Gay Films about Religion - Gay Films Matter

Men of Hard Skin

2019 Drama

Ariel, a farm boy, lives with his father and sister in a rural part of Buenos Aires. He has become familiar with sex thanks to Omar, a priest with whom he has a secret affair.

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Burrow

2023 Drama, Sci-Fi

Believing himself to be one of the last survivors left in the wake of human extinction, an ex-war soldier finds unexpected connection with the arrival of a weary traveler.

Astrakan

2022 Drama

Samuel, a restless twelve-year-old orphan, is placed with Marie and her family. As he settles into their uneasy household, hidden tensions and secrets surface, forcing Samuel to face both his inner turmoil and the darkness within his new home.

Strip Jack Naked: Nighthawks II

1991 Documentary

Ron Peck talks about his experiences of growing up as a gay man, the attitudes to homosexuality in Britain, and his journey towards making his film Nighthawks (1978).

The Dickumentary

2014 Documentary

An informative exploration into the diverse aspects of the male anatomy, addressing common curiosities and misconceptions.

Love Is Strange

2014 Drama, Romance

After marriage, Ben and George face financial hardship and must live separately while re-evaluating their lives and relationships.

Yves Saint Laurent

2014 Drama

Explore the early career of French designer Yves Saint-Laurent, beginning in 1958 when he meets his lover and business partner, Pierre Bergé.

Boys in Brazil

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

After one of them is assaulted at São Paulo's Gay Parade, a group of friends pledge to come out together.

Hidden Away

2014 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim navigates loneliness and uncertainty after fleeing deportation, searching for belonging and stability.

A Nice Indian Boy

2024 Comedy, Drama, Romance

When Naveen introduces his fiancé, Jay, to his traditional Indian family, they must navigate the challenges of accepting his white, artist boyfriend while also planning the Indian wedding of their dreams.

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The Uninhabitable Ones

2020 Drama, Fantasy

A Brazilian contemporary dance company explores gay black men, while the choreographer builds a bond with Pedro outside rehearsals.

I Am Michael

2015 Drama, Romance

Based on true events, the film explores Michael Glatze's journey from gay activist to Christian pastor after embracing a heterosexual identity.

4th Man Out

2015 Comedy, Drama

A car mechanic in a small town comes out to his blue-collar friends, challenging their perceptions and his own identity.

Misfits

2015 Documentary, Drama

Three teenagers in conservative Tulsa confront isolation and identity as they come of age in a supportive yet challenging environment for LGBT youth.

Forever Mary

1989 Drama

Marco teaches in a reform school in Palermo, impacting his students’ lives while navigating their complex histories and personal struggles.

Fine Young Men

2024 Drama, Thriller

After a year away, 17-year-old Alf returns to his Catholic boys’ school feeling out of step with the confident, athletic crowd he once called friends. Isolated and uncertain, he forms a quiet connection with Oliver, an openly gay student who sees the world differently. But as whispers spread about Alf’s own identity, his fear of rejection drives him back toward his old circle - leading him to make a devastating choice to prove he still belongs.

Play the Devil

2016 Drama

Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival sets the stage for a transformative encounter between a struggling young man and an older businessman, reshaping their lives in unexpected ways.

The Falls: Covenant of Grace

2016 Drama, Romance

Revisits Chris and RJ, former Mormon missionaries, as they plan to reunite years after their initial forbidden love, navigating new challenges to be together at last.

2 Cool 2 Be 4gotten

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Felix, a high school achiever without many friends, finds his life transformed when the enigmatic Snyder brothers, half-American newcomers with dark ambitions, enter his world.

Ka Bodyscapes

2016 Drama

In a conservative Indian city, Haris, a gay painter, Vishnu, a rural kabaddi player, and activist Sia defy societal norms, navigating their unique struggles for acceptance and happiness.

The Ornithologist

2016 Drama, Mystery

Fernando, an ornithologist, navigates a surreal journey in a dark forest after being rescued by Chinese pilgrims, searching for elusive black storks amidst eerie encounters.

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Lonely Country

2024 Drama

In 1950s rural Ontario, a closeted gay man meets a hitchhiker at a gas station. Offering him a place to stay, he must face his long-hidden desires.

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

2017 Documentary

The untold story of Hollywood legend Scotty Bowers, who chronicled his years as a matchmaker for the stars in his bestselling memoir.

A Closer Walk with Thee

2017 Drama, Horror

An unconventional Evangelical exorcism film explores gay themes amidst spiritual turmoil and personal discovery.

The Revival

2017 Drama, Romance

The clandestine romance between a southern Baptist preacher and a wandering youth disrupts the harmony of a burgeoning church community.

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Magid / Zafar

2025 Drama

Tensions arise amidst the heat of a busy British Pakistani takeaway.

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Lazarus Come Out

2015 Comedy, Drama

A gay themed short dramedy about a hide-gay priest who lives a feud/love for a ostentatious gay guy who pops into his church.