Gay Films about Unrequited Love

Eating Out

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Caleb's love life takes a turn when he's mistaken for gay, setting off a chain of humorous misunderstandings.

Fighting Tommy Riley

2004 Drama, Mystery, Romance

An aging trainer and a young fighter, both seeking redemption, join forces to confront their past demons and chase their dreams.

Three Dancing Slaves

2004 Drama, Romance

Following their mother's death, three Algerian brothers grapple with violence, temptation, and finding their way. One seeks revenge, another struggles to keep a job, and the youngest falls for a capoeira dancer. Can they stay united as a family?

The History Boys

2006 Comedy, Drama

A class of talented boys vie for acceptance to Oxford and Cambridge under eccentric teachers.

Broken Sky

2006 Drama, Romance

Gerardo and Jonas's love is tested when Jonas's obsession with another boy drives Gerardo into the arms of Sergio.

End of Love

2008 Drama, Romance

Ming recalls his double life as a night worker while navigating a relationship with the conservative Yen, confronting secrets and societal judgments that threaten their love in a gripping tale of identity, passion, and sacrifice.

Arizona Sky

2008 Drama, Romance

Kyle and Jake's friendship evolves over years and distances, exploring intimacy and identity.

I Dreamt Under the Water

2008 Drama, Romance

A bisexual man's nocturnal journey through Paris opens doors to exploration and self-discovery in this engaging drama.

Ander

2009 Drama, Romance

Experience a love story between a Basque farmer and a Peruvian immigrant, navigating cultural differences and deepening affection.

SHORT FILM

Été

2017 Drama, Musical

Set in Herefordshire, Été follows a young sheep shearer whose attraction to a colleague unravels against a backdrop of idyllic landscapes and vintage French rock.

Gods and Monsters

1998 Drama

Academy Award winner James Whale, acclaimed creator of the Frankenstein movies, begins an unlikely friendship with his handsome gardener.

SHORT FILM

Adam

2013 Drama

Tackles teenage bullying in a high school setting, exploring the consequences when a student's declaration of love for another boy triggers hostility and solidarity among classmates.

SHORT FILM

Just Friends

2025 Drama

A tender story of unrequited love between a young gay man and his straight best friend, set in the summer of New York City.

Heartbeats

2010 Drama, Romance

Three close friends find themselves entangled in a love triangle that challenges their loyalties, friendships, and understanding of romantic dynamics.

SHORT FILM

Hand Off

2019 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A rugby player's confession of love for his teammate strains their friendship, leading him into a fantasy world with an imaginary friend as he navigates the macho culture of rugby.

SHORT FILM

Requited

2011 Drama, Romance

Follows Nicolas's internal conflict and unrequited love for his childhood friend Aaron, exploring themes of longing, self-sabotage, and personal growth.

SHORT FILM

The Pier Man

2019 Drama

Docked for repairs, a cargo ship's crew seeks new members, unsettling Giuseppe. Theo, an earnest docker, strives for acceptance and a bond with Giuseppe amidst crew dynamics and uncertainty aboard the vessel.

Atomic Age

2012 Drama

Two teens navigate a night out, where one pursues a girl while the other wrestles with newfound desires.

SHORT FILM

Smear

1998 Drama

A gay teenager is in love with a straight friend.

SHORT FILM

Banana

2018 Drama

An Asian-Canadian gay man struggles to navigate the online dating scene while concealing feelings for his best friend.

Boulevard

2014 Drama

In a marriage of convenience, a devoted husband confronts his hidden life, forcing him to come to terms with his secrets.

SHORT FILM

Back Again

2015 Drama

After two years apart, Alex returns home to reunite with his childhood best friend Jordi during San Juan night. Alex longs to rekindle something more, while Jordi seems unwilling to revisit what they once had.

Griffin in Summer

2024 Comedy

Fourteen-year-old Griffin Nafly spends his summer producing a daring play while navigating distractions from his tween collaborators. His focus shifts to Brad, the handyman and former New York artist, leading Griffin on an unexpected summer journey.

The Heroes of Evil

2015 Drama, Thriller

Three teenagers, brought together by bullying, indulge in petty theft, sex and drugs. They inevitably realize they can resort to violence to take revenge on everyone who has humiliated them: students, teachers and other outcasts. One of them escalates to killing, and desires to kill again. Anyone can become his next victim. The other two face the question: should they resort to violence to stop the killings?

Strip Jack Naked: Nighthawks II

1991 Documentary

Ron Peck talks about his experiences of growing up as a gay man, the attitudes to homosexuality in Britain, and his journey towards making his film Nighthawks (1978).

SHORT FILM

Mani

2020 Drama

Mani, a 12-year-old boy, navigates his crush on the family driver during a transformative day.

Hidden Away

2014 Drama, Romance

Ibrahim navigates loneliness and uncertainty after fleeing deportation, searching for belonging and stability.