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.

After the tragic suicide of Hannah Baker, Clay Jensen finds a box of cassette tapes on his doorstep. These tapes reveal the thirteen reasons why Hannah chose to end her life, and as Clay listens to each one, he uncovers dark secrets and betrayal that affected her deeply. As he navigates through the tapes, Clay begins to question his relationships and the role he played in Hannah's death.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert follows the journey of three friends, two drag queens, and a transgender woman, as they travel across the Australian outback in a battered old bus named Priscilla. Along the way, they face discrimination, homophobia, and their own personal fears, while exploring their individual identities. The road trip becomes a transformative experience for each character, as they find acceptance and friendship in unexpected places.

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 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.

Loving Annabelle is a drama and romance movie released in 2006. It tells the story of Annabelle, a troubled young girl who develops a close and complicated romantic relationship with her poetry teacher, Simone, at a strict Catholic boarding school for girls. The film explores the challenges they face as they try to navigate their forbidden love while dealing with societal judgment and the institution's strict rules.

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.

Six Degrees of Separation is a comedy-drama film based on John Guare's play of the same name. It tells the story of a wealthy New York couple who are hoodwinked by a gay con man claiming to be the son of Sidney Poitier. The film explores themes of social status, identity, and deception.

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.

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.

Giant Little Ones follows the story of two best friends, Franky and Ballas, whose friendship is tested when an unexpected sexual encounter causes a rift between them. As they navigate the complexities of high school, they must confront their own identities and confront the homophobia and prejudices of those around them. Through the ups and downs, they discover the power of self-acceptance and the importance of true friendship.

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.

Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon is a biographical drama about the life of British painter Francis Bacon. The film explores Bacon's self-destructiveness, his turbulent relationship with his lover George Dyer, and his artistic creation. Set in the 1960s, the movie delves into Bacon's amoral and chaotic world.