Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on YouTube

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What Grown-Ups Know

2004 Drama

A peculiar love triangle unfolds between a teenage boy, his childlike, ailing mother, and the solitary manager of a secluded caravan park.

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The Heat

2013 Drama, Thriller

Coal or wood afire to redness. High air temperature. Vehemence of feelings.

The Surface

2015 Drama, Romance

A young man's struggle to carve out his own sense of family unfolds with poignant challenges and victories.

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Death in Venice, CA

1994 Drama, Romance

A stressed-out writer's retreat is disrupted by advances from a lascivious 17-year-old male relative, complicating his search for peace and inspiration.

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Glue

2016 Drama

Domenico's adolescence on Procida Island ends amid a tumultuous relationship with Marcello and a transformative encounter with Sara, a trans woman, sparking a journey of self-discovery and desire.

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Curious Thing

2010 Drama, Romance

Explores the evolving friendship between Jared and Sam, testing boundaries and challenging their perceptions of love, sexuality, and connection.

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Query

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Best friends and roommates Jay and Alex engage in a challenging debate on their perspectives of sexuality during a seemingly ordinary day.

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We Are Animals

2013 Sci-Fi

Set in the 1980s AIDS Crisis during an anti-government coup, a closeted young man discovers inner strength amidst oppressive forces in this alternate history fable.

Almost Normal

2005 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gay man experiencing a mid-life crisis wishes to be normal and suddenly finds himself back in high school in a world where being straight is considered deviant. He meets a girl, and "normal" takes on a new meaning.

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12 Points

2015 Drama

Jonas's attempt to come out to his father backfires unexpectedly despite the backdrop of Conchita Wurst's Eurovision victory, challenging familial tolerance and acceptance.

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Oskar

2026 Drama

Unable to let go of the feelings he's carried for his straight best friend, Oskar finds himself trapped between memories and reality as their once unbreakable bond fades with time. Faced with the pain of unrequited love, he must decide whether to keep holding on or finally move forward in this coming of age story about first love, heartbreak, and self acceptance.

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People (Who Need People)

2024 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A man, newly divorced, sneaks into his ex husband's home to reclaim the Barbra Streisand record he once gave as an anniversary gift, only to find that the emotions they left behind are far from settled.

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I Am Gay

2020 Documentary

After working abroad for five years, Ajahnis Charley, returns home to Oshawa, Ontario, in the age of quarantine. In addition to reuniting with his family, he returns with a mission to share some deep personal truths.

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Grid

2018 Drama

One night, visiting nurse Angie Wordworth sees for the first time, the devastating impact of the AIDS virus at its earliest point in history.

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Summer

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two teens venture into the woods to catch a falling leaf, believed to grant a wish. Leung wants something Will isn't ready to give, leading to a touching tale of friendship and longing.

Children of God

2010 Drama

Two young Bahamian men fall in love, navigating the challenges posed by a homophobic society.

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Who Raised You?

2025 Drama

An unyielding attachment to the partner he lost in the AIDS crisis of 1980s New York propels a lonely gay man to connect with his estranged family.

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The Keys

2011 Drama

After breaking up with Pedro a few months earlier, Matías invites Lucho over to his place. What begins as a pleasant evening takes an unexpected turn when the ghosts of Matías and Pedro's relationship resurface - triggered by something as simple as a set of keys.

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Morning Announcements

2014 Drama

A teenage boy delivers a message of acceptance to his rigid Catholic school during the morning announcements, through which he explains how the institution's hypocritical message of 'loving the sinner' contributed to the suicide of his gay younger brother.

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Peace of Mind

2026 Musical, Romance

A shy night janitor finds an unexpected connection when someone catches him dancing after hours.

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Untitled Us

2023 Drama

During a snowy Chinese Spring Festival, Jerome, a man shaped by traditional family expectations, shares an unexpected and tender encounter with Aiden, a postman. Their conversation opens the door to a deeper understanding between them.

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Odyssey

2020 Drama, Romance

Eduardo and Ícaro fall in love just before Eduardo is due to leave the country. Forced into a long distance relationship almost as soon as they meet, they struggle to keep their connection alive through messages, video calls and social media. As the distance between them grows, they must decide whether love can truly survive in a world where romance exists more on a screen than in each other's arms.

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Steam

2021 Horror

Looking to reignite the spark in their relationship, Thomas and his boyfriend Juan spend the night at a gay bathhouse. What begins as an adventurous escape soon turns into a nightmare when they discover a ruthless killer lurking in the steam.

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What’s Up with Adam?

2005 Drama, Romance

Adam, a confused young man, starts an intimate relationship with his classmate Toby as he begins to navigate his feelings and identity.

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The Least Untrue

2022 Drama

In an apartment in Brooklyn, two strangers meet by chance... only to discover a secret that upends both their lives. As they grapple with betrayal and deceit, one question emerges...how do we move forward, when everything we know is a lie?

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Cosmopolitan

2019 Drama

Jacob, attending his first gay party, faces rejection due to his skin color, echoing the real-life struggles of Koby K. Tarakai, an Ethiopian LGBT activist.

Two of Us

1987 Drama, Romance

Two schoolboys explore their budding romantic feelings amidst homophobic hostility from peers and family, leading them to run away together.

Gay Movies & Short Films on YouTube

All Gay Films Currently Streaming on YouTube

What Grown-Ups Know

The Heat

The Surface

Death in Venice, CA

Glue

Curious Thing

Query

We Are Animals

Almost Normal

12 Points

Oskar

People (Who Need People)

I Am Gay

Grid

Summer

Children of God

Who Raised You?

The Keys

Morning Announcements

Peace of Mind

Untitled Us

Odyssey

Steam

What’s Up with Adam?

The Least Untrue

Cosmopolitan

Two of Us

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