Gay Films about Obsession - Gay Films Matter

Mysterious Skin

2004 Drama

Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.

A Single Man

2009 Drama, Romance

A 1960s Los Angeles literature professor struggles to navigate daily life following the sudden death of his partner, grappling with grief and memories that refuse to fade.

Total Eclipse

1995 Drama, Romance

Young poet Arthur Rimbaud and mentor Paul Verlaine navigate forbidden romance and artistic turmoil.

Stranger by the Lake

2013 Drama, Thriller

At a gay beach, Franck seeks love and forms an uneasy bond with Henri. When Franck encounters Michel, a potential love interest who harbors a dark secret, he faces a moral dilemma about pursuing a relationship despite Michel's troubling past.

Twinless

2025 Comedy, Drama

Two young men cross paths in a twin bereavement support group. What begins as awkward small talk between two strangers gradually turns into a raw and unexpected friendship. As they navigate the blurry line between healing and holding on, their bond becomes a lifeline neither saw coming.

Bad Education

2004 Drama

An examination of the lifelong impact of Franco-era religious schooling and abuse on two close friends.

Phantom (O Fantasma)

2000 Drama

Sérgio, a gay garbage collector, rejects coworker Fátima's advances and becomes obsessed with another man.

Pillion

2025 Drama, Romance

A directionless man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Saltburn

2023 Drama, Thriller

Oxford student Oliver Quick is captivated by the charming aristocrat Felix Catton. Invited to spend a summer at Saltburn, Felix's family estate, Oliver discovers a world he never imagined, setting the stage for an unforgettable season of discovery and intrigue.

North Sea Texas

2011 Drama, Romance

A teenage boy navigates the complexities of young love and desire, fixating on a neighbor whose presence becomes an obsession and a source of profound longing.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

1999 Drama, Thriller

In the late 1950s New York, underachiever Tom Ripley is sent to Italy to retrieve the spoiled millionaire playboy Dickie Greenleaf. When the mission fails, Ripley resorts to extreme measures.

C.R.A.Z.Y.

2005 Comedy, Drama

Growing up in 1960s-70s Quebec, a French Canadian struggles to reconcile his emerging identity with his conservative family's values.

The String

2009 Drama, Romance

Malik returns to Tunisia from France to face his father's death, his unspoken sexuality, and childhood anxieties. His world brightens when he falls for Bilal, the charming houseboy at his mother's estate, navigating love amidst personal turmoil and societal expectations.

Chasing Pavement

2015 Drama

Elijah, an adult film star, and Takeshi, an IT professional, find connection and intimacy in a story of reinvention in urban life.

Those People

2015 Drama, Romance

On Manhattan's Upper East Side, a young gay painter must choose between his infatuation with a socialite friend and a promising romance with an older pianist.

Hustler White

1996 Drama, Romance

Shifts the setting to the modern-day adult entertainment industry, serving as an homage to classic Hollywood cinema.

From Afar

2015 Drama, Romance

Armando's life changes when he meets Elder, a 17-year-old gang leader in Caracas, sparking a transformative connection amidst urban complexities.

Clapham Junction

2007 Drama, Romance

A glimpse into the intertwined lives of several gay men over 36 hours in Clapham, South London.

SHORT FILM

Staccato

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

A young laborer at a stately manor in 19th-century Ireland navigates a secret romance with intense consequences.

The Wounded Man

1983 Drama, Romance

Discovering his homosexuality, a young man enters a relationship with a manipulative man he meets at a train station.

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance

Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.

Getting Go, the Go Doc Project

2013 Drama, Romance

A bashful college student pursues a New York gay club dancer under the guise of making a documentary.

NEW

Departures

2025 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Benji encounters Jake at an airport gate, sensing attraction. Their relationship unfolds through Amsterdam trips and intimacy, revealing complex power dynamics.

Wild Tigers I Have Known

2006 Drama

A poetic exploration of a boy dealing with his sexuality, navigating unrequited love for a popular student.

Camp

2003 Comedy, Drama, Musical

After a series of Broadway flops, songwriter Bert Hanley finds inspiration working at a musical camp for young performers, staging a new production.

Tiger Orange

2014 Drama

In a small Central California town, two estranged gay brothers struggle to reconnect after their father's death.

Death in Venice

1971 Drama, Romance

Composer Gustav von Aschenbach fixates dangerously on teenager Tadzio in Venice.