Top 10 best European - American gay movies
Gay movies from Europe and America have become an important part of film culture, bringing touching and meaningful gay love stories. Below is a list of the best films in this genre, works that not only attract audiences but also make an important contribution to changing people's perspectives towards the LGBT community.
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Young Royals
Trailer | Young Royals | Netflix
Young Royals tells the story of Prince Wilhelm as he adjusts to life at his new prestigious boarding school. Here, Wilhelm must learn how to get along with people and face many difficulties when his heart flutters with Simon, a classmate. Faced with an important decision, Wilhelm must stand between two choices: continue his duties as a prince or pursue the love in his heart.
Director: Rojda Sekersöz, Erika Calmeyer
Screenwriters: Lisa Ambjörn, Sofie Forsman, Tove Forsman
Actors: Edvin Ryding, Omar Rudberg, Malte Gårdinger, Frida Argento, Nikita Uggla, Pernilla August, Nathalie Varli, Carmen Gloria Pérez, Ivar Forsling, Ingela Olsson,...
Duration: 40-50 minutes
Number of episodes: 6
Status: Released
Genre: Passion, Romance, Romance
Release year: 2021
Sweden
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Brokeback Mountain
Trailer | Brokeback Mountain | DeFilmBlog
Brokeback Mountain tells the story of the love relationship between Ennis and Jack, two shepherds. They build a sense of stability through sharing meals and activities in the cold winter environment. Despite facing hardship and loneliness, they find understanding and comfort in each other, creating a strong and trusting relationship. However, due to work circumstances, they were forced to separate and continue their separate lives. Later, when they were both married, they happened to meet each other again and things became more complicated. Ennis and Jack's relationship cannot be maintained due to barriers in their personal and social lives.
Director: Ang Lee
Screenwriter: Larry McMurtry, Diana Ossana
Actors: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams, Linda Cardellini,…
Duration: 134 minutes
Number of episodes: 1
Status: Released
Genre: Romance, Romance
Year of release: 2005
Country: United States
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M Butterfly
Trailer | M Butterfly | Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers
M.Butterfly recreates the story of the 1960s in China. French diplomat René Gallimard fell in love with an opera singer named Song Liling. The two of them learned, fell in love and lived together. Not long after, Song Liling gave birth to René Gallimard a lovely baby. However, René Gallimard later discovered that his wife was not a woman.
Director: David Cronenberg
Screenwriter: David Henry Hwang
Actors: Jeremy Irons, John Lone, Barbara Sukowa,…
Duration: 101 minutes
Number of episodes: 1
Status: Released
Genre: Love, Drama, Romance
Year of release: 1993
Country: United States
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Maurice
Trailer | Maurice | HD Retro Trailers
Maurice is a 1987 film based on the novel of the same name by E.M. Forster. The film tells the story of Maurice Hall, an Englishman living in the Edwardian era. Maurice discovers he has feelings for his college friend Clive Durham. However, in the rigid society of that time, same-sex relationships were not accepted. Maurice and Clive face pressures and struggle to find acceptance and the freedom to love and live as they wish. The film Maurice is recognized for its subtle assessment of love and the main character's personality and for creating a change in the way homosexuality is viewed in society.
Director: James Ivory
Screenwriters: Kit Hesketh-Harvey, James Ivory
Actors: James Wilby, Hugh Grant, Rupert Graves, Denholm Elliott,...
Duration: 140 minutes
Number of episodes: 1
Status: Released
Genre: Passion, Romance, Romance
Year of release: 1987
Country: United States
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God's Own Country
Trailer | God's Own Country | BritFlicks
God's Own Country is a 2017 British film, written and directed by Francis Lee. The film tells the story of Johnny Saxby, a young man living in rural Yorkshire, England. Johnny is facing the challenges of farming and a lonely life. However, when Gheorghe, a migrant worker from Romania, comes to work for Johnny's family, his life and emotions begin to change. Gheorghe not only helped Johnny with agricultural work but also opened up a new love and renewed hope. The film has received many compliments for its acting, script and beautiful images.
Director: Francis Lee
Actors: Josh O'Connor, Alec Secăreanu, Ian Hart, Gemma Jones...
Duration: 105 minutes
Number of episodes: 1
Status: Released
Genre: Romance
Year of release: 2017
Country: UK
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