Gay Films about Unrequited Love

The Seminarian

2010 Drama, Romance

Closeted theological student Ryan faces a crisis reconciling his beliefs with his sexuality, navigating online relationships that challenge his faith and identity.

Sasha

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sasha, a piano prodigy grappling with emerging sexuality, faces added stress as his tutor prepares to leave, unaware of Sasha's feelings.

Before We Forget

2024 Drama, Romance

A struggling Argentinian filmmaker, stuck on a project about his unrequited first love, receives an unexpected offer to relive his memories, confront his past, and possibly rewrite the ending to his story.

The Country Teacher

2008 Drama, Romance

Petr, a sensitive young teacher from Prague, tries to build a life in a rural town where he bonds with a widow and her son. But when a friend from his past arrives, tensions rise and Petr must confront where he belongs and who he truly is.

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The Man Crush

2016 Comedy, Drama, Romance

On the night of Dave's birthday, Trevor discovers that Dave isn't who he thought he was.

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Unbutton

2019 Drama

The trembling words by one who has fallen in love within a sexual relationship and fears not to be loved back.

Absent

2011 Drama, Romance

Martin, an Argentine student, seeks affection from his coach, Sebastian, pushing boundaries and facing consequences in a complex dance of desire and regret.

The Paradise of Thorns

2024 Drama, Thriller

When his partner Sek dies, Thongkam loses his property to his late love’s eager family and must fight to reclaim the home they built together.

A Man, His Lover and His Mother

2013 Drama, Romance

Returning to care for his mother in Switzerland, the film confronts family secrets and his own midlife crisis, discovering unexpected love and personal growth amidst familial tensions.

Something Must Break

2014 Drama, Romance

In gritty Stockholm, Sebastian, battling self-abuse and gender identity, finds unexpected love with Andreas, whose carefree demeanor challenges Sebastian's perceptions of sexuality.

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Oskar

2026 Drama

Unable to let go of the feelings he's carried for his straight best friend, Oskar finds himself trapped between memories and reality as their once unbreakable bond fades with time. Faced with the pain of unrequited love, he must decide whether to keep holding on or finally move forward in this coming of age story about first love, heartbreak, and self acceptance.

Acid

2018 Drama

Sacha and Petya, young musicians in Moscow, face chaotic relationships and personal crises when a life-changing event forces them to introspect.

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Summer

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two teens venture into the woods to catch a falling leaf, believed to grant a wish. Leung wants something Will isn't ready to give, leading to a touching tale of friendship and longing.

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The Cutting Room

2016 Drama, Romance

A film editor discovers the difference between movie love and reality.

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Straight Boys

2006 Drama

Ben has feelings for his roommate, but his roommate seems oblivious to the nature of Ben's feelings.

Solos

2007 Drama, Romance

Explores relationships among three individuals who are struggling to open up their feelings towards each other.

Boys Briefs

1999 Compilation

Compilation of six gay short films.

Boys on Film 1: Hard Love

2009 Compilation

Features numerous award-winning short films that deal with all aspects of gay life.

Boys on Film 17: Love is the Drug

2017 Compilation

Explore hidden desires on a sleepover, fall in love with the handyman and be seduced by a stranger on the beach.

Boys on Film 11: We Are Animals

2014 Compilation

A series of eight short films dealing with the varied experiences of gay men and boys.

Boys on Film 6: Pacific Rim

2011 Compilation

Boys On Film goes down under to bring a fresh batch of funny and touching tales courtesy of our Aussie and Kiwi cousins, while from the USA and Hawaii to Singapore via Korea several more stories of men falling in love round out the collection.

Boys on Film 12: Confession

2014 Compilation

Repentance is futile. In the latest collection of gay short films Boys on Film expose private lives, uncover secrets and present a choice - to conceal or to confess?

Boys on Film 14: Worlds Collide

2016 Compilation

Worlds collide in more ways than one in this stunning collection of award winning short films. Confidence is violated, classes clash and desire is concealed, yet love still triumphs regardless of the consequences.

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.

Twinkle

1992 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Shoko and Mutsuki's marriage confronts societal norms and personal desires, redefining love in a modern Japanese fairy tale.

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Your Wildest Dreams

2023 Drama, Romance

A young man explores his feelings for his friend through a series of unusual dreams.

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The Way I Loved You

2023 Horror, Thriller

Isn't it beautiful when two lovers meet online and fall in love leading up to a happy life together? Well, that is not the case. Sunk in literary pursuits, months after their first date that didn't even lead to a second, a lover decides to create a beautiful ceremony to the one he has loved.