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A closeted gay teen (Paul Iacono) wants to join the popular gals' clique, but his scheme backfires when his best friend (Michael J. Willett) is forced out of the closet instead.
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G.B.F. explores high school relationship dynamics and teen stereotypes with a refreshingly humorous touch - and surprisingly subtle smarts.

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Scott Marks San Diego Reader Director Darren Stein's frequently on-target satire had me laughing enough to keep it interesting. Rated: 2/4 May 8, 2020 Full Review Leslie Felperin Guardian The result is mostly swishy, sweet fun, although admittedly it might have benefitted from a bit of tweaking to fluff up bigger, better, and bitchier one-liners. Rated: 3/5 Mar 20, 2014 Full Review Sophie Monks Kaufman Little White Lies Chronic bubble-gum highschool farce in which gay characters are reduced to tokenistic social accessories. Rated: 1/5 Mar 20, 2014 Full Review Scott Menzel We Live Entertainment G.B.F is a breath of fresh air to the tired and usually mundane teen genre. Rated: 7.5/10 May 8, 2020 Full Review David Parkinson Radio Times On the surface the film resembles a gay reworking of a John Hughes teen flick, except the slang often rings hollow and the script too often falls back on cliché and caricature. Rated: 3/5 May 8, 2020 Full Review Tyler Coates Decider G.B.F. is an endearing and sweet coming-of-age comedy, as good a teen movie as the classics we know and love. May 8, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alberto G I think it’s a great movie that doesn’t take itself too seriously, pokes fun at stereotypes, and is surprisingly heartwarming. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/13/24 Full Review May A unfunny and offensively stereotypical Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/26/24 Full Review Daniel W Great teenage-themed movie that while stereotypical and cliché, uses amazing satire to confront themes of friendship, love, and confronting false queer assumptions. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/19/23 Full Review Audience Member The movie pokes fun at the stereotype! It's even etched boldly in the title! Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/19/23 Full Review Audience Member Meh, must I saw more? Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/17/23 Full Review Audience Member It is such a good movie and I recommend it for any teen, tween or adult because it shows the true way of life of a teenager especially when you come out and some girls treat you like tools! It's amazing Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Darren Stein

Director

Michael J. Willett

Tanner

Paul Iacono

Brent Van Camp

Sasha Pieterse

Fawcett

Andrea Bowen

'Shley

Xosha Roquemore

Caprice

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(L-R) Xosha Roquemore as Caprice and Sasha Pieterse as Fawcett in "GBF." (L-R) Brock Harris as Hamilton, Evanna Lynch as McKenzie Price and Taylor Frey as 'Topher in "GBF." (L-R) Xosha Roquemore as Caprice, Taylor Frey as Topher, Paul Iacono as Brent Van Camp, Brock Harris as Hamilton and Evanna Lynch as McKenzie Price in "GBF." (L-R) Taylor Frey as 'Topher, Andrea Bowen as 'Shley, Xosha Roquemore as Caprice, Michael J. Willett as Tanner and Sasha Pieterse as Fawcett in "GBF." (L-R) Jessie Ennis as Viola, Sasha Pieterse as Fawcett, Michael J. Willett as Tanner and Joanna Levesque as Soledad in "GBF." Natasha Lyonne (right) as Ms. Hoegel in "GBF." (L-R) Michael J. Willett as Tanner and Anthony Garland as Christian in "GBF." Rebecca Gayheart as Mrs. Daniels and Jonathan Silverman as Mr. Daniels in "GBF." Paul Iacono as Brent Van Camp and Megan Mullally as Mrs. Van Camp in "GBF." Natasha Lyonne as Ms. Hoegel and Horatio Sanz as Principal Crowe in "GBF." View more photos

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Synopsis A closeted gay teen (Paul Iacono) wants to join the popular gals' clique, but his scheme backfires when his best friend (Michael J. Willett) is forced out of the closet instead.
Director
Darren Stein
Producer
Richard Bever, Stephen Israel, Darren Stein, George Northy
Screenwriter
George Northy
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
School Pictures, Logolite Entertainment, Parting Shots Media
Rating
R (Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 17, 2014, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 24, 2014
Runtime
1h 34m
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