Top 100 Gay Movies
Our Top 100 Greatest Gay Films – a mix of award winners and fan favorites. This definitive list celebrates the very best of gay cinema, from groundbreaking classics to unforgettable modern hits.
- 2005
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Ang Lee
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.
- 2023
- Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Directed by Andrew Haigh
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.
- 2017
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Francis Lee
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.
- 2017
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Luca Guadagnino
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.
- 2018
- Drama
- Directed by Joel Edgerton
The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.
- 1993
- Drama
- Directed by Jonathan Demme
A man with HIV seeks justice after being wrongfully dismissed by his law firm, finding an unlikely ally in a small-time, homophobic lawyer.
- 1996
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Directed by Hettie Macdonald
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.
- 2004
- Drama
- Directed by Gregg Araki
Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.
- 2026
- Horror, Sci-Fi
- Directed by Adrian Chiarella
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.
- 2015
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Neil Armfield
A poignant and humorous tale of a 15-year love affair between Timothy and John, starting from their high school days.
- 2009
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Tom Ford
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.
- 1994
- Comedy, Musical
- Directed by Stephan Elliott
Two drag performers and a transgender woman embark on a journey across the desert to showcase their unique cabaret act.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The son of a Baptist preacher is forced into a church-endorsed gay conversion program after being outed against his will to his parents.
A man with HIV seeks justice after being wrongfully dismissed by his law firm, finding an unlikely ally in a small-time, homophobic lawyer.
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.
Neil and Brian are two youths from Kansas. Neil embraces a daring, thrill-seeking lifestyle, while Brian becomes obsessed with an alien encounter.
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.
A poignant and humorous tale of a 15-year love affair between Timothy and John, starting from their high school days.
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.
Two drag performers and a transgender woman embark on a journey across the desert to showcase their unique cabaret act.