Gay Films about Close Friendships

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We Are Okay Now

2017 Drama

After a party, Jonnah, a troubled gay teenager, spends time with his straight best friend Demitri.

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A Team of Two

2021 Drama

Flávio and Wendel are from the same soccer school and they share the dream of being a professional soccer players.

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Swimming Pool

2017 Comedy

Jota and Santi, teenage boys in Madrid, chase adventure to beat the summer heat, risking everything to explore a legendary pool in a controversial part of the city.

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Foreign Body

2018 Drama

Willing to prove himself to his handsome buddies, Marko tries to find a girl. In the encounter with a victim of a past trauma he discovers an aggressive part of himself.

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Spring

2018 Drama

Fernando finds himself drawn to his closest friend. They ditch school together and embark on a spontaneous camping trip deep in the woods.

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Sog

2019 Romance

Explores a magnetic force drawing bodies together, an irresistible yet elusive physical connection.

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Gusts of Wild Life

2019 Drama

It is said he has someone locked up. People have seen him looking over from the other side of the fence. That kid will disappear any day.

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Novena

2022 Drama

A death in the family forces old friends back together where, over the course of a night, their relationship unravels into unresolved emotion.

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Light Leak

2023 Drama

Óscar's two closest companions are Lucas, his childhood best friend, and his Super 8 camera. While filming, Óscar comes to the realization that his feelings for Lucas go beyond friendship.

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Corrosion

2024 Drama

Wallace, an obsessive college swimmer, grapples with a swimming injury while navigating romantic tensions with a teammate.

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Five Lessons in Happiness: Little Man

2020 Comedy, Romance

Hsuan, a swimmer insecure about his body, faces shame and seeks love after a public incident, rediscovering hope amidst personal growth.

A Month in the Country

1987 Drama

Two soldiers recover from the first World War while spending a summer in a Yorkshire village.

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Trevor

1994 Comedy, Drama

A high-school boy faces prejudice from his family and friends as he comes to terms with his homosexuality during puberty.

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Silver Road

2006 Drama, Romance

Childhood friends in rural Ontario spend a final day together before one moves to the city, leading to unexpected revelations and a shift in their lifelong bond.

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Forces

2016 Drama

This is the story of a deep bond between a gay football player and a straight military man, exploring themes of friendship and masculinity.

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Tasty

2017 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A queer teenager discovers pride in his newly embraced identity amid the pulsating energy of a Melbourne gay nightclub in 1994, inspired by a true story.

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Siemiany

2009 Drama

Andrzej and Michal's enduring friendship blossoms into a series of cherished memories over summers spent together in the quaint village of 'Siemiany,' shaping their lives and bond.

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Silent Secrets

2024 Drama

Beau is secretly in love with his best friend Liam, and doesn't dare to say it, because is constantly being bullied and called gay by Rick and some classmates, and then they out him.

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After School

2015 Drama, Romance

Fifteen-year-old JACK confronts his burgeoning romantic feelings for his best friend DANNY.

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The Burning Boy

2001 Drama, Romance

A closeted teenage gay boy shares a swim and an afternoon together with his straight best friend. When his looks and longing let his secret out, his friend pleasantly surprises him but an accident occurs and tragedy ensues.

All-American Boy

2020 Drama

When Sean and James return home for summer break, the two draw a friendly relationship but soon reveal their inner dark secrets that lead to a tragedy that will affect everyone.

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Alle Werden

2011 Drama, Romance

Samuel becomes enamored with Philippe, a colleague admired by his best friend Andreas. As their relationship deepens, Andreas grapples with jealousy and the complexities of unrequited love.

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Kettle

2014 Drama

A teenage boy at a repressive Catholic school seeks acceptance and love from his emotionally distant mother. As he reaches out to his estranged sister and best friend, his search for connection leads to a poignant and harrowing journey of self-discovery.

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When You Wake Up

2026 Drama, Romance

When Finn, a teenager from a small village, discovers his best friend performing in drag, his perception of the world begins to change. Entering a new world of queer nightlife, he finds himself living between two identities until the separation starts to fade. Along the way, Finn must understand his feelings for his friend and come to terms with himself.

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Autumn Nocturne

1968 Drama

A southern California college jock spends a day at the beach with his best buddy. It turns from fraternal to romantic and intimate.