Gay happy endings
Why Happy Endings’ Max Blum Was The Most Essential Gay Character On TV
For far too long, as a gay man, I’ve been subjected to dull, annoying and borderline homophobic gay caricatures on TV, characters that are supposed to represent me and my gay bros. So, it was refreshing and groundbreaking to see a slovenly, chubby and slow gay dude grace my screen. His name was Max Blum, he was hilarious, and he was arguably the best part of the best sitcom that no one ever watched, Happy Endings.
During the weekend’s fall schedule scramble, in which your beloved Community was renewed for a fifth season, Happy Endings ended up as one of the sad casualties. There are rumours that it may yet be saved by another network, but nothing concrete yet — which is mournful because, in short, Happy Endings was basically this generation’s Friends, albeit with a Chicago backdrop, less sappy storylines, and much funnier punchlines. Featuring a stand-out cast and brilliant writing, it recently finished up its third and, it seems, final season. While it attracted a cult audience, it never reached the level of fandom reserved for the likes of Community or Parks and Rec For a strictly Limited Season from Sept 27 2025 Adam Roebuck Happy Ending by Ronnie Larsen From the producer of F**king Men comes Ronnie Larsen’s bold new comedy-thriller, Happy Conclusion, making its highly anticipated Waterloo East Theatre premiere this autumn. Don’t yearn this strictly limited jog beginning September 27, 2025. After acclaimed performances across the US, Happy Ending invites audiences into the confidential world of Andy, a gay massage therapist whose routine is upended by the arrival of an unexpected client: Mr. Miller, a seemingly straight Trump supporter with a mysterious agenda. As the session unfolds, tensions rise, secrets surface, and what begins as a routine appointment spirals into something far more unpredictable. Packed with razor-sharp wit, provocative twists, and a seductive dose of suspense, Happy Ending keeps you guessing until the very last moment — because every good massage includes a happy ending… or does it? 18+ Contains some strong language and nudity. Cast: TBC Creative team: TBC Show Times: Tues - Fri 7.30pm by xrabid_yaoi_fangirlx • Created 7 years ago • Modified 4 months ago I've noticed a lot of lists on here for gay movies with happy endings always include films that DON'T have elated endings, just because no one dies. If these were straight romances that ended in breakups, no one would call them glad endings. Disclaimer: I haven’t seen all of these films, so if there are some that are questionable about happy endings, my apologies. Also, I tried to locate films with a good rating and a quality story. 1. Shelter (2007) 2. North Sea Texas (2011) 3. Beautiful Thing (1996) 4. Morgan (2012) 5. The Way He Looks (2014) 6. Boys (2014) 7. Weekend (2011) 8. Summer Storm (2004) 9. Adoration of Siam (2007) 10. Latter Days (2003) 11. Free Fall (2013) 12. Maurice (1987) 13. Breakfast with Scot (2007) 14. Big Eden (2000) 15. Out in the Line-up (2014)(documentary)
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Gay Movies with ACTUAL Happy Endings
So this list includes only films that have a genuinely happy decision. That means at the end of the movie: the main couple is still together or on their way to being together, there are no deaths between the main couple, there is no impending death (like the person has late-stage AIDS), and there is actual optimism for the future.
ONLY INCLUDING gay (M/M) movies, specifically because they're so likely to have downcast endings. I'm not including TV shows, which usually possess happy endings (thankfully!) or movies that are inspired by TV shows, because you typically can't watch them without seeing the exhibit. Movies that got shows later are obviously still included.List of Gay Films with Happy Endings (as requested)