Gay Films about Religion - Gay Films Matter

Malila: The Farewell Flower

2017 Drama

Former lovers Shane and Pich reunite amidst personal tragedies, grappling with loss and illness. As Pich crafts Bai Sri, a ceremonial ornament, Shane seeks solace as a Buddhist monk until a fateful encounter in a graveyard changes everything.

Palmer

2021 Drama

An ex-convict strikes up a friendship with a boy from a troubled home.

Green Butterflies

2017 Drama

Mateo, a popular schoolboy, faces a critical choice when his relationship with Daniel is exposed, forcing him to confront adversaries and his own convictions about love and acceptance.

Clapham Junction

2007 Drama, Romance

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

The Wise Kids

2011 Drama

Brea, a pastor's introspective daughter, Laura, her hyperactive devout friend, and Tim, confronting his homosexuality, navigate faith, doubt, and the quest for personal freedom.

Cowboys & Angels

2003 Comedy, Drama

A civil servant's life takes an unexpected turn when he moves in with a gay fashion student and finds himself navigating the world of fashion. The film explores young people's struggles with identity in the fast-paced nightlife culture.

Last Call in the Dog House

2021 Drama, Sci-Fi

At a legendary New York dive bar, three individuals from diverse backgrounds enter at closing time, each carrying their own burdens. By the end of the night, their souls are saved and connections realized.

At the End of the Day

2018 Comedy, Drama

A conservative professor at a Christian college joins a gay support group to prevent the launch of an LGBT homeless youth shelter in their small town.

Cousins

2019 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Lucas lives quietly with his devout aunt in a serene countryside town. When his cousin Mario, fresh out of jail, joins them, their community is infused with mischief and joy, changing their lives forever.

Give Me Your Hand

2008 Drama, Romance

Twin 18-year-olds hitchhike to their mother's funeral in Spain, forever altering their lives.

Three Chords and a Lie

2020 Documentary

Country star Brandon Stansell returns home to confront his Southern Baptist roots after coming out a decade earlier.

An Honest Liar

2014 Comedy, Documentary

Explore the life and journey of James Randi, a renowned stage magician who becomes a skeptic of the paranormal.

Ideal Home

2018 Comedy, Drama

Caught off guard, a feuding couple finds themselves thrust into parenthood when they unexpectedly become guardians to a spirited 10-year-old.

Blackmail Boys

2010 Romance, Thriller

What starts as a sweet and intimate love story between Aaron and Sam evolves into an exhilarating tale of extortion, as they plot to blackmail a prominent religious figure.

Bohemian Rhapsody

2018 Drama, Musical

Delve into the journey of legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, culminating in their iconic Live Aid performance in 1985.

The Imitation Game

2014 Drama, Thriller

During WWII, Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician, battles personal turmoil while leading efforts to crack the German Enigma code, a pivotal moment in history.

Charlatan

2020 Drama

The life of Jan Mikolasek, a Czech healer in the totalitarian fifties, unfolds as he uses intuition and plant knowledge to heal, against the backdrop of a turbulent historical period.

Children

1976 Drama

A man reflects on his childhood of bullying, Catholic school, and the loss of his abusive father to illness, seeking understanding and closure amidst the ghosts of his past.

Three Months

2022 Comedy, Drama

Caleb's life takes a dramatic turn when he is exposed to HIV. During the three-month wait for his results, he unexpectedly finds love in the most unlikely of places.

Christopher and His Kind

2011 Drama, Romance

Christopher Isherwood and his German lover, Heinz, navigate their burgeoning relationship amidst the backdrop of 1930s Europe and the looming specter of Nazism.

Love of Siam

2007 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Childhood friends separated by tragedy reunite as teenagers, discovering unexpected feelings as one of them becomes a pop singer, navigating newfound emotions amidst fame and personal growth.

If I Should Die Before I Wake

2018 Drama

Brian's life unravels when he succumbs to advances from teenager Christian Egan, testing his career and personal integrity in a gripping tale of desire and consequence.

Saturday Church

2017 Drama, Fantasy, Musical

A 14-year-old boy, navigating the complexities of gender identity and grappling with religious beliefs, discovers solace and passion through the realm of fantasy, offering an escape from his inner-city life.

Tremors

2019 Drama

The revelation of an evangelical father coming out sends shockwaves through his family and community, exposing the deep-seated repression within society.

Time to Leave

2005 Drama

A fashion photographer with terminal cancer decides to face his end alone, preparing his loved ones for a future without him rather than prolonging his life with chemotherapy or accepting their sympathy.

Third Man Out

2005 Mystery, Thriller

A gay detective is hired to find who has been been threatening a notorious member of the gay community noted for outing people.

Spa Night

2016 Drama

A closeted Korean-American teenager takes a job at a Korean spa to support his family, only to stumble upon a clandestine world of gay encounters that both terrifies and intrigues him.