Movies Similar to Paradise of the Damned (1980)

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…

In 1984, County Durham, England is gripped by the miners' strike, escalating tensions between classes. Eleven-year-old Billy Elliot, who usually spends his time at the boxing club, accidentally discovers a ballet class…

A filmmaker grappling with a life crisis takes a trip to a Mexican gay nudist beach. There, he encounters a popular social media personality who persuades him to work together on a…

Two friends from childhood are recruited to carry out a suicide bombing in Tel Aviv.

In New York City's East Village, a close-knit group of artists and writers pursue their dreams of success and belonging as they navigate the challenges of poverty, illness, and the growing AIDS…

Seventeen dancers audition for a major new Broadway musical, hoping for their big break. Among them is Cassie, a talented performer with a complicated history with the director, Zach. They share a…

During the Nazi invasion of Poland, a theater troupe becomes involved in a secret mission led by a Polish soldier. Their theater is caught up in wartime espionage, forcing them to navigate…

In 1969 Denmark, a young man finds inspiration in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings and dares to question the strict rules of his school. This drama follows his struggle against oppressive…

Private detective Philip Marlowe becomes involved in a blackmail case concerning the children of a wealthy military officer. His investigation leads him to two sisters with scandalous reputations: one known as a…

A married woman discovers her husband is having an affair with a male prostitute and seeks a meeting with the lover for answers. Her plans are derailed by a call from the…

Shiro's favorite idol, Mami Mitsuya, unexpectedly appears before him. While thrilled by the encounter, Shiro's partner, Kenji, is displeased. The arrival of a new partner, combined with changes in Shiro's job, causes…

Loulou, 13, returns home from training to find the house deserted. He goes into his parents' bedroom and opens his mother's cupboards.

David, a sweet but somewhat naive romantic, lives with his mother and a close friend who is also his coworker. After fifteen years together, he impulsively proposes to his partner in Las…

Director Martin Gypkens presents a character-driven drama set during a summer in Berlin, offering a glimpse into the lives of young Germans. Twenty-something Florian visits his old friend Pit, and they reconnect…

As the world collapses around them, two close friends wander the streets of their city, discussing intimate details of their lives. One friend confesses they have never had sex.

For over 50 years, Quincy Jones has worked as a recording executive, arranger, film producer, performer, and composer. Journalist Gwen Ifill interviews Jones in front of a lively Washington, D.C. audience. The…

Wes Hurley recounts his experiences growing up as a gay man in Soviet Russia. He later flees the country with his mother, a mail-order bride, and moves to Seattle. There, he confronts…

In a close-knit community, two young men lead lives marked by a dark secret: they've committed gruesome acts and must desperately conceal their crimes.

A small-time criminal is recruited into a formidable Yakuza organization by his accomplished younger brother. He's then ordered to assassinate the leader of a rival gang.

A team of young engineers, led by Hao, is dispatched to investigate a series of mysterious craters appearing on the city's outskirts. Separately, a young boy named Hao enjoys carefree afternoons with…

Emma lives with her boyfriend Eric in a secluded house in the woods. She is slowly losing herself, overwhelmed by loneliness and suffocated by their intense love.

Jimena's former boyfriend and his new girlfriend are living in their shared past, occupying her old home. She still has the keys and needs to say some things to him. Returning there…

In the South African township of Mphopomeni, Siyabonga stages his own theatre productions. When a film crew sets up shop nearby, he becomes determined to get involved. He resorts to increasingly desperate…

The film follows a surgeon, Doctor Pārsā, who returns to Iran after 33 years in Germany. Upon arriving in Tehran, he performs a heart operation for the nephew of his family friend,…

Nine-year-old Yoyo and her mother Hannah navigate the challenges of Yoyo's new diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes.

The story of Cio-Cio-San, known as Butterfly, a young geisha in Nagasaki who is abandoned by her American lover after giving birth to their son, and ultimately takes her own life, continues…

This short film follows Dani, a young boy with a close friendship with his friend Jaime. Their bond shifts when Dani realizes he has deeper feelings for Jaime. Afterward, both boys face…

"Gay to Z" explores a range of gay sexual experiences, featuring intimate footage. The film stars Johan Paulik, Rory Lester, and numerous other performers.

Theo, a young dockworker, feels trapped in the unchanging routine of his port city, marked only by the ships that pass. A chance meeting with Giuseppe, a weary sailor taking a break…

The 1976 novel *The Education of Little Tree* was widely praised as a significant work of Native American literature, presented as a memoir of an orphan's life in the Tennessee hills. The…

Joy Levine lives in a vibrant apartment, a stark contrast to the rundown building it's in. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she's cast on a TV show called "Gotta Be…

In a secluded village, Gassal Abbas quietly prepares the deceased in the lower level of his home. Akay, seeking respite from city life, arrives in the village and stays longer than expected,…

Bumba Atomika is a film exploring the impact of alcohol, particularly wine. It represents an independent attempt to revive Italian contemporary cinema, drawing inspiration from the style of classic B-movies.

A young rapper in Bogotá, yearning for a life beyond the city's challenges, finds his plans complicated by his younger sister. His pursuit of a brighter future is further threatened by escalating…

Yeon-joo has been secretly in love with her childhood neighbor, Jae-kyeong, since she was young. Min-soo feels the same way about her. Yeon-joo often turns to Min-soo for support when she's feeling…

The film features these matchups: Paige VanZant against Britain Hart, Johnny Bedford versus Vietnam Dat Nguyen, Chris Leben against Quentin Henry, Dillon Cleckler versus Chris Jensen, Lorenzo Hunt against Rob Morrow, Charisa…

Traumatized and working in sex work, Light encounters Shuo, an undercover police officer who offers him a safe haven. However, finding healing proves difficult. Will Light be able to forge a different…

In a close-knit Neapolitan neighborhood, Mario and Lino, two lifelong friends, experience the everyday rhythm of life until their bond is challenged.

Jiří Arvéd Smíchovský was a highly educated and brilliant man with a deep fascination for the occult. A scholar with doctorates in law, theology, and philosophy, fluent in five languages, he immersed…

A funny story about a bookstore clerk who wants to lose her virginity. She seeks advice from her gay friend Jimmy, who is struggling with his own relationship after discovering his boyfriend's…