Gay Films about Unrequited Love

The Set

1970 Drama

Paul Lawrence is a working class man who dates Cara, sells shirts at a Sydney department store, and dreams of attending art school.

Boys on Film 7: Bad Romance

2011 Compilation

Prepare to experience an alternative take on attraction. Explores the darker side of romance with a collection of edgy and controversial short films that have wowed film festival audiences the world over.

Boys on Film 22: Love to Love You

2022 Compilation

A compilation of stories depicting various aspects of gay relationships among men.

The Male Gaze: Celluloid Dreams

2021 Compilation

A compilation of 7 timeless stories portrays the nature of gay relationships between men from the 1980s to the present.

SHORT FILM

Junk

2011 Drama

A gay teenager desperately attempts to hold on to the only companion he has left. A rough, dirty, and realistic take on the breaking point of a relationship between two boys living on the streets.

SHORT FILM

One Point Less on the Sky

2016 Drama, Romance

Follows Miguel, who discovers his love for his best friend Lucas, who strives for popularity at school. Miguel tries to show Lucas his true worth, but Lucas remains unconvinced.

Full Speed

1996 Drama, Romance

A group of teenagers in France navigate friendship, love, and loss, revealing their vulnerabilities and desires in a heartfelt coming-of-age narrative.

SHORT FILM

Sic

2014 Drama

A lifelong friendship ignites when two friends confront their history, revealing a shocking secret.

Eban and Charley

2000 Drama, Romance

After his mother dies, Charley must live with his unloving, bullying father. Out of loneliness, Charley Strikes up a romance with Eban. When their families find out, they must make a life-altering decision.

Confusion of Genders

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Bisexual attorney Alain juggles relationships with his boss, a client, the client's girlfriend, and a determined young man, leading to a complicated love life.

The Fluffer

2001 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young man working in the adult entertainment industry finds himself drawn to an adult entertainer, leading them both into a hedonistic and destructive spiral.

Luster

2002 Comedy, Drama

Lanky, blue haired Jackson, record store employee and poet, is in love with most of the men in his life. There's Billy, Jed, his cousin, Derek, a customer at the shop, and Sam, his boss and best friend.

The Student

2016 Drama

A Russian high school student becomes convinced that the world has been lost to evil, and begins to challenge the morals and beliefs of the adults around him.

Fake

1996 Animation, Comedy, Romance

Dee and Ryo, NYC police officers and partners, face unexpected challenges while vacationing in the UK, disrupting their plans to express their feelings for each other amidst a series of murders.

SHORT FILM

Assaut

2017 Comedy

Half-brothers Misi and Áron, skilled fencers with contrasting personalities, navigate sibling rivalry and jealousy when Misi joins Áron's team, stirring buried emotions and competitive tensions.

SHORT FILM

Rico

2021 Drama

Heartbroken Rico takes revenge on his crush Hector upon discovering he's dating someone else, driven by jealousy and hurt.

The Graffiti Artist

2004 Drama, Romance

In the lush urban landscape of Seattle and Portland, Nick, a graffiti artist, rebels against capitalist oppression through his provocative street art, forging an unexpected bond with another tagger until political and ethical issues drive them apart.

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.

Eighteen

2005 Drama

Pip receives his grandfather's WWII memoirs on his 18th birthday, unearthing family secrets.

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.

Tears of April

2008 Drama, Romance

In a civil war, a woman soldier faces execution after capture by the enemy.

Permanent Residence

2009 Drama, Romance

A young man pursues an impossible love with his straight boyfriend while contemplating the fragility of life and love.

SHORT FILM

My 13

2008 Drama

Centers on Jonathan's pursuit of love for Julie, complicated when he discovers unexpected feelings through a stolen diary, leading to revelations about identity and desire.

Cherri

2025 Drama

A gay and obese dance instructor in Cuba is obsessed with a handsome young security guard.

Head Burst

2019 Drama

Markus, a respected architect, grapples with illicit inclinations towards a minor, experiencing self-disgust and isolation.