Gay Films Feautirng Sports - Gay Films Matter

Straight Acting

2005 Documentary

Gay men find acceptance and camaraderie through sports, from ice hockey to rugby and rodeo.

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.

Long-Term Relationship

2006 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Glenn, tired of casual encounters, responds to Adam's ad seeking a long-term relationship, uncovering unexpected challenges.

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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.

Morgan

2012 Drama, Romance

A paralyzed gay cyclist risks everything - home, relationships, and health - to return to competitive racing as a paraplegic athlete.

The Art of Being Straight

2008 Comedy, Drama, Romance

A comedic drama explores career, sexuality, and identity in East Los Angeles.

Will & Harper

2024 Documentary

Will Ferrell and his close friend of thirty years decide to go on a cross-country road trip to explore a new chapter in their relationship.

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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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Coded

2021 Animation, Documentary

Follow the illustrator J.C. Leyendecker, whose impactful work paved the way for contemporary LGBTQ advertisements that celebrate identity and pride.

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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.

Anderson’s Cross

2010 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Explores the lifelong bond and evolving dynamics among three friends in their journey through life's challenges and their own unique paths.

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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.

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Water

2014 Drama

Carlos, a young Mexican swimmer, encounters Daniel one day at the pool. Could this be love at first sight?

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Jean Fell in Love

2022 Drama, Romance

Rugby player Jean's burgeoning romance with Ayoub, a rival team member, tests his friendships and reveals unexpected vulnerabilities among his teammates.

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Hand Off

2019 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A rugby player's confession of love for his teammate strains their friendship, leading him into a fantasy world with an imaginary friend as he navigates the macho culture of rugby.

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A World for Raúl

2012 Drama

When Raul is tasked with entertaining the local landowner's son, a game of power and pride ensues between the boys.

Private Romeo

2011 Drama, Romance

A modern retelling of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' set in an isolated all-boys military academy, following the forbidden romance between two cadets.

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This World We Live In

2017 Drama

Joey, a 22-year-old student obsessed with appearances, finds himself caught in the whirlwind of a new city, sinking into drug addiction as a means to suppress his inner turmoil.

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Through the Fields

2015 Drama

Lucas, hiding his attraction to men, navigates a secret life while supporting his younger brother, Théo, in a poignant exploration of family, identity, and acceptance.

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Wonderkid

2016 Drama

Explores the inner turmoil of a gay professional footballer who, despite achieving his dream move to a Premier League club, faces hostile teammates, and abusive social media messages.

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Verona

2010 Drama, Romance

Two young lovers from rival fraternities struggle to maintain their relationship amidst escalating tensions.

Legalize Gay

2011 Documentary

A new generation of activists rises to the challenge of advocating for gay and lesbian equality, navigating political upheaval and personal sacrifice in their fight for justice.

Longhorns

2011 Comedy, Drama, Romance

In 1982, a Texas University student explores his curiosity about male fantasies by seeking out an openly gay student on campus, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

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On the Same Team

2014 Drama

Follows a young rugby player's struggle with conformity and his own identity as he longs for freedom amid societal pressures, offering a poignant look at self-discovery and emotional growth.