Gay Films to Watch If You Loved Heated Rivalry

Denied

2004 Drama, Romance

Recent high school graduate Troy is in love with his best friend Merrick, who isn't interested in a relationship. Troy must cope with Merrick's selfishness, his own heartache, and a lack of fulfillment in his life.

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In a Moment

2019 Drama, Romance

Max's school life takes a turn when Leon encourages him to write a love song, challenging his understanding of love and friendship.

Four

2012 Drama, Romance

On a hot Independence Day night, four people explore the boundaries of freedom and desire.

Hidden Kisses

2016 Drama

Nathan and Louis find their lives upended when a private moment is captured and shared online, testing their relationship and personal resilience in the face of adversity.

Challengers

2024 Comedy, Romance

Tashi, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, transformed her husband into a champion. But to overcome a recent losing streak and redeem himself, he'll need to face off against his former best friend and Tashi's ex-boyfriend.

The Last Match

2013 Drama, Romance

Two men fall in love in a country marred by poverty and marginalization, facing daunting risks to change their lives.

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The Weigh In

2014 Comedy, Romance

Two boxers square off at a weigh-in, but the crowd is stunned when an unexpected spark of attraction flares up between them, turning rivalry into something far more complicated.

Nobody’s Watching

2017 Drama

Nico's move to New York City promises artistic freedom but reveals harsh realities about success and self-reliance in "Land of Storms."

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2016 Drama

Tim, a reserved 16-year-old athlete with remarkable brilliance and talent, finds himself teetering on the edge as the pressure mounts, pushing him to the brink where human limits blur into the point of no return.

The Swimmer

2021 Comedy, Drama

A sportsman confronts discrimination in the world of sports and learns to accept and love himself as a gay man.

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Changing Room

2011 Comedy, Drama

After a boxing workout, two groups of two men who are complete opposites find themselves in a locker room. They are about to go home when an argument breaks out.

Story of a Bad Boy

1999 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

Seventeen-year-old Pauly is a closeted high school kid with big dreams. His dad wants him to make the track team, his mom wants him to excel in the band, and Pauly just wants to get closer to the new student teacher.

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Connor & Jayden

2022 Drama, Romance

High school football star Connor Tucker has a life-changing day when a broken leg leads him to sign up for a cooking class. There, he meets school outcast Jayden Sansbury. Despite their different social standings, they form a fast friendship, sparking a journey of self-discovery.

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Arenas

2024 Drama, Thriller

At 18, Brahim, a promising young footballer, is represented by his agent and cousin Mehdi. He is about to fulfil his dream of signing his first professional contract with Lyon. But the arrival of a powerful foreign agent changes all that. In this uncharted world, even loyalty comes at a price.

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Play It Like a Man

2018 Drama

Two teenage footballers, Loris and Thomas, are bored and they decide to steal their trainer's mobile phone. They discover photos of young footballers naked in the shower. Loris decided to use the pictures as a revenge.

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Laundry Mood

2014 Drama

A homophobic football coach kicks out his best player, who is gay, from the team.

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Bro

2016 Romance

When romantic feelings complicate their lifelong friendship, Aaron and Harris navigate uncharted emotional waters, testing the very foundation of their bond.

Fighting Tommy Riley

2004 Drama, Mystery, Romance

An aging trainer and a young fighter, both seeking redemption, join forces to confront their past demons and chase their dreams.

Tan Lines

2005 Drama, Romance

Midget Hollow navigates sexual awakening and societal judgment during a hot Australian summer, diving into a clandestine romance amidst friends' reactions.

Eleven Men Out

2005 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Iceland's star footballer comes out, faces backlash, and joins an amateur team to redefine identity and masculinity.

Isaac

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Nacho and Denis meet by chance twenty years after high school. Nacho is married, successful and wants children with his wife. When Nacho proposes that Denis' partner become his surrogate, self-discovery ensues putting everything at risk.

Back Soon

2007 Drama, Romance

Logan and Guillermo, drawn together after personal losses, navigate a complex relationship that challenges their identities and pasts. As secrets unravel, their bond faces a transformative test.

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Bulldog

2023 Drama

Jack and Charlie play for a country football team, and their coach's favourite ritual is to see the bruises from the barbaric Bulldog drills. In the midst of this toxic environment, these boys find a slice of heaven in an isolated beach.

Were the World Mine

2008 Comedy, Fantasy, Musical, Romance

A bullied gay student at an all-boys school uses a magical flower from Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to turn people gay, including a rugby player he fancies.

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Snap

2018 Comedy, Drama

A couple of teenagers send a photo to a teammate in the locker room. When the image is discovered, the culprits face humiliation.

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Just Ask Him

2021 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A shy, insecure high school student gathers courage to ask his soccer jock crush to a dance.

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No Locked Doors

2014 Drama

Lior juggles his budding relationship with Nir while keeping it hidden from his ill younger brother, who seeks attention of his own.