Browse gay-themed movies released in 2023
Cinematic journeys of love, identity, and freedom.
Victor returns to his childhood home in Bulgaria for his grandfather’s funeral, and decides to stay for the summer.
Director: Venci Kostov
A defiant shorts exploring passion, persecution, and revolt from past, present, and future eras, ranging from tales of an anxious young drag queen in mid-’90s Chile to a lively American summer camp that flips the script on gay panic
The Exchange exposes sexuality without fear, without labels, without holding back. It is the discovery of something that somehow touches all of us, regardless of our sexual orientation or gender identity.
In the midst of a storm on a desolate strip of California’s lost coast, two strangers begin to uncover each other’s past.
Director: Dominic Mercurio
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The socially awkward Lau goes on the traditional Man Camp with the provincial town boys to prove that he’s a “real man”. But, things get tricky when he develops feelings for another boy on the trip.
An unexpected tragedy changes the trajectory of Santi’s life, leaving him to struggle with his sense of reality and self-acceptance.
Directed by: Jared Palomares & Andrew Carlos Perez Gonzalez
Handsome and stylish Victor is reunited by chance with David, his first love, fifteen years after the last time they saw each other. This reunion revives the clandestine love they had when they were younger.
In this LGBTQ+ rom-com, the son of the U.S. President and England’s Prince, entangled in a public feud, navigate a staged truce that evolves into a clandestine love affair, challenging societal norms and celebrating the complexities of modern relationships.
When his husband unexpectedly dies, Marc’s world shatters, sending him and his two best friends on a soul-searching trip to Paris that reveals some hard truths they each needed to face.
A high school teenager navigates the final minutes before his first stage performance, which includes experiencing his first kiss – unfortunately, in front of a live audience. Despite his rising anxiety, he finds comfort in a fellow classmate as they share a romantic moment.
“Sanctuary” is a documentary that follows the stories of a gay Episcopal priest in Oberlin, Ohio, and a lesbian couple who are parishioners at a progressive United Church of Christ fellowship.
Embrace the unexpected and be open to new experiences. ‘Angel’ is a poignant and powerful exploration of self-discovery.
BARE – The Beginning unfolds in the hallowed halls of St. Cecilia Catholic Boarding School, becoming a canvas for the intricate dance of identity, friendship, and love.
A year after his tumultuous coming out and a bitter break up, 18 year old Karson finds himself falling in love again- 29 days before he leaves for college.
Unveiling the Facade is a poignant exploration of the dichotomy between public perception and private struggles. Matt Baume’s storytelling prowess shines as he navigates the complexities of Rock Hudson’s life.
While Thomas and Oscar are very much in love, after their first foster child returns to his birth mother, they find that they have different ideas about what making a family actually means.
Directed by Andy Vallentine
‘Rotting in the Sun’ follows the collaboration between a depressed Sebastián Silva and lively Jordan Firstman, unraveling mysteries and critiquing societal norms in a darkly humorous exploration of sex, death, and Instagram culture. Explicit content and unexpected plot twists redefine the narrative dynamics, leaving viewers questioning who truly commands the spotlight.
Directed by Sebastián Silva
Two 25-year-old men’s chance meeting leads to a profound love abruptly severed by unexpected circumstances. For the next thirty years, their relentless pursuit is fueled by the hope of reuniting and rekindling their lost connection.
Directed by Ferzan Özpetek
A young Polish worker in Norway falls for a local coworker while factory pressure, money, and fear squeeze the life out of everything. Norwegian Dream is a raw queer drama about survival, tenderness, and finally speaking up.
Directed by Leiv Igor Devold
