Top 100 Gay Films
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.
- 1985
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Directed by Stephen Frears
An ambitious Pakistani Briton and his white boyfriend strive for success with the opening of a glamorous laundromat.
- 2017
- Drama
- Directed by Robin Campillo
In the early 1990s, members of ACT UP Paris rallied for government and pharmaceutical company intervention to fight the AIDS epidemic.
- 2013
- Mystery, Thriller
- Directed by Xavier Dolan
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.
- 2016
- Drama
- Directed by Justin Kelly
Producer Stephen battles two rival producers over the rights to an adult performer.
- 2021
- Comedy, Drama, Musical
- Directed by Dan Gillespie Sells, Jonathan Butterell, Tom MacRae
Jamie, a 16-year-old dreaming of a career in drag, faces discrimination and bullying with support from his mother and friends, ultimately stepping confidently into the spotlight.
- 2018
- Comedy, Romance
- Directed by Craig Johnson
Alex, the high school class president known for his academic talent and nerdy charm, has been in a long-term relationship with Claire. As they decide to take their relationship to the next level, Alex unexpectedly meets a gay classmate that leaves him questioning his own feelings and identity.
- 2022
- Drama
- Directed by Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson
Addi, raised by a clairvoyant mother, invites a bullied misfit into his group of outsiders. Together, they navigate aggression, violence, loyalty, and love as they forge a bond that transcends societal norms and personal challenges.
- 2003
- Drama
- Directed by Aisling Walsh
The true story of a teacher's courage to stand up against sadistic discipline and abuse in a Catholic Reformatory and Industrial School in 1939 Ireland.
- 2008
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Paul Morrison
The young lives and loves of Salvador Dalí, Luis Buñuel, and Federico García Lorca unfold.
- 2012
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Ira Sachs
Filmmaker Erik forms a tumultuous bond with closeted lawyer Paul after a brief affair, navigating highs and lows as Erik confronts personal boundaries and the complexities of their relationship.
- 2007
- Drama
- Directed by Fatih Akin
A Turkish man travels to Istanbul in search of the daughter of his father's former girlfriend, embarking on a journey of discovery.
- 1997
- Drama, Romance
- Directed by Ferzan Özpetek
Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.
An ambitious Pakistani Briton and his white boyfriend strive for success with the opening of a glamorous laundromat.
In the early 1990s, members of ACT UP Paris rallied for government and pharmaceutical company intervention to fight the AIDS epidemic.
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.
Producer Stephen battles two rival producers over the rights to an adult performer.
- Directed by Dan Gillespie Sells, Jonathan Butterell, Tom MacRae
- 2021
- Comedy, Drama, Musical
Jamie, a 16-year-old dreaming of a career in drag, faces discrimination and bullying with support from his mother and friends, ultimately stepping confidently into the spotlight.
Alex, the high school class president known for his academic talent and nerdy charm, has been in a long-term relationship with Claire. As they decide to take their relationship to the next level, Alex unexpectedly meets a gay classmate that leaves him questioning his own feelings and identity.
Addi, raised by a clairvoyant mother, invites a bullied misfit into his group of outsiders. Together, they navigate aggression, violence, loyalty, and love as they forge a bond that transcends societal norms and personal challenges.
The true story of a teacher's courage to stand up against sadistic discipline and abuse in a Catholic Reformatory and Industrial School in 1939 Ireland.
The young lives and loves of Salvador Dalí, Luis Buñuel, and Federico García Lorca unfold.
Filmmaker Erik forms a tumultuous bond with closeted lawyer Paul after a brief affair, navigating highs and lows as Erik confronts personal boundaries and the complexities of their relationship.
A Turkish man travels to Istanbul in search of the daughter of his father's former girlfriend, embarking on a journey of discovery.
Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.