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A high school senior with a girlfriend falls for a charming gay kid, sending him on a journey of sexual exploration.
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Alex Truelove is a well-rounded high school senior with a wonderful girlfriend Claire and a bright future ahead of him - and with plans to achieve his last teenage milestone by losing his virginity. But things get complicated when he meets Elliot, a handsome and charming gay kid from the other side of town, who unwittingly sends Alex on a rollercoaster journey of sexual exploration.
"Alex Strangelove is an original Netflix movie that focuses on a high school boy with a 'secret' he's hiding from himself. Above all, it's a comedy about acceptance, as Alex Strangelove discovers he is gay and struggles to accept it. This heartfelt story follows Alex's journey to self-acceptance with lots of humor, sensitivity, and great performances."