Gay Films about Religion - Gay Films Matter

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North Star

2022 Drama, Romance

In rural isolation, a rancher and his ailing husband face a heart-wrenching decision that challenges their love and commitment, exploring sacrifice and dignity in the face of adversity.

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Frelser

2026 Drama

Alfred, a struggling freelance journalist, inherits his late father's remote home and befriends Frederik, a young man torn between his faith and his sexuality. Hoping to expose the community's use of conversion therapy, Alfred embeds himself among its members, but as his bond with Frederik deepens, the line between ambition and emotion begins to blur.

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Joy Boy

2018 Drama

Inspired by real events, this film delves into the transformative journey of Jonny - a young man navigating the complexities of his conservative upbringing, devout church community, and the discovery of his true self amidst emerging sexuality

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Trevor

1994 Comedy, Drama

A high-school boy faces prejudice from his family and friends as he comes to terms with his homosexuality during puberty.

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Lot in Sodom

1933 Drama

A sensual depiction of the Sodom and Gomorrah story filled with sinewy and semi-clad bodies, delirious bacchanales devoted to physical pleasure, and a searing, cataclysmic finale depicting the fall of a city devoted to sins of the flesh.

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Silver Road

2006 Drama, Romance

Childhood friends in rural Ontario spend a final day together before one moves to the city, leading to unexpected revelations and a shift in their lifelong bond.

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Plum Cake

2023 Drama

A mother-son relationship tested by love, expectations, and the weight of secrecy.

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Hallelujah

2019 Musical, Romance

Blends queer themes with circus artistry to explore kindness and acceptance across different beliefs and backgrounds.

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Jecam zela

2021 Drama

Jakov's invitation to his friend Petar unravels suppressed memories and forbidden desires at his daughter's baptism.

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Allende

2021 Drama

A young father questions himself and the confines of traditional life as the boundaries of his sexuality are tested. Numb to life, Francisco pursues his awakened feelings, embarking on an abstract journey into his heart, mind, and soul.

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Frozen Roads

2010 Drama

Balthazar, Christian, and Lyla confront their escalating desires in a rural Canadian town, testing their lifelong friendship.

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Communication

2010 Drama

An Orthodox Jewish student inherits his estranged mentor's estate, uncovering a painful truth about their past and navigating the complexities of identity and faith.

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I’ve Only Just Begun

2012 Action, Drama, Musical

Venuz Vulgar and his friends are on their way to St. Petersburg, Russia.

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Give Up the Ghost

2020 Drama

Childhood friends Charlie and Matt confront a kiss and its aftermath during catechism.

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Touched

2003 Drama

Two isolated men, one older and openly gay, the other young and uncertain, cross paths and embark on a journey to forge a genuine human bond. Inspired by true events.

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Tough Luck

2009 Drama

Delves into Steve's gambling addiction, pushing him to gamble away more than money, including his marriage and soul, in a high-stakes poker tournament.

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The Religious

2018 Comedy

Set in rural Argentina, the story depicts a gay son navigating a secretive relationship while feeling suffocated by his religiously conservative mother's protective grip.

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The Witness

2023 Drama

A young Jehovahs Witness falls into a deep depression when he is expelled from his religious community. He mysteriously wakes up in the hospital morgue alongside an out gay man, who has died prematurely.Tensions rise, as it quickly becomes clear that the two men both lived and died in very different ways.

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Kettle

2014 Drama

A teenage boy at a repressive Catholic school seeks acceptance and love from his emotionally distant mother. As he reaches out to his estranged sister and best friend, his search for connection leads to a poignant and harrowing journey of self-discovery.

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Scarlett Smoke

2015 Comedy

Seeking forgiveness where they least expect it, strangers reveal their deepest secrets to a drag queen they believe is the only person capable of offering understanding, compassion, and redemption.

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Persecution

2016 Drama

A gay catholic high school student struggles with his friends and his faith after accepting his true self.