Gay Military Films - Gay Films Matter

Out of Iraq

2016 Documentary

In 2004 Ramadi, an Iraqi translator and a soldier find unexpected love amidst war-torn chaos, defying the odds in the most unlikely of places.

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Sergeant Garcia

2000 Drama, Romance

A boy meets a stern sergeant in the 1970s, sparking a unique bond.

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Watch Over Me

2010 Drama, Horror, Romance

Eitan's night out in Tel Aviv with his army unit sparks self-discovery and a chance for change, especially after meeting Shahar.

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The Estate

2025 Romance

In a secluded estate near Kyiv, a young man awaits his friend's return from war to complete their shared rituals.

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Good Boy

2015 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Caleb and Macon confront a dark secret that threatens their friendship during a tense reunion years after high school, delving into personal turmoil and unresolved emotions.

The Choral

2025 Drama, Romance

A choral society's male members enlist in World War I, leaving the demanding Dr. Guthrie to recruit teenagers. Together, they experience the joy of singing while the young boys grapple with their impending conscription into the army.

Going South

2012 Drama

Before returning to his army base, Gi Tae seeks out Jun Young, a former superior who has already completed his military service. After their reunion takes a bitter turn, Gi Tae makes a reckless decision that sends the two on an unexpected journey, where unresolved tensions and long buried secrets begin to surface.

Confessions of a Congressman

1978 Drama

Forbidden love between a politician and a teenage hustler hired by secret police for blackmail. Their relationship takes an unexpected romantic turn, leading to a dangerous situation involving betrayal and potential murder.

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Static

2026 Drama

Two soldiers in a small unit stranded in the field await a signal from their radio. When the signal finally comes as they stand apart, they must confront the possibility of the tenderness they've protected against erasure.

Dating Amber

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.

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Trust the Man

2026 Thriller

An ambitious Army Intelligence officer is tasked with investigating a decorated soldier whose past raises troubling questions during the Vietnam War. As the investigation intensifies, professional boundaries begin to collapse, drawing the two men into a volatile connection neither can control.

Cut Sleeve Boys

2006 Comedy, Romance

Two British Chinese gay men decides to re-examine their lives following a death of their friend. Mel sleeps around whilst rejecting the love of Todd and Ash decides to cross dress to find his knight in shining armour.

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Touch

2002 Drama

Abducted and abused for eight years, a boy returns home to confront the lasting scars of his traumatic experience.

Time Off

1990 Action, Drama, Romance

A young soldier is subjected to harsh treatment by his commanding lieutenant. Before their battalion is deployed to Lebanon, the soldiers are given a day off to relax in Jerusalem. During the break, the young soldier discovers a hidden side of his lieutenant when he witnesses him having sex in a public park.

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Assi Doesn’t Live Here

2022 Drama

Assi, a gay sailor, returns for a one-day visit in his conservative hometown. While trying to meet the child he once abandoned, Assi must face his estranged relatives.

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Military Dog

2019 Drama

A young military officer meets the master of human dogs. One late night in the military camp, he can hardly resist.

Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom

1975 Drama

In World War II Italy, four fascist libertines subject their victims to 120 days of torture.

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Blokes

2010 Drama

A child harbors a secret admiration for his neighbor.

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In Another Time

2025 Drama, Sci-Fi

Two boys meet in one room, but something is strange.

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Independence

2010 Comedy, Drama

Set against the social realities of their era, two men navigate love, identity, and the challenges of living in a changing Spain.

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Fort Buchanan: Hiver

2012 Comedy, Drama

When Roger's husband deploys to Djibouti, he's left alone at Fort Buchanan with his temperamental daughter Roxy. Her violent outbursts drive him to seek comfort in friends and self-confidence through boxing lessons with a personal trainer.

100 Days Before the Command

1991 Drama

Follows five Red Army recruits at a training camp in Central Russia.

Angel

1982 Drama, Romance

A handsome young Athenian attempts to escape his abusive alcoholic father and the grinding poverty of his daily life by falling in love with a macho sailor who promises him a better life.

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Night of Love

2018 Drama, Romance

Yonatan's attempt to reunite with his ex-boyfriend in Tel Aviv ends in loneliness and confusion. As he searches for solace, he embarks on a wild journey of self-discovery.

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Sacrifice

2018 Drama

Let us always remember that love, in its myriad forms, stands as the supreme act of sacrifice.

City of Borders

2009 Documentary

Interviews with the owners and diverse patrons of a Jerusalem gay bar called Shushan.

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At Ease

2010 Drama

After a young naval aviator is killed in action just days before leaving the military, his grieving partner arrives at the funeral, forcing the fallen soldier's father to confront a truth he never expected. As grief, prejudice, and honesty collide, both men are challenged to reconsider love, loss, and the cost of serving under a system that denied LGBTQ+ service members the freedom to live openly.