Gay Films about Mental Health

Papi Chulo

2018 Comedy, Drama

A solitary TV weatherman finds an unexpected bond with a middle-aged migrant laborer from the Latino community

Four

2012 Drama, Romance

On a hot Independence Day night, four people explore the boundaries of freedom and desire.

The Witnesses

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends in 1980s Paris confronts the AIDS epidemic, testing their bonds and resilience.

Dahmer

2002 Drama, Horror, Thriller

A biopic chronicles American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's life and crimes.

Hara Kiri

2016 Drama, Romance

August and Beto, two street skaters, experience a punk-infused love story on their last day alive.

About Us

2017 Drama, Romance

Two young students embark on the journey of their first love.

Spa Night

2016 Drama

A closeted Korean-American teenager takes a job at a Korean spa to support his family, only to stumble upon a clandestine world of gay encounters that both terrifies and intrigues him.

SHORT FILM

Ruben

2012 Drama, Romance

Ruben is in search of his sexuality and experiences harassment and violence along the way.

1:54

2016 Drama

Tim, a reserved 16-year-old athlete with remarkable brilliance and talent, finds himself teetering on the edge as the pressure mounts, pushing him to the brink where human limits blur into the point of no return.

The Swimmer

2021 Comedy, Drama

A sportsman confronts discrimination in the world of sports and learns to accept and love himself as a gay man.

Ice Blues

2008 Mystery, Thriller

Gay detective Donald Strachey investigates a mysterious donation to a youth center, leading him into a web of deception and danger.

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

Welcome to Chechnya

2020 Documentary

Activists risk everything to fight for LGBTQ+ rights amidst persecution in Chechnya.

The Snowtown Murders

2011 Drama, Mystery

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie's involvement with his mother's boyfriend leads to a spree of torture and murder, exploring dark relationships.

In the Name Of

2013 Drama, Thriller

Adam, a conflicted priest, grapples with desire and faith when he tries to help a troubled teen, confronting suppressed emotions.

Fox and His Friends

1975 Drama, Romance

After winning the lottery, a suggestible working-class man falls prey to his bourgeois boyfriend and materialistic friends, testing his values and self-worth.

The Consequence

1977 Drama, Romance

Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls in love with inmate Martin. After Martin's release, they attempt to build a life together, but face constant interference from others.

You Are Not Alone

1978 Drama, Romance

Two precocious boys navigate their budding sexuality at a boarding school, testing boundaries and discovering themselves.

SHORT FILM

Landline

2018 Documentary, Drama

Told through helpline recordings and reconstructed visuals, the film captures the lives of LGBTQ people in Britain’s farming community. In a world shaped by tradition and masculinity, being gay can mean deep isolation, yet also sparks unlikely friendships, rural connections, and moments of resilience.

Law of Desire

1987 Comedy, Drama, Thriller

A gay filmmaker navigates an obsessive fan while yearning for a lost love and managing a complex relationship with his trans sister.

Wish for Tomorrow

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Michael and James' secret love, facing tragedy and family turmoil as they navigate love, loss, and inequality in Sydney.

Totally F***ed Up

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Six queer teenagers confront various obstacles and discover themselves amidst the complexities of adolescence.

Green Plaid Shirt

1996 Drama, Romance

The relationship between two gay men and their friends is chronicled from the pre-AIDS era in 1977 through the epidemic in the late 1980s, all connected by a green plaid shirt they found at a yard sale.

In & Out

1997 Comedy, Romance

After a former student's remark at the Academy Awards, a midwestern teacher embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, questioning his sexuality and navigating societal expectations.

Nowhere

1997 Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

Chronicles a day in the lives of a diverse group of Los Angeles high school students, each navigating their own unique challenges and aspirations.

The Hanging Garden

1997 Drama, Romance

William, once an obese and depressed adolescent, moves to the city and comes out as gay. When he returns home, he struggles to cope with his past memories.

Head On

1998 Drama, Romance

A 19-year-old Greek Australian grapples with his sexuality, navigating awkward straight encounters and his personal desire.