Gay british movies

From groundbreaking classics to contemporary gems, the British film industry has consistently embraced stories centered around the LGBTQ+ community, providing a platform for marginalized voices and challenging societal norms. In this article, we embark on a cinematic journey through the finest gay movies set in the United Kingdom. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. What is it about our corner of the world which evokes something so… specific and full of yearning in love stories? Perhaps because we find it hard to know what to say to one another at the best of times: mumbling in country houses, longing stares in a grimy club, tense words in rainy fields.

So what key British gay films are out there? We’ve narrowed down the list to films easily available on DVD, although honourable mention must go to the über-rare Two Gentlemen Sharing (), a swinging slice of the 60s that hinted at interracial homosexuality. And if you like Vicious (millions seem to), you may get a perverse kick out of Staircase (), a dreadful vehicle for Richard. Have we missed a movie that you think deserves a place on this list? Let us know in the comments below. Director Andrew Haigh knows how to pull on our heartstrings.

Few countries can rival the UK when it comes to making great and diverse queer films. This may come as a surprise from a country where male homosexuality was illegal until as recently as , and where gay marriage continues to ruffle feathers. Yet despite their often taboo nature, films with queer characters have been around since the silent era. Few countries can rival the UK when it comes to making great and diverse gay films. This may come as a surprise from a country where male homosexuality was illegal until as recently as , and where gay marriage continues to ruffle right-wingers, swivel-eyed or otherwise. Yet despite their often taboo nature, films with gay characters have been around since the silent era.

These are our top picks for the best British LGBTQ films that you can stream right now. Have we missed a movie that you think deserves a place on this list? Let us know in the comments below. Director Andrew Haigh knows how to pull on our heartstrings.