Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on Apple TV

Closet Monster

2015 Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

A determined teenager, driven by creativity, seeks to break free from his hometown and confront the haunting memories of his tumultuous childhood.

Rialto

2019 Drama

Colm seeks solace with a younger man, Jay, amid personal and professional turmoil.

The White Crow

2018 Drama

The story of Rudolf Nureyev, whose escape to the West stunned the world at the height of the Cold War. With his magnetic presence, Nureyev emerged as ballet’s most famous star, a wild and beautiful dancer limited by the world of 1950s Leningrad. His flirtation with Western artists and ideas led him into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the KGB.

Keep the Lights On

2012 Drama, Romance

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.

Passages

2023 Drama, Romance

A gay couple's marriage faces a crisis when one partner impulsively begins a passionate affair with a young woman.

Mascarpone

2021 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Antonio is a family man whose life finds an unexpected twist when he's suddenly dumped by his husband, whom he depends on both psychologically and economically.

Close

2022 Drama

Leo and Rémi's close friendship is disrupted, prompting Leo to seek understanding from Rémi's mother, Sophie, in a poignant exploration of friendship and responsibility.

Make the Yuletide Gay

2009 Comedy, Romance

A gay college student, out to his peers but not his family, faces an unexpected visit from his boyfriend during the holiday season, navigating love and identity.

Esteros

2016 Drama, Romance

Two childhood friends, who shared an intimate awakening together before being separated, reunite as young adults, their unspoken desires simmering beneath the surface.

The Whale

2022 Drama

A reclusive, morbidly obese English teacher attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter.

Dedalus

2018 Drama

In three interconnected stories, individuals in Iowa, New York, and Los Angeles navigate love, loss, and community, revealing the intimate complexities of their lives.

Ekaj

2015 Drama

Ekaj, a naive teen, navigates New York City with cynical night worker Mecca, finding love amidst challenges of illness and survival.

Blood-Red Ox

2021 Horror

Amir's trip to Bolivia with his boyfriend turns nightmarish with hallucinations, testing their trust and sanity.

Cosas de hombres

2020 Comedy

Santiago confronts his friends with his sexuality at age 50, facing skepticism and self-discovery in the process.

Angels of Sex

2012 Drama, Romance

University student Bruno and photographer Carla's relationship is tested when Bruno is drawn to karate instructor and break dancer Rai, leading to complications.

Horseplay

2022 Comedy, Drama

At a gathering in a luxury villa, a group of young men challenge each other's boundaries.

John Apple Jack

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

John and Jack's childhood friendship is tested when John's extravagant lifestyle clashes with Jack's dreams, leading to revelations and reconciliation.

49 Pulses

2017 Documentary

This documentary pieces together the events of the Orlando Night Club shooting, weaving together survivor interviews, re-enactments, and footage from police body cameras to dissect one of the most devastating mass shootings in U.S. history.

American Fiction

2023 Comedy, Drama

A novelist who's fed up with the establishment profiting from Black entertainment uses a pen name to write a book that propels him into the heart of the hypocrisy and madness he claims to disdain.

Falling

2020 Drama

John's worlds collide when his aging father visits, prompting reflections on family dynamics and the intersections of their very different lives.

I Miss You

2019 Drama, Romance

After his son Gabriel's passing, Jorge journeys from conservative Bolivia to New York City to confront Gabriel's boyfriend, Sebastian.

Tab Hunter Confidential

2015 Documentary

Explore the journey of matinee idol Tab Hunter from teenage stable boy to becoming a closeted Hollywood star in the conformist 1950s, navigating fame, identity, and personal relationships.

Jeffrey

1995 Comedy, Drama

A touching romantic comedy about a thirty-something gay actor/waiter, who decides to become celibate as the AIDS crisis makes intimacy seem too risky. He searches for love in a new way.

Jamie Marks Is Dead

2014 Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

A high school student is visited by the lonely ghost of a former classmate.

José

2018 Drama

José resides with his mother in Guatemala, navigating a challenging life in a country marked by violence and deep religiosity. Upon meeting Luis, he is swept into a whirlwind of passion and heartache.

Behind the Candelabra

2013 Drama, Musical, Romance

A chronicle of the turbulent romance between singer Liberace and his lover Scott Thorson delves into fame, love, and personal struggles.

Jump, Darling

2020 Drama

After a heartbreak, a novice drag queen seeks solace in the countryside, only to discover his grandmother in declining health and determined to avoid moving to a nearby nursing home.

Gay Movies & Short Films on Apple TV

All Gay Films Currently Streaming on Apple TV

Closet Monster

Rialto

The White Crow

Keep the Lights On

Passages

Mascarpone

Close

Make the Yuletide Gay

Esteros

The Whale

Dedalus

Ekaj

Blood-Red Ox

Cosas de hombres

Angels of Sex

Horseplay

John Apple Jack

49 Pulses

American Fiction

Falling

I Miss You

Tab Hunter Confidential

Jeffrey

Jamie Marks Is Dead

José

Behind the Candelabra

Jump, Darling

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