Gay Films Set in Nightclubs - Gay Films Matter

Atomic Age

2012 Drama

Two teens navigate a night out, where one pursues a girl while the other wrestles with newfound desires.

Yossi

2012 Drama, Romance

Yossi Gutmann reflects on lost love a decade after his partner's death, encountering young soldier Tom who reignites his romantic feelings.

Tell No One

2012 Comedy, Romance

Matthia faces a dilemma as he prepares to move to Madrid with his boyfriend Eduard, hiding his sexuality from Eduard's unsuspecting family.

My Straight Son

2012 Drama, Romance

Fashion photographer Diego must reconnect with his estranged teenage son when his boyfriend falls into a coma from a brutal attack, forcing them to bridge their differences amidst crisis.

Burning Blue

2013 Drama, Romance

Two Navy fighter pilots find their lives and careers thrown into turmoil as they navigate a forbidden relationship, grappling with the consequences of their love amidst military constraints and personal ambitions.

Aleksandr’s Price

2013 Drama

Traumatized by loss and financial strain, illegal immigrant Aleksandr Ivanov turns to night working, descending into New York City's dark underbelly and a battle for survival.

Seek

2014 Drama

A shy writer confronts lost love while profiling an alluring club promoter, delving into a world of music, lights, and drag queens.

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Just Me

2018 Drama

Scott gets a visit from Connor which brings his past back to haunt him, but will it change his future?

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The Last First Time

2025 Drama, Romance

Eduardo, an 18-year-old from a small village in Jalisco, travels to Guadalajara. In this strange city, away from the eyes of his parents, he experiences his first encounters.

SHORT FILM

Super/Man

2021 Thriller

A young gay man finds out how high he can get, and how low he can go, when he finds himself trapped inside of sex club with a devilish older man.

The Heroes of Evil

2015 Drama, Thriller

Three teenagers, brought together by bullying, indulge in petty theft, sex and drugs. They inevitably realize they can resort to violence to take revenge on everyone who has humiliated them: students, teachers and other outcasts. One of them escalates to killing, and desires to kill again. Anyone can become his next victim. The other two face the question: should they resort to violence to stop the killings?

Strip Jack Naked: Nighthawks II

1991 Documentary

Ron Peck talks about his experiences of growing up as a gay man, the attitudes to homosexuality in Britain, and his journey towards making his film Nighthawks (1978).

Date and Switch

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two friends make a pact to lose their virginity before prom, but their bond is tested when one of them comes out as gay, reshaping their friendship dynamics.

Saint Laurent

2014 Drama, Romance

Delve into Yves Saint Laurent's life from 1967 to 1976, a period marked by his unparalleled success as a fashion icon.

Yves Saint Laurent

2014 Drama

Explore the early career of French designer Yves Saint-Laurent, beginning in 1958 when he meets his lover and business partner, Pierre Bergé.

Futuro Beach

2014 Drama, Romance

Donato's failed rescue attempt leads to an unexpected relationship with Konrad, amid looming shadows from Donato's past that threaten their fragile bond from the start.

Hidden Away

2014 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim navigates loneliness and uncertainty after fleeing deportation, searching for belonging and stability.

A Nice Indian Boy

2024 Comedy, Drama, Romance

When Naveen introduces his fiancé, Jay, to his traditional Indian family, they must navigate the challenges of accepting his white, artist boyfriend while also planning the Indian wedding of their dreams.

Drown

2015 Drama, Thriller

Three surf lifesavers experience a tumultuous night out filled with jealousy, homophobia, and unrequited desires culminating in a tragic incident of bullying under the influence.

Daddy

2015 Comedy, Drama, Mystery

Colin and Stew, inseparable since college, face a rift when Colin falls for a younger man, challenging their long-standing friendship and identities.

Front Cover

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gay fashion stylist and a famous foreign actor embark on a journey of self-discovery through their work together.

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.

Tom of Finland

2017 Drama

Portrays the life and impact of artist Touko Valio Laaksonen, celebrating his influence on 20th-century gay culture through art and personal freedom.

Canary

2018 Drama, Musical

Drafted into the South African army during apartheid, a young soldier discovers romance amidst the military's traveling choir, confronting his suppressed sexuality.

Into the Mirror

2018 Drama, Thriller

Daniel, exploring his identity in London's drag scene, discovers a transformative new life at the 'Lost & Found' nightclub, where he embraces his true self with the support of his co-workers and newfound community.

1985

2018 Drama

A young man, keeping his true self hidden, returns home for the holidays, grappling with how to share his challenging reality with his conservative family.

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First Position

2019 Drama

In 1980s San Francisco, aspiring dancer Zachary fights to keep his dream alive after falling ill.