Gay Films with a Rural Setting

The Secret Path

2014 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance

Theo and Frank flee the British Navy in the 1800s, finding solace and more in an abandoned country house.

SHORT FILM

Cosmos

2016 Drama

Three friends spend a weekend in the woods where true feelings start to arise.

Big Boys

2023 Comedy, Drama

During a camping trip, a teenage boy's unexpected crush leads to a weekend of self-discovery and laughter in this heartwarming coming-of-age tale.

Dust

2018 Drama

Alko lives in the Dutch countryside. While he and his best friend Björn are struggling with their emerging sexuality, the villagers suspect Alko of being gay. This troubles him so much that he makes a decision he will come to regret.

On Swift Horses

2025 Drama

Muriel and her husband Lee are about to begin a bright new life, which is upended by the arrival of Lee's brother. Muriel embarks on a secret life, gambling on racehorses and discovering a love she never thought possible.

SHORT FILM

Thirst

2015 Drama, Romance

Two friends' desert hike reveals hidden tensions, leading to a volatile mix of intimate and aggresive communication.

Pit Stop

2013 Drama, Romance

Gabe finds solace post-affair with his ex-wife and daughter, while Ernesto balances life with his live-in ex and a comatose ex-boyfriend, reflecting on love and isolation.

SHORT FILM

Innocent Boy

2020 Horror

Along a desolate Texas highway, men target desperate travelers. Amidst betrayal and danger, a young transgender must navigate a cowboy's volatile desires and the allure of corruption.

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.

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.

XXY

2007 Drama, Romance

A 15-year-old intersex person and their family confront the challenges of their medical condition.

SHORT FILM

Guilt

2018 Drama

Diego faces humiliation and threats from his father after revealing what happened to him.

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.

SHORT FILM

Lay-by

2024 Comedy

A closeted man gets more than he bargained for on his first gay hookup.

SHORT FILM

Landline

2018 Documentary, Drama

Told through helpline recordings and reconstructed visuals, the film captures the lives of LGBTQ people in Britain’s farming community. In a world shaped by tradition and masculinity, being gay can mean deep isolation, yet also sparks unlikely friendships, rural connections, and moments of resilience.

Viet and Nam

2024 Drama

In the underground coal mines, young miners Nam and Viet face danger and darkness daily. As one prepares to leave for a new life, they embark on a mission to find Nam's father's remains, a soldier lost in a distant forest.

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.

In the Grayscale

2015 Drama, Romance

Bruno, an architect, is hired to build an iconic landmark and finds unexpected romance with Fer, a gay history teacher.

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.

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A True Story

2025 Drama

During a hot summer in Rome, Giulio and Alessio begin a brief romance that catches them both off guard. What starts as something fleeting quickly grows into a tenderness neither of them expected.

Speedway Junky

1999 Drama, Romance

Johnny's aspirations of becoming a stock car racer lead him to a world of hustlers and unexpected connections in Vegas.

The Matthew Shepard Story

2002 Drama

Openly gay college student Matthew Shepard is murdered in a hate crime so violent and cruel that it attracts global attention.

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.

Blackmail Boy

2003 Drama, Romance

In a small town, Magda struggles to keep her family balanced as hidden hatred and passions emerge, leading to a dramatic and ruthless unfolding.

A Home at the End of the World

2004 Drama, Romance

A boy, scarred by loss, navigates adulthood and finds himself entangled in a love triangle with a woman and his childhood friend.

Kinky Boots

2005 Comedy, Drama, Musical

A drag queen helps a struggling man inherit his father's shoe factory by diversifying the product line.