Gay Films Set in the Summer - Gay Films Matter

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Half-Share

2011 Comedy, Drama

Freshly single, Mac heads to Fire Island for a summer adventure with eccentric housemates on the mythical Island of Misfit Boys, where he navigates newfound friendships and personal growth.

To the Extreme

2000 Drama, Romance

Bisexual Thomas, involved in multiple relationships, takes responsibility for his deceased lover Ann's 13-year-old son, Gregoire, and seeks custody.

10 Attitudes

2001 Comedy, Drama

A Jewish man discovers his long-term boyfriend has been unfaithful, prompting a tumultuous emotional journey.

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Far from Water

2024 Drama

Two male friends experience a moment of intimacy that leaves them questioning the future of their relationship.

Ma Vie

2002 Comedy, Drama

Etienne, a young ice skating enthusiast, documents his life, uncovering his unspoken desires for his teacher as he explores themes of love and friendship.

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A Summer Dress

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sébastien, Lucia, and Luc navigate a summer filled with love, music, and personal desires.

His Brother

2003 Drama, Romance

Two estranged brothers reconcile when the elder, facing a serious illness, asks his younger brother to accompany him to medical appointments.

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The Lost Weekend

2023 Drama

In the Summer of 2004, a teenage boy on a transformative journey to Cape Cod faces toxic expectations about manhood, challenging his understanding of masculinity.

COMING SOON

Downtown

2026 Comedy

During the COVID pandemic, three friends reunite after decades of silence, confronting old wounds from their queer youth in 1980s Amsterdam.

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The Lizard

2016 Drama

Two friends returning from a ride on a scooter are enjoying life by the water in the south of France. It is early evening in mid-season and the two boys are drinking, dancing, smoking, swimming, getting cold and laughing. The strong complicity between them becomes ambiguous.

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Church Camp

2022 Comedy

Josh, an awkward camp counselor who happens to be bisexual at a Bible camp, finds himself on the verge of revealing the truth to everyone around him.

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The Boys from Summer

2021 Animation

Sébastien dreams of a great love. He remembers his summer loves but on returning to Paris he is left with the nostalgia of a disappearing romanticism.

Last Exit Gran Canaria

2025 Documentary

Tim Lienhard, raised in a Catholic family in southern Germany, traces his late-in-life transformation into a provocatively performative drag persona. He reflects on identity, sexuality, aging, and self-esteem with shameless openness and humor.

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Mermaids

2025 Drama

During a hot Greek summer, playful attraction between two different friend circles sparks an intense exploration of desire and boundaries, leading them all to profound personal changes.

The Longing

2003 Drama, Romance

High school buddies Cyrus, Tim, and Erik reunite ten years later for a summer in Brazil. Facing past experiences, new developments challenge their inner conflicts and friendship.

Once a Year on Blackpool Sands

2021 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Blackpool 1953. Two young gay Yorkshire miners, Eddy and Tommy, on their annual holiday there, meet transvestite James Elbridge who is summoning up the courage to do the fabled walk from pier to pier.

The Natural Enemy

2004 Drama

A nebbish police inspector investigates the death of a teenage boy in a French commune, facing locals either prejudiced against him or reluctant to help.

The Last Day

2004 Drama, Romance

Returning home, a young artist grapples with unrequited love for a childhood friend amidst the backdrop of his artistic journey.

Love in Thoughts

2004 Drama, Romance

Posthumously exploring the final days of Guenther's life, a gripping tale unfolds of alcohol, drugs, and reckless intimacy, revealing deeper truths about mortality and regret.

Formula 17

2004 Comedy, Romance

A gay teenager finds love with an architect after moving to the city in search of a summer job.

The Dying Gaul

2005 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A grief-stricken screenwriter becomes unwittingly entangled in a complex love triangle with a woman and her film executive husband, leading to chilling consequences.

Cockles & Muscles

2005 Comedy, Musical, Romance

During summer vacation, Marc and Béatrix take their kids to Marc's childhood seaside house. Their daughter gets involved with a biker, and their son roams the beach with his best friend, who secretly loves him. The arrival of Béatrix's lover and Marc's old flame complicates matters further.

Eternal Summer

2006 Drama, Romance

Two best friends, Shane and Jonathan, explore evolving aspects of their sexuality and personal growth.

Glue

2006 Drama, Romance

Aimless teens in a small desert town undergo intense coming-of-age experiences.

Brotherhood

2009 Drama, Romance

Former Danish servicemen Lars and Jimmy's hostile beginnings in a neo-Nazi group evolve into an unexpected friendship and passionate love affair, complicated by dark revelations that test their loyalty and convictions.

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Journey to the Shore

2020 Romance

High school couple Min Ha and Sang Bum celebrate their 100th day anniversary with a journey to the shore, where their differing attitudes towards public displays of affection reveal deeper insecurities and secrets.

Beyond Gay: The Politics of Pride

2009 Documentary

Vancouver's Gay Pride Parade director examines global Pride celebrations' impact and history amid ongoing oppression.