Gay Films Feautirng Sports - Gay Films Matter

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Water

2012 Comedy

James, leading a reclusive life in a lavish castle, finds himself drawn to an injured, attractive Swedish soccer player, sparking an unexpected connection and potential for companionship.

The Ice King

2018 Documentary

A documentary portraying John Curry, a cultural icon in figure skating, showcasing his artistry and impact on the sport and LGBTQ+ visibility, including his struggles and triumphs.

Diamantino

2018 Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

A fallen soccer superstar commits to adopting a refugee child, unwittingly becoming the centerpiece in a strange scheme to "Make Portugal Great Again".

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My Uncle’s Friend

2021 Documentary

Vicente's first love documented by his father's VHS camera.

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The Male Gaze: Courage Under Fire

2026 Compilation

Whether it's finding the strength to speak truth to power, making a decision that will mark you as an outsider, or taking a risk that will expose a secret - these men and boys prove that sometimes courage is not learned. It is an instinct. A compilation of 5 gay short films.

The Shiny Shrimps

2019 Comedy, Drama

Follows Olympic champion Matthias, who coaches an amateur gay water-polo team, exploring their journey to the Gay Games in Croatia amidst personal growth and team solidarity.

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Meatoo

2018 Drama

A naive actor auditions for a film which could launch his career. The things he's asked to do make him more and more uncomfortable, until a choice remark from the director makes him see red.

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Bright Spell

2000 Drama

Saïd and Miriam both idolize their adopted older brother Karim. But Karim must make certain that his siblings never know just how he earns his living.

Green Book

2018 Comedy, Drama, Musical

A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

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Islands

2018 Drama

Theo yearns to express his true feelings to classmate Linus. It seems there is nobody around him to understand his predicament. That is, until Mr. Kruger, seen by most as merely an odd old teacher, appears to be the one who understands Theo.

Not Knowing

2019 Drama

Umut, a water polo player, confronts family turmoil and rumors about his sexuality, striving to prove himself amidst personal and familial challenges.

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Gabriel

2014 Drama, Romance

Gabriel, living with his boyfriend Lars in Germany, reminisces about his conservative Spanish upbringing through nostalgic daydreams.

Joe Bell

2020 Drama

A working-class father embarks on a nationwide walk against bullying after his son's ordeal, grappling with his absence from home and striving for redemption.

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Family Affair

2011 Drama

Rossi's attempt to socialize with his brother's friends yields unexpected results.

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The Ballerina

2016 Drama

Diamante is a gay boxer with dazzling skill in the ring and on stage as a drag queen. When his coach bars him from competition, he fights to prove he can still be a champion.

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Captains

2024 Drama

During a hard-fought, tense cup semi-final, the two captains of a football team have an argument that ends up revealing a secret buried in the dressing rooms of the first division: the silence of gay footballers.

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Waking Up in Vegas

2023 Drama

Yael is at the beginning of puberty and is searching for his own identity between his virile big brother and his queer best friend Aaron. In the process, he not only questions himself, but also endangers his friendship with Aaron.

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Undefeated

2020 Drama

A young gay boxer fights to break tired stereotypes and reach the professional ring. As he pushes toward his dream, he uncovers deeper truths about himself, but he begins to wonder if the cost of success might be more than he can carry.

Beyto

2020 Drama

Beyto, a talented swimmer, faces a life-changing romance with his coach Mike, challenging societal norms and personal expectations in a story of love and identity.

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Checoslovaquia

2022 Drama

Diego secretly spies on local trans women. One day, he catches Pedro doing the same and an intimate bond is formed.

The Perfect David

2021 Drama

David, a young bodybuilder, obsessively trains to become the muse for his artist mother. As he devotes himself to sculpting his physique, he undergoes an identity crisis that will shape his future.

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The Last Guest of the Holloway Motel

2025 Documentary

Former British soccer star Tony Powell manages a dying Hollywood motel, reflecting on his solitary life and the path not taken.

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Offside

2021 Drama

José, the captain of a football team, must confront his pride to truly understand himself.

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Soccer Boys

2018 Documentary

A group of gay soccer players formed a team for fun, only to spark a movement that swept across Brazil.

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Go Daan Go!

2014 Drama

Daan discovers his mother’s old swimming medals and is inspired to pursue the sport. Encouraged by his teacher to join a local club, he faces resistance from his mother, who fears he shares her heart condition. Ignoring her warnings, Daan secretly begins training for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. Can he follow his dream - and will his parents support him?

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Change in the Weather

2015 Drama

Michael, a young man living in rural Ireland, struggles to adjust to a sudden change in his furtive lifestyle.

Mysterious Ways

2023 Drama

A media frenzy threatens a Vicar's marriage to his Samoan boyfriend, leading to an extraordinary turn of events.