Gay Films about Religion - Gay Films Matter

American Beauty

1999 Drama

A father faces a mid-life crisis when he becomes infatuated with his daughter's charismatic best friend, navigating desire, morality, and the complexities of aging.

Burnt Money

2000 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Nene, Angel, and Cuervo's botched bank robbery in 1965 Buenos Aires leads to a tense hideout in Uruguay.

The Road to Love

2001 Drama

An Algerian-French man begins a sociology study on gay Islam, discovering love with a French steward while traveling from Paris to Morocco.

It Is in Us All

2022 Drama

A Londoner returns to his ancestral homeland of Donegal in the west of Ireland and is drawn in by a teenage boy who almost kills him in a car crash.

Testosterone

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Graphic novelist Dean searches for his missing Argentine lover Pablo instead of working on his anticipated sequel. As his editor pressures him and his search intensifies, Dean's quest intertwines with themes of love, loss, and artistic creation.

Dorian Blues

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

High school senior Dorian embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he comes out as gay, grappling with his father's disapproval.

Midnight Cowboy

1969 Drama

A naive street worker travels from Texas to New York City to seek personal fortune, finding a new friend in the process.

Three Dancing Slaves

2004 Drama, Romance

Following their mother's death, three Algerian brothers grapple with violence, temptation, and finding their way. One seeks revenge, another struggles to keep a job, and the youngest falls for a capoeira dancer. Can they stay united as a family?

Loggerheads

2005 Drama

Three overlapping stories depict estranged families across different regions of North Carolina.

Straight Acting

2005 Documentary

Gay men find acceptance and camaraderie through sports, from ice hockey to rugby and rodeo.

Frisbee: The Life and Death of a Hippie Preacher

2005 Documentary

Chronicles the life of the influential hippie preacher and evangelist, exploring his spiritual journey and impact on the evangelical movement, while navigating personal challenges and societal stigma.

Antibodies

2005 Drama, Horror, Thriller

Serial killer Gabriel Engel is arrested, and small-town cop Michael Martens travels to interrogate him, discovering more than he expected.

The History Boys

2006 Comedy, Drama

A class of talented boys vie for acceptance to Oxford and Cambridge under eccentric teachers.

The Bubble

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows a group of young people in Tel Aviv, Israel, dealing with the challenges of living in the region. Their routine is disrupted when a young Palestinian man enters their lives.

Keillers Park

2006 Drama, Romance

In a poignant love story inspired by true events, a married man and a free spirit find passion and heartbreak amidst the aftermath of a 1997 hate crime, grappling with love, loss, and societal prejudice.

Chris & Don: A Love Story

2007 Documentary, Romance

The romance between British writer Christopher Isherwood and American artist Don Bachardy is explored.

Saturn in Opposition

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends share their confidences, hopes, and disappointments as they navigate life's challenges together.

End of Love

2008 Drama, Romance

Ming recalls his double life as a night worker while navigating a relationship with the conservative Yen, confronting secrets and societal judgments that threaten their love in a gripping tale of identity, passion, and sacrifice.

SHORT FILM

Me + You

2016 Drama

Follows a young gay boy’s experience of fragmentation from his inner child essence due to judgment from his family, peers, society, and the Roman Catholic Church.

SHORT FILM

Seminarista

2011 Drama

A conservative Colombian seminarian grapples with his faith and sexuality after a passionate encounter with a free-spirited man during a trip to the US.

Outrage

2009 Documentary

An indictment of closeted politicians lobbying anti-gay legislation unfolds in the U.S.

Handsome Harry

2009 Drama

A retired Navy diver fulfills a dying friend's final request, reopening old wounds and reconnecting with former comrades to uncover a buried wartime secret.

I Killed My Mother

2009 Drama, Romance

Hubert navigates the challenges of being gay in a semi-autobiographical tale fraught with conflict with his mother.

SHORT FILM

Fishbelly White

1998 Comedy, Drama

A rural gay man begins exploring his sexuality under a bridge with a supportive friend.

SHORT FILM

Just Ask Him

2021 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A shy, insecure high school student gathers courage to ask his soccer jock crush to a dance.

SHORT FILM

Two Birds in A Cage

2021 Drama

When the pressure of a homophobic town and family weighs too heavily on the shoulders of a young gay man, he must confide in his best friend and true love.

Howl

2010 Drama, Romance

Allen Ginsberg's life and art are examined, including his famous poem and its obscenity trial.