Gay Films Feautirng Sports - Gay Films Matter

To Play or to Die

1990 Drama

Delves into bullying and sexuality at an all-boys school, as Kees grapples with his attraction to classmate Charel.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

Not Out

2022 Drama

Siddhant, an acclaimed poet, reunites with his former lover Rahul, a cricket player, after a brutal, drug-fueled attack in Mumbai, testing their bond.

SHORT FILM

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.

Boys Life 7

2010 Compilation

A compilation of four gay short films selected from the Sundance Film Festival.

La Mission

2009 Drama

In a tough minority neighborhood, a single-parent ex-con faces personal turmoil when he discovers his son is gay, testing his values and understanding of acceptance.

The Last Taboo

2024 Documentary

Out of 500,000 active male professional footballers, fewer than ten are openly gay. While it is widely accepted in many areas, it remains a taboo subject in the world of professional soccer.

The Sum of Us

1994 Comedy, Drama

A widowed father searches for love while supporting his gay son in his own pursuit of happiness.

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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.

SHORT FILM

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.

The Everlasting Secret Family

1988 Drama, Romance

A youth becomes a senator's lover, realizing he's valued only for his youth, and schemes for change.

AKA

2002 Drama, Romance

Dean, seeking a new identity in 1970s Britain, enters high society while navigating love and deception, questioning the sacrifices needed to maintain his charade.

Happy Birthday, Gemini

1980 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A Harvard student's romance hits a twist when he realizes, on his 21st birthday, that his true love lies with his girlfriend's brother, navigating taboo and the complexities of desire.

Ice Men

2004 Drama

Vaughn invites friends to his family cabin for a winter weekend. Unexpected visitors turn the getaway into a life-changing ordeal.

Confessions of a Congressman

1978 Drama

Forbidden love between a politician and a teenage hustler hired by secret police for blackmail. Their relationship takes an unexpected romantic turn, leading to a dangerous situation involving betrayal and potential murder.

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I Do

2014 Comedy, Romance

Junior prepares a big surprise to ask his boyfriend to marry him, but not everything goes as planned.

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Pete

2022 Animation

Based on a true story about gender identity, Little League Baseball, the people who inspire change by trying to be themselves, and the superheroes who allow that change to happen.

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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?

Summer with Hope

2022 Drama

A prestigious competition sets the stage for a conspiracy of collusion between two young swimmers, family members, and their communities.

Good Enough: A Modern Musical

2023 Drama, Musical

College seniors Jamal and Trevor each think they have it all planned out until they have an unexpected encounter, but is their developing love enough to overcome their different backgrounds, paths, friends, and families?

Be Mine

2009 Comedy, Romance

A gay man is about to be married. He thinks back to when he was a kissing virgin, waiting for the right person with whom to have that first kiss.

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Heavy Weight

2016 Drama

Paris, a skilled fighter at a local boxing club, faces internal struggles in a hyper-masculine world that challenges vulnerability and authenticity.

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Slap

2014 Drama

A teenage boxer searching for self-definition gives in to his true colours at the risk of losing everything.

Vacationland

2006 Drama, Romance

A high-school senior ditches his girlfriend for a gay romance with his best friend.