Gay Films with Homophobia - Gay Films Matter

XXY

2007 Drama, Romance

A 15-year-old intersex person and their family confront the challenges of their medical condition.

Wildhood

2021 Drama, Romance

Two brothers embark on a journey to find their birth mother, reconnecting with their indigenous heritage and making new friends along the way, navigating challenges and discovering truths about family and identity.

The Consequence

1977 Drama, Romance

Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls in love with inmate Martin. After Martin's release, they attempt to build a life together, but face constant interference from others.

Hidden Pleasures

1977 Drama

A successful, closeted banker falls passionately in love with a handsome but impoverished 18-year-old student, leading to devastating consequences for the young man. This is a modern retelling of 'Death in Venice'.

You Are Not Alone

1978 Drama, Romance

Two precocious boys navigate their budding sexuality at a boarding school, testing boundaries and discovering themselves.

La Cage aux Folles

1978 Comedy

About the manager of a Saint-Tropez nightclub featuring drag performances and his star attraction are a gay couple. Chaos ensues when his straight son brings home his fiancée and her ultra-conservative parents for a visit.

SHORT FILM

One Day This Kid

2024 Drama

A young Afghan-Canadian boy, who under the weight of his father's expectations, confronts fear, desire and shame, in search of a self unknown.

Before Stonewall

1984 Documentary

The history of the Gay and Lesbian community before the Stonewall riots sets the stage for the early struggles and triumphs of the gay rights movement.

Friends Forever

1986 Drama

Sixteen-year-old Kristian struggles to adjust to his new school in Copenhagen. He befriends two very different boys: nonconformist Henrik and bullying clique leader Patrick, who Kristian discovers is gay.

Dragonfly Boy

2021 Drama, Romance

At 21, Graham battles with his identity and who he loves. Amidst societal pressures and self-doubt, his journey of self-discovery and growth is influenced by those around him.

Mala Noche

1986 Drama

Walt is obsessed with a young illegal Mexican immigrant who doesn't speak English and finds Walt strange and undesirable. This is a tale of unrequited love.

Law of Desire

1987 Comedy, Drama, Thriller

A gay filmmaker navigates an obsessive fan while yearning for a lost love and managing a complex relationship with his trans sister.

Biloxi Blues

1988 Comedy, Drama

Young recruits endure rigorous boot camp during WWII in Biloxi, Mississippi, in this adaptation of Neil Simon's play.

Wish for Tomorrow

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Michael and James' secret love, facing tragedy and family turmoil as they navigate love, loss, and inequality in Sydney.

Curse of the Queerwolf

1988 Comedy, Horror

After being bitten by what he believes is a transvestite, Larry experiences nightmares, ominous visits from a gypsy woman, and strange reactions to the full moon.

The Hours and Times

1991 Drama, Musical

A fictionalized account of the holiday trip of John Lennon and Brian Epstein to Spain in 1963.

The Living End

1992 Comedy, Mystery, Romance

HIV-positive Luke and Jon embark on a hedonistic journey that tests their limits.

SHORT FILM

Two Little Boys

2020 Drama

A boy's infatuation with his closeted bully leads him down an unconventional path of confession and its repercussions.

Totally F***ed Up

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Six queer teenagers confront various obstacles and discover themselves amidst the complexities of adolescence.

Threesome

1994 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Alex is mistakenly housed with two guys, Stuart and Eddy, in a college dorm. Despite initial problems, they become friends. Stuart likes Alex, Alex likes Eddy, and Eddy likes Stuart. Can this dynamic work?

The Celluloid Closet

1995 Documentary

Surveying Hollywood's depictions and societal attitudes toward homosexuals throughout North American film history.

Kiss of the Spider Woman

1985 Drama

A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.

In & Out

1997 Comedy, Romance

After a former student's remark at the Academy Awards, a midwestern teacher embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, questioning his sexuality and navigating societal expectations.

The Hanging Garden

1997 Drama, Romance

William, once an obese and depressed adolescent, moves to the city and comes out as gay. When he returns home, he struggles to cope with his past memories.

Edge of Seventeen

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

On the last day of school in 1984, a teenager navigates the complexities of being gay while cherishing moments with friends, reflecting on growth and acceptance.

Head On

1998 Drama, Romance

A 19-year-old Greek Australian grapples with his sexuality, navigating awkward straight encounters and his personal desire.

Flawless

1999 Drama

A conservative guard's stroke leads to singing lessons with a drag queen, challenging his beliefs.