Movies and TvShows featuring "lgbt-athlete" theme.

A young artist reluctantly joins her high school track team and develops feelings for a girl she has a crush on. But things become even more complicated when she realizes she's falling for a different teammate, experiencing the true meaning of love.

Following a drunken encounter, two equally attached men from a cash strapped and divided gay rugby club unwittingly sleepwalk into an adulterous affair but must conceal their growing feelings or risk destroying the club they love.

Personal Best is a drama film that follows the lives of Olympic athletes and explores their personal struggles and challenges. The movie portrays the story of a group of athletes competing in the 1980 Summer Olympics while dealing with issues such as relationships, injuries, and personal growth. The film showcases the dedication, passion, and sacrifices required to excel in the world of sports.

In 'The Swimmer,' a competitive swimmer faces various obstacles and personal struggles as he tries to find success in the swimming world. The movie explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the pursuit of dreams amidst societal pressures. With humor and drama, the film dives deep into the complexities of the swimmer's journey.

The life of a disciplined high school athlete begins to unravel when his queer identity competes against the idea of who he was supposed to be.

Jim, a talented boxer preparing for his first professional fight, starts questioning his path in life and his sexuality when he meets Whetu, a gay Maori boy living in a shack by the beach. They navigate small-town bigotry, the harsh world of boxing, and the struggle to understand their own identities.

In the world of 1970s car racing, Hurley Haywood was cool, calm and collected. A five-time 24 Hours of Daytona winner, three-time Le Mans winner and Trans-Am champion, Haywood was a Hollywood archetype: a strikingly handsome man brought up by a good Midwestern family. Yet Haywood was often overshadowed by racing partner and volatile mentor, Peter Gregg—the Batman to his Robin—whose abrupt suicide in 1980 shook the sport to its core. And yet Haywood had secrets of his own. Despite multiple encounters with women, some that included public appearances alongside Penthouse models, he remained elusive about his personal life. With deft use of archival footage and exclusive interviews featuring actor and fellow racer, Patrick Dempsey, Hurley reveals a greater insight into Haywood’s tightrope walk between career and sexuality, while posing the question—will motorsport ever be ready for openly LGBT racers?

Two years after the death of Jean, Matthias, the coach, decides to take Selime, a young man from the suburbs he believes is gay, to accompany the Shiny Shrimps to the Gay Games in Tokyo, on a trip to pay tribute to their friend who left too early. But after they miss their connection, they find themselves stranded in Russia, in one of the not the most gay-friendly regions in the world. The start of a crazy adventure as incredible as it is perilous.

The Shiny Shrimps is a comedy-drama movie that follows a water polo team as they train to compete in the Gay Games. The team faces various challenges and awkward situations while dealing with homophobia and stereotypes. They form a strong bond and work together to overcome obstacles and prove themselves as athletes. The movie explores themes of acceptance, LGBTQ+ pride, and the power of teamwork.

Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story tells the true story of Olympic champion Greg Louganis, exploring his struggles and triumphs as a gay athlete. The film follows his journey from his abusive childhood, his rise to becoming an Olympic diving champion, and his coming to terms with his own identity. A powerful and inspiring story of perseverance and self-discovery.

David and Eliab, two apprentice jockeys, get to know each other through admiration, rivalry and jealousy.

Not Knowing is a movie about a doctor who discovers shocking family secrets when he enters into a legal battle over a contested will. As he uncovers the truth, he must confront issues of cruelty, homophobia, and dysfunctional family relationships. The plot delves into themes of identity, regret, and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets.

Work up a sweat from the soccer field to the locker room in these drama-fueled four films from Germany, France and the UK that explore how rivalry between teams can spill over into teacher-pupil relationships, high school crushes and brotherly compassion. The short films are: Islands [Inseln] (2018); Play It Like a Man [Un été viril] (2018); Colours (2015); Through the Fields [Passer les champs] (2015).

Rich archive and emotional interviews are at the core of this telling of the turbulent life of British footballer Justin Fashanu. His coming out in an age of widespread homophobia not only damaged his football career, but led to the demise of his relationship with the brother with whom he shared a painful early history and a lifelong rivalry.

When a hot, openly gay new neighbour moves in across the street, high school senior Jake is forced to think about what - and who - he really wants.

In the high school basketball team, Gaby is indisputable holder and Juliette her eternal substitute, until the day when their rivalry takes them to a new playground.

The American Boys is a compilation of short films that delves into the experiences of young boys navigating their sexuality, crushes, and coming-of-age. It explores themes such as teacher-pupil relationships, first crushes, and the challenges faced by LGBT individuals. The stories revolve around high school romance, teenage boys in love, and the complexities of growing up as a gay teenager. These films touch upon issues like American football, in love with best friends, and the exploration of one's identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

A release that features 7 shorts from Italy, Israel, Tunisia, New Zealand, the United States and France, exploring those furtive first steps that men take as they decide to act on their sexuality. The 7 short films are: The First Time [La prima volta] (2012); Kiss Me (2022); Nidhal [نضال] (2022); Sparrow (2016); I Am Mackenzie (2019); The Place Between Us [Il posto fra di noi] (2010); By the End of the Night [Que la nuit s'achève] (2018).

Bonhomme is a romantic short film set in the 2020s, featuring a rugby player who finds himself in a daring situation that leads to his first gay kiss. The protagonist navigates friendship, sexual attraction, and the challenges of being a gay athlete. The film explores themes of romance, friendship, and coming to terms with one's sexuality.

Justin, a 17-year old entering his final year of high school, gets a job as a life guard at a fitness center. Surrounded by hard bodies of both sexes and instructed by his boss to keep an eye on the steam room to report any men having sex, Justin begins to divine the direction his erotic feelings point. In separate incidents, Vicky and Russell, two older co-workers, hit on him. He tries out responses to both, and then must figure out what to do with his new self-knowledge.