Gay Films about Mental Health

The Set

1970 Drama

Paul Lawrence is a working class man who dates Cara, sells shirts at a Sydney department store, and dreams of attending art school.

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Nothing in Particular

2018 Drama

A man who has never felt same-sex attraction finds himself falling unexpectedly for another man.

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Iridescence

2017 Drama, Musical

Logan is 16 and grieving his mother while living with his abusive father Vince, who shame on his son for being gay. Guided by his mother’s presence, Logan learns to accept himself and confront Vince. He chooses to stay alive and move forward, stronger than the words carved into him.

Two Drifters

2005 Drama

The lives of two lonely souls cross paths. Rui loses his lover Pedro on the night of their anniversary. Odete, upset after her boyfriend leaves her when she mentioned a desire to have a child, becomes obsessed with the deceased Pedro, whom she never met.

Fire Song

2015 Drama

Shane, a gay Anishnabe teenager in Northern Ontario, is struggling to support his family in the aftermath of his sister's suicide. If he fails, he will be forced to choose between his family's home and his own future.

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Cartagena Boy

2021 Documentary

Five Venezuelan boys leave their country in search of opportunities and means to support their families. They travel to hostile streets in Cartagena facing a reality far different from their hopes and dreams.

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Troy

2022 Comedy

Thea and Charlie are used to hearing their neighbor’s nonstop sex life, until one night they catch the sound of a chaotic breakup that changes everything.

On the Road

2012 Drama, Romance

Young writer Sal Paradise has his life shaken by the arrival of free-spirited Dean Moriarty and his girl, Marylou. As they travel across the country, they encounter a mix of people who each impact their journey indelibly.

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Kings America Made

2020 Documentary

This film traces a young Black boy’s search for peace in America as he confronts mental trauma, emerging sexuality, and haunting visions of death. His inner journey is reflected through the real life testimonies of four gay Black men living in New York City.

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Come Clean

2023 Comedy, Drama

A young gay man, battling O.C.D., navigates the challenges of a Grindr date, struggling to keep his composure and avoid awkward mishaps.

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Crossroads

2015 Action, Drama

After the death of his wife, a father finds out his son is gay and confronts him leading to devastating consequences.

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Sister

2020 Drama

During a casual hookup, a young man unveils his hidden female persona.

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Ephemeron

2022 Drama

A musician overcomes creative block with the help of a chance encounter with a neighbor.

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Family

2020 Drama, Horror

A trip to their countryside cottage takes a terrifying turn for an interracial gay couple as a sudden accident shatters their plans.

Trevor: The Musical

2022 Musical

When an incident at school suddenly puts Trevor in the wrong spotlight, he struggles to navigate his own identity and determine how he fits in a challenging world.

The Houseboy

2007 Drama, Romance

Ricky, grappling with online meets and substance abuse, contemplates suicide until an unexpected connection with another boy sparks hope and new perspectives on life.

Lonesome Cowboys

1968 Comedy, Drama

Five cowboys find themselves entangled in heated passions and conflicts on the range after a confrontation with Ramona Alvarez and her nurse.

Coming Out

1989 Drama, Romance

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

No Skin Off My Ass

1991 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A lonely hairdresser's encounter with a skinhead leads to unexpected revelations.

Strawberry and Chocolate

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The story of two men who are complete opposites: one gay, the other straight; one a fierce communist, the other an individualist. Despite their differences, they come to love each other.

It’s My Party

1996 Drama, Romance

Nick, nearing the end of a three-year battle with AIDS, arranges his final goodbye by hosting a party for friends and family. His ex-partner Brandon attends, complicating the emotional farewell.

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Constellation

2024 Drama

Théo, twenty-something and on the verge of divorce, drifts through a day where fragments of a brighter past clash with a darker present, pushing him toward a drastic decision.

The Sea

2000 Drama

Childhood trauma reunites two men and a woman at a tuberculosis hospital, rekindling old wounds and lost connections.

Red Dirt

2000 Drama, Romance

Griffith, a 20-year-old caring for his sick aunt after losing his family matriarch, has his life changed by the arrival of a stranger. He struggles with responsibilities, grief, and dreams of leaving Pine Apple.

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.

Our Lady of the Assassins

2000 Drama

Writer F. Vallejo returns to Medellin after 30 years and meets 16-year-old killer Alexis. They are instantly attracted to each other.

The Closet

2001 Comedy

To avoid losing his job, a man and his neighbor concoct a rumor about his fake homosexuality, sparking unexpected consequences and challenging perceptions in their community.