Gay Films to Watch If You Loved Heated Rivalry

Copa 181

2017 Drama, Romance

Taná leads a quiet life in Rio de Janeiro with his wife, balancing his job at a building supply store with her career as an opera singer. Their ordinary routine is unexpectedly disrupted when Kika, a charismatic transgender woman, enters their lives, setting in motion a series of events that challenges their relationships and perspectives.

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Break Me

2018 Drama

A young cage fighter faces a pivotal choice between reason and emotion when his father uncovers a significant truth.

Heart of the Man

2025 Drama

Follows the story of Chris Wundurra, a rising amateur boxer torn between pleasing his father and following his heart.

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The Hockey Player

2026 Documentary

Follows Luke Prokop, a Canadian-born defenseman, as he decides to become the first and only professional athlete playing for an NHL team to come out as gay.

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Shining the Ball

2005 Drama

A charming newcomer joins a local cricket club, only to discover that its charismatic vice-captain is hiding a secret that makes him even more intriguing than he first appears.

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Shower Boys

2021 Drama

After a heated training match with the team, twelve-year-old Viggo and Noel go home to challenge each other's limits and masculinity. A sudden stop to an innocent game questions what a male friendship is allowed to be.

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100m Freestyle

2013 Drama

Polo and Domingo spend their last days together between Ciudad Mendoza and Cordoba, in Veracruz, Mexico, before Domingo moves to another city. Domingo has to say goodbye to his girlfriend, Mina; while Polo deals with his feelings towards his best friend in the little time they have left.

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Filip

2015 Drama

Seven-year-old Filip grapples with discovering an unexpected interaction between his older brother and best friend, challenging his admiration and understanding of relationships.

Barcelona Summer Night

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Multiple narratives intertwine during a vibrant Midsummer's Eve in Barcelona.

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

2017 Documentary

The poignant tale of the pioneering footballer who bravely came out as gay while still active in the game.

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Raw Love

2008 Romance

Two high school friends spend their final days together, their bond filled with mixed emotions and unspoken secrets.

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My Dad Works the Night Shift

2018 Comedy, Drama

Felix begins a secret relationship with an older boy, hoping his strict and conservative father will uncover the truth.

Clocked

2023 Drama

Adolfo Rivera is an 18 year old undefeated boxer from a conservative Catholic family in Miami, Florida. Fighting to support his loved ones, he endures the physical toll of the sport while hiding a dream of his own. As his family imagines a future for him in boxing, Adolfo secretly saves his winnings for the fight that matters most: embracing his true identity and transitioning into a woman.

Steelers: the World’s First Gay Rugby Club

2020 Documentary

Follows the journeys of a lesbian coach, a semi-pro player, and a drag queen prop in a London club, each facing personal and professional obstacles.

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Pool Days

1993 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Justin, a teenage lifeguard, discovers his sexuality amidst advances from older coworkers.

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Bulls

2014 Documentary

Explores the lack of openly gay rugby players and why many choose gay rugby tournaments over traditional leagues. Through player interviews, the film challenges stereotypes about masculinity, sexuality and sport, while examining whether gay teams provide inclusion, community or a response to discrimination.

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The Golden Pin

2009 Drama, Romance

A young Vietnamese-Canadian swimmer finds himself struggling between the expectations of his family and the demands of his heart. His father wants him to marry soon, but his mother, haunted by a past romance, hopes her son will stand up for what he believes.

No Breathing

2013 Drama, Romance

Two very different restless youths join a swimming competition for love and friendship which is, in fact, a rite of passage to growing up.

Opponent

2023 Drama

Iman and his family escape Iran and find refuge in a hotel converted into a refugee center in Northern Sweden. Despite his role as the family patriarch, Iman breaks a promise to his wife and joins a local wrestling club. As rumors circulate, Iman's fear and desperation start to grip him.

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Colours

2015 Drama

In the competitive world of youth grassroots football, Adam faces an ultimatum from team captain Mike when Adam's best friend, Tom, comes out as gay.

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Locker Room

2016 Drama

Two athletes forge an unexpected bond in a locker room, leading one of them to discover his true self.

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Pride Fighter

2016 Drama

When a young Mixed Martial Arts fighter comes out as gay, he is rejected by his masculine fighting partners right before his first big fight.

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Mum

2013 Drama, Romance

In the midst of dealing with the repercussion of a recent accident, newly introverted William comes in contact with the very spark that may just allow him to overcome.

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Genetica

2022 Drama

The relationship between 15 year old Hemi, and his conservative father is taking a down turn. Hemi steals money from his dad for dancing classes, and something ignites in him. Between classes he meets Dani, a russian dancer that sparks all kinds of emotions. Will Hemi’s new adventure affect his relationship with his father?