On September 20, 2026
#24226▼ 1832
24226th by attention movie online20.4Attention ScoreAttention ScoreOur daily Attention Score measures public activity and popularity signals across the web.How it works →
Movies Similar to Rafiki (2018)
57 similar titles
Natchan's Little Secret2023 • 97 minThree drag queens – Virgin, Moririn, and Zubuko – discover that their mentor and former drag queen, Natchan, has died unexpectedly. They decide to conceal the truth about Natchan's sexuality from her…
6.5
5.7
The Apple Tree2012 • 30 minIn the 1940s, Gabe and Jonathan begin a life together, keeping their love hidden from the world. Years later, Jonathan's sudden death forces Gabe to confront a harsh reality: as he enters…4.66.9
Torch Song Trilogy1988 • 120 min • Box office $4MComedy, Drama, RomanceIn 1971 New York City, Arnold lives as a gay man and drag performer. Exploring the city's underground, he meets a charming bisexual man. They journey together, grappling with societal pressures and…7.37.817+
The History Boys2006 • 109 min • Budget $4M • Box office $13MDramaThis is the story of a group of talented and humorous history students at a Yorkshire grammar school, all striving for a place at Oxford or Cambridge. Caught between a unconventional English…6.66.817+
Jim2022 • 15 minA gay priest, Jim, unexpectedly invites a sex worker to spend the night. The experience profoundly alters Jim's life, though not in the way he anticipates.0.07.2
Roses2023 • 16 minRosa unexpectedly finds herself spending an evening out alone while her daughter celebrates her 18th birthday at their home. While passing time in her small Cornish town, she sees a woman she'd…0.0—
Connected2008 • 8 min"Connected" tells the story of two isolated individuals who meet unexpectedly on a subway. They share a brief period of happiness with each other before unforeseen circumstances separate them. The film suggests…4.45.8
When Night Is Falling1995 • 96 minDrama, RomanceCamille, a respected professor at a Protestant college, enjoys the stability of her life and her committed relationship with Martin, a minister and fellow professor who shares her academic and religious beliefs.…6.36.5
The Page Turner2006 • 85 min • Box office $9MDrama, Music, ThrillerMélanie Prouvost, a talented pianist and the daughter of a butcher, takes the Conservatory entrance exam with her parents' support. Though expected to pass, she's disheartened by the jury president's dismissive behavior…6.57.0
The Pier Man2019 • 21 minTheo, a young dockworker, feels trapped in the unchanging routine of his port city, marked only by the ships that pass. A chance meeting with Giuseppe, a weary sailor taking a break…1.86.3
Sebastian2024 • 110 minDramaMax, a 25-year-old freelance writer in London, is making a name for himself in the city's arts scene. But at night, he lives a double life as Sebastian, a sex worker he…6.46.8
Face 2 Face2017 • 88 minThrough online video calls, a lonely teenager reconnects with a friend from his past. He soon discovers that beneath her image of popularity and a flawless life, she is concealing a troubling…6.06.817+
Boys Night2021 • 75 minMattioli Productions presents a collection of six recent, innovative short films exploring gay experiences in the United States and Australia. This diverse lineup includes: *Hopelessly* (2018), *Innocent Boy* (2020), *Mass* (2020), *Miles*…2.35.6
Boychick2001 • 12 minIn a bright, suburban setting, a boisterous Jewish mother constantly criticizes and belittles her quiet gay teenage son, whom she nicknames "Boychick." At school, Boychick is captivated by a handsome classmate, but…3.96.0
In the Name of the Father2002 • 17 minThis short film portrays the life of a boy who suffers ongoing sexual abuse at the hands of his father. Leonardo Miggiorin delivers a powerful performance as the boy, living within a…4.86.0
Sergeant Garcia2000 • 16 minSet in 1970s Brazil, this film follows the meeting between a young man and a sergeant. It's based on a story of the same name by Caio Fernando Abreu.2.76.2
I Love You Phillip Morris2010 • 98 min • Budget $13M • Box office $20MComedy, Crime, DramaSteven Russell lives a normal life as a church organist, happily married, and a police officer. His world changes after a serious car accident, revealing he is gay and decides to embrace…6.46.617+
Softie2022 • 93 minDramaJohnny, a sensitive and unusually perceptive ten-year-old, feels like an outsider in his rough Eastern French neighborhood. He’s fascinated by the world around him, especially as he witnesses his young mother's complicated…7.07.1
The Factory2017 • 10 minDriven by curiosity, a group of friends explores a deserted factory and soon discovers they have company.10.0—
Variations2017 • 7 minStefanía is trapped in her apartment, unable to share her emotions or find comfort with her partner. A dream compels her to leave her isolation. Only by moving on can she confront…5.0—
Method2017 • 82 minDrama, RomanceA veteran actor and a famous pop star star in a gay romance play. While the actor guides the pop star through method acting, the distinction between their roles and their lives…6.96.9
Tara Tinjon: Tea-Master2007 • 33 minThree unemployed friends try to make a living selling tea, coffee, and lemonade in a park. Their business is threatened by a rival vendor who resorts to violence to keep customers away.0.08.10+
Joy2005 • 90 minJoy Levine lives in a vibrant apartment, a stark contrast to the rundown building it's in. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she's cast on a TV show called "Gotta Be…0.06.8
My Own Private Idaho1991 • 104 min • Budget $2M • Box office $6MDramaInspired by Shakespeare's "Henry IV," the film follows Mike Waters and Scott Favor as they travel together to find Mike's mother, whom he hasn't seen in years. Mike, who suffers from narcolepsy,…7.16.917+
Fire1997 • 108 min • Box office $501KDrama, RomanceIn a future Gotham City facing a surge of dangerous new criminals, an older Bruce Wayne decides to step down as Batman. But when rebellious teenager Terry McGinnis discovers Bruce's secret identity,…6.77.113+
Zaina: Rider of the Atlas2005 • 100 minYoung Zaina must lead a caravan of valuable racehorses to Marrakech for the Agdal, the most important race of the year. On the journey, she will confront the formidable Omar and learn…6.95.7
Desert Hearts1985 • 91 min • Budget $350K • Box office $2MDrama, RomanceA middle-aged literature professor facing divorce meets Cay, a vibrant young woman, and they form a close friendship. This connection deepens, challenging their beliefs and expectations. As the professor develops feelings for…7.07.117+
Mala Noche1987 • 75 min • Budget $22KDrama, RomanceWalt, a lonely convenience store worker, has his life changed when he meets Johnny, a Mexican migrant worker. An unexpected attraction develops between them, challenging societal norms. Despite their different backgrounds and…6.16.5
Ti Saddhya Kay Karte2017 • 127 minAnurag reflects on Tanvi, his first love, with whom he's lost touch for years. Their paths cross again, raising the question of whether their past romance can be revived.7.08.0
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie1999 • 85 minAnimation, Fantasy, ActionWhen Utena Tenjou joins Ohtori Academy, she becomes caught in a world of duels, secret abilities, and the destinies of her friends. Her classmate Anthy Himemiya becomes the focus of these duels,…7.47.2
Freezing Point2006 • 240 minThe daughter of Keizo Tsujiguchi, a respected doctor who owns his own hospital, is murdered. Keizo secretly blames his wife, Natsue, suspecting her affair with a colleague distracted her from protecting their…0.0—
Radical2017Radical follows three American journalists who are captured by extremists. The captors use the journalists to broadcast a message to government officials, showing them video of the persuasive techniques being used on…0.05.4
Blade Babji2008 • 156 minBlade Babji (Allari Naresh), a skilled pickpocket, sets out to raise 4 crore rupees to save the slum dwellers in his neighborhood from a ruthless property developer. He and his crew travel…7.46.5
Haruka naru Yakusoku2006 • 112 minThis is a sweeping love story set against the backdrop of the Russo-Japanese War. It's an extraordinary tale that spans continents and half a century. The film explores the lives of two…8.07.3
The Killer Angel Revenge2004 • 75 minFollowing the gang rape of her younger sister, Reina, Leona sues the attackers, Fujita and others. The lawsuit is dismissed, and Leona is then sued for defamation. Determined to avenge Reina's severe…0.0—
For a Lost Soldier1992 • 92 minDramaDuring World War II in the Dutch countryside, a young boy named Jeroen becomes separated from his family. While traveling through war-torn areas, he meets Walt, a Canadian soldier who offers him…6.77.5
Lan Yu2001 • 87 minDrama, RomanceA love story unfolds between a young man from the countryside who travels to Beijing for his studies and a successful businessman, all against the backdrop of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.6.97.217+
Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters1985 • 121 min • Budget $5M • Box office $502KDramaThis film explores the life and work of Japanese author Yukio Mishima, combining biographical elements with adaptations of three of his famous novels: 'Confessions of a Mask,' 'Runaway Horses,' and 'The Sailor…7.87.917+
Burnt Money2000 • 125 minRomance, CrimeIn 1965 Argentina, the film chronicles the intense relationship between two men who fall in love and then become notorious bank robbers. Following a violent heist, they are forced to flee as…6.77.017+
Come Undone2000 • 94 min • Box office $326KRomance, DramaTwo strikingly handsome young French men develop a passionate relationship that puts their lives at risk. Mathieu, a reserved 18-year-old, is enjoying a relaxed summer vacation in the south of France. His…6.36.717+
Inazuma Eleven ChouJigen Dream Match2014 • 49 minReleased in theaters on June 13, 2014, this is the fourth film in the Inazuma Eleven series. The movie's DVD was released on October 22, 2014.8.06.9
My Life in Pink1997 • 88 min • Budget $3M • Box office $7MDrama, ComedyAlain Berliner's debut film follows Ludovic, who firmly believes in miracles and desperately wants to be seen as a little girl. The film depicts Ludovic's world where this belief is met with…6.97.517+
Steam: The Turkish Bath1997 • 94 min • Box office $384KDramaIn Rome, Francesco and Marta run a successful design company. Francesco travels to Istanbul after his aunt's death to handle her affairs. He discovers a traditional Turkish hamam among her belongings, leading…6.66.8
The Nuns of the Suburb2008 • 90 minFour women work for the boss of a drug cartel, and they use disguises as nuns to conceal their activities.5.0—
Trapped: Haitian Nights2011 • 81 minThe disappearance of Nadine Lazard (Kenya Moore), wife of doctor Richard Lazard (Rudulph Moise), draws suspicion to her husband. Detective Violet Martin (Vivica A. Fox) believes Nadine may have been a victim…8.75.613+
Hair1979 • 121 min • Budget $11M • Box office $15MMusic, Drama, ComedyClaude leaves his peaceful life on an Oklahoma ranch to join the army in New York. On his journey, he meets a group of unconventional hippies. These free-spirited people share their views…7.37.56+
My Animal2023 • 99 minHaunted by a secret family curse, Heather lives isolated near a quiet town. Her relationship with the rebellious Jonny stirs up hidden desires, threatening to awaken a primal side of herself.4.34.817+
Final Exams2001 • 17 minFour friends await their final exam results – a moment that feels like the start of adulthood. Meanwhile, Lang-Vonh grapples with his Asian identity, Cédric navigates his feelings about being gay, and…8.36.1
One to Another2006 • 95 minDramaIn a small French town, the life of Pierre, a vain and bisexual musician in his late teens, draws people to him. His relationships range from a fraught connection with his sister…6.05.7
The Curiosity of Chance2006 • 95 minComedy, DramaBack in the 1980s, amidst new wave culture and bold fashion, Chance Marquis, a new student, struggles to find his place. His unusual personality makes him a target for the school bully.…5.86.5
We2003 • 100 minDirector Martin Gypkens presents a character-driven drama set during a summer in Berlin, offering a glimpse into the lives of young Germans. Twenty-something Florian visits his old friend Pit, and they reconnect…5.26.4
All Over Me1997 • 93 min • Budget $600KDrama, RomanceIn 1990s New York City, Claude and Ellen, two friends growing up, find community in a vibrant subculture marked by music, drugs, and a fight against homophobia. As they explore who they…5.96.517+
Goldfish Memory2003 • 85 minA close-knit group of friends navigate evolving relationships, exploring heterosexual, gay, lesbian, and bisexual connections. The fleeting nature of these relationships mirrors the "Goldfish memory" effect – the idea that goldfish have…5.76.4
Looking for Cheyenne2005 • 86 minAfter losing her job in Paris, journalist Cheyenne leaves the city to start a quiet life in the countryside, away from the high society she despises. She leaves behind Sonia, the teacher…4.46.417+
Nina's Heavenly Delights2006 • 94 minRomance, Comedy, DramaA spirited young woman goes back to Glasgow to take over her late father's curry restaurant.6.76.313+
Wild Side2004 • 93 minA transgender woman goes back to her family's rural home to care for her ailing mother, accompanied by the two men she is in relationships with.5.76.4
Arvéd2022 • 115 minJiří Arvéd Smíchovský was a highly educated and brilliant man with a deep fascination for the occult. A scholar with doctorates in law, theology, and philosophy, fluent in five languages, he immersed…3.95.5
