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Movies like Boys in the Sand (1972)

The best movies like Boys in the Sand (1972) are Prince Charming (2001), Brigadoon (1954) and The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018). If Boys in the Sand hooked you with its fantasy and romance, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Prince Charming (2001)

    After an extramarital indiscretion, a fairy-tale prince and his sidekick are turned into frogs for all eternity or until the prince can convince a maiden to kiss and then marry him.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & romance

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  2. Brigadoon (1954)

    Americans Jeff and Tommy, hunting in Scotland, stumble upon a village - Brigadoon. They soon learn that the town appears once every 100 years in order to preserve its peace and special beauty. The citizens go to bed at night and when they wake up, it's 100 years later. Tommy falls in love with a beautiful young woman, Fiona, and is torn between staying or going back to his hectic life in New York.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & romance

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  3. The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018)

    After a career-ending accident, former NFL recruit Ian Hunter is back on campus, and he's putting his extensive skills with women to work as one of the masterminds behind a successful and secretive dating service. But when Blake Olson requests the services of Wingmen, Inc., Ian may have landed his most hopeless client yet. As Blake begins the transformation from hot mess to smokin' hot, Ian realizes he's in danger of breaking his cardinal rule....

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  4. Eating Out 2: Sloppy Seconds (2006)

    How far would you go to get the person of your dreams? With the help of Gwen and Tiffani, Kyle pretends to be heterosexual in order to land Troy, the new guy (and nude model) who's turning the heads of both men and women. He soon finds himself joining the campus ex-gay support group and nabbing a girlfriend! Kyle's ex-boyfriend Marc is horrified at the plan and decides to pursue the confused Troy with his own tactic -- being his "out" gay self. Who will win Troy first?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  5. Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire (2017)

    When the King Gareth dies, his potential heirs, twin grandchildren who possess the dragon’s unique strengths, use their inherited powers against each other to vie for the throne. When Drago’s source of power – known as the Heartfire – is stolen, more than the throne is at stake; the siblings must end their rivalry with swords and sorcery or the kingdom may fall.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  6. Secret Millionaire (2018)

    When a bored millionaire (Steve Lund) is mistaken for a parking attendant by a beautiful girl (Siobhan Williams) who is protesting against his family’s intention of closing a local park, he uses the misunderstanding to get to know her better.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  7. Sailing Into Love (2019)

    A biology teacher’s crusade to save a nearby island from development leads to unexpected romance with the handsome and mysterious young sea captain who is new to the seaside town of Willow Bay.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  8. It Was Always You (2021)

    Elizabeth's engagement plans are thrown into disarray when her fiancée's free-spirited brother David returns home. David's unexpected influence prompts Elizabeth to question her life decisions.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  9. Holiday Date (2019)

    When Brooke’s boyfriend, Ethan, breaks up with her just before the holidays, she agrees to go home with Joel, an actor who will pose as her boyfriend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  10. Come Away (2020)

    Before Alice went to Wonderland, and before Peter became Pan, they were brother and sister. When their eldest brother dies in a tragic accident, they each seek to save their parents from their downward spirals of despair until finally they are forced to choose between home and imagination, setting the stage for their iconic journeys into Wonderland and Neverland.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

  11. X (2011)

    A veteran call girl and a runaway prostitute witness a murder which sends them on an out-of-control roller coaster ride through the twilight zone of sex-for-sale.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  12. Dragonheart: Vengeance (2021)

    Lukas, a young farmer whose family is killed by savage raiders in the countryside, sets out on an epic quest for revenge, forming an unlikely trio with a majestic dragon and a swashbuckling, sword-fighting mercenary, Darius.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  13. Mythica: A Quest for Heroes (2014)

    Stuck in a life of indentured servitude, Marek dreams of becoming a wizard. When she meets the beautiful priestess Teela in need of help, she offers her assistance and provides a motley troupe. Together they go in search of Teela's sister, who was kidnapped by a wild ogre.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

  14. Jack the Giant Slayer (2013)

    The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend–and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

  15. Forever in My Heart (2019)

    Jenna and Charlie found love in Ireland but their dreams drove them apart. Five years later, they reunite and Jenna has to decide where her heart belongs—back home or in the Emerald Isle.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  16. Paris, Wine & Romance (2019)

    Isabella is the ambitious new owner of her family’s Oregon winery whose dream of becoming world-renowned takes a big step forward when she enters a prestigious wine competition in Paris. Upon arrival, Isabella meets her biggest competitor, Jacques, from one of the world’s foremost winemaking families. Impressed by Isabella and her expertise in wine, a budding romance develops between them.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  17. Zog (2018)

    Zog is a keen young dragon who wants to learn to fly, roar, and breathe fire, so he studies at the Dragon School. He is desperate to impress his teacher and win a golden star, but he is prone to accidents and he has to be helped by a kind young girl who patches up his bumps and bruises.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  18. Scaramouche (1952)

    In 18th-century France, a young man masquerades as an actor to avenge his friend's murder.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance

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  19. Firebreather (2010)

    It's not easy being a teen like Duncan. His mom wants him to pay more attention to his homework, while his dad - a 120-foot-tall monster known as a Kaiju - wants him to become the next King of All Monsters. When these worlds collide, Duncan must use his human wits and his Kaiju powers - including super strength, agility and the ability to breathe fire - to protect his family and friends from a giant monster rampage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  20. Dr. Strange (1978)

    A psychiatrist becomes the new Sorcerer Supreme of the Earth in order to battle an evil Sorceress from the past.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy

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  21. Title 18 (2022)

    An experimental short film made as part of a multi-media triptych, originally screened alongside a fashion collection and an art-installation. Drawing from Papa Yorick’s (Director and fashion designer) thesis “Men Are My Cumrag”, the film reenacts eight mainstay gay porn scripts, incorporating and parodying tropes and clichés, that explore masculine identities within the gay porn industry, through a satirical and critical lens.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  22. Bulgarian Lovers (2003)

    Graying Spaniard Daniel has a healthy budget for indulging in the finer things in life. Daniel's favorite luxury is playing sponsor to younger men amid the lights and sights of Madrid's gay club scene. After Daniel shares a night with handsome Bulgarian emigre Kyril, he finds himself consumed with an insatiable lust for the charismatic foreigner. But, as their relationship takes shape, Daniel's latest conquest reveals his own manipulative tendencies.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  23. Who Are We? (2022)

    David and Chris spice up their stagnant relationship by turning to a gay dating app, but this unwittingly throws their lives into turmoil.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  24. Knife+Heart (2018)

    In the summer of 1979, gay porn producer Anne sets out to film her most ambitious film yet, but her actors are picked off, one by one, by a mysterious killer.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  25. Hustler White (1996)

    Reminiscent of Sunset Boulevard, the action is transposed from the silver screen's old backlots to contemporary male prostitution and the pornographic industry.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  26. Going Down in La-La Land (2011)

    A fresh face comes to Hollywood to act in movies but only the gay porn studios are eager to provide him with work.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  27. Seeing Heaven (2011)

    A beautiful young escort suffers from trip-like dreams he doesn't understand. These visions are shared by his clients, both scaring and exciting them.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  28. The Lake House (2020)

    Devin passes his time online with buddies he's only met on Twitter. The group decides they need to meet in person, and come together at Garrett's family lake house.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  29. Horny Twinks Crossing Their Swords (2026)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both romance

  30. Flesh Gordon (1974)

    Emperor Wang (the Perverted) is leader of the planet Porno and sends his mighty "Sex Ray" towards Earth, turning everyone into sex-mad fiends. Only one man can save the Earth, football player Flesh Gordon. Along with his girlfriend Dale Ardor and Professor Flexi-Jerkoff, they set off towards the source of the Sex Ray, unaware of the perils that face them!

    Why it matches: Similar story and style

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like Boys in the Sand?

The closest matches to Boys in the Sand are Prince Charming (2001), Brigadoon (1954) and The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after Boys in the Sand?

Start with Prince Charming (2001), the closest match to Boys in the Sand.

What is the highest-rated movie like Boys in the Sand?

Firebreather (2010), rated 7.4/10 by 244 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like Boys in the Sand?

Horny Twinks Crossing Their Swords (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there English movies like Boys in the Sand?

Yes: Prince Charming (2001), Brigadoon (1954) and The Matchmaker's Playbook (2018).

How are movies similar to Boys in the Sand chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Boys in the Sand, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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