From provocative gay dramas and dark psychological thrillers to stories of first love and chosen family, Peccadillo Pictures has plenty to keep LGBTQ+ film fans entertained this season.
The nights are getting longer, the temperatures are dropping, and staying in is suddenly looking rather appealing. Fortunately, independent LGBTQ+ film distributor Peccadillo Pictures has unveiled a new selection of queer cinema to see us through autumn, winter and into 2027.
With stories from across the world, the latest line-up explores sexuality, desire, identity, complicated relationships and the search for belonging. Some titles are already available to stream, while others are heading our way over the coming months.
Here’s what’s worth adding to your watchlist.
Blue Film (2025)
Available now
Sex, power and unresolved history collide in Blue Film, the provocative feature debut from American filmmaker Elliot Tuttle.
Starring British actor Kieron Moore alongside Reed Birney, the film follows a young cam boy who appears completely in control of what happens in front of his camera. But when a new client arrives, it becomes clear that he’s paying for something far more personal than an online performance.
A psychologically charged exploration of power and intimacy, Blue Film marks Moore’s film debut and tackles challenging subject matter.
Where to watch / release: Apple TV, Sky Store, Prime Video, YouTube Movies, BFI Player, Curzon Home Cinema and Peccadillo Player. An exclusive Blu-ray release is planned for 2027.
Maria’s Paradise (2019)
Available now
Set in Finland in 1927, Maria’s Paradise takes us into the unsettling world of Maria Åkerblom, a self-proclaimed prophet whose devoted followers have surrendered their lives to her religious vision.
At the centre of the story is Salome, a teenage orphan raised within Maria’s community. When she encounters a girl from outside the group, her curiosity begins to challenge everything she’s been taught to believe.
Directed by Zaida Bergroth, whose previous work includes Tove, this atmospheric period drama draws inspiration from real events and explores manipulation, devotion and the possibility of finding freedom beyond the life you’ve always known.
Where to watch / release: Prime Video, BFI Player and Peccadillo Player.
The Pleasure Is Mine (2024)
Available now
Set against the streets of Buenos Aires, The Pleasure Is Mine follows Antonio, a charismatic 20-year-old who survives through sex work, petty crime and drug dealing.
Confident in his sexuality but struggling to form meaningful connections, Antonio drifts between casual encounters and an increasingly volatile relationship with his mother.
When circumstances force him to leave home, his journey becomes an unexpected search for intimacy, affection and something resembling redemption.
The feature debut of Brazilian director Sacha Amaral, this sexually charged drama stars Max Suen and won Best Film at the Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema.
Where to watch / release: Prime Video, BFI Player and Peccadillo Player.
Downriver (2015)
Streaming from 9 November 2026
Australian filmmaker Grant Scicluna’s haunting debut combines a missing-person mystery with a dark exploration of sexuality, guilt and betrayal.
After spending years in juvenile detention following the disappearance of a young boy, James returns to the caravan park where the tragedy unfolded.
Determined to uncover what really happened, he finds himself confronting old friendships, buried secrets and complicated sexual relationships.
Starring Reef Ireland, Kerry Fox and Robert Taylor, Downriver is a slow-burning psychological drama in which desire and deception become increasingly difficult to separate.
Where to watch / release: Prime Video, BFI Player and Peccadillo Player from 9 November 2026.
Boys on Film 25: Silver Bullet
Coming December 2026
One of queer cinema’s best-known short-film collections reaches a milestone with Boys on Film 25: Silver Bullet.
The latest instalment brings together eight LGBTQ+ stories from Singapore, the United States, Britain, Taiwan and Germany, exploring chance encounters, difficult decisions, self-acceptance and the consequences of following your desires.
Among the highlights is G Flat, directed by Peter Darney and starring veteran actor Richard Wilson, alongside Miss Temperance, featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star Chanel O’Connor.
Other films in the collection include 302, Next Door, Some Kind of Paradise, Ripples, J Is for Just an Afternoon Storm and I Hope He Doesn’t Kill Me.
With a combined running time of 137 minutes, it’s an opportunity to discover a diverse collection of international queer filmmaking in one sitting.
Where to watch / release: Scheduled for streaming release in December on UK, US and international platforms. Specific services have yet to be announced.
Some Nights I Feel Like Walking (2024)
Coming January 2027
Set in Manila, this Filipino drama follows a group of young street hustlers whose lives are thrown into turmoil when one of their friends dies from a drug overdose.
Determined to return his body to his rural home, the group embark on a journey that becomes an exploration of grief, friendship and the meaning of family.
Directed by Petersen Vargas and starring Miguel Odron, Jomari Angeles and Argel Saycon, Some Nights I Feel Like Walking places queer belonging and chosen family at the heart of its story.
The film won Best Original Score at the 2024 Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival.
Where to watch / release: Scheduled for January 2027. Platform details have yet to be announced.
Big Girls Don’t Cry (2025)
Coming soon
Rounding out Peccadillo’s forthcoming releases is Big Girls Don’t Cry, a tender coming-of-age drama set in rural New Zealand during the summer of 2006.
Teenager Sid Bookman is navigating the awkward territory between childhood and adolescence when her older sister returns from university accompanied by Freya, an American friend whose presence awakens unfamiliar feelings.
Directed by Paloma Schneideman and starring Ani Palmer, Rain Spencer and Noah Taylor, the film explores queer adolescence, class, identity and the confusing excitement of discovering who you might become.
Where to watch / release: Release date and streaming platforms to be announced.
[EDITORIAL CHECK: Peccadillo’s current website lists a 27 November 2026 cinema release and identifies the film as 2026. Confirm the updated year, date and wording before publishing.]
Where to watch Peccadillo Pictures films
Whether you’re after something provocative, emotionally affecting or quietly romantic, Peccadillo’s latest releases offer plenty of reasons to spend an evening with queer cinema.
Many titles are available through major streaming services, including Prime Video and BFI Player, alongside the distributor’s own Peccadillo Player.
For more queer cinema exploring sex, power and desire, revisit GLL’s interview with the directors of Night Stage.
For the latest releases, trailers and viewing information, visit Peccadillo Pictures.
