Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

The Naked Civil Servant

1975 Comedy, Drama

The life and times of Quentin Crisp, an outrageous and flamboyant homosexual, coming of age and growing into old age in conservative England.

Kaboom

2010 Comedy, Sci-Fi

A college freshman experiences prophetic dreams that reveal a mysterious and unsettling truth about his classmates, thrusting him into a supernatural journey of self-discovery and revelation.

Dust

2018 Drama

Alko lives in the Dutch countryside. While he and his best friend Björn are struggling with their emerging sexuality, the villagers suspect Alko of being gay. This troubles him so much that he makes a decision he will come to regret.

Third Man Out

2005 Mystery, Thriller

A gay detective is hired to find who has been been threatening a notorious member of the gay community noted for outing people.

Spa Night

2016 Drama

A closeted Korean-American teenager takes a job at a Korean spa to support his family, only to stumble upon a clandestine world of gay encounters that both terrifies and intrigues him.

The Judgment

2023 Drama, Horror

An Egyptian gay couple faces supernatural punishment for their relationship upon returning to Egypt, delving into themes of religious terror and personal redemption.

SHORT FILM

Ruben

2012 Drama, Romance

Ruben is in search of his sexuality and experiences harassment and violence along the way.

On Swift Horses

2025 Drama

Muriel and her husband Lee are about to begin a bright new life, which is upended by the arrival of Lee's brother. Muriel embarks on a secret life, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible.

Longtime Companion

1989 Drama, Romance

The emergence and impact of the AIDS epidemic in the 1980s is depicted through the lives of several gay men, highlighting their struggles and resilience.

1:54

2016 Drama

Tim, a reserved 16-year-old athlete with remarkable brilliance and talent, finds himself teetering on the edge as the pressure mounts, pushing him to the brink where human limits blur into the point of no return.

The Swimmer

2021 Comedy, Drama

A sportsman confronts discrimination in the world of sports and learns to accept and love himself as a gay man.

Camp

2003 Comedy, Drama, Musical

After a series of Broadway flops, songwriter Bert Hanley finds inspiration working at a musical camp for young performers, staging a new production.

Pit Stop

2013 Drama, Romance

Gabe finds solace post-affair with his ex-wife and daughter, while Ernesto balances life with his live-in ex and a comatose ex-boyfriend, reflecting on love and isolation.

Una noche

2012 Drama, Romance

In Havana, Raul dreams of escaping to Miami but faces accusations that threaten his future. With the help of Elio, they embark on a risky journey across the ocean, testing their resolve against formidable odds.

SHORT FILM

Cappuccino

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jérémie, a closeted teenager, navigates his budding desires and his family while exploring new a relationship and self-discovery.

Like a Brother

2005 Drama, Romance

Sebastien, a small-town boy, moves to Paris to explore the gay nightlife. When a friend from home announces a visit, Sebastien must confront unrequited feelings.

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

SHORT FILM

Paradigma

2016 Drama

Innocence, intimacy and desire converge to tell the story of Guille, a teenager who seeks himself through others.

American Translation

2011 Drama

Follows Chris and Aurore's passionate yet destructive journey through France, exploring Chris's dark obsessions and their impact on their intense relationship with gay night workers.

Freak Show

2017 Comedy, Drama

Billy Bloom, navigating an ultra-conservative high school, challenges societal norms by running for homecoming queen, embracing his identity and sparking change.

Mulligans

2008 Drama, Romance

Two college friends journey home, where one's mistake threatens to tear apart a family with irreversible consequences.

Welcome to Chechnya

2020 Documentary

Activists risk everything to fight for LGBTQ+ rights amidst persecution in Chechnya.

The Snowtown Murders

2011 Drama, Mystery

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie's involvement with his mother's boyfriend leads to a spree of torture and murder, exploring dark relationships.