Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on YouTube

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Flamingo Pride

2011 Animation, Comedy

Frustrated at being the only straight flamingo in a gay flock, our hero falls in love with a lady stork who flies by. Unable to convince her of his serious intentions, he isolates himself and endures an identity crisis. An intensive encounter inspires him to make a bold move.

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North Atlantic

2010 Drama

An isolated air traffic controller in a small island of the Azores archipelago is contacted by a lone pilot cut helplessly adrift over the North Atlantic.

Cherry Pop

2017 Comedy, Musical

When Zaza, headliner of a weekly drag show, refuses to come out of her dressing room, all hell breaks loose backstage. A young newcomer, The Cherry, is hiding a huge secret from the girls while getting ready for his debut performance.

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Alone with Mr. Carter

2011 Drama, Romance

John is a boy who dreams of becoming a cop. He wants to confide in his neighbor, Mr. Carter, that he is secretly in love with him. Time is of the essence as the 65-year-old heterosexual detective is moving away forever.

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South of Heaven

2019 Drama, Romance

When his boyfriend arrives unexpectedly, Elias' religious family discovers their son's deepest secret.

Montreal Main

1974 Drama

A photographer finds himself drawn to a boy, exploring the boundaries of desire, innocence, and the complexities of age and attraction.

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Étoiles, I See You

2015 Documentary

Lil Buck dances in one of the most history-laden temples of classical ballet worldwide; Opéra national de Paris.

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My Brother

2015 Drama

After a family tragedy, Alberto returns from Berlin, where he enjoyed freedom as a comic illustrator, to his stifling hometown in Spain, confronting past wounds and new realities.

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

2009 Comedy

Nelson and Angelo, a gay couple, decide to come out to their parents. However, when they do so, their parents find it difficult to cope with the news.

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Vail Trip

2025 Drama

Four college friends reunite for a weekend birthday trip, illuminating old emotions and igniting new connections.

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Fog

2020 Drama

A young man tries to navigate a difficult relationship with his abusive father, whose harsh treatment impacts both him and his mother. As tensions grow, he finds solace and understanding through the bond he shares with his lover and closest friend.

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Nuh Uh

2026 Comedy, Drama

Leif is a gay college student whose phone is practically an extension of his hand. As he tries to balance work, dating, and friendship in an increasingly chaotic digital world, his online habits begin to spill into real life. A misguided attempt at a throuple, an awkward job interview packed with Gen Z slang, and a friendship pushed to the breaking point leave Leif facing a question he can’t scroll past: is he actually living his life, or just watching it through a screen?

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Now You Know

2017 Drama

Ten-year-old Oliver starts to piece together the reasons behind his parents' separation. Determined to confront his father, he quickly learns that the truth is far more complicated than he ever imagined.

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Before Curiosity

2019 Drama

A young man is in a gay bar, eyes turn to him and his gaze turns to another boy.

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Truth or Dare

2014 Action, Comedy

Lizzy has always wanted to know what lurks beneath her quiet, masculine, boyfriend’s shy demeanor, until the truth begins to be revealed.

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Midnights with Adam

2013 Drama

Over one night, a newly out young man struggles with his feelings for his straight best friend amid the challenges of a hetero-normative world.

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Body of Angels

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Remi throws himself on the ground, listens to birds and falls asleep in hedges. Gabriel opens his stomach to the tip of a knife. They meet.

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More Than He Knows

2019 Drama

During a routine staycation, a happily married couple discovers that the wife understands her husband more deeply than he understands himself.

Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel

2000 Comedy, Drama

Leslie Jordan's journey from a Tennessee country boy to Atlanta's disco scene.

My Brother… Nikhil

2005 Drama

Famous swimmer Nikhil Kapoor deals with the repercussions of publicly announcing that he has HIV/AIDS.

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Guillaume Masturbates

2016 Comedy, Drama

Guillaume masturbates too much.

Kapana

2020 Drama

In Namibia, where homosexuality remains taboo, George and Simeon's lives intersect in a bar, each guarding secrets that could alter their fates.

Fixing Frank

2002 Drama

Gay journalist Frank Johnston investigates therapist Dr. Apsey, blurring the lines between professional duty and personal involvement as he navigates a complex psychological tug-of-war.

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Blue Suit

2020 Drama, Romance

John's attempt to confess his love to Henry at a hectic party challenges him to find a moment amidst chaos to express his true feelings.

7 Kinds of Wrath

2014 Drama

Petros, an archaeologist, confronts cultural and personal boundaries in Athens, connecting with diverse characters whose encounters test his emotional and material resilience.

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America the Beautiful

1997 Musical

A provocative film explores "Nelly Nationalism" through a patriotic kissing scene.

Staircase

1969 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In London's East End, Harry and Charlie's tumultuous relationship faces tests with the arrival of Charlie's daughter and a legal battle, revealing deep-seated tensions and dependencies.

Gay Movies & Short Films on YouTube

All Gay Films Currently Streaming on YouTube

Flamingo Pride

North Atlantic

Cherry Pop

Alone with Mr. Carter

South of Heaven

Montreal Main

Étoiles, I See You

My Brother

Oy Vey! My Son Is Gay!

Vail Trip

Fog

Nuh Uh

Now You Know

Before Curiosity

Truth or Dare

Midnights with Adam

Body of Angels

More Than He Knows

Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel

My Brother… Nikhil

Guillaume Masturbates

Kapana

Fixing Frank

Blue Suit

7 Kinds of Wrath

America the Beautiful

Staircase

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