Gay Films about Mental Health

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Closets

2015 Drama, Sci-Fi

Follows Ben and Henry, teenage friends across time, navigating identity and acceptance in a compassionate tale of hope.

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Oversharing

2018 Drama

An insecure gay brooder puts his lack of social charm to the test with the support of a pizza man turned therapist and his two best friends.

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Baba

2021 Drama

An unexpected discovery forces Britannia, a gay Libyan teenager, to question whether to stay or flee his beloved homeland.

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Away

2025 Drama

Sergio travels to Utrecht with his family to attend a football match. Before returning to Barcelona, he suffers a panic attack and decides to stay alone in Holland, cutting off all contact with his past.

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Blue Moon

2025 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Tells the story of Lorenz Hart's struggles with alcoholism and mental health as he tries to save face during the opening of "Oklahoma!".

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War. Room

2017 Drama

A reflective look at the traumatic experiences of serving in the Israeli army as a gay soldier.

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The Moment You Realize

2014 Drama, Romance

After a failed suicide attempt, Heath finds himself in a hospital undergoing psychological evaluation. While navigating the sterile environment, he is forced to confront the one truth he's always avoided - his own sexuality.

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They Left For The Abyss

2024 Drama

A young man who never leaves his house tries to take control of his life. At the same time, a large sinkhole appears in the middle of his small town.

The Country Teacher

2008 Drama, Romance

Petr, a sensitive young teacher from Prague, tries to build a life in a rural town where he bonds with a widow and her son. But when a friend from his past arrives, tensions rise and Petr must confront where he belongs and who he truly is.

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Confrontation

2017 Drama

A devout family man's past actions are put to the test after seeing his son for the first time in 8 years after he kicked him out for being gay.

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The PhD

2020 Comedy, Drama

A romantic dinner unravels into chaos when Bruno, a nervous psychology student, tries to hide the truth about his PhD interview from his controlling boyfriend.

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Mind Mera Mind

2021 Comedy, Drama

Prateek, who has just started to become independent, finds himself grappling with issues around sexuality, body image, and finding love. It goes to the point where his day-to-day functioning is impaired, with insomnia, self-doubt, and anxiety keeping him on edge. He reaches out to his friend Vijay for help; will Vijay be able to help him out? Will Prateek be able to mind his mind?

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You Say Hello

2019 Drama

Seeking solace in his family's beach house with intentions to end his life, a young gay man's plans take an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a night worker.

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You

2011 Drama

Caught between sensitivity and confusion, a vulnerable teen navigates a complex world, seeking understanding and connection.

Absent

2011 Drama, Romance

Martin, an Argentine student, seeks affection from his coach, Sebastian, pushing boundaries and facing consequences in a complex dance of desire and regret.

Lost in Paradise

2011 Drama, Romance

Khoi's new life in Ho Chi Minh City intersects with Lam's turbulent past, forging a complicated relationship amidst urban struggles.

The Dark Side of Love

2012 Drama

Two brothers, a waiter with a crush, and a drug addict entangled in a complicated relationship reunite to mourn their mother's death, grappling with their diverse life paths and personal struggles.

The Silent Thief

2012 Thriller

A cunning drifter who disrupts the Henderson family, unraveling buried secrets and escalating to a violent climax upon their son's return.

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Coin Slot

2022 Drama

A young gay man struggles to keep it together as the anniversary of a traumatic attack looms ever closer.

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Weak Species

2009 Comedy, Drama

Steve and George navigate high school complexities, discovering common ground amid personal struggles and societal pressures.

Speechless

2012 Drama

A mute man found by police reveals his silent past to a nurse and friends, unraveling unexpected truths.

For My Brother

2014 Drama

Tells the story of Aske and Bastian escaping abuse to find solace and freedom in Norway, bonding over their shared trauma and love for each other.

Twink

2014 Drama

A former adult performer battles addiction and mental health issues after a career-ending scandal.

Something Must Break

2014 Drama, Romance

In gritty Stockholm, Sebastian, battling self-abuse and gender identity, finds unexpected love with Andreas, whose carefree demeanor challenges Sebastian's perceptions of sexuality.

Torment

2017 Horror

Drawing bold inspiration from the twisted and horrifying world of Gacy's torture, this film dares to explore boundaries that others have feared to cross!

Reinventing Marvin

2017 Drama

A young man flees his family to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

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Daddy?

2026 Drama

After a painful breakup and a violent attack on his way to work, a young man is forced to confront the life he has built and the future he longs for. As desire, fear and trauma blur into a dreamlike spiral, he struggles to separate truth from illusion. Haunted by questions of love, trust and belonging, he must decide whether healing is possible or if the scars of his past will define him forever.