Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on YouTube

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Jogo Cruzado

2024 Drama

Ulisses finally finds success in online dating, but his excitement shatters when he discovers the person behind the profile is his best friend's boyfriend. Now, he's caught between giving in to temptation or staying loyal to his friend.

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Eric & Oliver

2023 Romance

Eric, a family-focused introvert, and Oliver, a confident, easygoing, and empathetic young manl, find themselves falling in love as they navigate issues of acceptance within the queer community.

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Gayniggers from Outer Space

1992 Comedy, Sci-Fi

Extraterrestrial beings travel the galaxy to liberate men oppressed by females and establish an entirely homosexual society.

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On Another Note

2022 Drama

Nathan, after quitting his job, encounters his dreaded high school music teacher, Mr. Richmond, when his car breaks down, forcing him to confront past conflicts to move forward.

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Thrive

2019 Drama

A hook-up between two young men - they make a connection, but it quickly becomes apparent they're looking for different things.

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Lot’s Wife

2008 Drama

On one hot summer day, Mehmet's three uncles and aunt barge into his and his lover Ali's house, threatening to destroy everything he hopes for and had created with Ali.

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Little Love

2010 Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Explores the blurred lines between friendship and desire within a tight-knit group, examining the complexities and consequences when intimacy disrupts longstanding relationships.

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Gold and Rain

2026 Drama

Noa tries on a costume in private. When Robin enters, dressing becomes more than just clothing - Noa is revealing himself, unsure if Robin will notice.

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Undetectable

2015 Drama, Thriller

Living with HIV, a gay man confronts overwhelming guilt over betraying and infecting his dying ex-lover, navigating regret and forgiveness in his quest for redemption.

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Islands

2018 Drama

Theo yearns to express his true feelings to classmate Linus. It seems there is nobody around him to understand his predicament. That is, until Mr. Kruger, seen by most as merely an odd old teacher, appears to be the one who understands Theo.

What My Love Is For

2016 Comedy, Romance

A self-critical county boy must outwit the ruling class to save his ancestral home before the bank forecloses at the end of the summer.

The Brotherhood VI: Initiation

2009 Horror

A fraternity's remote cabin initiation for new pledges takes a deadly turn when they encounter a lurking killer in the woods, forcing them to confront bonds and loyalties.

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Gabriel

2014 Drama, Romance

Gabriel, living with his boyfriend Lars in Germany, reminisces about his conservative Spanish upbringing through nostalgic daydreams.

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The Love Permit

2010 Comedy, Drama

Naïve Mr. Young embarks on a journey to find love and freedom, befriending a revolutionary along the way.

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Ramen Boys

2025 Comedy, Romance

Kevin, a hopeful romantic, finally takes a chance to connect with James, the lifeguard he's admired from afar, leading to an extremely expected first kiss and a summer of love and laughter.

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Family Affair

2011 Drama

Rossi's attempt to socialize with his brother's friends yields unexpected results.

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Chaac + Yum

2022 Drama

Two, Mayan-descended 2 Spirits meet at a Queer bar and realize that their connection with one another is more ancient than either could imagine.

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Photographs

2023 Romance

A college student needs a model for his portfolio and Greyson needs new photos for his dating apps.

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Opening Night

2023 Drama, Romance

A high school teenager faces his nerves in the moments before his debut stage performance, where he unexpectedly shares his first kiss with a classmate in front of a live audience. Despite his anxiety, he finds solace in the unexpected romantic connection.

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King Ed

2022 Comedy

After a breakup, Ed seeks help from The Ketamine Oracle, an eccentric therapist. She reveals Ed fell for his ex because of a perfect playlist - which his ex didn’t make. Now, Ed's on a mission to find the true creator and maybe his real soulmate.

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Truth Serum

2024 Comedy, Drama

A housewarming gets super weird when guests are spiked with a mysterious drug that colours the night.

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Our Senses

2024 Drama, Romance

With summer nearing, 20-year-old Arthur watches as his best friend Tony prepares to move to Canada. The thought of Tony leaving stirs unexpected emotions in Arthur, prompting him to confront his true feelings and consider how he's seen by those around him before it's too late.

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Haus

2018 Comedy, Drama

Makai is a young homeless gay boy staying on his friend Trevon’s couch. As they get ready for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, Makai is pushed to face his disapproving older brother. Wanting an escape from the turmoil at home, he stands his ground when the community he has grown to love comes under threat.

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Eccentricity: Trade Off

2025 Sci-Fi

Two young men must overcome chaos and fear as they face off against the fierce matriarch of a dangerous underground empire, testing their bond and commitment for each other.

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Don’t Leave Yet

2026 Drama, Romance

A late-night conversation forces two close friends to confront the weight of a love they never let go.

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Léo by Night

2021 Comedy, Drama

Paul never knows how to say no. He drifts from one man’s arms to another, unsure of what tomorrow will bring. But this Wednesday is different. He has to look after his eight year old son, a child he never raised, born from his brief past with Assa, a surgeon older than him.

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Para Eric

2015 Drama

Arthur searches for his missing husband Eric, who vanished after a car accident left him with no memory.

Gay Movies & Short Films on YouTube

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Jogo Cruzado

Eric & Oliver

Gayniggers from Outer Space

On Another Note

Thrive

Lot’s Wife

Little Love

Gold and Rain

Undetectable

Islands

What My Love Is For

The Brotherhood VI: Initiation

Gabriel

The Love Permit

Ramen Boys

Family Affair

Chaac + Yum

Photographs

Opening Night

King Ed

Truth Serum

Our Senses

Haus

Eccentricity: Trade Off

Don’t Leave Yet

Léo by Night

Para Eric

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