Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on YouTube

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My 13

2008 Drama

Centers on Jonathan's pursuit of love for Julie, complicated when he discovers unexpected feelings through a stolen diary, leading to revelations about identity and desire.

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Chance

2015 Drama, Romance

Sometimes, life offers a second chance at unexpected opportunities and redemption.

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Blush Red

2026 Drama, Romance

After meeting at a Lower East Side bar late one night, two men wander through New York together, forming an unexpected romantic connection before the night is over. Inspired by Kevin Atwater’s album Blush Red.

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On Air

2026 Drama

A quiet audio engineering student teams up with a classmate to record a podcast for a school project, but he finds himself pulled into a flirtatious battle of wit and vulnerability when the "test interview" becomes all too real.

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Fan Letter

2025 Drama, Romance

Ricky prepares backstage for another sold out performance. He appears composed until he's handed a mysterious envelope. Inside is a handwritten letter from his first love, someone he hasn't seen or heard from in years, and a phone number.

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Free Bench Must Pick Up Today

2023 Horror

A young couple pay an unexpected price for bringing home a free piece of furniture.

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Beicon

2024 Drama

When Ander is about to leave the house to walk his dog, he meets Carlos, his ex-partner, who has been waiting for him on the landing of the apartment where they lived before the breakup. Under the pretext of collecting the last of his belongings, Carlos takes the opportunity to bring up a topic that they had pending: the future of the animal that they both cared for when they lived together.

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FBOY

2023 Comedy

A man faces his commitment issues at a tense family dinner, all while maintaining the illusion of a perfect relationship.

Dream Boy

2023 Drama, Romance

Logan, a grieving writer, struggles to find inspiration after his boyfriend Ian’s tragic death. When Parker, a journalist, arrives to interview him, romance sparks. But Ian’s ghost haunts Logan’s dreams, blurring the line between reality and memory.

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Christmas Coming Out

2021 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

A young man's Christmas past comes alive through an action figure, guiding him towards courage and self-acceptance.

The Way Out

2022 Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A young man deals with the loss of his abusive father by taking advice from a charming, dangerous stranger who teaches him about life, sex, and fighting back.

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Flood Warning

2025 Drama

When a rainstorm strands Maddox and Shawn at a rest stop, old memories surface along with feelings neither of them can name.

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Lost Years

2016 Drama, Romance

Explores the enduring impact of abuse on teenagers and the long-term challenges they face as they strive for healing.

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Sam

2016 Drama, Romance

Centered around a soldier returning home from deployment to find his boyfriend diagnosed with stage three Leukemia.

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Raheem (The Second Summer of Love)

2023 Drama

Raheem is a young black male struggling with his sexuality as he secretly begins having same-sex interactions at raves, unbeknownst to his best friend Koop.

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Poreless

2025 Comedy

A fabulous, queer Muslim beauty entrepreneur must figure out how to compete in a Shark Tank-like product pitch contest after suffering an untimely allergic reaction.

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Packed Suitcase

2021 Comedy

Marcelo does something he didn't want and decides to confess to Guilherme.

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I Wait for the Night

2018 Animation

A discussion between two boys on the shores of an abandoned lake will force one of them to face his inner demons.

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Flight

2017 Drama

After a tough break-up, a student finds comfort in a budding relationship.

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Easy Money

2010 Drama, Thriller

Jaime, a night worker expecting an easy job, faces unexpected twists when his client proposes a different arrangement, leading to a surprising turn of events.

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The Choice of Evils

2018 Drama

Antoine is thinking about coming out to his parents. But how to tell them? Will he regret it?

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Stepford

2024 Comedy

A gay couple move into a new home with their adopted gay son. There are given a less than friendly welcome from the HOA bigots, one of whom is a 'pastor' who runs a gay conversion camp.

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Dear Parents

2005 Drama

A young man sends a film to his parents after twelve years of silence. He wants to show them the man he has become.

Elephant

2003 Drama, Thriller

Best friends Eric and Alex are fascinated by violent video games. Havoc ensues when they begin to make plans for an armed ambush.

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The Night Train

2020 Drama

Oskar's night train journey home intersects with Ahmad's gaze, sparking a mutual desire and connection that transcends their shared journey, exploring longing and connection in a fleeting encounter amidst a night of possibilities.

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The Infamous T

2012 Documentary

Examines an intimate year in the life of Jonathon, a young gay man finding himself while living at the intersection of queer and black identities and struggling with a lifetime of homelessness. As he struggles to balance his family of origin and family of choice, stay in school, and be his most authentic self, Jonathon discovers that home is more than four walls, and friendship can transform us.

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Worth Fighting For

2026 Drama, Romance

A fight leaves a guarded teenager bruised, forcing him to face what his best friend truly means to him.

Gay Movies & Short Films on YouTube

All Gay Films Currently Streaming on YouTube

My 13

Chance

Blush Red

On Air

Fan Letter

Free Bench Must Pick Up Today

Beicon

FBOY

Dream Boy

Christmas Coming Out

The Way Out

Flood Warning

Lost Years

Sam

Raheem (The Second Summer of Love)

Poreless

Packed Suitcase

I Wait for the Night

Flight

Easy Money

The Choice of Evils

Stepford

Dear Parents

Elephant

The Night Train

The Infamous T

Worth Fighting For

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