Gay Films about Mental Health

Chris & Don: A Love Story

2007 Documentary, Romance

The romance between British writer Christopher Isherwood and American artist Don Bachardy is explored.

Schoolboy Crush

2007 Drama

A cat-and-mouse game unfolds within the walls of an all-boys' preparatory school.

Bangkok Love Story

2007 Action, Drama, Romance

An informant and hitman's betrayal leads to an unexpected passionate entanglement.

End of Love

2008 Drama, Romance

Ming recalls his double life as a night worker while navigating a relationship with the conservative Yen, confronting secrets and societal judgments that threaten their love in a gripping tale of identity, passion, and sacrifice.

SHORT FILM

Bulldog

2023 Drama

Jack and Charlie play for a country football team, and their coach's favourite ritual is to see the bruises from the barbaric Bulldog drills. In the midst of this toxic environment, these boys find a slice of heaven in an isolated beach.

Love in Country

2023 Drama

Two U.S. Army sergeants fall in love during the Vietnam War. The squad must maintain unity if they are to capture an enemy operative, but then they are assigned a new officer who will do anything to complete the mission, even the sacrifice of the squad.

October Moon 2: November Son

2008 Comedy, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Survivors of a brutal tragedy seek revenge years later, leading to a harrowing psychological unraveling.

SHORT FILM

Pretty Boy

2015 Drama

Pablo dreams about being a great filmmaker. One day he falls in love and his life starts to be like a movie. But in life the endings are not always happy endings.

SHORT FILM

Vertical Lines

2018 Drama

Dave and Andrew reach a new level of closeness in their relationship when they share their personal experiences with self-harm.

I Dreamt Under the Water

2008 Drama, Romance

A bisexual man's nocturnal journey through Paris opens doors to exploration and self-discovery in this engaging drama.

I Killed My Mother

2009 Drama, Romance

Hubert navigates the challenges of being gay in a semi-autobiographical tale fraught with conflict with his mother.

David’s Birthday

2009 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Forbidden feelings arise during a summer beach vacation, stirring unexpected desires and tensions between two couples and their grown son, exploring the complexities of love and temptation.

Spring Fever

2009 Drama

Luo Haitao, hired to spy, becomes entangled in an affair that tests the limits of secrecy and desire.

Leo’s Room

2009 Drama, Romance

Leo, grappling with his sexuality, reconnects with Caro, an old friend dealing with her own demons, impacting both their personal conflicts.

Gods and Monsters

1998 Drama

Academy Award winner James Whale, acclaimed creator of the Frankenstein movies, begins an unlikely friendship with his handsome gardener.

Amphetamine

2010 Drama, Romance

Openly gay banker Daniel faces a dilemma when he falls for Kafka, a straight swimming instructor, testing the boundaries of their love amidst personal and societal pressures.

SHORT FILM

StandUp

2012 Drama

A dead boy wanted to be a comedian. His father, a judge, sentences himself to step into his son's shoes, but they're secret shoes.

Anderson’s Cross

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Explores the lifelong bond and evolving dynamics among three friends in their journey through life's challenges and their own unique paths.

Howl

2010 Drama, Romance

Allen Ginsberg's life and art are examined, including his famous poem and its obscenity trial.

SHORT FILM

Adam

2013 Drama

Tackles teenage bullying in a high school setting, exploring the consequences when a student's declaration of love for another boy triggers hostility and solidarity among classmates.

BearCity

2010 Comedy, Romance

Set in New York's "bear" scene, friends prepare for a wild party weekend filled with comedic mishaps and romantic escapades.

SHORT FILM

What We Don’t Tell

2020 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Jeremy, a twenty-two-year-old drifter, goes on a search for the man who abused him as a child. When he finally finds him in his luxurious office tower, now living comfortably as a successful businessman, Jeremy decides to sneak into his life and enact a slow yet devastating vengeance.

School’s Out

2018 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A substitute teacher is put in charge of a class of future geniuses after their teacher commits suicide.

Beginners

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Oliver, a graphic designer, is captivated by the free-spirited and unpredictable Anna. His father's memories push him to embrace the possibility of a real, lasting relationship.

Jitters

2010 Drama, Romance

A 16-year-old Icelandic boy experiences "jitters" after his first kiss with another boy, navigating adolescence amidst familial challenges and peer dynamics.

This Is What Love in Action Looks Like

2011 Documentary

A documentary follows a 16-year-old in 2005 Memphis sent to a "Fundamentalist Christian" program, with his local community protesting daily at the facility, featuring former clients' stories.

Close to Leo

2002 Drama, Romance

When 21-year-old Leo tells his rural French family that he’s HIV positive, their relationships are pushed to the limit. His brother Marcel senses something is wrong, and during a trip to Paris, he finally confronts Leo about what he suspects.