Best Gay Theme Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

Looking for the best gay theme movies and TV series of the 1980s? These 26 are the highest-rated on 3eyedraven, weighted by vote count so a handful of glowing reviews never beats a proven favourite.

Pixote 1980 ★ 7.9

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters 1985 ★ 7.8

Maurice 1987 ★ 7.6

Mary Forever 1989 ★ 7.4

Victor/Victoria 1982 ★ 7.3

Withnail & I 1987 ★ 7.2

The Long Good Friday 1980 ★ 7.2

Law of Desire 1987 ★ 7.1

Kiss of the Spider Woman 1985 ★ 7.0

Parting Glances 1986 ★ 6.9

Making Love 1982 ★ 6.9

Prick Up Your Ears 1987 ★ 6.7

Longtime Companion 1989 ★ 6.7

Cruising 1980 ★ 6.6

Querelle 1982 ★ 6.6

The Rose King 1986 ★ 6.5

Another Country 1984 ★ 6.5

Less Than Zero 1987 ★ 6.4

Eat the Rich 1987 ★ 6.2

A Chorus Line 1985 ★ 6.2

Mala Noche 1987 ★ 6.1

American Gigolo 1980 ★ 6.2

The Wounded Man 1983 ★ 5.8

Caravaggio 1986 ★ 6.1