Gay Films about Mental Health

Gay movies & short films that touch on mental health struggles, suicide, depression, identity and trauma.

Enemies with Benefits

Enemies with Benefits

2016 Comedy
19-year-old Jamie just wants someone to love. With no one to call his own, he just decides to put an end to it all. That is, until, a visitor from beyond shows Jamie that his life has meaning and that he needs to stay alive and fulfill his destiny.
Saturn’s Return
SHORT FILM

Saturn’s Return

2001 Drama
Barney and Dimi are young men in love and are on a trip to visit Dan, Barney's dying father. Dan is planning his suicide and wants Barney there.
Arlo and the Sea
SHORT FILM

Arlo and the Sea

2023 Drama
Arlo lives by the sea and spends most of his time alone, until he meets a boy named Finn.
Let Me Go
SHORT FILM

Let Me Go

2015 Drama, Romance
Amid the early 1980s AIDS epidemic, Christian faces terminal illness while urging his boyfriend Philip to face life without him, testing their love and resolve.
The Constant Evening
SHORT FILM

The Constant Evening

2020 Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller
A tense encounter between James and a mysterious young stranger reveals significant yearnings from James's former relationship.
The End of My World
SHORT FILM

The End of My World

2017 Drama
After Eryk leaves Filip, Filip navigates the aftermath, seeking answers about love and new beginnings in the face of heartbreak.
Rage
SHORT FILM

Rage

2016 Drama, Romance
A trilogy of gay rage and resistance.
I Quit
SHORT FILM

I Quit

2009 Drama, Romance
Finn Page is 20 years old. Recently, he has ended his first relationship, however, he's not dealing with it very well. He resolves that quitting dating is the only option to prevent his heart from breaking again. Now, its up to his friends to convince him that sitting on the sidelines won't make him happy.
The Burning Boy
SHORT FILM

The Burning Boy

2001 Drama, Romance
A closeted teenage gay boy shares a swim and an afternoon together with his straight best friend. When his looks and longing let his secret out, his friend pleasantly surprises him but an accident occurs and tragedy ensues.
Starcrossed
SHORT FILM

Starcrossed

2005 Drama
Two brothers navigate a world that challenges their developing attraction amidst societal pressures.