Gay Films Based on a True Story

My Friend Dahmer

2017 Drama, Horror

Young Jeffrey Dahmer grapples with fitting in during his high school years.

Me, Myself and Mum

2013 Comedy

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

Mapplethorpe

2018 Drama

Explore the life of photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, from his meteoric rise in the 1970s to his untimely demise in 1989.

Against the Law

2017 Drama, Romance

Peter Wildeblood's affair with a serviceman he met in Piccadilly during the time homosexuality was a crime, and the devastating consequences of their relationship.

Marilyn

2018 Drama

Marcos, a teenage farm worker, discovers his sexuality in a hostile environment.

SHORT FILM

Why Did You Invite Me to Your Wedding

2025 Drama

When Kevin Atwater gets a bizarre invitation out of the blue from an old friend, he’s met with tumultuous feelings of past love, heartbreak, and grief. Inspired by the true story told in Atwater's acclaimed song of the same title

Party Monster

2003 Drama, Thriller

Michael Alig's rise and fall as a Club Kid organizer.

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.

The Imitation Game

2014 Drama, Thriller

During WWII, Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician, battles personal turmoil while leading efforts to crack the German Enigma code, a pivotal moment in history.

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.

El Angel

2018 Drama

Carlos, a 17-year-old with an angelic face, conceals a darker side marked by thefts, deception, and even murder.

Saturday Church

2017 Drama, Fantasy, Musical

A 14-year-old boy, navigating the complexities of gender identity and grappling with religious beliefs, discovers solace and passion through the realm of fantasy, offering an escape from his inner-city life.

Dahmer

2002 Drama, Horror, Thriller

A biopic chronicles American serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer's life and crimes.

The Naked Civil Servant

1975 Comedy, Drama

The life and times of Quentin Crisp, an outrageous and flamboyant homosexual, coming of age and growing into old age in conservative England.

Una noche

2012 Drama, Romance

In Havana, Raul dreams of escaping to Miami but faces accusations that threaten his future. With the help of Elio, they embark on a risky journey across the ocean, testing their resolve against formidable odds.

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.

The Consequence

1977 Drama, Romance

Thomas, the son of a prison warden, falls in love with inmate Martin. After Martin's release, they attempt to build a life together, but face constant interference from others.

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.

Mala Noche

1986 Drama

Walt is obsessed with a young illegal Mexican immigrant who doesn't speak English and finds Walt strange and undesirable. This is a tale of unrequited love.

Wish for Tomorrow

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Follows Michael and James' secret love, facing tragedy and family turmoil as they navigate love, loss, and inequality in Sydney.

McQueen

2018 Documentary

The life and career of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen: from his start as a tailor, to launching and overseeing his eponymous line and his untimely death.

The Celluloid Closet

1995 Documentary

Surveying Hollywood's depictions and societal attitudes toward homosexuals throughout North American film history.

And Then Came Summer

2000 Drama

A family and friends' reunion becomes an unforgettable vacation when two teenage boys discover their growing affection for each other, navigating newfound love amid familial scrutiny.