Movies and TvShows featuring "straight-actor-gay-character" theme.

Modern Family is a mockumentary-style sitcom that follows the lives of Jay Pritchett and his family, including his second wife, stepson, adult daughter, and her family, as well as his son and his husband, and his daughter and her husband. The show explores the ups and downs of their everyday lives, capturing the challenges and triumphs of a diverse and unconventional family.

Queer As Folk is a bold and groundbreaking TV show that explores the lives of gay men and women in Pittsburgh. It follows a group of friends, their relationships, struggles, and triumphs as they navigate the complexities of life, love, and identity. The show delves into important issues such as discrimination, personal growth, and the strength of friendship.

Love, Victor is a coming-of-age story about a gay teenager named Victor who moves to a new city and begins attending Creekwood High School. As he navigates his new surroundings, Victor grapples with his own sexual orientation and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.

Brideshead Revisited is a captivating drama set in England during the interwar period. It follows the lives of an upper-class family and explores themes of love, friendship, religion, and the complexities of social class. The story is told through the eyes of Charles Ryder, a middle-class student at Oxford University, who becomes infatuated with the aristocratic Flyte family and their country estate, Brideshead. As Charles navigates the dynamics of the family and their relationships, he becomes entangled in their secrets and struggles, including issues of homosexuality, alcoholism, and the clash between religious beliefs and personal desires.

A frustrated novelist named Monk decides to take a stand against the exploitation of Black entertainment by writing a book under a pen name. The book becomes a sensation and thrusts Monk into the very heart of the hypocrisy and madness he criticizes.

In Idaho, 2016, Charlie, a reclusive and morbidly obese English teacher, is haunted by grief and guilt. He reflects on his past mistakes and desires to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter, Ellie. As a self-destructive shut-in, Charlie is confined to his claustrophobic apartment, where he contemplates fatherhood, reconciliation, and the power of love and forgiveness to heal the wounds of a lifetime.

Jim Carroll, a teenager aspiring to become a basketball star, spirals into the harrowing depths of drug addiction, jeopardizing his future.

In 1950s New York, an aspiring photographer named Therese forms a deep connection with Carol, an older woman. As their relationship develops, they face challenges, including Carol's impending divorce and custody battle. Despite the obstacles, Therese and Carol embark on a cross-country road trip, experiencing love and danger along the way.

Two Irish Catholic brothers, Connor and Murphy, become vigilantes after receiving a vision from God. They set out to rid Boston of evil men by killing Russian mobsters and other criminals. FBI agent Paul Smecker joins forces with them, while investigating the murders. The brothers, along with their friend Rocco, go on a series of missions, cleansing the city of criminals. They eventually discover that their long-lost father, Il Duce, is also a vigilante. Together, they infiltrate the headquarters of the Yakavetta crime family, killing Papa Joe and declaring their mission to destroy evil.

A gay protagonist's obsessive love affair leads to murder, extramarital affairs, and a web of complex relationships. Desire, jealousy, and betrayal flow as the protagonist's secret life is revealed, and the consequences of his actions become increasingly devastating.

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar is a comedy-drama movie released in 1995. It follows the journey of three drag queens who travel from New York City to Hollywood in a Cadillac. Along the way, they face challenges including homophobia, domestic violence, and a homophobic cop. The movie highlights themes of acceptance, friendship, and solidarity.

In 'Cruising,' a detective is sent undercover to investigate a series of murders targeting the gay community in New York City. As he immerses himself in the world of gay clubs and leather bars, he struggles with his own identity and the morality of his mission. The film explores themes of homophobia, sexual repression, and the complexities of the undercover life. With its gritty and suspenseful atmosphere, 'Cruising' delves into the dark underbelly of society, posing questions of identity, desire, and power.

Kill Your Darlings (2013) is a biographical drama film that takes place in 1944 and follows the lives of young poets Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs. The story revolves around their friendship, love interests, and their involvement in a murder that changes their lives forever. It explores themes of creativity, sexuality, and the limits of friendship.

In a prison cell in Brazil, Molina, a gay window dresser, and Valentin, a Marxist revolutionary, form an unlikely bond as they share their stories and dreams. Molina survives by retelling movies' plots and fantasies to Valentin who is resistant at first, but gradually warms up to him. The powerful friendship between the two men helps them cope with the psychological and physical torture they endure.

Mysterious Skin tells the story of two young men, Brian and Neil, who were both sexually abused as children. As they navigate their adult lives, the trauma of their pasts continues to haunt them in different ways. Brian becomes obsessed with alien abductions, while Neil becomes a male prostitute. The film explores themes of loss of innocence, prostitution, child abuse, and the lasting impact of traumatic experiences.

In the early 1980s, a deadly new virus called HIV begins spreading among the gay community, causing panic and fear. Scientists and doctors at the Centers for Disease Control work tirelessly to understand and contain the virus, while facing challenges from government officials, conflicting interests, and societal prejudices.

I Love You Phillip Morris follows the life of Steven Russell, a former police officer turned con man. After a car accident, he comes out as gay and begins a life of financial fraud to support his extravagant lifestyle. Along the way, he falls in love with another inmate named Phillip Morris and goes to great lengths to be with him, including multiple escapes from prison. The movie explores themes of devotion, memory, and the true nature of love.

When Andrew Beckett, a man with HIV, is fired by his law firm, he hires a homophobic lawyer to help him in a wrongful dismissal suit. As the case goes to court, they face discrimination and prejudice, but ultimately win the case, receiving back pay, damages, and justice. Along the way, they challenge societal intolerance and fight for equality in an emotional courtroom drama.

The Rules of Attraction (2002) is a dark comedy that explores the interconnected lives of college students, focusing on their relationships, love triangles, sexual encounters, and personal struggles. Set in a New Hampshire college, the movie delves into themes like bisexuality, suicide, rape, and unrequited love.

In a quest for new fame, flamboyant and gay Austrian Brüno travels to America. He attempts an acting career, interviews celebrities, creates a sex tape, consults spiritualists and PR consultants, and causes controversy with his provocative behavior. Along the way, he insults and offends people, gets arrested, and even tries to become heterosexual. Despite his setbacks and failures, he ultimately finds love and achieves fame through a charity song.