Gay Films about Mental Health

Jump, Darling

2020 Drama

After a heartbreak, a novice drag queen seeks solace in the countryside, only to discover his grandmother in declining health and determined to avoid moving to a nearby nursing home.

Priest

1994 Drama, Romance

During confessional, a homosexual Catholic priest learns of a young girl's abuse by her father, forcing him to confront his secrets and responsibilities.

Stonewall

1995 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A group of LGBTQ+ individuals strive for dignity and respect as they navigate the early battles of the gay rights movement.

Those People

2015 Drama, Romance

On Manhattan's Upper East Side, a young gay painter must choose between his infatuation with a socialite friend and a promising romance with an older pianist.

15 Years

2019 Drama

Yoav's life unravels when revelations from his best friend and partner about parenthood trigger his demons, leading to a spiral of self-destruction.

SHORT FILM

Pássaros

2019 Drama

Best friends Jonas and David face a turning point during a soccer game discussion, leading to unexpected revelations.

The Rules of Attraction

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

At Camden College, a dealer, a virgin, and a bisexual classmate navigate an unusual love triangle amidst their privileged lives.

Love of Man

1997 Comedy, Drama

In 1990s Spain, a strong friendship between a gay man and his female best friend is tested when he starts a relationship with another man. The girlfriend, used to his attention, becomes jealous, changing all their lives.

Hate Crime

2005 Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller

Robbie and Trey, gay suburban professionals, face challenges when a preacher's son moves in next door, testing their lifestyle and relationships.

Conspiracy of Silence

2003 Drama, Thriller

A priest's suicide and a seminarian's expulsion for homosexuality spark a journalist's investigation, uncovering celibacy controversies and abuse cover-ups within the Irish Catholic church.

Watercolors

2008 Drama, Romance

Two classmates - one openly gay and the other a school swimming star - navigate friendship, self-discovery, and growing attraction in a poignant exploration of identity.

Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party

2015 Drama

Henry Gamble, a preacher's son celebrating his 17th birthday, invites friends for a pool party that unfolds with unexpected revelations.

SHORT FILM

Homophobia

2012 Drama

An adolescent soldier confronts suppressed feelings for a comrade during their final night at the border, grappling with isolation, identity, and armed conflict.

Moffie

2019 Drama, Romance

In 1981 South Africa, a young man navigates his compulsory military service while keeping his homosexuality hidden.

Green Butterflies

2017 Drama

Mateo, a popular schoolboy, faces a critical choice when his relationship with Daniel is exposed, forcing him to confront adversaries and his own convictions about love and acceptance.

Last Call in the Dog House

2021 Drama, Sci-Fi

At a legendary New York dive bar, three individuals from diverse backgrounds enter at closing time, each carrying their own burdens. By the end of the night, their souls are saved and connections realized.

We Were Here

2011 Documentary

Delve into a deep reflection on the impact of AIDS in San Francisco, exploring how individuals rose to the challenge during the early years of the crisis, reshaping the community in unimaginable ways.

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance

Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.

Water Drops on Burning Rocks

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A middle-aged businessman in 1970s Germany falls in love with a young man, navigating age gaps and societal expectations.

Voyage

2013 Drama

Follows a young psychiatrist's solitary journey along the Southeast Asian coast, seeking redemption from past client encounters.

Party Monster

2003 Drama, Thriller

Michael Alig's rise and fall as a Club Kid organizer.

After Sex

2007 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Vignettes of eight couples explore the complexities of their relationships in intimate conversations following moments of intimacy.

The Imitation Game

2014 Drama, Thriller

During WWII, Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician, battles personal turmoil while leading efforts to crack the German Enigma code, a pivotal moment in history.

Charlatan

2020 Drama

The life of Jan Mikolasek, a Czech healer in the totalitarian fifties, unfolds as he uses intuition and plant knowledge to heal, against the backdrop of a turbulent historical period.

Streamers

1983 Drama

Four young soldiers in 1960s Eastern Europe navigate thievery, murder, and revenge amidst their own conflicting loyalties.

Wild Tigers I Have Known

2006 Drama

A poetic exploration of a boy dealing with his sexuality, navigating unrequited love for a popular student.

Children

1976 Drama

A man reflects on his childhood of bullying, Catholic school, and the loss of his abusive father to illness, seeking understanding and closure amidst the ghosts of his past.