Movies about gay men

Capturing hypermasculine sports culture with stirring realism, director Benjamin Howard draws on his own experiences to deliver a fresh, personal take on an age-old theme. From uninhibited, hedonistic joy to AIDS-era grief, it captures the radical power of living authentically — one frame and fearless diary entry at a time.

Inspired by tabloid fodder about the likes of Madonna, Britney and Mariah, this tongue-in-cheek musical satire of pop divas and their most ardent gay stans is a camp cult classic in the making. This Cannes Queer Palm winner delves into the aftermath of a homophobic attack in rural Romania, unraveling systemic prejudice and hidden corruption.

Thai superstar Jeff Satur stars in this gripping mix of romance, family melodrama and psychological suspense. Trapped on a cross country road trip with only each other and a taxidermied pug for company, this darkly funny film is about reckoning with the past and learning to forgive.

When Perley festival favourite Alan Cumming is arrested for having sex with a man in s Toronto, his estranged brother must bail him out. When outspoken Jae-hee discovers quiet Heung-soo is gay she chooses to protect him, rather than out him, sparking an intimate and life-long friendship.

A recently single twenty-something throws himself into a whirlwind of new sexual experiences as he tries to get over the heartbreak of his first love. Movies for gay men and those who love them Featuring epic romances, steamy dalliances, touching dramas and tales of self discovery, these are just some of the many engrossing, unmissable films about gay men at Queer Screen’s 32nd Mardi Gras Film Festival.

If you're looking for powerful and moving cinema that beautifully captures queer experiences, we've got you covered with this list of the top gay movies of all time. Young drug dealer Pablo must contend with his favourite online video game shutting down as he falls into a secret relationship with sexy stranger Night.

But when the pair are drawn into conflict with a dangerous rival gang their world begins to crumble, in this visually distinct, intense thriller. A married, Orthodox, Jerusalem butcher and Jewish father of four falls in love with his handsome, year-old male apprentice, triggering the suspicions of his wife and the disapproval of his Orthodox community.

This coming-of-age drama delves into the psyche of Dakota Riley, a repressed closeted high school football star.

Aspiring Aboriginal boxer Chris lives in the shadow of his father Butchulla filmmaker David Cooka one-time champ in the ring. These films not only spotlight LGBTQ+ stories but also deliver heartfelt performances, compelling narratives, and artistic.

A steamy car wash rendezvous makes two soccer players question their secret relationship. But when he meets nurse Maurice James Blandhe is swept up in the heat of their attraction and connection. Thought-provoking and moving, Duino examines how the infatuations of youth can linger years later.

Aspiring author Max begins a double life as a sex worker. A sexy, poetic film by playwright Marco Calvani. Yes, real gold.

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Oh, and someone discovers he cums gold. In rural Belgium, year-old Elias falls in love for the first time when he grows close with new neighbour Alexander. Things get hot and heavy in this collection of films centring the sex lives of men.

Featuring a loving and supportive family, this crowd-pleasing debut sincerely captures the sort of youthful acceptance so many of us craved — and one that the next generation deserves. But when Chris finally accepts his attraction to the handsome Jamie, and spends some time out of the ring, he realises he may be destined to walk another path entirely.

This beautifully told Argentinian drama focuses on a filmmaker whose latest project captures a pivotal time from his student days, when he developed a strong attraction to a classmate.