with his sexuality.

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Chachó

2020 Comedy

Yanush, torn between familial expectations and his love for Pasha, escapes his conservative Romani community on the eve of his wedding, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and love in defiance of societal norms and family pressures.

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That Thing We Do

2003 Drama, Romance

Kevin's visit to his family's summer cottage sparks a reconnection with his younger cousin, leading to unexpected revelations.

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It Looks Like We Are Alone

2015 Drama

Djordje has to choose between his mask and his real face. He has to figure out how to deal with what he feels. Ognjen chose he will fight for his life and his love. Everything changes when reality crushes between them.

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Water Circles Under Cotton Clouds

2023 Drama

In a dystopian future marked by pandemics and political upheaval, a group of young people hide on the city's outskirts after stealing vaccines. Tensions arise over sexuality and ethnicity, reflecting a regressive society.

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Car Wash

2023 Drama

Two boys from a soccer team hide their romantic relationship under the guise of friendship to avoid being discovered. However, one night of passion inside a car wash has the potential to change the course of their lives forever.

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The Silent Landscape

2003 Drama

Hamid, an Iranian teenager, confronts his family's Muslim beliefs as his sexuality becomes a point of conflict.

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Belonging

2020 Documentary

A parallel story of two generations of gay activism. Explores the impact and legacy of LGBTQI+ campaigner Rodney Croome through the lens of a road trip across the state by young Tasmanian Sam Watson. With archival footage and interviews with Sam and Rodney's families and friends, the film examines Tasmania's journey from a place of exclusion to inclusion, from prejudice to acceptance, from hatred to embrace.

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Gair

2022 Drama, Romance

Rahul's parents have discovered that their new tenant, Pankaj, is from a lower caste and want him to leave but the two boys have fallen in love. Will they be able to express their twice tabooed love?

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Light Leak

2023 Drama

Óscar's two closest companions are Lucas, his childhood best friend, and his Super 8 camera. While filming, Óscar comes to the realization that his feelings for Lucas go beyond friendship.

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North Star

2022 Drama, Romance

In rural isolation, a rancher and his ailing husband face a heart-wrenching decision that challenges their love and commitment, exploring sacrifice and dignity in the face of adversity.

We Can Be Gay Today: Baltic Pride 2013

2014 Documentary

Chronicles the work of the Lithuanian Gay League and the historic 2013 Pride march, capturing a pivotal moment in the country's fight for LGBTQ+ equality as activists organized one of Lithuania's first major public demonstrations for equal rights.

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Not That Kind of Guy

2020 Romance

Léto, a young trans and gay man, lives in a small, social housing apartment near Tours. During the day, he kills boredom on his phone from the ticket booth of a movie theater on its last legs.

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Femme

2018 Comedy

Dismissed for his femininity, Carson embarks on a path of self-discovery through a whirlwind of existential questioning and the guidance of a drag-queen fairy godmother.

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Lost Queens

2015 Drama

Rodrigo, a young drag queen, faces public arrest in a televised police raid, exposing tensions around identity and acceptance in his community.

The Good Teacher

2024 Drama, Thriller

When a Literature teacher is confronted with a teenage student's complaint of inappropriate behavior, he is called upon to fight to protect his name, his position in the school, and his longtime gay relationship, which no one knows.