Gay Films about Religion - Gay Films Matter

The Judgment

2023 Drama, Horror

An Egyptian gay couple faces supernatural punishment for their relationship upon returning to Egypt, delving into themes of religious terror and personal redemption.

Chicken Tikka Masala

2005 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jimi, surprised by his family's announcement of an arranged marriage to Simran, a girl, decides to arrange something unconventional instead, especially since he is gay and has a boyfriend, Jack.

Walk on Water

2004 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Following the tragic suicide of his wife, an Israeli intelligence agent is tasked with befriending the grandchildren of a notorious Nazi war criminal.

Oriented

2015 Documentary

Follows three gay Palestinian friends navigating their national and sexual identity in Tel-Aviv during the Israel-Gaza conflict of 2014.

American Translation

2011 Drama

Follows Chris and Aurore's passionate yet destructive journey through France, exploring Chris's dark obsessions and their impact on their intense relationship with gay night workers.

The Snowtown Murders

2011 Drama, Mystery

Based on true events, 16-year-old Jamie's involvement with his mother's boyfriend leads to a spree of torture and murder, exploring dark relationships.

The Falls

2012 Drama, Romance

Depicts the romantic love between two mormon missionaries.

Breaking Fast

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mo, a practicing Muslim in West Hollywood, finds unexpected connection with Kal during Ramadan, navigating life post-heartbreak.

In the Name Of

2013 Drama, Thriller

Adam, a conflicted priest, grapples with desire and faith when he tries to help a troubled teen, confronting suppressed emotions.

Take Me to the River

2015 Drama

A Californian teen's plan to come out at his family reunion in Nebraska goes awry when he becomes an unwitting suspect in an abuse case.

The Male Gaze: Reality Bites

2025 Compilation

There exists a line between resistance and satisfaction, faith and sin, pleasure and danger. These six short films explore how in all our lives, there exists the temptation to cross that line.

Death in Venice

1971 Drama, Romance

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

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

1975 Comedy, Horror, Musical

An engaged couple's car breakdown leads them to seek shelter at the eccentric residence of Dr. Frank-n-Furter, where they encounter a world of unbridled passion and self-discovery.

Fox and His Friends

1975 Drama, Romance

After winning the lottery, a suggestible working-class man falls prey to his bourgeois boyfriend and materialistic friends, testing his values and self-worth.

The Times of Harvey Milk

1984 Documentary

A documentary on San Francisco's first openly gay city supervisor, examining his career and tragic assassination.

SHORT FILM

One Day This Kid

2024 Drama

A young Afghan-Canadian boy, who under the weight of his father's expectations, confronts fear, desire and shame, in search of a self unknown.

Caravaggio

1986 Drama, Romance

A bold retelling of the 17th-century painter's life through his provocative paintings and flirtations with the underworld, exploring art, desire, and societal rebellion.

Law of Desire

1987 Comedy, Drama, Thriller

A gay filmmaker navigates an obsessive fan while yearning for a lost love and managing a complex relationship with his trans sister.

Totally F***ed Up

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Six queer teenagers confront various obstacles and discover themselves amidst the complexities of adolescence.

Threesome

1994 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Alex is mistakenly housed with two guys, Stuart and Eddy, in a college dorm. Despite initial problems, they become friends. Stuart likes Alex, Alex likes Eddy, and Eddy likes Stuart. Can this dynamic work?

Lilies

1996 Fantasy, Mystery, Romance

A bishop's visit to a prison for a confession turns into a reflection on past love and betrayal through an unexpected play by the inmates.

Story of a Bad Boy

1999 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

Seventeen-year-old Pauly is a closeted high school kid with big dreams. His dad wants him to make the track team, his mom wants him to excel in the band, and Pauly just wants to get closer to the new student teacher.

In & Out

1997 Comedy, Romance

After a former student's remark at the Academy Awards, a midwestern teacher embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, questioning his sexuality and navigating societal expectations.

Nowhere

1997 Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

Chronicles a day in the lives of a diverse group of Los Angeles high school students, each navigating their own unique challenges and aspirations.

The Hanging Garden

1997 Drama, Romance

William, once an obese and depressed adolescent, moves to the city and comes out as gay. When he returns home, he struggles to cope with his past memories.

SHORT FILM

Attention of Men

2017 Drama, Thriller

Colt, a broke aspiring writer, trades sex for cash with a stranger. When danger comes knocking, he flees and crosses paths with Ely, a wealthy recluse. What begins as rescue turns into a twisted father-son bond, with Colt drawn into Ely’s unraveling world, watching the king of a crumbling castle fight his demons.

Flawless

1999 Drama

A conservative guard's stroke leads to singing lessons with a drag queen, challenging his beliefs.