Gay Movies about Love Triangles

Graupel Poetry

2011 Drama, Thriller

Inseparable brothers Leung and Ming move to the city to chase their dreams of becoming actors. Their bond deepens into an intimacy that crosses taboo boundaries, leaving Leung trapped in his brother’s shadow. As he struggles to step back from their entanglement, he finds himself unable to escape a reality that has already begun to collapse.

SHORT FILM

Out of the Closet

2014 Drama

A relationship on the verge of collapse is pushed further when a closeted man is caught off guard by his boyfriend’s sudden arrival, moments before his female fiancee is set to appear.

The Male Gaze: Wild Youth

2026 Compilation

In these five gay short films from Mexico, France, Italy and Israel, human nature can reveal that there are forces within us that are either challenged by - or reflected in - the environments and people that surround us.

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Halves of Three

2024 Romance

On their last day together, Gheorghe and his close friends Isaac and Arma try to enjoy one final game of tennis. As they play, Isaac decides to confess that he is in love with Arma. The moment leaves Gheorghe devastated since he has spent years hiding his own affection for Isaac and now fears he is losing him forever.

The One You Feed

2020 Drama, Thriller

An injured stranger wakes in a remote, timeworn house, tended to by a man and woman whose strange behavior suggests they’re anything but ordinary.

Eisenstein in Guanajuato

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Venerated Soviet filmmaker Eisenstein travels to Mexico in 1931 after being shunned by Hollywood. Once he arrives in Guanajuato plans begin to change as he encounters a different culture and becomes drawn into the Mexican Revolution.

Remarkable Shades of Gay

2016 Compilation

A compilation of nine gay-themed short films by William Branden Blinn.

The Doom Generation

1995 Comedy, Drama

Jordan White and Amy Blue, two troubled teens, pick up an adolescent drifter, Xavier Red. Together, the they embark on a journey through an America of psychos and quickie marts.

SHORT FILM

Miles

2017 Drama

Three lifelong friends entangled in a complex love triangle embark on a transformative road trip that reshapes their destinies.

SHORT FILM

Sand

2020 Drama, Romance

In the English seaside town of Skegness, two boys struggle with both who they are as individuals and as a couple.

The French Boys 4

2022 Compilation

Thirsty one night stands, heartfelt rooftop confessions and a ménage à trois that explodes with hilarious results.

Ernesto

1979 Drama, Romance

In 1911 Trieste, 17-year-old Ernesto explores his sexuality. He pursues music while being torn between an intense friendship with Emilio and a desire for Emilio's twin sister, Rachele.

Coming Out

1989 Drama, Romance

A young teacher in East Berlin grapples with accepting his homosexuality.

SHORT FILM

Living Surfaces

2009 Comedy, Drama

Andrew balances relationships with a girlfriend and boyfriend, confronting his upbringing and a life-changing Saturday.

Full Speed

1996 Drama, Romance

A group of teenagers in France navigate friendship, love, and loss, revealing their vulnerabilities and desires in a heartfelt coming-of-age narrative.

The Man I Love

1997 Drama, Romance

A swimmer's journey of first love and coming out, revealing the bittersweet realities and the mantra to live fully.

The Trio

1998 Comedy, Romance

Zobel and Karl, a long-time couple turned pickpocket team, navigate new dynamics when they recruit Rudolf, leading to a tumultuous love triangle fraught with betrayal and desire.

SHORT FILM

Winner Takes All

2011 Action, Comedy, Drama

A self-absorbed beauty manipulates his two lovers into a rivalry, resulting in a dramatic clash of emotions and desires.

Confusion of Genders

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Bisexual attorney Alain juggles relationships with his boss, a client, the client's girlfriend, and a determined young man, leading to a complicated love life.

The Ignorant Fairies

2001 Drama, Romance

After a car accident, Antonia learns unsettling truths about her deceased husband's life.

The M.O. of M.I.

2002 Drama, Thriller

Michael and Tom, a happy gay couple in Austin, Texas, encounter Jonathon, a performance artist with a hidden past that complicates their lives.

Bulgarian Lovers

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A straight-laced Spanish man unexpectedly falls in love with a young foreigner, challenging his beliefs and opening new doors to understanding.

SHORT FILM

Trivial

2017 Drama, Romance

Valentin arrives to view a room for rent and is greeted by Renault and Pierre, two roommates whose relationship goes beyond friendship. When the house cat unexpectedly bites his hand, a simple moment of care turns into something far more charged. As one of the hosts steps away to find a tissue, the atmosphere shifts, and an undeniable tension takes hold, leaving everyone changed by the encounter.

Love in Thoughts

2004 Drama, Romance

Posthumously exploring the final days of Guenther's life, a gripping tale unfolds of alcohol, drugs, and reckless intimacy, revealing deeper truths about mortality and regret.

The Dying Gaul

2005 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A grief-stricken screenwriter becomes unwittingly entangled in a complex love triangle with a woman and her film executive husband, leading to chilling consequences.

East Side Story

2006 Comedy, Romance

The arrival of Anglo newcomers to an East L.A. Latino neighborhood disrupts the life of a young local torn between family traditions and urban aspirations.

Eternal Summer

2006 Drama, Romance

Two best friends, Shane and Jonathan, explore evolving aspects of their sexuality and personal growth.