Gay Films Set in Nightclubs - Gay Films Matter

El Angel

2018 Drama

Carlos, a 17-year-old with an angelic face, conceals a darker side marked by thefts, deception, and even murder.

There’s Something About Mario

2021 Comedy, Musical

Mario makes the decision to reveal his truth to his family. However, just as he is about to come out to everyone, his older brother Vicente disrupts his plans.

An Englishman in New York

2009 Drama

The later years of Quentin Crisp's life in New York City are explored, revealing his unique perspective and experiences.

House of Boys

2009 Drama, Musical, Romance

Two young soulmates forge a bond while working in a male performance club, but their journey takes a tragic turn when one contracts AIDS.

Cas

2016 Drama, Romance

Pepijn and Sjors' seven-year relationship faces turmoil when they let Cas, a student, stay on their couch while he looks for a new place.

Christopher and His Kind

2011 Drama, Romance

Christopher Isherwood and his German lover, Heinz, navigate their burgeoning relationship amidst the backdrop of 1930s Europe and the looming specter of Nazism.

Time to Leave

2005 Drama

A fashion photographer with terminal cancer decides to face his end alone, preparing his loved ones for a future without him rather than prolonging his life with chemotherapy or accepting their sympathy.

Dahmer

2002 Drama, Horror, Thriller

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

Nobody’s Watching

2017 Drama

Nico's move to New York City promises artistic freedom but reveals harsh realities about success and self-reliance in "Land of Storms."

Like a Brother

2005 Drama, Romance

Sebastien, a small-town boy, moves to Paris to explore the gay nightlife. When a friend from home announces a visit, Sebastien must confront unrequited feelings.

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.

Oriented

2015 Documentary

Follows three gay Palestinian friends navigating their national and sexual identity in Tel-Aviv during the Israel-Gaza conflict of 2014.

Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures

2016 Documentary

Delve into the complex life and controversial artistry of the celebrated photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, exploring both his genius and the societal debates he ignited.

SHORT FILM

One Day This Kid

2024 Drama

A young Afghan-Canadian boy, who under the weight of his father's expectations, confronts fear, desire and shame, in search of a self unknown.

Friends Forever

1986 Drama

Sixteen-year-old Kristian struggles to adjust to his new school in Copenhagen. He befriends two very different boys: nonconformist Henrik and bullying clique leader Patrick, who Kristian discovers is gay.

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.

In the Grayscale

2015 Drama, Romance

Bruno, an architect, is hired to build an iconic landmark and finds unexpected romance with Fer, a gay history teacher.

Edge of Seventeen

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

On the last day of school in 1984, a teenager navigates the complexities of being gay while cherishing moments with friends, reflecting on growth and acceptance.

Velvet Goldmine

1998 Drama, Musical

In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced by the rebellious American singer Curt Wild.

Head On

1998 Drama, Romance

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

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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.

Speedway Junky

1999 Drama, Romance

Johnny's aspirations of becoming a stock car racer lead him to a world of hustlers and unexpected connections in Vegas.

Flawless

1999 Drama

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

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.

Hellbent

2004 Horror, Thriller

On Halloween in West Hollywood, two guys making out face danger from a serial killer, sparking a night of unexpected events.

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.

Boy

2012 Drama

Follows an undocumented Filipino cleaner balancing life with his dancer boyfriend and supporting his family back home. His world changes when his boyfriend auditions for a dance company, an employer dies, and a photographer invites him to model.