IMDb 7.5 2020 HD

Not That Kind of Guy

Not That Kind of Guy

2020
Drama
26 min NR France
4.8 / 10
7.5 IMDB

Léto, a young trans and gay man, lives in a small, social housing apartment near Tours. During the day, he kills boredom on his phone from the ticket…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Sarah Al Atassi
Starring
Sohan Pague / Issa Al Issa / Tibo Drouet / Philippe Bilheur / Raphaël Thiéry / Clementine Sergent / Lahcen Elmazouzi / Leyhan Hoinard

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

yearning melancholic hopeful intimate introspective understated resonant vulnerable quiet affecting sincere delicate

Reviews

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Priya Sharma
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

In 'Not That Kind of Guy,' we meet Léto, a young trans and gay man adrift in a sea of superficiality, seeking solace in escapism. The film’s strength lies in its authentic depiction of this yearning, particularly through…

J
James Holloway
Apr 3, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A quiet triumph of understated filmmaking, 'Not That Kind of Guy' offers a deeply affecting portrait of a young man seeking authentic connection. Léto, played with compelling nuance by Sohan Pague, embodies the universal struggle against loneliness and…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 3, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'Not That Kind of Guy' aims for a poignant exploration of a young gay and trans man's search for meaning, it occasionally struggles to fully ignite. Léto's disillusionment is well-established, and his escapes via moped and rooftop…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 3, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that understands the power of unspoken desires. 'Not That Kind of Guy' centres on Léto, a trans and gay individual whose life feels suspended between the drudgery of his cinema job and the fleeting…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 3, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Léto's quiet yearning forms the heart of 'Not That Kind of Guy,' a film that finds its rhythm in the mundane and the potential for the extraordinary. Sohan Pague delivers a performance steeped in a palpable sense of…

FAQs

Given its exploration of themes like identity, the search for connection, and navigating disillusionment, 'Not That Kind of Guy' could resonate with a broad audience. Films that delve into personal journeys and authentic emotional experiences often find receptive viewers. While specific Australian release details are not provided, its subject matter offers universal appeal for those interested in character-driven narratives.