Gay Films Set in the Summer - Gay Films Matter

Sex Love Venice

2024 Drama, Romance

Healing from a breakup, Michael escapes to Venice, Italy, where he unexpectedly finds a love that awakens his spirit and expands his heart, promising to profoundly alter the direction of his life forever.

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Isha

2018 Drama

Rahmi lives a double life, unable to share his true sexuality with his family.

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Innocents

2017 Drama

Innocents succumb to temptation and desire under the hot sun and the intoxicating allure of oil, exploring voyeuristic themes through imagery and exploration.

Sometimes Aunt Martha Does Dreadful Things

1971 Comedy, Horror, Thriller

On the run from the law, two eccentric fugitives hide out together in Miami, where one disguises himself as the other's elderly aunt. As their elaborate deception grows more complicated, it sets off a chain of events involving lies, danger, and murder.

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Here the Whole Time

2026 Comedy, Romance

An awkward teen's vacation gets turned upside down when his school crush unexpectedly stays at his house for two weeks. What should've been a relaxing break becomes an emotional roller coaster of feelings and complications.

COMING SOON

Perfect Strangers

2026 Comedy

Martin and Albert have been in a steady but rocky relationship for 16 years, which is thrown off balance by the appearance of a mysterious stranger - with devastating consequences for everyone involved.

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Sauna Day

2024 Drama

The world of Southern Estonian men who go to the dark-intimate space of a smoke sauna after a hard day's work. Beneath their tough exteriors lies a desire for connection, veiled in secrecy.

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Blue

2015 Drama

A man, reeling from a recent breakup, struggles to navigate the emptiness of solitude and the absence of love in his life.

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Shining the Ball

2005 Drama

A charming newcomer joins a local cricket club, only to discover that its charismatic vice-captain is hiding a secret that makes him even more intriguing than he first appears.

Out at Work

1997 Documentary

Documenting the struggles of LGBT workers seeking equality and safety in the workplace, highlighting personal stories and challenges faced across America.

Road Movie

2002 Drama, Romance

Suk-won, a trader who loses everything, is rescued by homeless loner Dae-shik. Traveling together, Dae-shik falls in love with Suk-won, and they are joined by the quirky Il-joo.

When Ocean Meets Sky

2003 Documentary

Explores Fire Island Pines and its gay community, tracing its evolution from its founding 50 years ago through the milestones of gay liberation, the sexual revolution, the AIDS crisis, and beyond.

COMING SOON

Eklipse

2026 Drama

In the summer of 1999, Tomy and his best friend Chris spend their days on an alpine dairy, helping with the milking and exploring the countryside. But when Chris learns that Tomy’s father is in hospital with AIDS, fear and prejudice drive them apart, leaving Tomy to face both rejection and his family’s painful silence.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Tropic of the Mourning Gecko

2026 Drama

As eighteen-year-old Yorgos prepares to leave his Cretan village for military service, an encounter with another young man stirs feelings he has never allowed himself to face. In the final heat of summer, the future once planned for him begins to fall away.

Hollywood, je t’aime

2009 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gay Parisian shows up in Hollywood at Christmastime, ready for his close-up.

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Mankind

2019 Drama, Sci-Fi

A restless young man yearns to escape both love and the confines of Earth.

Hinala

2011 Drama

Cris embarks on a journey to catch his boyfriend, who left him for another, unraveling deeper reflections on fidelity and personal growth amidst unexpected turns.

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Whale Valley

2013 Drama

Follow the poignant journey of two brothers in a remote fjord, where the younger one's perspective leads them to a life-altering crossroad.

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Boy Saint

2018 Drama

Two young men exploring their sexuality unravel the depths of human emotion, echoing the themes of a poignant poem by Peter LaBerge.

May Who?

2015 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Follows a schoolgirl who discharges electricity when excited, aiming to win over a heart-throb senior with her friend Pong's help.

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Nuclear Family

2020 Drama, Romance

Jules seeks his first love amidst a chaotic summer, navigating challenges posed by his eccentric mother.

Summertime

2016 Drama

In San Francisco, a gay couple opens their home to two Italian travelers, forging an unexpected bond that defies conventional relationships and cultural boundaries.

Rage

2016 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An unsolved murder intertwines three disparate stories across Japanese cities, revealing hidden connections amidst a haunting mystery.

Summer’s Over

2016 Drama

Two boys in 1990s Romania befriend each other during a summer eclipse, unaware of the powerful consequences their actions will unleash.

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Offline

2020 Drama

After a nationwide Internet shutdown, two online acquaintances embark on a day offline, discovering a deeper connection beyond virtual interactions and exploring life beyond the digital divide.

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I Just Don’t Like You… A Love Story

2024 Drama

A day hike ends in frustration for a gay couple.

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The Daytime Doorman

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Marcelo realizes it's time to pursue a deeper connection with Márcio, the doorman in his building, leading to a collision of their worlds and bodies in a story of unexpected attraction and intimacy.