Gay Movies & Short Films to Watch on YouTube

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Pyotr495

2016 Horror, Thriller

Set one evening in present-day Moscow, 16 year-old Pyotr is baited by an ultra-nationalist group known for their violent abductions and attacks bolstered by Russia's LGBT propaganda law, but Pyotr has a dangerous secret.

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Neon Boys

2020 Drama

Struggling with emotional turmoil following his release from prison, Shawn takes up a job as an adult dancer to provide for his daughter, unexpectedly finding love with another man.

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Stepbrothers

2026 Romance

Julián and Adrián are stepbrothers who share a secret bond. When this bond is discovered, they must make a decision that will change their lives.

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These Things Take Time

2018 Drama

An eight-year-old boy experiences his first heartbreak when he falls in love with his male third-grade teacher.

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Merida Proscrita

1990 Drama

In Mexico, two Latino lovers struggle with the pressures of machismo and rigid roles that threaten their relationship.

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100 Apples

2014 Drama

A Taiwanese art student seeks to understand his sexuality while coping with the imminent departure of a man who is his both his teacher and close friend.

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Ace

2018 Drama

Delves into Ace and Z's unspoken attraction amid college friends, their emotional journey hindered by fears and uncertainties.

Rhythm & Blues

2000 Comedy

John's encounter with Byron leads to a wild night of thrills and danger.

The Nomi Song

2004 Documentary, Musical

Klaus Nomi, a unique figure in 1980s rock music, blends opera and pop, captivating audiences but facing the pitfalls of fame, friendship, and betrayal in the New Wave scene.

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Burger

2013 Drama

It's a late-night encounter in a burger bar.

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STUM (Tongue-Tied)

2018 Drama

A young boy in southwestern Norway conquering his personal challenges.

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I Just Don’t Like You… A Love Story

2024 Drama

A day hike ends in frustration for a gay couple.

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Tarot

2023 Drama

Nervous about a new job offering, Alberto consults a tarot reader to learn more about his future job before sealing the deal. While on his consultation, Madame Clara looks into his domestic life, which makes him crumble under the idea that the person he loves, and long-term partner is not his soulmate. Will Alberto let the tarot cards determine the future of his love life?

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Thank You for Dancing

2016 Drama, Romance

A lifelong relationship is coming to an end, the last winter two elderly men, former athletes, spend living together.

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Loving Silence

2025 Drama, Romance

When Jerome runs into his old flame Luke at a silent retreat, their past threatens to unravel his present.

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Long Distances

2023 Drama

During quarantine, a long-distance gay couple tries to save their relationship by inviting "proxies" for a foursome over video-call. Instead of getting closer, loneliness and jealousy drives them further apart.

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Bram

2025 Comedy

Fiona is visiting her son, Dalton, in Minneapolis, where he has a live-in girlfriend, and as Dalton's new relationship and Bram's shady past come to light, debauchery and laughter ensue.

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One Night

2016 Drama, Romance

Two lonely strangers meet up for one night in Bangkok.

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I Love You, Stranger

2023 Comedy

A middle-aged man trying hard to fix his lonely and stereotypical life as an IT specialist falls in love with a younger man he meets by chance, which makes him reconsider his sexual orientation.

Right Near the Beach

2020 Drama

When prominent Jamaican sprinter Jeffrey Jacobs is brutally murdered, rumors about the secret life he may have lived create public uproar, causing obstacles to the murder investigation and for Jeffrey’s father, who simply wants justice for his son.

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Watch Over Me

2010 Drama, Horror, Romance

Eitan's night out in Tel Aviv with his army unit sparks self-discovery and a chance for change, especially after meeting Shahar.

Heels

2010 Comedy, Romance

After losing his third job in six months, Kevin’s girlfriend gives him one week to get his life back on track. Desperate for money, he enters a drag competition hoping the cash prize can save him.

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Boys Beware

1962 Drama

This anti-homosexual social "scare" short film focuses on the dangers of young boys talking to strangers.

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Stanley Beloved

1998 Drama

James and Kevin are friends and live in Hong-Kong. When Kevin finds out that his Chinese father wants to send him away to England to study, he decides to spend a summer day with his friend James. Then something unexpected happens.

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El Vestido Brillaba

2013 Drama, Romance

Ariel and Franco share a secluded life, finding comfort in a world of their own where love and intimacy are all they need. Beyond the walls of their private refuge, the outside world serving as a constant reminder of the fragile boundaries surrounding the life they have built together.

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Femme

2021 Thriller

When Jordan gets into the car of a flirtatious drug-dealer, his night takes a dangerous turn.

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Bichas

2016 Documentary

A collection of interviews of homosexual boys who are proud to be labeled Queers. They discuss the stigma behind the word and how they reacted to homophobic attacks.

Gay Movies & Short Films on YouTube

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Pyotr495

Neon Boys

Stepbrothers

These Things Take Time

Merida Proscrita

100 Apples

Ace

Rhythm & Blues

The Nomi Song

Burger

STUM (Tongue-Tied)

I Just Don’t Like You… A Love Story

Tarot

Thank You for Dancing

Loving Silence

Long Distances

Bram

One Night

I Love You, Stranger

Right Near the Beach

Watch Over Me

Heels

Boys Beware

Stanley Beloved

El Vestido Brillaba

Femme

Bichas

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