Gay Films about Mental Health

Steel

2015 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Daniel, a successful TV journalist living life in the fast lane, has fallen into a deep depression. His seemingly perfect life suddenly collapses under him when panic attacks force him to deal with himself and his past.

Glamour Dolls

2016 Comedy, Drama

Follow the journey of two aspiring night workers as they navigate their ambitions to break into the world of acting amidst personal and professional challenges.

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Love You Thank You

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Lance wrestles with memories both sweet and bitter from his past romance as he contemplates whether to meet his ex-boyfriend, Adam, later that evening.

Just a Question of Love

2000 Drama, Romance

After his gay cousin dies, Laurent, who lives with his best friend Carole, falls for Cedric, a plant scientist, but struggles to come out to his conservative parents.

Seat in Shadow

2016 Comedy, Drama

Enter Albert's world, an eccentric, aging painter and Jung-inspired psychotherapist. When asked to counsel his friend's grandson Ben, struggling with boyfriend issues and depression, their therapy sessions uncover as much about Albert as they do about Ben.

2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Felix, a high school achiever without many friends, finds his life transformed when the enigmatic Snyder brothers, half-American newcomers with dark ambitions, enter his world.

Jonathan

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young man's world is turned upside down when he discovers a secret love affair from his dying father's past.

Endless Poetry

2016 Drama, Fantasy

Surrealist filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky reflects on his youth in Chile, embracing poetry and artistic liberation amidst a circle of fellow artists.

Hooked

2017 Drama

Jack, a homeless night worker, navigates a violent world across New York City and Miami in search of a better life with his boyfriend Tom, facing dangerous challenges along the way.

SHORT FILM

Hummingbirds

2023 Drama

Toñito and Carlito are pushed to confront Toñito’s suicidal thoughts after an unexpected invitation to his brother’s wedding from the family he no longer speaks to. As they face the fallout together, both men reflect on their own families and question whether their relationship can endure without the support they once relied on.

Final Portrait

2017 Comedy, Drama

The life and work of Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti unfold, exploring his artistic journey and personal struggles.

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Trigger

2016 Drama

Kevin, abandoned by his family and drowning in his thoughts, reaches a breaking point. When an unexpected friend appears, he is pushed to confront his pain and choose whether to give life another chance.

Screwed

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Miku and Elias, two 17-year-olds discovering love and themselves during a transformative summer in the Finnish countryside.

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The Definition of Lonely

2015 Romance

A dog becomes the unlikely bond between two strangers, exploring themes of loneliness, connection, and the transformative power of companionship.

A Nice Quiet Life

2018 Drama, Romance

Two college lovers face an uncertain future when one develops schizophrenia, testing their bond and challenging their dreams of a shared future.

Postcards from London

2018 Drama

A young man's exploration into an unconventional realm of night working, unfolding within a fantastical interpretation of London's Soho.

Believer

2018 Documentary, Musical

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons explores the treatment of LGBTQ+ members by the Mormon Church, driven by concern over Utah's rising teen suicide rates.

Petrov’s Flu

2021 Drama, Sci-Fi

A day in the life of a comic book artist and his family in post-Soviet Russia. While suffering from the flu, Petrov is carried by his friend Igor on a long walk, drifting in and out of fantasy and reality.

Rocketman

2019 Drama, Musical

This musical fantasy chronicles Elton John's breakthrough years, from his prodigious talent at the Royal Academy of Music to his enduring partnership with Bernie Taupin, capturing the highs and lows of his transformative journey in the music industry.

SHORT FILM

Buck

2020 Drama

Caught in the throes of a depressive fugue, young Lynn resorts to debauchery to find joy - only to discover that happiness is a much more complicated proposition.

Pain and Glory

2019 Drama

A film director contemplates the life-altering decisions he's made as the weight of his past and present collide.

Animals

2012 Drama, Fantasy

Pol, a calm teenager, shares his secret with Deerhoof. He becomes fascinated by Ikari, an enigmatic student, and their routine transforms into a fantastic adventure.

Not Knowing

2019 Drama

Umut, a water polo player, confronts family turmoil and rumors about his sexuality, striving to prove himself amidst personal and familial challenges.

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Gabriel

2014 Drama, Romance

Gabriel, living with his boyfriend Lars in Germany, reminisces about his conservative Spanish upbringing through nostalgic daydreams.

Joe Bell

2020 Drama

A working-class father embarks on a nationwide walk against bullying after his son's ordeal, grappling with his absence from home and striving for redemption.

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Baby Lies Truthfully

2020 Documentary, Drama

It's 1987. David Robilliard is a young artist and writer in London. His work is raw as it is refreshing. It's coarse but laceratingly clever exploring everything from dating and sex to depression and loss.

SHORT FILM

Brief Somebodies

2025 Drama

While rehearsing a sexual assault scene, a pair of actors form a connection they'll be forced to reconfigure once filming begins.