Gay Films about Mental Health

Boy Erased

2018 Drama

The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.

Mysterious Skin

2004 Drama

Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.

Milk

2008 Drama

The life and activism of Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay elected official.

A Single Man

2009 Drama, Romance

A 1960s Los Angeles literature professor struggles to navigate daily life following the sudden death of his partner, grappling with grief and memories that refuse to fade.

Cruising

1980 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A police officer delves into New York City's underground gay subculture to capture a serial killer preying on gay men, risking everything to bring justice to his community.

Maurice

1987 Drama, Romance

Two English school friends fall in love at Cambridge. To regain his social standing, Clive abandons Maurice and marries. Maurice finds new love with the gamekeeper Alec while staying with Clive and his wife.

Another Country

1984 Drama, Romance

The early life of Guy Burgess, later a notorious spy, is explored.

My Own Private Idaho

1991 Drama

Two best friends living on the streets of Portland embark on a journey of self-discovery, testing their relationship along the way.

Prayers for Bobby

2009 Drama, Romance

True story of Mary Griffith, gay rights crusader, whose teenage son's suicide prompts her reflection on religious intolerance.

Bent

1997 Drama, Romance

In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew faces persecution under the Nazi regime, revealing resilience and survival amidst adversity.

The Boys in the Band

2020 Drama

A drunken game at a 1968 party in New York leads to reckoning among seven gay friends.

The Normal Heart

2014 Drama

In the early 1980s, the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York led to an emergence of homosexual activists. With support from the medical community, they try to raise awareness about the disease.

SHORT FILM

Pretty Boy

2015 Drama, Romance

Sean is taken to a motel by his father and is given a night worker for his 18th birthday to "fix" his questionable sexuality.

Twinless

2025 Comedy, Drama

Two young men cross paths in a twin bereavement support group. What begins as awkward small talk between two strangers gradually turns into a raw and unexpected friendship. As they navigate the blurry line between healing and holding on, their bond becomes a lifeline neither saw coming.

Shortbus

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

New Yorkers entangled in a web of romantic and intimate entanglements converge at an underground salon known for its blend of art, music, politics, and sensuality.

Supernova

2020 Drama, Romance

Sam and Tusker journey across England in their RV, cherishing their time together as Tusker battles dementia, exploring their past and confronting the uncertainties of their future in this heartfelt journey.

Spoiler Alert

2022 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Michael and Kit's love story takes a heartbreaking twist with Kit's devastating terminal cancer diagnosis.

Happy Together

1997 Drama, Romance

A trip to Argentina strains the relationship of a couple as their lives diverge.

Center of My World

2016 Drama, Romance

After a summer with his best friend Kat, Phil returns to school and questions his feelings for Nicholas, a new classmate, sparking inner turmoil.

Summer of 85

2020 Drama, Romance

After a dramatic rescue off Normandy's coast, 16-year-old Alexis forms a profound bond with his savior, 18-year-old David. Their friendship blossoms amid art, newfound horizons, and awakening desires.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

Damien and Thomas, brought together by family circumstances, navigate a complex relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

NEW

Heartstopper Forever

2026 Drama, Romance

Nick and Charlie are in love, but new challenges lay ahead with Nick getting ready to leave for university and Charlie taking on new responsibilities at school.

Come Undone

2000 Drama, Romance

Mathieu's summer in Brittany takes a romantic turn when he meets Cédric on the beach.

The History of Sound

2025 Drama, Musical, Romance

In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over their mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

Latter Days

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A partygoer's infatuation with a young Mormon missionary leads to a tumultuous collision of worlds, exploring faith and desire.

Heartstone

2016 Drama, Romance

In an Icelandic fishing village, a boy navigates his feelings for his best friend as romantic tensions unfold amidst the rugged landscape and cultural expectations.

Saltburn

2023 Drama, Thriller

Oxford student Oliver Quick is captivated by the charming aristocrat Felix Catton. Invited to spend a summer at Saltburn, Felix's family estate, Oliver discovers a world he never imagined, setting the stage for an unforgettable season of discovery and intrigue.