Gay Films about Mental Health

SHORT FILM

Attention of Men

2017 Drama, Thriller

Colt, a broke aspiring writer, trades sex for cash with a stranger. When danger comes knocking, he flees and crosses paths with Ely, a wealthy recluse. What begins as rescue turns into a twisted father-son bond, with Colt drawn into Ely’s unraveling world, watching the king of a crumbling castle fight his demons.

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A True Story

2025 Drama

During a hot summer in Rome, Giulio and Alessio begin a brief romance that catches them both off guard. What starts as something fleeting quickly grows into a tenderness neither of them expected.

Fögi Is a Bastard

1998 Drama, Romance

Beni falls for Fögi, an older, self-absorbed lead singer of a rock band. He follows him into a toxic downward spiral.

Flawless

1999 Drama

A conservative guard's stroke leads to singing lessons with a drag queen, challenging his beliefs.

American Beauty

1999 Drama

A father faces a mid-life crisis when he becomes infatuated with his daughter's charismatic best friend, navigating desire, morality, and the complexities of aging.

Wonder Boys

2000 Comedy, Drama

An English professor struggles with his wife leaving him, his editor's demands for a long-overdue book, and the chaotic issues of his friends and associates.

Drift

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ryan's intense connection with Leo during a party conversation leads to a journey exploring three potential love interests.

Before Night Falls

2000 Drama, Romance

The life of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas is examined, including his struggles and triumphs.

Burnt Money

2000 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Nene, Angel, and Cuervo's botched bank robbery in 1965 Buenos Aires leads to a tense hideout in Uruguay.

Circuit

2001 Drama, Romance

John, a gay cop from Illinois, moves to Los Angeles seeking acceptance. He discovers the "circuit", where he falls into a world of drugs and more.

It Is in Us All

2022 Drama

A Londoner returns to his ancestral homeland of Donegal in the west of Ireland and is drawn in by a teenage boy who almost kills him in a car crash.

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Héctor

2018 Drama

After being diagnosed with HIV, Víctor reaches out to his former lover, Héctor. That night in his room, they face the silence, the words left unspoken, and the boundaries of their relationship.

Eden’s Curve

2003 Drama, Romance

A romantic drama set in 1972, exploring the intertwining lives of young lovers.

Twist

2003 Drama

A modern-day "Oliver Twist" unfolds in Toronto's hustler district, where a young queer man navigates survival, companionship, and unexpected connections amidst urban turmoil.

Testosterone

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Graphic novelist Dean searches for his missing Argentine lover Pablo instead of working on his anticipated sequel. As his editor pressures him and his search intensifies, Dean's quest intertwines with themes of love, loss, and artistic creation.

Blackmail Boy

2003 Drama, Romance

In a small town, Magda struggles to keep her family balanced as hidden hatred and passions emerge, leading to a dramatic and ruthless unfolding.

Dorian Blues

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

High school senior Dorian embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he comes out as gay, grappling with his father's disapproval.

Ethan Mao

2004 Drama, Thriller

Ethan Mao, kicked out for being gay, returns home on Thanksgiving, escalating into a hostage situation with his family.

Fighting Tommy Riley

2004 Drama, Mystery, Romance

An aging trainer and a young fighter, both seeking redemption, join forces to confront their past demons and chase their dreams.

Loggerheads

2005 Drama

Three overlapping stories depict estranged families across different regions of North Carolina.

Antibodies

2005 Drama, Horror, Thriller

Serial killer Gabriel Engel is arrested, and small-town cop Michael Martens travels to interrogate him, discovering more than he expected.

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Infested Hearts

2022 Horror

Ethan believes his home is infested with bugs despite his boyfriend's reassurances, leading him on a downward spiral as he grapples with paranoia and reality.

The Bubble

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows a group of young people in Tel Aviv, Israel, dealing with the challenges of living in the region. Their routine is disrupted when a young Palestinian man enters their lives.

Mía & Moi

2021 Drama

Mía and Moi take refuge in their family's countryside home after their mother's death.

Keillers Park

2006 Drama, Romance

In a poignant love story inspired by true events, a married man and a free spirit find passion and heartbreak amidst the aftermath of a 1997 hate crime, grappling with love, loss, and societal prejudice.

A Four Letter Word

2007 Comedy, Romance

Serial dater Luke considers monogamy after meeting the confident Stephen. However, as he gets to know Stephen better, he wonders if he will face disappointment.

Devil’s Path

2018 Drama, Horror, Thriller

Two men encounter each other on a dangerous gay cruising park trail, and quickly find themselves caught up in a deadly game of cat and mouse.