Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "pretending-to-be-straight"

1. The Birdcage (1996)

R | 117 min | Comedy

A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen companion agree to put up a false straight front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's right-wing moralistic parents.

Director: Mike Nichols | Stars: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest

Votes: 101,197 | Gross: $124.06M

2. But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

R | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Michelle Williams, Brandt Wille

Votes: 41,731 | Gross: $2.21M

3. Brüno (2009)

R | 81 min | Comedy

Flamboyant, gay Austrian Brüno looks for new fame in America.

Director: Larry Charles | Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Bañagale, Chibundu Orukwowu

Votes: 154,079 | Gross: $60.05M

4. Dating Amber (2020)

Not Rated | 92 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.

Director: David Freyne | Stars: Fionn O'Shea, Lola Petticrew, Sharon Horgan, Barry Ward

Votes: 7,817

5. Uncle Frank (2020)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

In 1973, when Frank Bledsoe and his 18-year-old niece Beth take a road trip from Manhattan to Creekville, South Carolina, for the family patriarch's funeral, they're unexpectedly joined by Frank's lover, Walid.

Director: Alan Ball | Stars: Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi, Steve Zahn

Votes: 23,113

6. Happiest Season (2020)

PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy, Romance

A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.

Director: Clea DuVall | Stars: Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Steenburgen, Victor Garber

Votes: 47,540

7. Mario (I) (2018)

124 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

Two young football players get caught up between the politics of the game and the politics of love.

Director: Marcel Gisler | Stars: Max Hubacher, Aaron Altaras, Jessy Moravec, Jürg Plüss

Votes: 5,292

8. Fair Haven (2016)

Not Rated | 90 min | Drama

A young man returns to his family farm, after a long stay in ex-gay conversion therapy, and is torn between the expectations of his emotionally distant father, and the memories of a past, loving relationship he has tried to bury.

Director: Kerstin Karlhuber | Stars: Michael Grant, Tom Wopat, Gregory Harrison, Susan Aser

Votes: 3,593

9. C.R.A.Z.Y. (2005)

Not Rated | 129 min | Comedy, Drama

A young French Canadian, one of five boys in a conservative family in the 1960s and 1970s, struggles to reconcile his emerging identity with his father's values.

Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Michel Côté, Marc-André Grondin, Danielle Proulx, Émile Vallée

Votes: 34,165

10. Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006)

Not Rated | 79 min | Comedy, Romance

After Marc dumps him, Kyle unites with Gwen and Tiffani to land sexually confused art model Troy by pretending to be straight. However, Marc wants Troy, too, and members from a notorious "ex-gay" group are slipping for the both of them.

Director: Phillip J. Bartell | Stars: Jim Verraros, Emily Brooke Hands, Rebekah Kochan, Brett Chukerman

Votes: 4,111

11. Touch of Pink (2004)

R | 91 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

A gay Canadian living in London has his perfectly crafted life upset when his devoutly Muslim mother comes to visit.

Director: Ian Iqbal Rashid | Stars: Jimi Mistry, Kris Holden-Ried, Suleka Mathew, Kyle MacLachlan

Votes: 4,474 | Gross: $0.56M

12. Eating Out: Drama Camp (2011)

Not Rated | 91 min | Comedy

Temptations at a drama camp threaten a gay relationship that may already be cooling.

Director: Q. Allan Brocka | Stars: Chris Salvatore, Daniel Skelton, Aaron Milo, Lilach Mendelovich

Votes: 2,578

13. Braking for Whales (2019)

103 min | Comedy, Drama

A dysfunctional brother and sister are forced to come to terms with each other and themselves over their recently deceased mother's final wish.

Director: Sean McEwen | Stars: Tom Felton, Tammin Sursok, Wendi McLendon-Covey, David Koechner

Votes: 546

14. Make the Yuletide Gay (2009)

Not Rated | 89 min | Comedy, Romance

A gay student who is "out" at college but not to his family receives an unexpected visit from his boyfriend while at home during the holidays.

Director: Rob Williams | Stars: Keith Jordan, Wyatt Fenner, Steve Callahan, Adamo Ruggiero

Votes: 3,795

15. Stonewall (1995)

R | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A group of homosexual people try to live with dignity and self-respect while events build to the opening battle in the major gay rights movement.

Director: Nigel Finch | Stars: Guillermo Diaz, Frederick Weller, Brendan Corbalis, Duane Boutte

Votes: 1,740 | Gross: $0.62M

16. To Faro (2008)

90 min | Drama

Melanie meets Jenny and falls in love. But Jenny thinks she's met Miguel.

Director: Nana Neul | Stars: Anjorka Strechel, Lucie Hollmann, Manuel Cortez, Florian Panzner

Votes: 476

17. East Side Story (I) (2006)

Not Rated | 88 min | Comedy, Romance

The arrival of Anglo newcomers to an East L.A. Latino neighborhood rocks the quiet world of a handsome young local who is torn between the family restaurant and life as a big city chef.

Director: Carlos Portugal | Stars: René Alvarado, David Berón, Gladise Jiminez, Steve Callahan

Votes: 1,674

18. This Guy's in Love with U Mare! (2012)

Unrated | 105 min | Comedy, Romance

This Guy's in Love with U, Mare! is about an unlikely love triangle. When Lester (Vice Ganda) catches his boyfriend Mike (Luis Manzano) proposing marriage to Gemma (Toni Gonzaga), it seems ... See full summary »

Director: Wenn V. Deramas | Stars: Vice Ganda, Toni Gonzaga, Luis Manzano, Tessie Tomas

Votes: 208

19. You Don't Choose Your Family (2011)

103 min | Comedy

Alex wants to adopt charming 5-year old little Miley, who lives in Thailand, but according to Thai law, adoptive parents need to be a married couple. Alex recruits his bankrupt auto-dealer ... See full summary »

Director: Christian Clavier | Stars: Christian Clavier, Jean Reno, Muriel Robin, Héléna Noguerra

Votes: 1,826

20. Herec (2020– )

TV-MA | 78 min | Drama, Thriller

During the Communist regime, a struggling actor joins the KGB as an informant to manage to make a living. He soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous web of deception and betrayal.

Stars: Jan Cina, Jenovéfa Boková, Martin Finger, Jan Nedbal

Votes: 226

21. Letters to Santa (2011)

110 min | Comedy, Romance

A romantic comedy set on Christmas Eve in Warsaw and centered around a series of characters.

Director: Mitja Okorn | Stars: Maciej Stuhr, Roma Gasiorowska, Tomasz Karolak, Agnieszka Dygant

Votes: 4,850

22. We Are Animals (2013)

Not Rated | 13 min | Short, Sci-Fi

In this alternate history fable set in the 1980s AIDS Crisis, a closeted young man is thrust into the midst of an anti-government coup and finds that the animal within is stronger than the monsters that oppress.

Director: Dominic Haxton | Stars: Daniel Landroche, Clint Napier, Drew Droege, George Alvarez

Votes: 329

23. Okoge (1992)

120 min | Drama, Romance

Sayoko, a young woman, meets Goh and his older gay lover Tochi, and invites them to use a room in her apartment. The three become good friends until Tochi's wife threatens to expose Tochi ... See full summary »

Director: Takehiro Nakajima | Stars: Misa Shimizu, Takehiro Murata, Takeo Nakahara, Atsushi Fukazawa

Votes: 226 | Gross: $0.25M

24. Pajama Tops (1983 TV Movie)

105 min | Comedy

French inspired farce about affairs, mistaken identities and similar hijinks.

Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Susan George, Robert Klein, Pia Zadora, Alan Scarfe

Votes: 56

25. Men Don't Whisper (2017)

R | 21 min | Short, Comedy

After being emasculated at a sales conference, gay couple Reese and Peyton set out to do the most masculine thing they can think of - sleep with some women.

Director: Jordan Firstman | Stars: Charles Rogers, Jordan Firstman, Clare McNulty, Bridey Elliott

Votes: 172

26. Playing It Straight (2004– )

60 min | Reality-TV

Presented by Gustavo Goulart, Daphne Brogdon, and Brian Beacock, this reality show invites the audience to find out who's gay, among a group of people in a ranch. The winner is who better tricks the audience about his or her own sexuality.

Stars: Daphne Brogdon, Brian Beacock, Jackie Thomas, Garrett Swann

Votes: 204

27. Wish for Tomorrow (2014)

Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sydney, Australia. Michael, 24 and James, 28, fall in love unbeknownst to James' parents. The decision to reveal their relationship to their family is soon followed by a tragedy. James' ... See full summary »

Director: Pierre-Nicolas Panasci | Stars: Brayden Dalmazzone, Mitchell Why, Hayley Maher, Jahne Coutts-Smith

Votes: 54

28. Under the Gaydar (2009 Video)

Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy

Parents hire a girl to turn their son straight, but the son is just pretending to be gay in order to pick up women.

Directors: Seth Gimlan, Gurtej Singh | Stars: Arthur Gadsby, Michelle LaFrance, Tony Nowicki, Susie Duff

Votes: 233

29. Gay, Straight or Taken? (2007)

Game-Show

A game show where a single woman meets three men -- one is in a heterosexual relationship, one is gay and partnered, and one is single and straight. If the woman can correctly pick the ... See full summary »

Stars: Laura Niles, Elle Young, Damian F. Sandolo, Ava Cadell

Votes: 95

30. Stealth (2006)

Not Rated | 112 min | Comedy, Romance

Lionel is a happy gay man with a great career and an open-minded family that accepts his loyal lover, Serge. But things start to unravel when he meets a pretty Polish immigrant who is about to be deported and decides to marry her.

Director: Lionel Baier | Stars: Natacha Koutchoumov, Lionel Baier, Alicja Bachleda, Stéphane Rentznik

Votes: 273

31. Starman from Heaven (2018)

19 min | Short, Music, Romance

Aspiring singer songwriter, Eddie Queens, pursues the career of his dreams and accepts his sexuality along the way.

Director: Elliot Kershaw | Stars: Connie Burdett, Julia Edwards, James Grantham, Tom Inkpen

Votes: 21

32. Caught (2008)

9 min | Short, Drama

Set in 1948, Caught is the musical memory story of a shy teenager who gets tempted to give into his desires by a handsome new student.

Director: David C. Jones | Stars: Leah Bjornson, Keara Gillis, Joshua James, Dylan Coulter

Votes: 28

33. Get Over It (1995)

78 min | Comedy, Drama

Steven is depressed because he's just been dumped by his boyfriend Derek. When Pam brings together a bunch of Steven's friends to cheer him up, things don't go exactly as planned.

Director: Nick Katsapetses | Stars: Christian Canterbury, Dave McCrea, Deborah Cordell, Nick Katsapetses

Votes: 21

34. A Hard Blow (2005)

11 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

Elsa arrives to Oliver. She is ready to be seduced. But what he wants her to do is far much more exciting...

Director: Arnault Labaronne | Stars: Deborah Cohen Tanugi, Frank Geney, Loïc Blanco, Maria Devers

Votes: 50

35. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
Episode: Lows in the Mid-Eighties, Part I (2000)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Romance

In a flashback to Thanksgiving 1985, coed Grace invites her college boyfriend Will home to meet her family, but their romantic relationship swerves dramatically when a conflicted Will ... See full summary »

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes

Votes: 558

36. Phyllis (1975–1977)
Episode: Out of the Closet (1976)

Comedy

Phyllis's beau Scott confides in her that he is gay. He wants her to pretend they are together to continue to pass as straight in front of his parents. Phyllis believes he should come out of the closet.

Director: James Burrows | Stars: Cloris Leachman, Lisa Gerritsen, Jane Rose, Henry Jones

Votes: 14

37. Paradise Falls (2001– )
Episode: Following Orders (2008)

TV-MA | 22 min | Drama

Nick confronts Jessica about her return to Paradise Falls. Yvonne takes the bet very seriously. Frances is pulled deeper into Tarkin's magnetic pull.

Director: David Warry-Smith | Stars: Cameron Graham, Tammy Isbell, Kim Poirier, Victoria Snow

38. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: Daddy Queerest (2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Terry's father, a former star fullback for the Redskins, doesn't know that Terry is gay. So when he visits, Terry says he's living with Francine and that Stan is gay.

Directors: Albert Calleros, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 669

39. G-Spot (2005–2009)
Episode: Pirate Virgin (2009)

23 min | Comedy

Gigi reunites with her high school sweetheart as her series premieres.

Director: Wendy Hopkins | Stars: Brigitte Bako, Heather Hanson, Kimberly Huie, Ian Alden

40. Countdown to Murder (2013– )
Episode: Jessica Patel and The IVF Killer (2021)

45 min | Documentary, Crime

The true crime documentary series returns with an examination of the 2018 murder of Jessica Patel. Her husband, pharmacist Mitesh, called police to say he had returned home to find his wife murdered - but it was all a lie.

Directors: Joe Lister, Simon Gilchrist | Stars: Barbara Flynn, Vaani K Sharma, Gurpreet Sidhu

Votes: 5

41. Squidbillies (2005–2021)
Episode: The Big Gay Throwdown (2009)

TV-MA | 12 min | Animation, Comedy

The Sheriff goes deep undercover to apprehend his most wanted man.

Directors: Jim Fortier, Dave Willis | Stars: Lala Cochran, Bobby Ellerbee, Judith Franklin, Patricia French

Votes: 30

42. Happy Endings (2011–2020)
Episode: Mein Coming Out (2011)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Romance

The gang tries to get max to come out, and Penny dates a great guy with just one little issue.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Eliza Coupe, Elisha Cuthbert, Zachary Knighton, Adam Pally

Votes: 388

43. The L.A. Complex (2012)
Episode: Home (2012)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

After an improv class, Nick finally meets a kindred spirit in L.A. and Connor is having a really hard time keeping up appearances on set.

Director: Martin Gero | Stars: Jonathan Patrick Moore, Joe Dinicol, Andra Fuller, Chelan Simmons

Votes: 44

44. Game of Thrones (2011–2019)
Episode: What Is Dead May Never Die (2012)

TV-MA | 53 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Tyrion tries to see who he can trust in the Small Council. Catelyn visits Renly to try and persuade him to join Robb in the war. Theon must decide if his loyalties lie with his own family or with Robb.

Director: Alik Sakharov | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey, Michelle Fairley, Aidan Gillen

Votes: 32,446

45. Archer (2009–2023)
Episode: Bloody Ferlin (2012)

TV-MA | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

The ISIS crew travels to West Virginia to help Ray and his brother save their crop from a crooked Sheriff. Meanwhile, Archer discovers that Ray has been faking his paralysis.

Director: Adam Reed | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Judy Greer, Amber Nash, Chris Parnell

Votes: 1,706

46. My Mad Fat Diary (2013–2015)
Episode: Touched (2013)

TV-MA | 47 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Rae is not happy. Elderly Mrs Dewhurst across the road has accused her of being a Peeping Tom whilst a conversation with her friends in the pub exposes her as a virgin. A visit to Tix at ... See full summary »

Director: Tim Kirkby | Stars: Bamshad Abedi-Amin, Ciara Baxendale, Eliot Otis Brown Walters, Dan Cohen

Votes: 256

47. Anger Management (2012–2014)
Episode: Charlie Helps Lacey Stay Rich (2013)

TV-14 | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Charlie suggests that Lacey and Patrick pretend to date in order for her to get her inheritance.

Director: Gerry Cohen | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla

Votes: 183

48. Anger Management (2012–2014)
Episode: Charlie Loses His Virginity Again (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Charlie asks for a second chance with the woman to whom he lost his virginity, and Lacey and Patrick try to keep up appearances when Lacey's parents pay a surprise visit.

Director: Steve Zuckerman | Stars: Charlie Sheen, Shawnee Smith, Laura Bell Bundy, Noureen DeWulf

Votes: 179

49. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.4778 (2014)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance

Nancy's revelation continues to cause shockwaves within the Carter household.

Director: Rebecca Gatward | Stars: Kellie Bright, Danny Dyer, Sam Strike, Maddy Hill

50. My Mad Fat Diary (2013–2015)
Episode: Girls (2014)

TV-MA | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Without Finn Rae does her best to fit in with a clique of cool, slim girls led by Stacey and, with her tastes in popular music and advice to love-lorn Lois about getting a boyfriend winning... See full summary »

Director: Luke Snellin | Stars: Bamshad Abedi-Amin, Kirsty Armstrong, Ciara Baxendale, Tim Berrington

Votes: 183