Gay Films Set in Nightclubs - Gay Films Matter

Beauty

2011 Drama

A closeted husband and father, grappling with middle-aged discontent, becomes fixated on his friend's attractive college-age son, leading to a pivotal incident that changes everything.

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Adorable

2018 Animation

A young man sets out on a personal journey, exploring his sexuality and finding his place within the gay community.

SHORT FILM

Demon Twink

2025 Horror, Romance

Lonely gay man Dante is offered eternal youth via a mysterious glory hole. His wish is granted, but with a deadly price.

COMING SOON

The Divine Tragedy

2026 Comedy, Drama

Follows Cristián, a refined traditionalist homosexual who is abandoned by his rich husband Carlos after a 24-year relationship and is forced to live with his wild, sexually hedonistic gay half-brother Roy.

The Male Gaze: Wild Youth

2026 Compilation

In these five gay short films from Mexico, France, Italy and Israel, human nature can reveal that there are forces within us that are either challenged by - or reflected in - the environments and people that surround us.

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Into the Night

2024 Drama

During a party, an incident occurs. Two boys spend the night together.

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Pleasure Boys

2018 Documentary

Muscles, roaring crowds and relentless attention. Is it ego or alter ego that drives the 'Pleasure Boys' strip troupe? Following the journeys of four male strippers, this documentary uncovers their motives and sacrifices while questioning the very idea of masculinity in today’s world.

District

2018 Drama

A young adult learns that some boys in the hood are simply just goods to wealthy men in the area. It's a tale that truly questions how much you value your self-worth.

Enfant Terrible

2020 Drama

A documentary exploring the life, creative vision, and lasting influence of legendary German New Wave filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder, whose groundbreaking work reshaped modern cinema.

Saturday Night at the Baths

1975 Comedy, Drama

A musician from Montana finds work and other things at The Continental Baths in New York City, 1974.

54

1998 Drama, Musical

The famous 1970s New York City nightclub seen and told through the eyes of a young employee.

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Mask4Mask

2015 Comedy, Fantasy

When the fetish lifestyle takes over the world, who is really deviant?

Bathroom Stalls & Parking Lots

2019 Comedy, Drama

Far from his home country of Brazil, a gay man goes on a San Francisco adventure with his friends in order to find the right man.

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All the Sun of the World

2013 Drama, Romance

Pablo and Mauro meet at a club, share an intense look, feel an attraction, and leave together.

Coming Out

1989 Drama, Romance

A young teacher in East Berlin grapples with accepting his homosexuality.

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My Loneliness Is Killing Me

2018 Drama

When Elliott invites the primal Jack to his apartment for a late-night rendezvous, he unexpectedly discovers a deep, emotional bond between them.

Full Speed

1996 Drama, Romance

A group of teenagers in France navigate friendship, love, and loss, revealing their vulnerabilities and desires in a heartfelt coming-of-age narrative.

River Made to Drown In

1997 Drama

Thaddeus, a wealthy lawyer, learns he is dying and sells all his possessions to find a young manr he once tried to rescue. This final quest changes everything.

Latin Boys Go to Hell

1997 Comedy, Drama, Horror, Romance

An openly gay Latin boy's hormones surge when his cousin Angel arrives for an extended stay. Together, they explore the young and dangerous gay scene in the Latin neighborhood.

The Man I Love

1997 Drama, Romance

A swimmer's journey of first love and coming out, revealing the bittersweet realities and the mantra to live fully.

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Go Go Reject

2010 Comedy, Musical

A skinny, naive go-go dancer experiences unexpected rejection while chasing his childhood 'Flashdance' dream, leading to personal growth and newfound resilience.

From the Edge of the City

1998 Drama

A group of Pontian Greek immigrant teens, marginalized in a harsh suburb, witness the city's dark side.

The Adventures of Felix

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Felix, content living with his boyfriend Daniel in Dieppe, France, embarks on a road trip to Marseille to find the father he never met after losing his job. Along the way, Felix encounters unique characters amidst springtime in the French countryside.

To the Extreme

2000 Drama, Romance

Bisexual Thomas, involved in multiple relationships, takes responsibility for his deceased lover Ann's 13-year-old son, Gregoire, and seeks custody.

Friends and Family

2001 Comedy

A gay couple navigates dual lives as mafia hitmen.

Ma Vie

2002 Comedy, Drama

Etienne, a young ice skating enthusiast, documents his life, uncovering his unspoken desires for his teacher as he explores themes of love and friendship.

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Men Don’t Cry

2001 Drama

One stormy winter night, a young Illias rings at Petros's house. Although Petros would very much like to get rid of him, Illias has a truth for him that Petros does not want to hear.