Would a ten-hour date make you fall in love. New gay film A Night Like This finds out.

The first trailer has dropped for A Night Like This, a new film exploring lust and connection through the lens of one long night in London. Starring Alexander Lincoln and Jack Brett Anderson, the drama centres on two men thrown together after a less-than-charming first encounter. Oliver, played by Lincoln, is a bold but struggling club owner, while Lukas, portrayed by Anderson, is a quiet actor. Together, they spend an intense ten hours wandering through the city, engaging in deep and searching conversations that uncover unexpected hope and understanding.

Described as a queer variation of Before Sunrise, the film delves into themes of resilience and human connection beyond the usual clichés of queer cinema. Lincoln explained that A Night Like This differentiates itself by focusing on lust and connection rather than fitting neatly into a specifically queer narrative. Anderson echoed this sentiment, highlighting the film’s message about pushing past comfort zones and finding hope even when it seems lost. ‘Take a risk! Have those conversations, especially if you’re feeling like there’s no hope,’ he said.

The film’s debut at the 2025 BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival already generated positive reactions. Audience members and critics praised the chemistry and performances of the two leads. A festival viewer noted Lincoln’s previous acclaimed work in In From the Side as an initial draw, recommending the film for its acting and evocative London scenes. Critic Scott McCutcheon described Lincoln’s character as boisterous and full of bravado, contrasting it with Anderson’s more angst-ridden but precise portrayal, capturing the rawness and vulnerability of their connection.

Director Liam Calvert makes his feature debut with this project, supported by a screenplay from writer Diego Scerrati that won accolades, including a script award at the Toronto LGBT+ Film Festival. The film is produced by Monteverde Pictures and Randan Productions and also features David Bradley in a supporting role. Set against the wintry backdrop of London in December, the story explores what happens after the bars close—a gritty yet hopeful meditation on human bonds forged in fleeting moments.

See the trailer here.
Source: Noah Wire Services