Add these romantic gay films to your list.Gay romances and gay rom-coms, specifically are finally getting their well-deserved time in the spotlight, thanks in part to very popular films like Prime Videos Red, White & Royal Blue, among other exciting releases in recent years.If youve seen the film starring Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez as unlikely lovers, cant wait for the now-official Red, White & Royal Wedding sequel, and are searching for other gay rom-coms that are either similar or well worth a watch, here are suggestions to add to your queue ASAP.A Nice Indian BoyA Nice Indian Boy checks every single box when it comes to a fun, lighthearted, family-inclusive queer rom-com between two protagonists who may seem unlikely to become a couple And yet, these two are perfect for each other.Starring Karan Soni as Naveen Gavaskar and Jonathan Groff as Jay Kurundkar, A Nice Indian Boy is a great place to start on these recommendations.Call Me By Your NameThis should come as no surprise since Call Me By Your Name was one of the most popular and critically acclaimed films of 2017, but if you loved Red, White & Royal Blue, you'll love this one, too.The story follows Elio Perlman (Timothe Chalamet) who is vacationing with his family in Italy and falls for the 24-year-old graduate student Oliver (Armie Hammer) while working as an intern for Elios father. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, this is an emotional and poignant exploration of love and self-discovery that received a lot of acclaim for its performances and storytelling.The Wedding Banquet (2025)Andrew Ahns 2025 remake of The Wedding Banquet, starring Bowen Yang as Chris, Lily Gladstone as Lee, Kelly Marie Tran as Angela Chen, and Han Gi-chan as Min, is an absolute delight for rom-com fans. This beloved classic story also gets an exciting update without losing any of the core elements that made this story successful in the first place.The Thing About Harry2020's The Thing About Harry follows a similar enemies-to-lovers plot as Red, White & Royal Blue. High school enemies Sam Basjili (Jake Borelli) and Harry Turpin (Niko Terho) are forced to drive together to a friends engagement party that takes place on Valentines Day. Sam is a young gay man, whereas Harry used to be the popular jock back in the day.Upon finding out that Harry has come out of the closet, Sam interprets the occasion as an opportunity to seek out a relationship. The chemistry between the lead actors adds to its charm, and what some describe as cheesy rom-com formula is in full effect here to those who love the genre.BoysThe Dutch queer romance Jongens, translated to Boys in English, is an underrated film that follows Sieger (Gijs Blom) falling in love with Marc (Ko Zandvliet) over a summer holiday.The film takes the typical self-acceptance story and turns it into an incredible piece depicting internal struggles that features all-star performances and amazing direction. It showcases the pressures of coming to terms with sexuality and how influence can pressure ones surroundings, all while displaying the positive power of love.Love, SimonLove, Simon is a 2018 film that follows 17-year-old Simon Spier (Nick Robinson) on his quest for love, the only thing holding him back is his internal struggle with his identity. He begins an anonymous relationship online with another closeted classmate known as Blue.Overall, Love, Simon garnered praise for its representation of LGBTQ+ characters and helped increase visibility within mainstream cinema. The films success also led to a spin-off television series on Hulu called Love, Victor so, if you can't get enough when youre done with the film, theres an entire follow-up TV show out there for your binging needs.Fire IslandFire Island is a 2022 film following a group of friends, Noah (Joel Kim Booster), Howie (Bowen Yang), Luke (Matt Rogers), Keegan (Toms Matos), and Max (Torian Miller) who go to Fire Island to share a house with their house mother Erin (Margaret Cho).While on vacation, Howie meets Charlie (James Scully) and strikes a fancy for him. Noah takes it upon himself to play matchmaker. Along the way, he has his own escapades and finds himself in a love-hate with Will (Conrad Ricamora), and the drama that ensues is nothing short of entertaining.Handsome DevilHandsome Devil is a 2016 coming-of-age film set in an Irish boarding school following the unlikely budding friendship between Ned (Fionn OShea) and Connor (RWRBs very own Nicholas Galitzine).Directed by John Butler, Galitzine takes on the role of the schools all-star rugby player in this film, who grapples with his shared love of music with Ned. Although the relationship between Ned and Connor isnt exactly romantic, it still has similar tensions, payoffs, and evidences how opposites attract.Bros2022 was a huge year for gay rom-coms, and Bros was another major release that even received a theatrical release in actual movie theaters.The relationship between Aaron (Luke Macfarlane) and Bobby (Billy Eichner) is absolutely worth a watch if youre someone who loved Red, White & Royal Blue. The arc between Bobby and Aaron follows a similar enemies-to-lovers trope as most other rom-coms, and the brash and upfront nature in which many stereotypes are addressed (such as the struggles of gay men who are dating and attempting to have a monogamous relationship) was a hit-or-miss for certain audiences.Alex StrangeloveAlex Strangelove is a 2018 rom-com directed by Craig Johnson. It follows titular character Alex Strangelove (Daniel Doheny), a high schooler on a quest to lose his virginity to his girlfriend, Claire (Madeleine Weinstein). The problem? He meets the handsome and charming Elliott (Antonio Marziale), a gay kid from another side of town who sends him on a rollercoaster journey of figuring out his sexual identity.Without giving anything away, the film received generally positive reviews for its depiction of sexuality and, more importantly, how it shows that such urges during high school happen to all kinds of high schoolers straight or otherwise.Single All the WayAlthough more of a seasonal holiday film, Netflixs Single All the Way is absolutely a gay rom-com that hits all the right spots. The plot follows Peter (Michael Urie) who is tired of his familys constant pestering into his love life. He convinces his best friend Nick (Philemon Chambers) to pose as his boyfriend for the holiday season, but their plan goes awry when Peters family suspects their relationship is fake, though Nick discovers his feelings might not be fake after all.The film also stars the legendary actresses Kathy Najimy and Jennifer Coolidge and is the perfect gay rom-com for the holidays (or any time you need a heartwarming film).Glitter & Doom2024s Glitter & Doom tells the story of Glitter (Alex Diaz), a carefree circus performer, and Doom (Alan Cammish), a musician who finds himself struggling. After meeting each other and going on a bit of a journey together, these two characters fall in love to the sound of some incredible music by Indigo Girls.