Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on Apple TV

La cage aux folles II

1980 Comedy

A gay couple becomes entangled in a web of intrigue involving cops and spies over stolen microfilm.

The Times of Harvey Milk

1984 Documentary

A documentary on San Francisco's first openly gay city supervisor, examining his career and tragic assassination.

Before Stonewall

1984 Documentary

The history of the Gay and Lesbian community before the Stonewall riots sets the stage for the early struggles and triumphs of the gay rights movement.

Caravaggio

1986 Drama, Romance

A bold retelling of the 17th-century painter's life through his provocative paintings and flirtations with the underworld, exploring art, desire, and societal rebellion.

Mala Noche

1986 Drama

Walt is obsessed with a young illegal Mexican immigrant who doesn't speak English and finds Walt strange and undesirable. This is a tale of unrequited love.

Law of Desire

1987 Comedy, Drama, Thriller

A gay filmmaker navigates an obsessive fan while yearning for a lost love and managing a complex relationship with his trans sister.

Biloxi Blues

1988 Comedy, Drama

Young recruits endure rigorous boot camp during WWII in Biloxi, Mississippi, in this adaptation of Neil Simon's play.

Poison

1991 Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi

A boy shoots his father and escapes through a window. In prison, a man falls in love with a fellow inmate. A doctor accidentally ingests an experimental serum, causing chaos.

The Hours and Times

1991 Drama, Musical

A fictionalized account of the holiday trip of John Lennon and Brian Epstein to Spain in 1963.

McQueen

2018 Documentary

The life and career of fashion designer Lee Alexander McQueen: from his start as a tailor, to launching and overseeing his eponymous line and his untimely death.

The Living End

1992 Comedy, Mystery, Romance

HIV-positive Luke and Jon embark on a hedonistic journey that tests their limits.

Totally F***ed Up

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Six queer teenagers confront various obstacles and discover themselves amidst the complexities of adolescence.

Zero Patience

1993 Musical

An immortal, unethical taxidermist researches "Patient Zero," the gay flight attendant allegedly responsible for bringing AIDS to North America, for a museum exhibit on contagious diseases, with help from the man's ghost.

Threesome

1994 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Alex is mistakenly housed with two guys, Stuart and Eddy, in a college dorm. Despite initial problems, they become friends. Stuart likes Alex, Alex likes Eddy, and Eddy likes Stuart. Can this dynamic work?

The Celluloid Closet

1995 Documentary

Surveying Hollywood's depictions and societal attitudes toward homosexuals throughout North American film history.

Lilies

1996 Fantasy, Mystery, Romance

A bishop's visit to a prison for a confession turns into a reflection on past love and betrayal through an unexpected play by the inmates.

I Love You More

2023 Drama, Romance

Ben risks family and dreams for an unknown boy he's never met, driven by the desperate need for love.

Kiss of the Spider Woman

1985 Drama

A gay man and a political prisoner are together in a prison. The gay man narrates the stories of two fake movies and his own life.

Eat the Night

2024 Drama, Thriller

Young dealer Pablo and his sister Appoline bond over an online game called Darknoon. Pablo falls for Night, neglecting his sister. While Appoline finishes the game, Pablo and Night become embroiled in a dangerous gang conflict.

Viet and Nam

2024 Drama

In the underground coal mines, young miners Nam and Viet face danger and darkness daily. As one prepares to leave for a new life, they embark on a mission to find Nam's father's remains, a soldier lost in a distant forest.

In & Out

1997 Comedy, Romance

After a former student's remark at the Academy Awards, a midwestern teacher embarks on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance, questioning his sexuality and navigating societal expectations.

Nowhere

1997 Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

Chronicles a day in the lives of a diverse group of Los Angeles high school students, each navigating their own unique challenges and aspirations.

The Hanging Garden

1997 Drama, Romance

William, once an obese and depressed adolescent, moves to the city and comes out as gay. When he returns home, he struggles to cope with his past memories.

Boogie Boy

1998 Thriller

Fresh out of prison, a man vows to start anew, only to face danger when a former cellmate appears, threatening to derail his fragile stability and newfound aspirations.

Edge of Seventeen

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

On the last day of school in 1984, a teenager navigates the complexities of being gay while cherishing moments with friends, reflecting on growth and acceptance.

Velvet Goldmine

1998 Drama, Musical

In 1984, British journalist Arthur Stuart investigates the career of 1970s glam superstar Brian Slade, who was heavily influenced by the rebellious American singer Curt Wild.

Head On

1998 Drama, Romance

A 19-year-old Greek Australian grapples with his sexuality, navigating awkward straight encounters and his personal desire.

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