Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on YouTube

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Eden

2021 Drama

A brother and sister take a train trip to the lake on the outskirts of Berlin, accompanied by a mutual friend they both admire.

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Truck Driver

2012 Drama

At a boarding school, Raidel witnesses the abuse endured by his classmate Randy.

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The Men’s Room

2012 Drama

Thomas' anonymous park rendezvous takes a dangerous turn when he discovers his partner is an undercover cop, unraveling a web of desire, fear, and betrayal.

The Mattachine Family

2023 Drama

Thomas and Oscar, deeply in love, face challenges and differing perspectives on family-building after their foster child returns to his birth mother, testing their commitment and love.

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The First Time

2012 Drama

A young man catches the eye of another in a public park. The dance begins, the public toilets beckon. For one of them, this is one of many such encounters. For the other, it's the first time.

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A Boy Named Noel

2017 Drama, Romance

On Christmas Eve, Noel wrestles with a personal secret amidst family festivities, navigating emotions of fear, longing, and acceptance during the holiday season.

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I Only Wish I Had You

2022 Drama

Gabriel struggles with unrequited love from Luiz, torn between his feelings for Gabriel and his girlfriend, navigating a relationship crisis with no easy resolution.

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Sauna the Dead: A Fairy Tale

2016 Horror, Romance

A seemingly ordinary night in a sauna spirals into a desperate struggle for survival. Two men, each burdened by their own prejudices, are forced to unite against an unexpected threat: a swarm of towel-clad zombies. As the battle rages on, the burning question remains—who will survive to witness the break of dawn?

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Swim

2022 Drama

Two swimmers develop a strong friendship during their weekly sessions. Their relationship is tested outside the pool, when true identities are revealed.

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Sunset

2017 Drama, Romance

In the spring of 1942, a young gay man torn between duty and love faces the choice of serving overseas or remaining in New York City with his street-smart lover.

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Bittersweet Rainbow

2021 Drama, Romance

After seven years away, 24-year-old Nicolò returns home, where old memories and familiar faces stir up the past. As he reconnects with Claudio, the love he once fled from resurfaces, revealing the truth behind his long absence.

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Snow in June

2026 Drama

Haunted by the death of his childhood sweetheart Richard, war veteran Leonard turns to alcohol to cope with his grief. His new friend Arthur briefly helps him find hope, but a relapse forces Leonard to confront the pain he has buried for years.

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Wetstone

2020 Fantasy, Mystery

Theo discovers a mysterious stone's dark powers after splitting from his partner Nick in a quiet wilderness.

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Out!

2020 Comedy, Drama

A young man comes out to his highly strung mother over dinner, sparking an honest conversation that balances generational prejudice and acceptance.

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Just Between Us

2025 Comedy, Romance

Sam and Dustin seem to have the perfect marriage, built on love, openness, and laughter. But when Sam realizes their intimacy has disappeared, he begins to question whether they are still husbands or simply best friends. A pool, a new connection named Brayden, and a string of messy choices force them to rediscover the difference between comfort and true intimacy.

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Man Code

2023 Comedy, Drama

Lucas invites Theo around for what he thought would be no strings attached fun, but it takes an odd turn.

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Discreet

2025 Thriller

A young man’s longing grows into an all-consuming obsession as he attempts to remake himself in the likeness of another.

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The Revelations of Gavin Grey

2022 Drama

High school junior, Gavin Grey has a big secret, a secret that's he's not ready to share with anyone.

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American Smile

2024 Drama

After a long night out, two men return home and confront their complex romantic relationship marred by addictions and lack of affection.

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Taps

2023 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A simple misunderstanding puts Akshay and Rohan's domestic idyll on shaky grounds. Set over the course of an evening.

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For Years to Come

2023 Comedy, Drama

A gay man falls for the hospice nurse who tended to his late mother, all while trying to repair his strained bond with an aging father who has quietly built a secret life as an adult film director.

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In the Light

2011 Comedy, Romance

Zack and John wake up after a passionate night, navigating newfound intimacy and honesty as they explore their connection.

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Angel

2024 Drama, Romance

Angelo is left reeling after his longtime girlfriend leaves him for someone else. Now, he must navigate a new city and rebuild his life without her.

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Seat Belt

2018 Drama

Julio and Damian are a couple that have just adopted smart and shy five year old Andrés. Damian dotes on the boy, his adoption being a life-changing moment for him, while Julio feels somewhat put upon as the bread winner in the family. Soon after, a family tragedy occurs that puts Julio at a cross road, and questioning his parenthood.?

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Detached

2026 Drama

Flor and his best friend Otis have always done everything together, but when a conversation reveals that their bond means different things to each of them, Flor is forced to confront a friendship he thought was unbreakable.

Here It’s a Bed of Roses

2023 Drama

A lonely business professor's buried writing dream sparks anew with the return of a mysterious old friend. The reunion upends his life, forcing him to confront hidden motives and resurface his desires.

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Lip Crush 2

2026 Romance

Two weeks after uploading their video to YouTube, Tyler and Oliver find their once fleeting kisses have become something real. As they head to Tyler’s mom’s wedding, they are forced to face the shifting boundaries of their friendship and what their growing feelings truly mean.

Gay Movies & Short Films on YouTube

All Gay Films Currently Streaming on YouTube

Eden

Truck Driver

The Men’s Room

The Mattachine Family

The First Time

A Boy Named Noel

I Only Wish I Had You

Sauna the Dead: A Fairy Tale

Swim

Sunset

Bittersweet Rainbow

Snow in June

Wetstone

Out!

Just Between Us

Man Code

Discreet

The Revelations of Gavin Grey

American Smile

Taps

For Years to Come

In the Light

Angel

Seat Belt

Detached

Here It’s a Bed of Roses

Lip Crush 2

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