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In TEST, Eddie, a small-town bodybuilder chasing a coveted professional card, lives under the watchful devotion of his religious mother Joanne. After a painful loss, he turns to veteran bodybuilder Mike, whose mentorship pulls him into the dangerous world of performance-enhancing drugs--and sparks a confusing attraction that clashes with his conservative church upbringing. As Eddie reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Abby, he is forced to confront the tension between ambition, desire and identity.

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 6d
3.5/4
First-time director Sam McConnell's gritty sports-themed character study gives us a lonely and likable guy trying to grab a rung in the tough world of amateur bodybuilding. Go to Full Review David Rooney The Hollywood Reporter Jun 26
McConnell’s direction and Yurich’s script might occasionally be earnest to a fault, but the movie’s emotional authenticity and depth of compassion make it an affecting character study. Go to Full Review Nicholas Bell Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) 3h
3.5/5
A character study about finding one's own form, Test is a familiar but well told coming out story greatly enhanced by an ensemble cast and a script showcasing great care with characterizations by Brock Yurich. Go to Full Review Joseph Robinson Fish Jelly Films (YouTube) 4d
3.5/5
Propelled by a refined screenplay and emotionally rich performances, Test transforms a familiar underdog story into something genuinely uplifting and meaningful. Go to Full Review Peter Gray The AU Review 6d
4.5/5
What actor/screenwriter Brock Yurich has written is ultimately a deeply compassionate exploration of identity, masculinity and self-worth. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Jul 18
83/100
A sincere and promising combination of queer representation and an underdog sports story. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sam McConnell

Director

Brock Yurich

Actor

Tammy Blanchard

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Mike Edward

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Paloma Garcia-Lee

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Evan Hall

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Movie Info

Synopsis In TEST, Eddie, a small-town bodybuilder chasing a coveted professional card, lives under the watchful devotion of his religious mother Joanne. After a painful loss, he turns to veteran bodybuilder Mike, whose mentorship pulls him into the dangerous world of performance-enhancing drugs--and sparks a confusing attraction that clashes with his conservative church upbringing. As Eddie reconnects with his ex-girlfriend Abby, he is forced to confront the tension between ambition, desire and identity.
Director
Sam McConnell
Producer
Julie Christeas, Daryl Freimark, Brock Yurich
Screenwriter
Brock Yurich
Production Co
Bridge Independent, Tandem Pictures
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+, Sports
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 53m