Velvet Jesus (2021): Dark Secrets and Revenge
05/07/2026
A gripping indie drama that follows a man on a dark quest for revenge and the hidden truth about his past.
Browse gay-themed movies released in 2021
Cinematic journeys of love, identity, and freedom.
Valhalla Dreams (2021): A Chaotic British Indie
05/07/2026
Micro-budget British queer drama about messy family dynamics and addiction, Valhalla Dreams is a chaotic but interesting ride.
Xmas Eve Eve (2021) – The Lost Gay Subplot of Love Actually
05/06/2026
A fast-paced romantic comedy set on a cold December night in NYC, where a young man races to the airport while his ex-lover desperately tries to convince him to stay
Into Temptation (2021): A heavy but honest look at facing old scars
20/04/2026
A raw look at a guy finally turning the tables on the priest who ruined his childhood. It is a tense 20-minute standoff that feels incredibly honest and uncomfortable in the best way possible.
Fireflies – Vagalumes (2021)
06/04/2026
A dreamy short film about the nightlife in Rio’s iconic Flamengo Park. From the lush gardens to the guys meeting by the water, Fireflies captures the secret world of a famous gay cruising spot.
The Safety Plan (2021)
26/02/2026
The plot centers on Collin (Zach Paul Brown), a socially maladjusted New Yorker who moves to LA on a whim. He’s on a mission to find his ‘chosen family’ in the LGBTQIA+ community.
If I’m Good (2021) – gay short film by Jonathon Pawlowski
13/12/2025
A quiet, devastating short about early grief – the paperwork, the routines, and the guilt that appears the moment you feel something warm again. One pharmacy encounter turns into a tiny emotional earthquake, asking whether wanting to live is the same as being “good.”
Down in Paris (2021): When a Filmmaker Walks Out of His Own Movie
05/12/2025
Down in Paris follows Richard, a gay filmmaker in his forties who abandons his own film shoot and wanders through Paris at night. Along the way he meets drivers, hustlers, ex-lovers, prophets and ghosts from his past, each stripping away a layer of ego until only a scared, honest man is left.
On the Fringe of Wild (2021) – Love, Loss and Queer Fire in the Snow
22/05/2025
A 2000s “Romeo and Juliet” type romance between two teenage boys, set in a small Ontario town
Director: Emma Catalfamo
The Miracle Child (2021) – A Saint, a Secret and the Streets of Naples – Trailer
27/03/2025
A powerful and emotional story about a boy, his sister, and a city that finds hope in miracles while ignoring everything else.
Moneyboys (2021) – A Gritty Portrait of Love, Survival, and Rejection – Trailer
05/02/2025
Fei works illegally to support family, but they reject his lifestyle. Through Long, Fei finds hope, until encountering Xiaolai, his past love, who makes him confront his guilt.
Director: C.B. Yi
The Unknown Man (2021) : When Desire Becomes a Projection – L’homme inconnu
16/01/2025
A quiet queer short about a writer in crisis, a stranger by the sea, and the dangerous beauty of desire mistaken for inspiration. The Unknown Man explores obsession, longing, and the fragile line between fantasy and reality.
Queer Blood (2021) : Vintage-Inspired Masterpiece by Alexander Roman
23/11/2024
Alexander Roman’s Queer Blood brings a unique lens to the underworld of Los Angeles, painting a stark juxtaposition of hyper-masculine environments and tender personal journeys. Rooted in the aesthetics of the 1940s, the film seamlessly weaves together archival footage, raw storytelling, and atmospheric soundscapes.
The Night it Rained (2021) by Lamont Lamar
06/11/2024
Running from the past, a queer college student is now faced to make a life-altering decision after losing his scholarship.
Director: Lamont Lamar
Hello, Stranger: The Movie (2021)
08/10/2024
Xavier and Mico join a writing camp, where they get to know each other more. But with their friends and other people around them twist and turn them in different directions, will they be strangers no more or strangers again?
Director: Dwein Baltazar
The Man with the Answers (2021): A Gay Road Trip Where Silence Finally Breaks
10/05/2024
A grieving Greek ex-diver meets a bold German on a ferry, and their gay road trip to Bavaria becomes a tender story of love and family.
Director: Stelios Kammitsis
Dissolved (2021): Love, Betrayal, and Mystery Across Decades
03/05/2024
The film revolves around dissolving relationships of people who fell in love with passion. The murder of a man defines the relationship of three couples across three different decades.
Wandering Heart (2021): Love, Loss, and Redemption in the Midst of Chaos
22/04/2024
It follows an angst-ridden father, Santiago, whose emotional crisis is exacerbated by a complex and intense relationship with his teenage daughter who seeks to break free from him.
Great Freedom (2021): A Stirring German Prison Drama
21/03/2024
“Great Freedom” delves into the life of Hans Hoffman, a gay man subjected to repeated imprisonment under Paragraph 175. The film unfolds with subtlety, weaving together personal and political narratives against the backdrop of the prison system. Through Hans’s experiences and relationships, the film offers a poignant exploration of resilience, intimacy, and survival.
You Are My Sunshine (2021): A Timeless Love Story Across Decades – review
31/01/2024
The affectionate story of the lifelong romance between Tom and Joe, from their first humble meeting in the 1970s, a world only just waking up to homosexuality, through to their heartbreaking final days, decades later.
Director:
David Hastings