Gay Films to Watch If You Loved Heated Rivalry

The Man I Love

1997 Drama, Romance

A swimmer's journey of first love and coming out, revealing the bittersweet realities and the mantra to live fully.

Like It Is

1998 Drama, Romance

In England, a young boxer faces the challenges of coming out while falling for a music producer, navigating love and acceptance.

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Breathe

2022 Drama

A visual, coming-of-age story of young Bram discovering his sexuality.

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Noah

2022 Drama

Noah struggles to keep up on his football team. The assistant coach helps him out with extra sessions and special treatment, but he wants something in return.

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Mongrel Punt

2026 Drama

In a small Australian town where everyone knows everyone, Nick Jones has spent most of his life hiding who he really is. But when a secret relationship with his football teammate Jack becomes impossible to hide, Nick is forced to choose between the life everyone expects him to live and the one he actually wants.

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Assaut

2017 Comedy

Half-brothers Misi and Áron, skilled fencers with contrasting personalities, navigate sibling rivalry and jealousy when Misi joins Áron's team, stirring buried emotions and competitive tensions.

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Chin Up, Dude!

2022 Comedy

Geri has made the leap from the junior team to the first squad. But he can't find the words to express how greatly he's intimidated by soccer, the search for meaning, and the pressure to perform.

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Reflections

2022 Drama

Set between Mexico and the Dominican Republic, a group of young gay men navigate the challenges of self discovery, desire and acceptance in societies where being themselves is not always welcomed.

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Lions in Waiting

2017 Drama, Romance

A young hockey player gains the courage to embrace his true self after facing hazing, becoming an inspiration to a teammate striving to find their own fearlessness.

Locked Up

2004 Drama, Romance

Darren, a young first-time inmate, forms an unexpected bond with Marcus, an experienced prisoner, amid challenges from both fellow inmates and prison staff.

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Different

2004 Comedy

Liberty High School student Justin has a secret. In an all gay world, Justin is straight, and the homecoming dance is tomorrow. Bobby, captain of the football team wants Justin as his date, but Justin likes Joanne. What will he do?

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The Disco Years

1991 Drama

Follows Tom's coming out journey in high school amidst friendship and homophobia.

Cold Showers

2005 Drama

Mickael, a judo fanatic, navigates teenage love and family turmoil with dark humor and resilience.

In the Blood

2006 Horror, Thriller

Cassidy juggles college life, protecting his sister from a series of murders, and exploring his own emerging attraction to men, adding layers of suspense and personal discovery to his journey.

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Lost Years

2016 Drama, Romance

Explores the enduring impact of abuse on teenagers and the long-term challenges they face as they strive for healing.

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You Can Play

2015 Drama

On the eve of a crucial game, a star high school quarterback faces the fear of losing his best friend and coming to terms with his identity.

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Blowie

2018 Drama

How far does teenage sexual frustration take you when you have no outlets?

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American Male

2016 Drama

A gritty look at rigid gender norms, and how they shape us.

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Wrestling In A Fantasmatic Museum

2011 Drama

Art, history, male nudity and physical combat collide.

Kickoff

2011 Comedy, Drama

A newly formed gay soccer team faces off against a violent established team, with more drama unfolding off-field than on.

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Swans

2016 Drama

Aksel's life, dominated by fear of prejudice, unravels as he becomes the unwitting perpetrator of bias, leading to revelations about true victims of discrimination in a story confronting societal and personal truths.

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Forty Love

2026 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Sacha Gallo is a rising tennis star chasing victory in Paris under the guidance of his demanding father. But when a charismatic new rival enters his life, Sacha faces an unexpected challenge that forces him to question ambition, identity and the one opponent he never prepared for: love.

Two of Us

1987 Drama, Romance

Two schoolboys explore their budding romantic feelings amidst homophobic hostility from peers and family, leading them to run away together.

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The Coach

2009 Drama

A coach develops a controversial bond with one of his athletes, Niels, blurring professional boundaries.

Golden Delicious

2022 Drama, Romance

Asian-Canadian teen Jake joins the basketball team to impress his basketball-obsessed neighbor Aleks, navigating adolescence and attraction in a digital age coming-of-age drama that explores identity and teenage yearning.

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Benny’s Gym

2007 Drama, Romance

Alfred, a victim of bullying, unexpectedly befriends Benny, his tormentor. As their friendship grows in secrecy, Benny's lessons in retaliation take an unexpected turn when Alfred teaches him valuable lessons in empathy and forgiveness.

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Dream Burger

2024 Comedy

Luke and Simon always go for burgers together after tennis. But this time, Luke wants to tell Simon how he really feels about him. How will Simon react? Luke's vivid imagination leads us into some intense scenarios.