The only thing hotter than a steamy gay scene is one where everyone is soaking wet, so of course we can’t get enough of sexy pool scenes.
Add to that the skimpy swimwear, the light dancing off actors’ bodies (or getting them perfectly sun-drenched), and we’re ready to dive all the way in.
All that water, and somehow these scenes still leave us oh-so-thirsty.
Dean & Alex in ‘Lazy Eye’
Dean & Alex in ‘Lazy Eye’
Gravitas Ventures
Former lovers Dean (Lucas Near-Verbrugghe) and Alex (Aaron Costa Ganis) reconnect for a steamy weekend getaway after more than a decade apart. The chemistry and passion are powerful, as are the steamy pool scenes.
Where to watch: Tubi
Julio & Tenoch in ‘Y Tu Mamá También’
Julio & Tenoch in ‘Y Tu Mamá También’
Sony Pictures Classics
This sexy coming of age film from Alfonso Cuarón follows friends Julio (Gael García Bernal) and Tenoch (Diego Luna) as they embark on a road trip across Mexico with an alluring woman Luisa (Maribel Verdú) along the way passion sparks between the the three of them. But the pool scene where they pleasure themselves at the same time, definitely made an impression.
Where to watch: AMC+George & The Poolboy in ‘The Estate’
George & The Poolboy in ‘The Estate’
Shout! Studios
This campy queer crime thriller sees a billionaire’s new wife and son, George (Chris Baker), teaming up with a sexy hitman to take out the patriarch—and things take a sexy turn. Much of the film happens poolside, but when a hot pool boy pops by, things get even hotter (Kyle Rezzarday).
Where to watch: Tubi
Kafka & Daniel in ‘Amphetamine’
Kafka & Daniel in ‘Amphetamine’
Breaking Glass Pitctures
This sexy but heartbreaking film from Hong Kong follows the love story between Kafka (Byron Pang) , a straight swimming instructor, and Daniel (Thomas Price), a gay, wealthy investment banker. Despite their obvious differences, the men fall into a passionate and troubled relationship that involves a very romantic and steamy pool scene.
Where to watch: Tubi
Patrick & Iván in ‘Elite’
Patrick & Iván in ‘Elite’
Netflix
There is no shortage of steamy scenes in this Spanish series, and happily, some of them take place in a pool. The first to make our list features forever faves Patrick (Manu Rios) and Iván (André Lamoglia) getting cheeky in the pool.
Where to watch: Netflix
Patrick & Cruz ‘Elite’
Patrick & Cruz ‘Elite’
Netflix
That wasn’t the only time Patrick got up close and personal with a hot guy while submerged. Iván—and the audience—got an eyeful when he and Cruz (Carloto Cotta) got intimate in the pool.
Where to watch: Netflix
Johnny & Ben in ‘Dare’
Johnny & Ben in ‘Dare’
Strand Releasing
This coming-of-age story meets (not-so-ethical) nonmonogamy as three students—Alexis (Emmy Rossum), Johnny (Zach Gilford), and Ben (Ashley Springer) — explore a complicated romantic and sexual dynamic that pivots around a pool seduction scene between Johnny and Ben.
Where to watch: Tubi
