82 LGBTQ+ Male Stories and Films

Following a night of drinking with his straight friends, Russell goes to a gay club. He meets Glen just before closing, and what starts as a casual encounter evolves into a deeper connection.

Oxford student Charles Ryder becomes close to Sebastian Flyte and is drawn to the wealth and status of Sebastian’s family. During a visit to their ancestral home, Brideshead, he falls in love with Julia, Sebastian's sister. As Charles’s relationship with…

A young man goes to a remote farm for his girlfriend's funeral and finds himself caught in a disturbing, sexually charged power dynamic with her forceful brother.

Seventeen-year-old Phil lives with his mother and twin sister in a secluded mansion. Upon returning from summer camp, he finds a tense atmosphere within the house. Unconcerned, Phil spends time with his friend Kat. However, his feelings become complicated when…

A teenage boy in a quiet Belgian seaside town has his predictable life disrupted by the arrival of a charming stranger.

This is a poignant story about a young man's journey to self-discovery, shown through three key periods in his life. It follows his experiences with love – the joy, heartbreak, and beauty – as he also comes to terms with…

Maggie and Milo, twins who have drifted apart, both narrowly escape a fatal accident on the same day. This shared experience brings them back together, forcing them to address the issues that fractured their past. As they reconnect, they begin…

A talented young dancer moves to New York City and becomes part of the city's experimental dance scene. He quickly faces a difficult decision: whether to prioritize his obligations to his struggling family back home, or pursue his own ambitions…

In a small French town, the life of Pierre, a vain and bisexual musician in his late teens, draws people to him. His relationships range from a fraught connection with his sister Lucie to involvement in secret sexual encounters with…

Two friends make a deal to lose their virginity before their high school prom. Their bond is strained when one of them reveals he's gay.

A strange anomaly in time and space offers a struggling filmmaker a chance to alter his past when he returns to his unusual college.

Francis, a young gay man, and Marie, a young straight woman, are best friends until they both become captivated by the arrival of Nicolas at a Montreal coffee shop. The friends find themselves vying for Nicolas' attention, leading to a…

Tim and John met and fell in love as teenagers at an all-boys school. John was the football team captain, and Tim was an actor with a small role in Romeo and Juliet. Their relationship lasted for 15 years, weathering…

At an art opening with his girlfriend of two years, Kuba meets Mikal. Their connection is immediate and powerful, and despite warnings, Kuba lets Mikal into his life. The outcome profoundly changes him in unexpected ways. This intimate and unflinching…

"The Celluloid Closet," narrated by Lily Tomlin, is a documentary by Oscar-winning directors Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman that examines how Hollywood has portrayed homosexuality over the last hundred years. The film uses clips from 120 films to show how…

Szabolcs and Bernard, best friends and roommates, both play on a German football team. After a disappointing game, Szabolcs returns to Hungary seeking a simpler life. His solitude is short-lived; he soon meets Áron, and a connection sparks between them.…

At a football game at the University of Akron, Ohio, freshman Benny meets and begins a relationship with fellow student Christopher. With encouragement from their families and friends, their relationship blossoms. However, a painful event from their mothers' past surfaces,…

A gay couple's wedding plans are thrown into turmoil, forcing them to depend on the support of their loved ones.

Tensions between Black and white students at a mostly white Ivy League school escalate when the staff of the college newspaper throws a racially insensitive Halloween party.

Henry Hart, a young gay artist in New York City, returns to his hometown of Big Eden, Montana, when his grandfather suffers a stroke and he becomes his caretaker. Hoping to reconnect with his high school best friend, Dean Stewart,…

Damien lives with his mother, Marianne, a doctor, while his father serves as a pilot with the French military overseas. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in a mountain farming community. The two boys end up sharing…

Summer 1989 in Tel Aviv. Boaz, a handsome linguistics student, begins receiving anonymous love letters from a man. The letters challenge his understanding of his own sexuality and disrupt his comfortable life with his girlfriend.

Zach puts his artistic ambitions aside to provide for his sister and nephew, taking on a series of unfulfilling jobs. He spends his time painting, surfing, and with his close friend Gabe, often wondering about his path. When Gabe's older…

Göran and Sven are approved to adopt a 1.5-year-old Swedish orphan named Patrik. However, when Patrik arrives, he's not the child they were told about. A misplaced comma in the paperwork resulted in them receiving a 15-year-old with a history…

Fred and Laurence develop a profound connection, a love that defies societal expectations. Laurence shares her deeply personal journey of self-discovery, revealing her long-held desire to live authentically as her true gender.

Mike has always felt isolated, but everything changes when a new student joins his school. This arrival sparks unexpected emotions and opens up a world of possibilities he never imagined.

Tobi and Achim, longtime best friends and stars of their local rowing club, believe their bond is unbreakable. They eagerly anticipate summer camp and a major rowing competition. However, the arrival of a gay team from Berlin throws Tobi into…

Two young Muslim men living in secret in Brooklyn sell goods to make ends meet. They grapple with their identities and feelings for each other, but their hidden lives inadvertently draw them into the focus of the War on Terror.

Christian, a handsome young man in his twenties living in West Hollywood, finds himself in unexpected territory when he attempts to seduce Aaron, a Mormon missionary who begins living in his apartment building and is struggling with his sexuality.

Growing up in a happy, close-knit family, two brothers form a deep bond. As they enter adulthood, their relationship evolves into one marked by intimacy, romance, and sexual connection.

In 1962 Los Angeles, during the Cuban missile crisis, a British college professor struggles with his memories and uncertainty about what lies ahead. The film follows him through one day as a series of events and people prompt him to…

Two teenage athletes on the track team fall in love while preparing for their most important race yet.

Yong-ju, Gi-woong, and Gi-taek were close friends in middle school. However, in high school, Gi-woong joins a gang that begins bullying Gi-taek. As Yong-ju tries to mend their fractured friendship, he begins to realize he has deeper feelings for Gi-woong.

David, 22, is at the beginning of everything he's ever wanted: a promising future and acceptance into his dream dance school. However, he's hiding a two-year affair with his sister's husband, Jules. Following a fight, David impulsively has a one-night…

Seeking to revitalize their relationship, Ismael and Julie engage in a complex threesome with Alice. Following a sudden tragedy, the young Parisians confront the delicate nature of life and love. Ismael navigates unwanted attention from Julie's sister and a college…

During a summer spent searching for connection at a busy lakeside spot in the French countryside, Frank encounters Michel. Michel is attractive and enigmatic, and Frank quickly becomes deeply in love with him.

In rural Georgia, 1977, a girl who doesn't quite fit in longs for space. A national competition gives her the opportunity to be included on NASA’s Golden Record – a chance to share her vision with the universe. To prepare,…

A self-important actor declares to the unassuming Alexa that she's been missing out on life, prompting her to begin an adventurous pursuit of the enigmatic Johnny. Inspired by Alexa's boldness, her reserved best friend Ben also decides to pursue Johnny.

"The Falls" tells the story of two missionaries who develop a love for each other while serving their mission in a small Oregon town. RJ arrives with Elder Merrill to share their faith based on the teachings of Joseph Smith.…

Growing up in Walnut Creek, California, Bobby Griffith was his mother's pride – the quintessential all-American son, raised with strong religious values. However, he harbored a secret: he was gay. Grappling with this hidden truth, Bobby eventually decides to come…

At 19, Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a close-knit American town, is told he is gay. His parents give him a choice: participate in a gay conversion therapy program, or be rejected by his family, friends, and…

Set in 1960s Wyoming, the film follows two men whose deep emotional and sexual bond becomes a lasting part of their lives. This connection shapes their experiences as they build marriages and raise families.

After returning from a tour in Afghanistan, Chris Jensen struggles to readjust to life in California. Living out of his car, he finds it difficult to connect with people and faces prejudice as a former military man. He's using self-medication…

Following a night of heavy drinking, Adam Hutcherson unexpectedly reveals something to his three close friends. This revelation shakes up their established group dynamic, forcing them to navigate the situation through alcohol, online dating, and attempts at reconciliation.

A young man, killed by lightning, tells the story of how he pressured his classmates into submitting work for his literary magazine.

A young man of Chinese and Cambodian heritage passes away, leaving his mother alone and his partner of four years heartbroken. Despite a lack of a common language, they find solace and a deep connection in their shared grief.

Seventeen-year-old Simon Spier is navigating a complicated situation: he's kept his sexuality a secret from his family and friends. He's also secretly in love with an anonymous classmate he's connected with online, but he doesn't know who this person is.

Two men from Hong Kong travel to Argentina hoping for peace and a fresh start. As they explore the country and settle into a new life, their relationship is tested, revealing underlying problems. The film contrasts the beautiful Argentine landscape…

A Palestinian graduate student and an Israeli lawyer connect and develop a romantic relationship against a backdrop of complicated personal lives and ongoing political tensions.

Two brothers, who haven't been close, reunite when they return home to see their ailing grandfather. Their visit forces them to face their long-standing conflict as their parents' marriage also weakens.

James, a talented young pianist, returns to his family's farm after enduring years of gay conversion therapy. His father, Richard, urges him to abandon his music and take over the farm, a decision James makes to atone for his past.…

This film chronicles the beginning of the HIV/AIDS crisis in 1980s New York City. It presents a direct examination of the country's attitudes toward sex as gay activists and medical professionals work together to reveal the reality of the growing…

Seventeen-year-old Hubert struggles with a complicated relationship with his mother, a mix of love and resentment that grows stronger daily. Following difficult events and heartbreaking moments, Hubert discovers his mother by the Saint Lawrence River, the place where he spent…

Eugenio offers his childhood friend Martin a summer job. A dynamic of power and attraction develops, leading to a relationship that evolves beyond friendship.

Driven by greed, industrialist Bartholomew Bogue takes over the town of Rose Creek, threatening the lives of its residents. Emma Cullen and others turn to bounty hunter Sam Chisolm for assistance. Chisolm assembles a diverse team of gunslingers to challenge…

This coming-of-age film depicts a universal high school experience: teenagers concealing their true selves while passionately pursuing their dreams.

This film chronicles the final days of Guenther's life, focusing on a four-day period of intense indulgence with his closest friend and sister. The trio abandon themselves to a whirlwind of alcohol, drugs, and sexual encounters.

Théo and Hugo connect instantly at a club. After the initial excitement fades, the two young men, both now sober, walk the deserted streets of Paris at night. They begin to grapple with the feelings of love developing between them.

In Jerusalem, Aaron, a middle-aged Orthodox Jew with a family, hires Ezri, a homeless 19-year-old student, as his assistant at the family butcher shop. As they work together, Aaron and Ezri develop a close bond that deepens into sexual attraction.…

On a secluded beach in southern Brazil, two friends approaching adulthood grapple with their identities and their relationship. Martin travels with his father's request to collect a document from his late grandfather's family. Tomaz joins him, hoping to reconnect. Together,…

A compassionate journalist investigates the true story of Ramchandra Siras, a respected linguistics professor at Aligarh University. He was suspended after being accused of being gay.

In 2006, when YouTube is new and online pornography is mostly subscription-based, a young man named Brent Corrigan becomes a rising star in the adult film industry. He's guided and shaped by Stephen, a gay man who secretly controls the…

On a scorching summer in Thamesmead, a large estate in Southeast London, the lives of three teenagers become connected as they deal with the difficulties of becoming adults. This moving story about growing up explores their journeys of finding themselves,…

In 1944, a murder brings together the leading poets of the emerging Beat Generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs.

"The Talented Mr. Ripley" follows Tom Ripley, a clever young man who believes in using deception to get ahead. He's given a chance to go to Italy and convince the wealthy Dickie to return home, seeing it as his opportunity…

A talented and ambitious young person longs to leave their hometown behind, seeking refuge from painful memories of a difficult upbringing.

Moscow, 1983. An American journalist connects with retired intelligence agent Guy Bennett, who recounts his life's experiences. His memories vividly recreate his final year of public school over fifty years prior, showing a young man confronting his future. The film…

Lars and Jimmy, two former Danish soldiers, meet during training with a neo-Nazi group. Their relationship evolves from animosity to mutual respect, then to friendship and love. However, their secret romance is exposed, leading to serious consequences.

In Manhattan's wealthy Upper East Side, a young gay painter struggles with his intense feelings for his notorious best friend while developing a relationship with an older, foreign pianist.

In rural Yorkshire, a young farmer copes with his everyday disappointments through excessive drinking and casual relationships. His life takes a turn with the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker.

This film explores the relationship between two men serving in the Israeli army. Their colleagues in the unit react with suspicion, though not always with comprehension. One of the men is nearing the end of his service, as they face…

Inspired by Shakespeare's "Henry IV," the film follows Mike Waters and Scott Favor as they travel together to find Mike's mother, whom he hasn't seen in years. Mike, who suffers from narcolepsy, lives as a street hustler, while Scott, the…

In 1984, a group of LGBT activists organize a fundraising campaign for the striking National Union of Mineworkers. However, the Union appears reluctant to accept their assistance.

Leonardo, a blind teenager, struggles for independence under his mother's watchful eye. His best friend, Giovana, is disappointed he's planning an exchange program overseas. The arrival of Gabriel, a new student, stirs unexpected emotions in Leonardo, causing him to reconsider…

Jake, a shy middle school student with artistic aspirations, connects with the outgoing Tony at his grandfather's funeral. Their unexpected friendship begins to fray when a disagreement over rent between Jake's father, Brian, and Tony's mother, Leonor, escalates into a…

During the summer of 1983, seventeen-year-old Elio spends his days at his family's villa in Italy. A graduate student named Oliver arrives to help Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Elio and Oliver quickly form a connection, and their…

1967-1976. During a decade of newfound freedom for one of history's most influential fashion designers, both he and his work were deeply affected.

A man tries to conceal his Asian background, while another works hard to hide his sexuality. Both start to shift when Ryan is hired to prepare film star Ning for a fashion shoot, and the two men form a connection.

This film explores four interconnected stories about love and finding oneself. An eleven-year-old boy grapples with hiding his feelings for his cousin. Two friends from childhood reconnect and begin a relationship complicated by one man's fear of exposure. A long-term…

The intense rivalry between North Gateway High's top three girls shifts when their classmate Tanner comes out as openly gay, becoming the school's first. The girls then compete to be seen with him, hoping to capitalize on the latest fashion…

Steven Russell lives a normal life as a church organist, happily married, and a police officer. His world changes after a serious car accident, revealing he is gay and decides to embrace life fully, even if it means breaking the…

The crew of the USS Enterprise journeys into unexplored space and discovers a strange new foe. This enemy challenges the Enterprise crew and threatens the ideals of the Federation.