Browse gay-themed movies released in 2022
Cinematic journeys of love, identity, and freedom.
Hotter Up Close (2022): Is He Flirting or Just Being Nice?
04/07/2026
A fun and relatable short comedy about navigating birthday anxiety, dodging your ex at a pool party, and figuring out if the guy of your dreams actually likes you back.
That Dark Day ( 2022) – Naquele Dia Escuro
18/04/2026
A raw and honest look at an unlikely bond between a trans man and the sick woman he cares for. While the world outside feels like it’s falling apart, they find a way to navigate grief and loneliness together in this atmospheric Brazilian short.
Nothing But Flowers (2022): One last night in LA before saying goodbye
18/04/2026
A quiet and honest look at two guys facing their final night in LA before one moves to New York. It is a messy, relatable story about how life sometimes gets in the way of love.
Bad Boy Buck (2022) – What Happens When a Drunken Hookup Comes Back Pregnant?
05/04/2026
A drunken hookup, a wild pregnancy claim, and a man watching his carefully built life crack under paranoia. Bad Boy Buck turns one bad decision into a tense little nightmare.
The Least Untrue (2022) – Meeting the Husband You Didn’t Know Existed
18/03/2026
A quick recommendation for a 15-minute short film about a messy love triangle. It is a grounded, well-acted drama that turns an awkward encounter into a surprisingly deep conversation between two strangers.
Brother (2022): Scarborough Memories, Brotherhood, and the Cost of Survival
01/03/2026
A Scarborough story told through memory: two brothers, a hardworking mother, early ’90s hip-hop, and the quiet, crushing math of masculinity, grief, and belonging.
The Perfect First Date (2022) – When “Perfect” Has a Camera Crew
13/02/2026
A hilarious short where a camera crew crashes a first date, exposing perfectionism, therapy talk, and a surprisingly sweet second chance.
Florence (2022) – gay short film by Luan Schmitz
13/02/2026
A tender short with a wicked twist: a Grindr romance that starts as an “experiment” and becomes a lesson about control, identity, and what love costs.
Catalina (2022): A Camping Trip Where Friendship Gets Complicated
19/01/2026
A 16-minute, sun-drenched short set on Catalina Island, where three childhood friends reunite for a camping weekend and quietly discover how thin the line is between comfort, tension, and real intimacy.
Sugar Highs (2022): A Gay-Themed Series About Rent, Sugar Daddies and Complicated
25/12/2025
Three broke roommates discover that sugar daddies are sometimes easier than real jobs – until money, feelings and bad decisions start mixing together in the worst (and funniest) possible ways.
Nana’s Boys (2022): When the City Shuts Down and the Truth Comes Out
16/12/2025
On Amari’s 30th birthday, Q has plans for everything – until a city lockdown kills the lights, the phones, and the small talk. Trapped in one apartment, they’re forced to face grief, a health scare, and the truth about what’s been breaking them for a while.
The Pass (2022): A Private Beach, a Stranger, and Bad Vibes
13/12/2025
A tense 15-minute short where a simple swim turns into a quiet, claustrophobic confrontation and the water stops feeling safe.
Director: Pepi Ginsberg
I Should Feed My Cat (2022) by Abram Cerda
15/10/2025
Stefan’s yearning for human connection gets complicated by old flames, fleeting desire, and of course — his cat.
Director: Abram Cerda
#LookAtMe – When Truth Becomes a Crime
09/06/2025
A Youtuber posts an irreverent video trolling a megachurch pastor, in defence of his gay twin brother. He is vilified by society, tried in court, and pitted against a culture that threatens to destroy his family.
Tell Me About Yourself (2022): Growing Up Isn’t What You Expected – Trailer
27/03/2025
A sensitive coming-of-age tale about a Mexican teenager uncovering love, secrets, and family truths.
Fire Island (2022): Pride, Prejudice, and Pool Parties – Trailer and Review
26/03/2025
A witty and heartfelt queer rom-com inspired by Pride and Prejudice, set on the iconic Fire Island with sass, sun, and self-discovery.
Director_ Andrew Ahn
Bros (2022): Love, Muscles, and Sarcasm in a Queer Rom-Com – Trailer and Review
26/03/2025
A bold and funny queer rom-com about two emotionally unavailable gay men trying (and failing) to fall in love.
Director: Nicholas Stoller
The Way Out (2022): An Intense Thriller by Barry Jay
12/03/2025
A gritty thriller about a guy in recovery who takes advice from the wrong person. It’s a dark, tense watch about what happens when your new mentor is actually your biggest threat.
I AM A SPY: Sofia (ASMR) by Alexander Roman
22/01/2025
Fallon still in hiding from MI6. One day Alina gives Fallon an assignment to uncover hidden clues, codes, and messages left behind in a box dating back as far as World War 2. Something from the past is waiting to be discovered, but can Fallon uncover these secrets from long ago….