Gay Films to Watch If You Loved Heated Rivalry

Shelter

2007 Drama, Romance

Amidst family obligations sidelining his college dreams, a young man finds solace in surfing with his best friend's brother.

The Pass

2016 Drama

The night before their first league match, a shared experience between footballers Jason and Ade sets in motion a series of events that change everything.

Get Real

1998 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two boys in a British school experience a tenderly romantic coming-of-age journey as they navigate their evolving feelings for each other.

In from the Side

2022 Drama, Romance

Two devoted men in a struggling gay rugby club engage in a secret affair, balancing their passion with the club's survival.

Boys

2014 Drama, Romance

Sieger, a 15-year-old athlete, is training for the national relay championships. His friendship with Marc evolves into something deeper, leading him on a personal journey.

Center of My World

2016 Drama, Romance

After a summer with his best friend Kat, Phil returns to school and questions his feelings for Nicholas, a new classmate, sparking inner turmoil.

Being 17

2016 Drama, Romance

Damien and Thomas, brought together by family circumstances, navigate a complex relationship amidst personal and familial challenges.

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Triple Standard

2010 Drama, Romance

A former basketball star grapples with his sexuality, confronting his own prejudices and societal expectations in a journey of self-discovery.

Come Undone

2000 Drama, Romance

Mathieu's summer in Brittany takes a romantic turn when he meets Cédric on the beach.

Summer Storm

2004 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A close friendship between crew teammates is challenged when one discovers he's gay and attracted to the other.

Mario

2018 Drama, Romance

Two young football players find themselves entangled in the complexities of the sport and the intricacies of love.

Giant Little Ones

2018 Drama

Two popular teen boys' lives unravel after an incident at a 17th birthday party dramatically alters their friendships, families, and relationships.

Taekwondo

2016 Comedy, Drama

A man invites a fellow trainee to join him for a retreat at his country house, alongside a group of close male friends.

Handsome Devil

2016 Comedy, Drama

Ned and Conor, sharing a room at a rugby-centric boarding school, form an unlikely friendship tested by school authorities, blending sports rivalry with personal camaraderie.

Geography Club

2013 Comedy, Drama

At Goodkind High School, students of diverse sexualities form an after-school club as a safe space to share their emotions and experiences discreetly.

Where Are You Going, Habibi?

2015 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ibrahim falls for Alexander, a straight German wrestler and criminal, leading to an unlikely and transformative friendship.

Punch

2022 Drama, Romance

Jim, preparing for his first professional fight, confronts his sexuality and life's direction after meeting Whetu, a gay Maori, in a transformative encounter by the beach that challenges his perceptions and priorities.

Steam: The Turkish Bath

1997 Drama, Romance

Francesco inherits an Istanbul palace, embarking on a journey of renovation and discovery in a new cultural landscape.

Miles

2016 Comedy, Drama

A kid from middle America joins the girls' volleyball team to secure a scholarship, challenging societal norms.

Do it Like an Hombre

2017 Comedy

Raúl, Eduardo, and Santiago have shared a contented, "straight" existence since childhood, until one day when Santiago reveals to the others that he is gay.

Ganymede

2024 Drama, Thriller

When a small-town wrestling star develops feelings for an openly gay classmate, he finds himself haunted by a grotesque creature that infiltrates his thoughts.

Last Summer

2013 Drama, Romance

High school sweethearts Luke and Jonah spend a quiet Southern summer contemplating their future and America's uncertain path, amidst a backdrop of baseball, bicycles, church, and green bean casserole.

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Alirón

2019 Comedy

Marc heads over to his best friend Fran's place to watch a football game. But, he begins to see Fran in a whole new light.

The Rules of Attraction

2002 Comedy, Drama, Romance

At Camden College, a dealer, a virgin, and a bisexual classmate navigate an unusual love triangle amidst their privileged lives.

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Alirón 2 (el descanso)

2022 Comedy

Fran and Marc try to take their friendship to the next level, but keep hitting roadblocks.

Akron

2015 Drama, Romance

Benny and Christopher, college freshmen, fall in love amidst the backdrop of a football game, but a tragic past threatens their budding relationship.

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It Gets Better

2014 Drama, Romance

Adam, a closeted athlete, and Pierre, an openly gay boy, navigate peer pressure and acceptance.