Top 100 Gay Movies of All Time

We rank the gay movies we think matter most, from Brokeback Mountain and Moonlight to cult classics, international favorites and newer releases already earning their place. It’s a mix of landmark gay films, unforgettable romances and challenging dramas — 100 movies we believe are among the very best gay films ever made.

Brokeback Mountain

2005 Drama, Romance

In 1963 Wyoming, cowboys Ennis and Jack forge a secret and profound bond while working on a sheep farm. Their forbidden love defies societal expectations, unfolding amidst the breathtaking backdrop of Brokeback Mountain.

Moonlight

2016 Drama

Chiron, a black American boy, navigates a tough Miami neighborhood with his neglectful, drug addict mother.

All of Us Strangers

2023 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

In a London tower block, screenwriter Adam's solitary existence is disrupted by a fateful meeting with enigmatic neighbor Harry. Their growing connection pulls Adam into uncharted emotional territory, prompting him to revisit his childhood home.

God’s Own Country

2017 Drama, Romance

In Yorkshire, Johnny Saxby, a solitary sheep farmer drowning his frustrations in alcohol and intimate encounters, has his world shaken by the arrival of Gheorghe, a migrant worker from Romania hired for lambing season.

Call Me by Your Name

2017 Drama, Romance

17-year-old Elio Perlman spends his days at his family's Italian villa. When Oliver, a 24-year-old American scholar, arrives for a summer internship, their shared days unfold into a transformative journey of awakening desire.

Boy Erased

2018 Drama

The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.

Weekend

2011 Drama, Romance

What starts as a spontaneous hookup between Russell and Glen turns into a transformative weekend filled with late-night conversations, shared stories, and moments of deep connection.

Philadelphia

1993 Drama

A man with HIV seeks justice after being wrongfully dismissed by his law firm, finding an unlikely ally in a small-time, homophobic lawyer.

Pride

2014 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1984, UK gay activists unite to support miners during their prolonged strike, bridging two communities.

Beautiful Thing

1996 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jamie and Ste find solace in each other after Ste seeks refuge from his abusive family. Their attraction deepens amidst the challenges of their sexuality and societal pressures.

Rent

2005 Drama, Musical, Romance

In New York City's East Village, bohemians navigate poverty, illness, and the AIDS epidemic in pursuit of success and acceptance.

Femme

2023 Thriller

Jules, whose life was shattered by a brutal homophobic attack, unexpectedly encounters Preston, one of his attackers, in a gay sauna.

Mysterious Skin

2004 Drama

Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.

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Leviticus

2026 Horror, Sci-Fi

Two teenage boys, Niam and Ryan, form a secret bond in a repressive small town that offers brief escape from the lives closing in around them. When a violent entity begins stalking them in the form of their deepest desire, they are forced to confront fear, repression and what it truly means to want each other.

Shelter

2007 Drama, Romance

Amidst family obligations sidelining his college dreams, a young man finds solace in surfing with his best friend's brother.

Milk

2008 Drama

The life and activism of Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay elected official.

Holding the Man

2015 Drama, Romance

A poignant and humorous tale of a 15-year love affair between Timothy and John, starting from their high school days.

A Single Man

2009 Drama, Romance

A 1960s Los Angeles literature professor struggles to navigate daily life following the sudden death of his partner, grappling with grief and memories that refuse to fade.

Querelle

1982 Drama

A handsome sailor is drawn into a web of sibling rivalry, murder, and intense sexuality.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

1994 Comedy, Musical

Two drag performers and a transgender woman embark on a journey across the desert to showcase their unique cabaret act.

Cruising

1980 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A police officer delves into New York City's underground gay subculture to capture a serial killer preying on gay men, risking everything to bring justice to his community.

Maurice

1987 Drama, Romance

Two English school friends fall in love at Cambridge. To regain his social standing, Clive abandons Maurice and marries. Maurice finds new love with the gamekeeper Alec while staying with Clive and his wife.

Another Country

1984 Drama, Romance

The early life of Guy Burgess, later a notorious spy, is explored.

Sebastiane

1976 Drama, Romance

A Roman guard's Christian beliefs clash with his gay commander's desire for intimacy, leading to unexpected revelations.

My Beautiful Laundrette

1985 Comedy, Drama, Romance

An ambitious Pakistani Briton and his white boyfriend strive for success with the opening of a glamorous laundromat.

Total Eclipse

1995 Drama, Romance

Young poet Arthur Rimbaud and mentor Paul Verlaine navigate forbidden romance and artistic turmoil.

My Own Private Idaho

1991 Drama

Two best friends living on the streets of Portland embark on a journey of self-discovery, testing their relationship along the way.

Prayers for Bobby

2009 Drama, Romance

True story of Mary Griffith, gay rights crusader, whose teenage son's suicide prompts her reflection on religious intolerance.

The Pass

2016 Drama

The night before their first league match, a shared experience between footballers Jason and Ade sets in motion a series of events that change everything.

The Boys in the Band

1970 Drama

Tensions rise and true selves are revealed when a straight man accidentally crashes a gay party.

Beach Rats

2017 Drama

A teenager from Brooklyn spends his days experimenting with drugs and seeking out older men to meet online.

The Birdcage

1996 Comedy

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner conceal their identities to meet their son's conservative future in-laws.

Bent

1997 Drama, Romance

In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew faces persecution under the Nazi regime, revealing resilience and survival amidst adversity.

The Boys in the Band

2020 Drama

A drunken game at a 1968 party in New York leads to reckoning among seven gay friends.

Dallas Buyers Club

2013 Drama

Ron Woodroof's fight against the system to help AIDS patients in 1985 Dallas challenges societal norms and medical bureaucracy.

The Normal Heart

2014 Drama

In the early 1980s, the onset of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York led to an emergence of homosexual activists. With support from the medical community, they try to raise awareness about the disease.

Land of Storms

2014 Drama, Romance

Szabolcs returns to Hungary to claim his inheritance and meets Aron, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and identity exploration.

Doi Boy

2023 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Sorn, a night worker from Myanmar, seeks a new life as an undocumented refugee in Thailand. Far from home, he becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with a client who is investigating a political activist.

Queer

2024 Drama, Romance

Lee reflects on his life in Mexico City, surrounded by American expatriate college students and bar owners scraping by on part-time jobs and GI Bill benefits. His focus narrows on his pursuit of a young man named Allerton, inspired by Adelbert Lewis Marker.

Young Hearts

2024 Drama

Elias discovers a deep attraction to his new neighbor, Alexander, realizing he's experiencing love for the first time. Amidst mixed signals from friends and family, Elias strives to understand his feelings and prove himself worthy of Alexander's affection.

Get Real

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two boys in a British school experience a tenderly romantic coming-of-age journey as they navigate their evolving feelings for each other.

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La Bola Negra

2026 Drama, Romance

Set across three pivotal periods in Spanish history, 1932, 1937 and 2017, the film follows three young gay men whose lives unfold in different generations yet remain deeply connected by shared experiences of love, desire and self discovery. As their stories gradually intertwine across time, unexpected connections emerge, revealing how the struggles, sacrifices and dreams of one generation can resonate through the next.

Firebird

2021 Drama, Romance

A handsome, introspective young soldier embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic fighter pilot on a Soviet Air Force Base during the height of 1970's Communist rule.

Of an Age

2022 Drama, Romance

During the summer of 1999, a Serbian-born Australian amateur ballroom dancer finds himself in an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with the older brother of a friend.

The Way He Looks

2014 Drama, Romance

Leonardo, a blind teenager, experiences a transformative journey towards independence when Gabriel enters his life, altering his relationships and perspective on the world.

Naz & Maalik

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two closeted Muslim teens in Brooklyn struggle with their sexuality, inadvertently becoming targets in the War on Terror due to their secretive behavior.

In from the Side

2022 Drama, Romance

Two devoted men in a struggling gay rugby club engage in a secret affair, balancing their passion with the club's survival.

Fire Island

2022 Comedy, Romance

A group of queer best friends reunite in Fire Island Pines for their annual week of celebration and camaraderie, facing unexpected events that could alter their cherished tradition forever.

Stranger by the Lake

2013 Drama, Thriller

At a gay beach, Franck seeks love and forms an uneasy bond with Henri. When Franck encounters Michel, a potential love interest who harbors a dark secret, he faces a moral dilemma about pursuing a relationship despite Michel's troubling past.

Nuovo Olimpo

2023 Drama, Romance

Two 25-year-old men meet by chance, fall deeply in love, and are abruptly separated by an unexpected event. For the next thirty years, they hold onto the hope of reuniting.

My Policeman

2022 Drama, Romance

Tom, a policeman, finds himself torn between two worlds of forbidden love. Initially drawn to a schoolteacher, his life takes an unexpected turn when he embarks on a clandestine affair with a charismatic museum curator.

El Houb (The Love)

2022 Drama

Moroccan-Dutch Karim returns home to confront his parents about his sexuality, initiating a journey of self-discovery and breaking the silence within his cultural norms.

Plainclothes

2025 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A promising undercover agent assigned to lure and arrest gay men defies professional orders when he falls in love with a target.

The Blonde One

2019 Drama, Romance

In Buenos Aires, Gabriel moves in with his colleague Juan. Their relationship shifts from convenience to something deeper, evolving into a tender journey of intimacy.

Bros

2022 Comedy, Romance

Bobby thrives on no-strings dates and embraces his non-committal lifestyle, until he meets Aaron who turns his world upside down.

Twinless

2025 Comedy, Drama

Two young men cross paths in a twin bereavement support group. What begins as awkward small talk between two strangers gradually turns into a raw and unexpected friendship. As they navigate the blurry line between healing and holding on, their bond becomes a lifeline neither saw coming.

Good Grief

2023 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Marc's life unravels after his husband's sudden death, prompting a soul-searching trip to Paris with his friends, where they confront truths about themselves and their relationships.

Shortbus

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

New Yorkers entangled in a web of romantic and intimate entanglements converge at an underground salon known for its blend of art, music, politics, and sensuality.

Free Fall

2013 Drama, Romance

With a promising career in the police force and a baby on the way, Marc's life changes when he crosses paths with Kay.

Your Name Engraved Herein

2020 Drama, Romance

Amid Taiwan's 1987 transition from martial law, Jia-han and Birdy navigate love amid family pressures and social stigma.

Norwegian Dream

2023 Drama, Romance

A 19-year-old Polish immigrant working at a fish factory in Norway develops feelings for a colleague. Their budding relationship is tested when a strike erupts among the Polish workers, challenging their bond and solidarity with their coworkers.

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Free at Heart

2025 Drama, Romance

Sebastian’s life is turned upside down when his family takes in Kolja, the son of his father’s late girlfriend. The two discover they are brothers, and what begins as a strong bond soon grows into forbidden love. Their secret is eventually exposed, forcing the family to confront the judgment of their small-town community.

Eastern Boys

2013 Drama, Romance, Thriller

A businessman regularly meets with a Ukrainian night worker, despite the latter's involvement with a controlling gang.

Love, Simon

2018 Comedy, Drama

Simon Spier navigates the challenges of concealing his gay identity from friends and family until a threat to his secret forces him to confront his true self and those around him.

Paris 05:59: Théo & Hugo

2016 Drama, Romance

Théo and Hugo first connect in an adult club. The night leads them outside, wandering through empty Parisian streets, where a sudden shift in perspective brings a stark reality to their previously carefree journey.

Supernova

2020 Drama, Romance

Sam and Tusker journey across England in their RV, cherishing their time together as Tusker battles dementia, exploring their past and confronting the uncertainties of their future in this heartfelt journey.

Parting Glances

1986 Drama, Musical, Romance

As Michael and Robert, a gay couple in New York, prepare for Robert's two-year work assignment in Africa, Michael confronts Robert's true motives and their circle of eccentric friends, including Nick, who is living with AIDS.

Lie with Me

2022 Drama, Romance

After 35 years, an author returns to his hometown of Cognac to promote a distillery and confront memories of his first love. Revisiting familiar people and places stirs deep emotions from his past.

Boys

2014 Drama, Romance

Sieger, a 15-year-old athlete, is training for the national relay championships. His friendship with Marc evolves into something deeper, leading him on a personal journey.

The Inspection

2022 Drama

A young, Black gay man, rejected by his mother and facing a bleak future, joins the Marines, determined to succeed in a system stacked against him.

Spoiler Alert

2022 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Michael and Kit's love story takes a heartbreaking twist with Kit's devastating terminal cancer diagnosis.

Happy Together

1997 Drama, Romance

A trip to Argentina strains the relationship of a couple as their lives diverge.

Lonesome

2022 Drama

Casey, fleeing a small-town scandal, finds unexpected connection with Tib in Sydney, as both men navigate their newfound relationship.

Red, White & Royal Blue

2023 Comedy, Romance

The son of the US President develops a secret romance with a British Prince.

Center of My World

2016 Drama, Romance

After a summer with his best friend Kat, Phil returns to school and questions his feelings for Nicholas, a new classmate, sparking inner turmoil.

Summer of 85

2020 Drama, Romance

After a dramatic rescue off Normandy's coast, 16-year-old Alexis forms a profound bond with his savior, 18-year-old David. Their friendship blossoms amid art, newfound horizons, and awakening desires.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

Damien and Thomas, brought together by family circumstances, navigate a complex relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

Plan B

2009 Comedy, Drama, Romance

After being betrayed by his girlfriend Laura, Bruno's plan to sabotage her new relationship takes an unexpected turn, prompting him to question his own desires.

The Skinny

2012 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set in New York City, the film reunites five Brown University classmates - four gay men and one lesbian - for a weekend filled with secrets, drama, and personal revelations.

Saint-Narcisse

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A son's quest to find his supposedly deceased mother leads him to a remote cabin, unraveling family secrets and unexpected connections.

B-Boy Blues

2021 Drama

A journalist from Brooklyn and a bike messenger from Harlem navigate love amidst class and cultural differences.

Bad Education

2004 Drama

An examination of the lifelong impact of Franco-era religious schooling and abuse on two close friends.

The Wound

2017 Drama, Romance

Xolani, a solitary factory worker, journeys to the remote mountains with fellow community men to guide a group of teenage boys through a traditional initiation into adulthood.

Boy Culture

2006 Drama, Romance

A successful night worker recounts his complex romantic entanglements with two roommates and an older, mysterious client, revealing the intricacies of desire and connection.

The Man with the Answers

2021 Drama, Romance

An ex-Greek diving champion and a quirky German student embark on an adventurous road trip of rediscovery from Bari to Bavaria.

Phantom (O Fantasma)

2000 Drama

Sérgio, a gay garbage collector, rejects coworker Fátima's advances and becomes obsessed with another man.

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Heartstopper Forever

2026 Drama, Romance

Nick and Charlie are in love, but new challenges lay ahead with Nick getting ready to leave for university and Charlie taking on new responsibilities at school.

The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy

2000 Comedy, Drama, Romance

The turbulent loves and lives of a Los Angeles gay clique are exposed.

End of the Century

2019 Drama

Two men cross paths in Barcelona, and after a day together, they discover they had met twenty years earlier.

Pillion

2025 Drama, Romance

A directionless man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Come Undone

2000 Drama, Romance

Mathieu's summer in Brittany takes a romantic turn when he meets Cédric on the beach.

The History of Sound

2025 Drama, Musical, Romance

In 1917, two young music students attending the Boston Conservatory bond over their mutual love of folk music. They reconnect a few years later, embarking on a song collecting trip in the backwaters of Maine.

Latter Days

2003 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A partygoer's infatuation with a young Mormon missionary leads to a tumultuous collision of worlds, exploring faith and desire.

From Beginning to End

2009 Drama, Romance

Two brothers' close relationship evolves into an intimate and complex bond as they navigate adulthood together.

And Then We Danced

2019 Drama, Romance

Merab, a competitive dancer in conservative Tbilisi, is drawn to Irakli, a rebellious fellow dancer, sparking a passionate coming-of-age journey.

Summer Storm

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A close friendship between crew teammates is challenged when one discovers he's gay and attracted to the other.

120 BPM (Beats Per Minute)

2017 Drama

In the early 1990s, members of ACT UP Paris rallied for government and pharmaceutical company intervention to fight the AIDS epidemic.

Tom at the Farm

2013 Mystery, Thriller

Tom, grieving and depressed after losing his lover, faces unexpected revelations when he meets the deceased's family, especially discovering that the mother was unaware of their relationship.

Hawaii

2013 Drama, Romance

Martin seeks temporary work at Eugenio's house, only to discover they were childhood friends. Their summer job evolves into a complex game of power and desire, blurring the lines of their friendship.

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Withnail and I

1987 Comedy, Drama

Two substance-abusing actors' holiday in 1969 countryside proves disastrous as their friendship unravels.