The Top 100 Most Popular Gay Movies

From Brokeback Mountain to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Here Are the Films That Have Captivated Audiences.

Gay cinema has long been a vibrant and diverse genre, offering a range of stories that explore love, identity, and self-discovery. From classic dramas to quirky comedies, these films have captivated audiences worldwide with their powerful narratives and memorable characters. Here’s a list of the top 100 most popular gay movies, in no particular order, featuring some of the most iconic and beloved films in the genre.

1. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
   A poignant tale of two shepherds who fall in love in rural Wyoming, struggling with societal expectations.
2. Get Real (1998)
   A tender coming-of-age story about two boys falling in love in a British school.
3. My Bromance (2014)
   A heartwarming tale of love between two schoolboys in Thailand.
4. In Bloom (2013)
   A poignant exploration of separation and heartbreak during a Chicago summer.
5. Happy Together (1997)
   A dramatic romance about two men navigating their relationship in Argentina.
6. Free Fall (2013)
   A gripping story of forbidden love between two police officers.
7. Those People (2015)
   A romantic drama set in New York City, exploring themes of love and identity.
8. Weekend (2011)
   A romantic drama about a one-night stand that blossoms into something more.
9. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
   A colorful comedy about drag performers on a journey across Australia.
10. Beautiful Thing (1996)
    A heartwarming coming-of-age romance set in a British housing estate.
11. Milk (2008)
    A biographical drama about the life of gay rights activist Harvey Milk.
12. Latter Days (2003)
    A romantic comedy about a Mormon missionary who falls for his neighbor.
13. Maurice (1987)
    A classic period drama about forbidden love in Edwardian England.
14. My Own Private Idaho (1991)
    A critically acclaimed film about two hustlers on a journey of self-discovery.
15. Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
    A punk-rock musical about a gender-queer singer’s journey.
16. The Broken Hearts Club: A Romantic Comedy (2000)
    A comedy-drama exploring the lives of a gay clique in Los Angeles.
17. Longtime Companion (1989)
    A drama chronicling the impact of the AIDS epidemic on a group of gay men.
18. Trick (1999)
    A romantic comedy about two men trying to find a place to be alone in Manhattan.
19. Were the World Mine (2008)
    A musical fantasy about a gay student using magic to change his community.
20. Another Gay Movie (2006)
    A raunchy comedy about four friends trying to lose their virginity.
21. Edge of Seventeen (1998)
    A coming-of-age story about a teenager coping with his sexuality.
22. Gayby (2012)
    A comedy about two friends who decide to have a child together.
23. Three Dancing Slaves (2004)
    A drama about three brothers dealing with their past and identities.
24. You Should Meet My Son! (2010)
    A comedy about a mother trying to set up her gay son with a man.
25. Triple Crossed (2013)
    A thriller about a man caught in a web of deceit and desire.
26. A Home at the End of the World (2004)
    A drama about two men navigating love and friendship over decades.
27. Adam & Steve (2005)
    A romantic comedy about two men who meet at a party and fall in love.
28. All You Need Is Love (2015)
    A romantic drama about love and acceptance in a small town.
29. Big Eden (2000)
    A romantic comedy about a man returning to his hometown to confront his past.
30. Shelter (2007)
    A romantic drama about a young man finding comfort in surfing and love.
31. Juste une question d’amour (2000)
    A French drama about two men navigating their relationship amidst societal pressures.
32. Love Songs (2007)
    A musical drama about a man dealing with the loss of his partner.
33. Undertow (2009)
    A ghost story about a married fisherman struggling with his desires.
34. Patrik, Age 1.5 (2008)
    A Swedish comedy about a gay couple adopting a child.
35. The Trip (2002)
    A romantic comedy about two men on a journey of self-discovery.
36. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
    A cult classic musical about a couple who stumble upon a strange mansion.
37. Desert Hearts (1985)
    A romantic drama about two women falling in love in Nevada.
38. Victor/Victoria (1982)
    A comedy about a woman who disguises herself as a man to work as a female impersonator.
39. The Birdcage (1996)
    A comedy about a gay couple whose son gets engaged to a woman.
40. Philadelphia (1993)
    A drama about a man with AIDS fighting for his rights.
41. The Normal Heart (2014)
    A drama about the early days of the AIDS epidemic.
42. Moonlight (2016)
    A poignant coming-of-age story about a young black man navigating his identity.
43. Call Me By Your Name (2017)
    A romantic drama about a summer love affair in Italy.
44. God’s Own Country (2017)
    A romantic drama about a farmer who falls for a migrant worker.
45. The Handmaiden (2016)
    A psychological thriller about two women in 1930s Korea.
46. Carol (2015)
    A romantic drama about a young woman who falls for an older married woman.
47. Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
    A coming-of-age romance about two young women in France.
48. The Kids Are All Right (2010)
    A comedy-drama about a lesbian couple whose children seek out their sperm donor.
49. Mala Noche (1986)
    A black-and-white drama about a man’s obsession with a young Mexican immigrant.
50. Scorpio Rising (1964)
    A classic experimental film about a gay biker gang.
51. The Celluloid Closet (1995)
    A documentary about the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in film.
52. Paris Is Burning (1990)
    A documentary about the ball culture of the 1980s.
53. The Queen (1968)
    A documentary about a drag queen competition.
54. Before Night Falls (2000)
    A biographical drama about the life of Cuban poet Reinaldo Arenas.
55. The Hours (2002)
    A drama about three women connected by the novel “Mrs. Dalloway”.
56. Far from Heaven (2002)
    A melodrama about a woman who discovers her husband is gay.
57. Kissing Jessica Stein (2001)
    A romantic comedy about a woman who falls for another woman.
58. Mulholland Drive (2001)
    A surreal neo-noir about two women in Hollywood.
59. The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995)
    A romantic comedy about two teenage girls who fall in love.
60. Bound (1996)
    A crime thriller about two women who fall in love while planning a heist.
61. The Duke of Burgundy (2014)
    A sensual drama about a romantic relationship between two women.
62. Appropriate Behavior (2014)
    A comedy-drama about a young woman navigating her identity and relationships.
63. The Imitation Game (2014)
    A biographical drama about Alan Turing, a gay mathematician who helped crack the Enigma code.
64. The Circle (2014)
    A drama about a group of gay men in Zurich during the 1950s.
65. Thelma (2017)
    A supernatural drama about a young woman who falls for her college roommate.
66. Disobedience (2017)
    A romantic drama about a woman who returns to her Orthodox Jewish community and rekindles a forbidden love.
67. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
    A historical drama about a painter who falls for her subject.
68. Ammonite (2020)
    A romantic drama about two women who fall in love in 19th-century England.
69. The Favourite (2018)
    A historical drama about the complex relationships between three women in the royal court.
70. Rafiki (2018)
    A romantic drama about two young women who fall in love in Kenya.
71. The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
    A coming-of-age drama about a teenage girl sent to a conversion therapy camp.
72. Boy Erased (2018)
    A biographical drama about a young man forced into conversion therapy.
73. Love, Simon (2018)
    A romantic comedy about a closeted high school student.
74. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)
    A coming-of-age drama about a teenager navigating high school and his identity.
75. G.B.F. (2013)
    A comedy about a high school student who becomes the first openly gay student at his school.
76. Geography Club (2013)
    A comedy-drama about a group of high school students who form a support group.
77. Out in the Dark (2012)
    A romantic drama about a Palestinian man who falls for an Israeli lawyer.
78. Laurence Anyways (2012)
    A romantic drama about a man who transitions to a woman.
79. Keep the Lights On (2012)
    A romantic drama about a couple struggling with addiction and identity.
80. Stranger by the Lake (2013)
    A thriller about a man who falls for a mysterious stranger at a cruising spot.
81. Test (2013)
    A drama about a young man navigating love and identity during the AIDS epidemic.
82. Pit Stop (2013)
    A romantic drama about two men who reconnect years after a breakup.
83. The Way He Looks (2014)
    A coming-of-age romance about a blind teenager who falls for his new classmate.
84. Lilting (2014)
    A romantic drama about a man who falls for a Chinese man in London.
85. Appropriate Behavior (2014)
    A comedy-drama about a young woman navigating her identity and relationships.
86. The Imitation Game (2014)
    A biographical drama about Alan Turing, a gay mathematician who helped crack the Enigma code.
87. The Circle (2014)
    A drama about a group of gay men in Zurich during the 1950s.
88. The Duke of Burgundy (2014)
    A sensual drama about a romantic relationship between two women.
89. The Surface (2014)
    A romantic drama about two men who reconnect after a chance encounter.
90. Fourth Man Out (2015)
    A comedy about a man who comes out to his friends.
91. Those People (2015)
    A romantic drama set in New York City, exploring themes of love and identity.
92. All You Need Is Love (2015)
    A romantic drama about love
93. Drive-Away Dolls (2024)
    A road trip adventure with a lesbian couple.
94. What We Wrote Together (2024)
    A long-term couple dealing with pivotal news in their rural life.
95. A Nice Indian Boy (2024)
    A romcom about an interracial couple.
96. Mascarpone: The Rainbow Cake (2024)
    A beautiful story with indulgent bakery goods.
97. I Don’t Understand You (2024)
    An Italian vacation turns chaotic as adoption plans and cultural misunderstandings lead to dark comedy.
98. The Summer with Carmen (2024)
    A sun-kissed Greek beach, blends humor, drama, and sensual eroticism in an exploration of friendship and identity.
99. Queer (2024)
    Set in 1950s Mexico City, following a man’s obsessive affair with a discharged serviceman.
100. Patagonia (2024)
     A drama exploring themes of masculinity, sex, and drugs among Italian youth.