Unicorns

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Unicorns

2023,

1h 59m,

Drama/

LGBTQ+/

Romance

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Unable to deny the spark between them the pair are forced down the unexpected path of transformation, where they must question their identities and confront their individual truths. Co-directed by Sally El Hosaini and filmmaker-actor James Krishna Floyd, the film alternates between the thrill of raw desire, the gravity of familial responsibility, and the transformative power of being seen for who you really are. Ben Hardy and newcomer Jason Patel shine in this summer's must-see romance, Unicorns.

Critics Consensus

Tenderly performed by Ben Hardy and Jason Patel, Unicorns charts a queer love story with familiar beats but palpable sincerity.

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Peter Debruge

Variety

Aug 1, 2025

Co-directors Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd’s scrappy drama shows enormous heart, but it’s the lead actors and their disparate identities that distinguish an otherwise familiar LGBT-themed indie.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Jul 21, 2025

3.5/4

There’s hope and joy to be found here along with passion and genuine heat, giving us a gay romance to treasure for years to come.

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Sergio Burstein

Los Angeles Times

Jul 21, 2025

Sensitive and endearing portrait of one of those relationships that are rarely seen on screen, marked by particularly competent performances and enhanced by impressive choreography performances. [Full review in Spanish]

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Jan 3, 2026

79/100

As the title suggests, Unicorns is a rare gem of a film with a deep emotional journey and some unexpected twists. Patel and hardy are just exceptional in one of the most underrated films of the year.

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Marlon Wallace

The M Report (WBOC.com)

Oct 1, 2025

...a twin film to this one called Layla (2025)... about a queer young man from a Muslim family... Hosaini and Floyd... are not queer... so their film didn't feel like it had that extra depth or totally authentic voice that Layla did.

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Chelsea Alexandra

MovieJawn

Aug 19, 2025

For those outside the queer community, Unicorns might register as just another queer love story set against the vibrant backdrop of East London. But for queer viewers like myself, it can be frustrating to see the same tired tropes resurface.

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James Krishna Floyd

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Jason Patel

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Unable to deny the spark between them the pair are forced down the unexpected path of transformation, where they must question their identities and confront their individual truths. Co-directed by Sally El Hosaini and filmmaker-actor James Krishna Floyd, the film alternates between the thrill of raw desire, the gravity of familial responsibility, and the transformative power of being seen for who you really are. Ben Hardy and newcomer Jason Patel shine in this summer's must-see romance, Unicorns.

Director: Sally El Hosaini, James Krishna Floyd
Producer: Philip Herd, Trudie Styler, Celine Rattray, Bill Pohlad, Kim Roth, Christa Zofcin Workman
Screenwriter: James Krishna Floyd
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 59m

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