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Alex Strangelove follows the life of Alex, played by Keir O'Donnell, a senior in high school who appears to have it all: a loving family, a close-knit group of friends, and a beautiful girlfriend, Claire, played by Chloe Bridges. However, Alex's life takes an unexpected turn when he develops feelings for a male student, Jacob, played by Daniel Zolghadri. As Alex navigates his newfound emotions, he must confront his own identity, relationships, and the expectations placed upon him by those around him.

At its center is Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny), a name that feels almost cruelly ironic. Alex is a good student, a good boyfriend, and a good son. He and his equally charming girlfriend, Claire (Madeline Weinstein), have designed the perfect senior year roadmap: lose their virginity to each other in a scheduled, tasteful, low-pressure “sex weekend.” For Alex, a self-proclaimed "planner," this is the logical final step. The problem is that Alex has been looking at sex as a checkbox, not a feeling. Alex Strangelove

A central "deep" element is the relationship between Alex and Claire. The film posits that their bond is real and profound, even if it cannot remain romantic, challenging the idea that a relationship is "fake" if one partner is closeted. Alex Strangelove follows the life of Alex, played

She doesn’t scream or cry hysterically. Instead, she calmly deduces the truth: "You are not broken, Alex. You are just gay." At its center is Alex Truelove (Daniel Doheny),

, its legacy is specific and important. It is one of the few mainstream comedies that validates the experience of the "closeted-closeted"—the person who hasn't just hidden their sexuality from others, but from themselves .

Many find it a "remarkably cute" and "queer-affirming" comedy that captures the anxiety of teenage sexuality with sensitivity.