Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

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Trevor

1994 Comedy, Drama

A high-school boy faces prejudice from his family and friends as he comes to terms with his homosexuality during puberty.

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Poesias Para Gael

2017 Drama, Romance

After a chain of unexpected events reshapes their lives, Hugo and Gael marry and begin a new chapter together, determined to build a future founded on love, resilience, and hope.

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Silver Road

2006 Drama, Romance

Childhood friends in rural Ontario spend a final day together before one moves to the city, leading to unexpected revelations and a shift in their lifelong bond.

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Plum Cake

2023 Drama

A mother-son relationship tested by love, expectations, and the weight of secrecy.

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San Cristóbal

2015 Drama, Romance

Lucas discovers an unexpected romance with struggling fisherman Antonio during a visit to his sister on a remote Chilean island.

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Resonance

1991 Drama, Romance

A wordless portrayal of two men in Sydney, exploring their relationships and dynamics.

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The End of My World

2017 Drama

After Eryk leaves Filip, Filip navigates the aftermath, seeking answers about love and new beginnings in the face of heartbreak.

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Rage

2016 Drama, Romance

A trilogy of gay rage and resistance.

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Frozen Roads

2010 Drama

Balthazar, Christian, and Lyla confront their escalating desires in a rural Canadian town, testing their lifelong friendship.

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Por un beso

2016 Drama, Romance

Tomás and Andrea's chance encounter at a zebra crossing on Gran Vía sparks a destiny-altering connection, setting the stage for a story of unexpected romance and fate in Madrid.

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The Violation

2013 Drama

Delves into teenage Mickey's infatuation and complex relationships with the neighboring Heim family, blurring lines between desire, fantasy, and reality.

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Omar

2009 Drama

Omar conceals his homosexuality from his homophobic family and friends, navigating the challenges of acceptance and identity.

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Empty

2014 Drama

Rein, a seasoned fisherman, grapples with suppressed desires when he trains newcomer Job aboard his boat.

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Babysitting Andy

2007 Comedy

When nine-year-old Andy's uncle and his boyfriend babysit, her mischievous antics escalate as she confronts them with a supersoaker, determined to uncover the meaning of of a naughty word

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Facing a New Age

2008 Documentary

As the Stonewall generation confronts retirement, they grapple with the complexities of aging openly gay in a society still wrestling with equality, challenging their hard-won freedoms.

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Silent Secrets

2024 Drama

Beau is secretly in love with his best friend Liam, and doesn't dare to say it, because is constantly being bullied and called gay by Rick and some classmates, and then they out him.

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Parafilia

2020 Drama

After a disturbing confrontation takes an unexpected turn, Bruno becomes the obsession of Marcelino, a calculating manipulator determined to ruin his life out of spite and revenge.

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The Burning Boy

2001 Drama, Romance

A closeted teenage gay boy shares a swim and an afternoon together with his straight best friend. When his looks and longing let his secret out, his friend pleasantly surprises him but an accident occurs and tragedy ensues.

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I’ve Only Just Begun

2012 Action, Drama, Musical

Venuz Vulgar and his friends are on their way to St. Petersburg, Russia.

All-American Boy

2020 Drama

When Sean and James return home for summer break, the two draw a friendly relationship but soon reveal their inner dark secrets that lead to a tragedy that will affect everyone.

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It’s Not a Cowboy Movie

2012 Comedy

Two groups of French teenagers discuss their thoughts on the film "Brokeback Mountain" between classes.

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Kicking On

2001 Drama

Australian footballer faces varied and unpredictable reactions from his teammates after being outed by one of them.

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Jeste jednou

2023 Drama

Until now, Oliver has lived under the shadow of his father, who sees nothing but his own goals. Oliver sets out to find a place where he can be recognized for who he is. However, this proves to be more difficult than he initially thought.

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Family History

2020 Horror

Four years after his mother's death, a young man introduces his new boyfriend to his conservative father, revealing hidden tensions.

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Coming to Terms

2000 Drama

Damian's journey to come out to his family over the phone leads to emotional turmoil and healing. Exploring themes of acceptance and familial bonds.

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Karmarama

2002 Drama

A homophobic man confronts his fears and prejudices through an unexpected journey of self-discovery and redemption.

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Kettle

2014 Drama

A teenage boy at a repressive Catholic school seeks acceptance and love from his emotionally distant mother. As he reaches out to his estranged sister and best friend, his search for connection leads to a poignant and harrowing journey of self-discovery.