Gay Films Set in Nightclubs - Gay Films Matter

You Should Meet My Son 2!

2018 Comedy

A devout mother is set on sabotaging her gay son's wedding, but her plot unravels when she unintentionally becomes friends with his fiancé and starts offering relationship advice.

SHORT FILM

Gilles

2016 Drama

On a Saturday night in the "City of Love", two sworn enemies are united in their hatred for someone they despise even more than each other: a gay man.

The Death and Life of John F. Donovan

2018 Drama

A young actor reflects on the correspondence with a deceased television star, exploring their unique bond and its lasting impact.

Fireflies

2018 Drama

Ramin escapes persecution in Iran only to find himself in the unfamiliar limbo of exile, settling in the tropical port town of Veracruz, Mexico, far from everything he once called home.

All Male, All Nude: Johnsons

2019 Documentary

Explores the diverse lives of male strippers in Wilton Manors, Florida, including Matt Colunga and others navigating careers, relationships, and personal aspirations.

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

Bare

2012 Drama

When a gay man has unprotected sex without revealing his HIV status, guilt propels him down a rabbit hole of memory, regret, and surreal manifestations of his past.

Monsoon

2019 Drama, Romance

Kit revisits Saigon after three decades, reconnecting with his Vietnamese roots and confronting his past.

Matthias & Maxime

2019 Drama, Romance

Long-hidden emotions surface, casting a shadow over the tight-knit circle of friends navigating their late twenties.

Drawn Out Love

2007 Drama

Raised by his grandmother and unknown to his father Johan, Felix frequents his father's Amsterdam bar incognito, driven by curiosity to uncover the mystery of his absent parent.

Green Book

2018 Comedy, Drama, Musical

A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

Why Not You

2020 Drama

Mario confronts loss and resilience in a small village after a friend's attack.

No Hard Feelings

2020 Drama, Romance

Parvis, working at a refugee shelter, forms a tentative romance with Amon amidst the challenges of refugee life and cultural differences.

SHORT FILM

Haus

2018 Comedy, Drama

Makai is a young homeless gay boy staying on his friend Trevon’s couch. As they get ready for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, Makai is pushed to face his disapproving older brother. Wanting an escape from the turmoil at home, he stands his ground when the community he has grown to love comes under threat.

SHORT FILM

If You Could Only Be You

2015 Drama

A father and son are both at a crossroads with their sexuality.

Coming Out

2015 Comedy, Documentary

Following a series of gay teen suicides, a closeted student confronts his repressed sexuality in search of acceptance from his family, community, and himself.

SHORT FILM

The Dead Boys’ Club

1992 Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Toby, wearing the shoes of his cousin's deceased lover, experiences visions of New York's pre-AIDS gay scene, grappling with newfound confidence and identity amidst lingering grief.

Boy Meets Boy

2021 Drama, Romance

Harry parties for 48 hours in Berlin, meeting Johannes who helps print his boarding pass. They explore the city, confronting their contrasting lives and values. Their brief encounter leaves a lasting impact, forcing personal truths to surface.

Great Freedom

2021 Drama

Hans faces imprisonment under Paragraph 175 in post-war Germany, forging an unlikely bond with his cellmate Viktor over decades.

Private Desert

2021 Drama

Daniel, an outstanding policeman, makes a crucial mistake that leads to his suspension. With no ties keeping him in his hometown, he decides to visit his online love interest.

SHORT FILM

Chemsexeur

2018 Drama

A young gay man loves to party, have fun, and takes "recreational" drugs. Over time, through nights out and encounters, he falls deeper into the world of chemsex until he forgets everything else.

The First Fallen

2021 Drama

The onset of the AIDS crisis in early 1980s Brazil unfolds, revealing the initial impact of the epidemic and the profound societal and personal repercussions that follow.

Flee

2021 Animation, Documentary, Drama

A true tale of Amin, who stands on the threshold of marriage, compelled to unearth and confront his long-buried past for the very first time.

SHORT FILM

Yellow Fever

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Monty, a gay Chinese man in London, only dates white men until his East Asian neighbor invites him to dinner, prompting Monty to confront his preferences.

NEW

A Few Feet Away

2025 Comedy, Drama

Santiago, 20, spends a night searching hookup apps and visiting sex clubs, seeking connection despite endless nearby options. His quest reveals the loneliness beneath modern dating culture.

Elephant

2022 Drama, Romance

Bartek, managing a small horse farm while caring for his possessive mother, faces increased difficulty when he falls for musician Dawid and dreams of leaving home.

Nevrland

2019 Drama, Horror, Thriller

A 17-year-old with an anxiety disorder develops a virtual friendship with a 26-year-old artist, leading to unexpected events when they finally meet in person.