Gay Films with a Rural Setting

One Day in Summer

2006 Drama

A teenager's death during a soccer match disrupts a tight-knit community.

Speed Walking

2014 Drama

In a 1970s provincial town, 14-year-old Martin navigates his sexuality amidst the backdrop of Denmark's evolving attitudes toward pornography and societal norms.

Swan Song

2021 Comedy, Drama

A formerly flamboyant hairdresser embarks on a poignant journey across a small town to fulfill a unique final request.

SHORT FILM

Wastelands

2013 Drama

Lonely teenager Marc secretly loves Olaf, the cool boy-next-door. Their camping trip seems to fulfill Marc's dream of romance until a devastating secret is revealed, shattering his hopes.

Far More

2021 Comedy, Drama

Adrian Grenier stars as Sean McAllister, returning to his hometown for a family reunion that unravels past wounds and prompts a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation.

SHORT FILM

Homophobia

2012 Drama

An adolescent soldier confronts suppressed feelings for a comrade during their final night at the border, grappling with isolation, identity, and armed conflict.

West of Eden

2017 Drama, Romance

Inspired by true events, a story of forbidden love and revenge unfolds amidst an affluent farm and a torn-apart family.

SHORT FILM

Small Arms

2017 Drama, Thriller

A college student in Northern Michigan, besieged by anonymous homophobic threats, turns to a reclusive survivalist for shooting lessons, determined to assert his strength and resolve in the face of adversity.

Baby Steps

2023 Comedy, Drama

A year after the passing of their beloved Lily, Beau and Caden are faced with a surprising revelation: Lily had stored some of her eggs. Now, they grapple with the decision of whether to embark on parenthood together, navigating their grief and the future of their relationship.

Fair Haven

2016 Drama

Returning to his family farm after conversion therapy, a young man reconciles his father's expectations with memories of a forbidden past love.

Akron

2015 Drama, Romance

Benny and Christopher, college freshmen, fall in love amidst the backdrop of a football game, but a tragic past threatens their budding relationship.

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.

Moffie

2019 Drama, Romance

In 1981 South Africa, a young man navigates his compulsory military service while keeping his homosexuality hidden.

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.

SHORT FILM

Brookton Hollow

2010 Fantasy, Romance

An ethereal tale set on a farm follows an isolated teenage boy whose only friend is his cow until a mysterious boy appears, luring him into the night and altering their lives.

Me, Myself and Mum

2013 Comedy

A young man named Guillaume discovers the complexities of his own personality.

Voyage

2013 Drama

Follows a young psychiatrist's solitary journey along the Southeast Asian coast, seeking redemption from past client encounters.

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.

Y Tu Mamá También

2001 Drama

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life and each other.

Grimsey

2018 Drama

Bruno seeks Norberto, who disappeared to Iceland after their breakup. Local guide Arnau joins Bruno in Reykjavik, and their journey to the remote island of Grimsey becomes a cathartic search tinged with grief and discovery.

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.

Tennessee Queer

2012 Comedy, Drama

Jason Potts returns to his small Tennessee town, where religion, politics, and gay pride collide as he strives to improve life for LGBT teenagers.

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.

SHORT FILM

Poof

2018 Drama

Eighteen-year-old Aaron feels trapped in a small town, working a job he despises. His life shifts dramatically when he meets Mike at a party and, despite initially denying his feelings, an unexpected kiss changes everything.

Papi Chulo

2018 Comedy, Drama

A solitary TV weatherman finds an unexpected bond with a middle-aged migrant laborer from the Latino community

The Witnesses

2007 Drama, Romance

A group of friends in 1980s Paris confronts the AIDS epidemic, testing their bonds and resilience.

My Best Friend

2018 Drama, Romance

Lorenzo leads a sheltered life with his family in Argentine Patagonia. When a close family friend dies in an accident, they take in his son, Caíto, into their home.