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"Love, Simon" is about Simon Spier, a closeted gay high schooler. He faces a blackmailer threatening to out him while developing an online romance with a mysterious boy named Blue. As Simon seeks Blue's identity, he also grapples with his own coming out journey.

LOVE, SIMON

Romantic comedy

"Brokeback Mountain" is a 2005 romantic drama about two cowboys, Ennis and Jack, who form a deep but complicated romantic relationship in 1960s Wyoming, enduring societal pressures and personal struggles over the years.

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN

romance / DRAMA

"Moonlight" is about Chiron, a young black man in Miami during the crack epidemic. It follows his life from adolescence to young adulthood, struggling with identity, sexuality, and homophobia, while exploring family, friendship, and love.

MOONLIGHT

DRAMA

"Down Low" is a 2023 R-rated gay comedy about Gary, a newly divorced, closeted father, who hires Cameron, a masseur and sex worker. Cameron sets up a Grindr hookup for Gary, but things spiral out of control.

DOWN LOW

romantic comedy

"Just Friends" depicts Joris, a young Dutch man, and Yad, a Syrian refugee, who form a deep connection despite their differing backgrounds. Their bond is challenged by societal pressures, but they reconcile as they embrace love and pursue their passions.

JUST FRIENDS

comedy / drama

"Fire Island" is a 2022 American romantic comedy about queer friends vacationing in Fire Island Pines. It follows Noah's efforts to help his friend Howie come out of his shell and find romance before the summer ends.

FIRE ISLAND

romantic COMEDY

"Boy Erased" is a 2018 biographical drama based on Garrard Conley's memoir. It follows Jared Eamons as he's forced into Christian conversion therapy by his parents. The film delves into the struggles of acceptance and belief within a family.

BOY ERASED

drama

"Joe Bell" is a 2020 biographical drama about a father, Joe Bell, who walks across the United States to honor his gay son, Jadin, who died by suicide after being bullied. The film advocates for acceptance and speaks out against bullying.

JOE BELL

adventure / drama

"Supernova" follows Sam and Tusker, an older gay couple traveling in England as they cope with Tusker's early-onset dementia. The film portrays a rare narrative of older gay men navigating mortality, offering both bittersweet nostalgia and a fresh perspective on this generation.

SUPERNOVA

romance / drama

"The Way He Looks" is a 2014 Brazilian coming-of-age drama about Leo, a blind teenager striving for independence. His friendship with Giovana and budding romance with new student Gabriel lead him to question his identity and desires. The film's title plays with the notion of observation and identity.

THE WAY HE LOOKS

romance / drama

"Milk" is a 2008 biographical drama portraying the life of Harvey Milk, a pioneering gay rights activist and politician. He made history as California's first openly gay elected official.

HARVEY MILK

biographical drama

"Bohemian Rhapsody" is a 2018 biographical musical drama about Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, covering the band's formation in 1970 to their iconic 1985 Live Aid performance. It explores Mercury's defiance of stereotypes, his solo career, and his relationships.

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY

biographical musical drama

"Rocketman" is a 2019 biographical musical drama following the journey of Elton John, from his upbringing as Reginald Dwight to his ascent as a global music icon. Set to John's iconic songs, the film stars Taron Egerton as the legendary singer.

ROCKETMAN

biographical musical drama

"Red, White, & Royal Blue" focuses on Alex Claremont-Diaz, the first son of the United States, and his romantic entanglement with Prince Henry, a member of the British royal family. It was well-received, notably for its depiction of a queer male relationship.

RED, WHITE, & ROYAL BLUE

romantic COMEDY

"In & Out" is a 1997 comedy about a high school teacher who is outed as gay by a former student during an Oscars broadcast without realizing if he is or isn't, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt events as he comes to terms with his identity.

IN & OUT

Comedy / Drama

"GOOD GRIEF" is a 2021 film that explores the emotional journey of a gay man dealing with the loss of his partner. The movie blends humor and heartache as it delves into grief, healing, and moving forward.

GOOD GRIEF

COMEDY / ROMANCE

"THE BOYS IN THE BAND" is a 2020 film adaptation of Mart Crowley's groundbreaking 1968 play, focusing on a group of gay friends who gather for a birthday party in New York City. As the evening unfolds, personal tensions and hidden truths come to light, exploring themes of identity, friendship, and societal pressures.

THE BOYS IN THE BAND

COMEDY / DRAMA

"Bros" follows Bobby, a podcast host and LGBTQ museum director, and Aaron, a lawyer, two gay men in Manhattan hesitant to commit. Despite their attraction, they maintain emotional distance, jeopardizing their happiness due to differences in interests and compatibility.

BROS

romantic COMEDY

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