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This is a list of films with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender-related storylines. This list contains theatrically released cinema
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s that highlight the issues and experiences of the LGBT community through the inclusion of LGBT romance and relationships. The films are organized by storyline, arranged
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, by year, by country of filming, and by production.


Biographical films

* ''Amen'', India (2012) * ''
Amphetamine Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...
'', Hong Kong (2010) * '' Beautiful Boxer'', Thailand (2003) * ''
Before Night Falls ''Before Night Falls'' ( es, Antes que anochezca: autobiografía) is the 1992 autobiography of Cuban writer Reinaldo Arenas, describing his early life in Cuba, his time in prison, and his escape to the United States in the Mariel Boatlift of ...
'', United States (2000) * ''
Bohemian Rhapsody "Bohemian Rhapsody" is a song by the British rock band Queen, released as the lead single from their fourth album, '' A Night at the Opera'' (1975). Written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, the song is a six-minute suite, notable for its lack o ...
'', United States (2018) * '' Capote'', Canada/United States (2005) * ''
Caravaggio Michelangelo Merisi (Michele Angelo Merigi or Amerighi) da Caravaggio, known as simply Caravaggio (, , ; 29 September 1571 – 18 July 1610), was an Italian painter active in Rome for most of his artistic life. During the final four years of h ...
'', United Kingdom (1986) * ''
Cazuza - O Tempo Não Pára Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto, better known as Cazuza (; April 4, 1958 – July 7, 1990), was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, born in Rio de Janeiro. Along with Raul Seixas, Renato Russo and Os Mutantes, Cazuza, both while fronting Barão Verm ...
'', Brazil (2004) * '' The Christine Jorgensen Story'', United States (1970) * ''
City Without Baseball ''City Without Baseball'' (; stylized: ; jyutping: mou4 je5 zi1 sing4) is a 2008 Hong Kong drama film starring Ron Heung and other members of the Hong Kong National Baseball Team. It is directed by South African-born Hong Kong filmmaker Lawr ...
'', Hong Kong (2008) * '' Dahmer'', United States (2002) * '' Deathmaker'', Germany (1995) * ''
De-Lovely ''De-Lovely'' is a 2004 American musical biopic directed by Irwin Winkler and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay by Jay Cocks is based on the life and career of Cole Porter, from his first meeting with his wife, Linda Lee Thomas, u ...
'', United States (2004) * '' Gacy'', United States (2003) * ''
The Girl King ''The Girl King'' is a 2015 biographical drama about Christina, Queen of Sweden. It was directed by Mika Kaurismäki and written by Michel Marc Bouchard who, after writing the screenplay for the film, wrote his stage play ''Christine, La Reine-G ...
'', Sweden (2015) * '' Gods and Monsters'', United Kingdom (1998) * ''
Halston Roy Halston Frowick (April 23, 1932 – March 26, 1990), known mononymously as Halston, was an American fashion designer who rose to international fame in the 1970s. His minimalist, clean designs, often made of cashmere or ultrasuede, were ...
'' (2019) * '' I Am My Own Woman'', Germany (1992) * ''
The Imitation Game ''The Imitation Game'' is a 2014 American historical drama film directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Graham Moore, based on the 1983 biography '' Alan Turing: The Enigma'' by Andrew Hodges. The film's title quotes the name of the game c ...
'', United States/United Kingdom (2014) * '' Infamous'', United States (2006) * '' Love Actually... Sucks!'', Hong Kong (2011) * '' Love Is the Devil: Study for a Portrait of Francis Bacon'', United Kingdom (1998) * ''
Madame Satã Madame Satã was the artistic name of João Francisco dos Santos (1900–1976), a drag performer and capoeirista from Brazil. Biography He was born into a family of ex- slaves in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Having been convicted of mur ...
'', Brazil (2002) * ''
Milk Milk is a white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals. It is the primary source of nutrition for young mammals (including breastfed human infants) before they are able to digest solid food. Immune factors and immune-modulat ...
'', United States (2008) * ''
Monster A monster is a type of fictional creature found in horror, fantasy, science fiction, folklore, mythology and religion. Monsters are very often depicted as dangerous and aggressive with a strange, grotesque appearance that causes terror and fe ...
'', United States (2003) * ''
My Friend Dahmer ''My Friend Dahmer'' is a 2012 graphic novel and memoir by artist John "Derf" Backderf about his teenage friendship with Jeffrey Dahmer, who later became a serial killer. The book evolved from a 24-page, self-published version by Backderf in 20 ...
'', United States (2017) * '' Permanent Residence'', Hong Kong (2009) * ''
Soundless Wind Chime ''Soundless Wind Chime'' () is a 2009 independent film directed by Hung Wing Kit (), starring Lu Yu Lai and Bernhard Bulling. It was a 2009 Nominee for the Berlin International Film Festival's Teddy Award. Plot ''Soundless Wind Chime'' cente ...
'', Hong Kong/Switzerland/China (2009) * '' Tarnation'', United States (2003) * '' Wilde'', United Kingdom (1997)


Historical fiction and nonfiction


Fantasy

* ''
Dorian Gray ''The Picture of Dorian Gray'' is a philosophical novel by Irish writer Oscar Wilde. A shorter novella-length version was published in the July 1890 issue of the American periodical '' Lippincott's Monthly Magazine''.''The Picture of Dorian G ...
'', Ireland (2009)


Gay bars

* '' Last Call at Maud's'', United States (1993) * '' Small Town Gay Bar'', United States (2006)


Historic events

* '' Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita'', Philippines (2004) * ''
Dog Day Afternoon ''Dog Day Afternoon'' is a 1975 American biographical crime drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and produced by Martin Bregman and Martin Elfand. The film stars Al Pacino, John Cazale, James Broderick, and Charles Durning. The screenplay is wr ...
'', United States (1975) * ''
Pride Pride is defined by Merriam-Webster as "reasonable self-esteem" or "confidence and satisfaction in oneself". A healthy amount of pride is good, however, pride sometimes is used interchangeably with "conceit" or "arrogance" (among other words) w ...
'', United Kingdom (2014) * '' Screaming Queens: The Riot at Compton's Cafeteria'', United States (2005) * '' Stonewall'', United States (1995) * ''
Stonewall Uprising ''Stonewall Uprising'' is a 2010 American documentary film examining the events surrounding the Stonewall riots that began during the early hours of June 28, 1969. ''Stonewall Uprising'' made its theatrical debut on June 16, 2010, at the Film For ...
'', United States (2010) * ''
Taking Woodstock ''Taking Woodstock'' is a 2009 American comedy-drama film about the Woodstock Festival of 1969, directed by Ang Lee. The screenplay by James Schamus is based on the memoir '' Taking Woodstock: A True Story of a Riot, a Concert, and a Life'' by El ...
'', United States (2009)


HIV/AIDS

* ''
Bohemian Rhapsody (film) ''Bohemian Rhapsody'' is a 2018 biographical musical drama film directed by Bryan Singer from a screenplay by Anthony McCarten, and produced by Graham King and Queen manager Jim Beach. It focuses on the life of Freddie Mercury, the lead sin ...
'', United States (2018) * ''
BPM (Beats Per Minute) ''BPM (Beats per Minute)'', also known as ''120 BPM (Beats per Minute)'', (french: 120 battements par minute) is a 2017 French drama film directed by Robin Campillo and starring Nahuel Pérez Biscayart, Arnaud Valois and Adèle Haenel. The fi ...
'', France (2017) * '' Buddies'', United States (1985) * ''
Cazuza - O Tempo Não Pára Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto, better known as Cazuza (; April 4, 1958 – July 7, 1990), was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, born in Rio de Janeiro. Along with Raul Seixas, Renato Russo and Os Mutantes, Cazuza, both while fronting Barão Verm ...
'', Brazil (2004) * ''
Dallas Buyers Club ''Dallas Buyers Club'' is a 2013 American biographical drama film written by Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack, and directed by Jean-Marc Vallée. The film tells the story of Ron Woodroof ( Matthew McConaughey), an AIDS patient diagnosed in ...
'', United States (2013) * ''
The Living End The Living End are an Australian punk rockabilly band from Melbourne, formed in 1994. Since 2002, the line-up consists of Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, vocals), and Andy Strachan (drums). The band rose to fame in 199 ...
'', United States (1992) * ''
Longtime Companion ''Longtime Companion'' is a 1989 American romantic drama film directed by Norman René and starring Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, and Mary-Louise Parker. The first wide-release theatrical film to deal with the subject of AIDS, ...
'', United States (1990) * ''
Parting Glances ''Parting Glances'' is a 1986 American drama film. The film was one of the earlier motion pictures to deal frankly and realistically with the subject of AIDS and the impact of the relatively new disease on the gay community in the Ronald Reagan ...
'', United States (1986) * ''
Philadelphia Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since ...
'', United States (1993) * ''
Red Ribbon Blues ''Red Ribbon Blues'' is a 1996 comedy-drama with classic heist/caper elements and written and directed by Charles Winkler and starring Paul Mercurio, RuPaul, and Debi Mazar. The film played the gay and lesbian film festival circuit in 1996. ...
'', United States (1996) * ''
Rent Rent may refer to: Economics *Renting, an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property *Economic rent, any payment in excess of the cost of production *Rent-seeking, attempting to increase one's share of e ...
'', United States (2005) * '' Three Months'', United States (2022) * ''
Zero Patience ''Zero Patience'' is a 1993 Canadian musical film written and directed by John Greyson. The film examines and refutes the urban legend of the alleged introduction of HIV to North America by a single individual, Gaëtan Dugas. Dugas, better known ...
'', Canada (1993)


In the media

* ''
The Celluloid Closet ''The Celluloid Closet'' is a 1995 American documentary film directed and written by Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman. The film is based on Vito Russo's 1981 book ''The Celluloid Closet: Homosexuality in the Movies'', and on lecture and film clip ...
'', United States (1995) * '' The Watermelon Woman'', United States (1996)


Persecution

* '' Bent'', United Kingdom/Japan (1997) * '' Coming Out Under Fire'', United States (1994) * '' Dangerous Living: Coming Out in the Developing World'', United States (2003) * ''
Out in the Dark ''Out in the Dark'' ( he, עלטה) is a 2012 Israeli romantic drama film which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2012 and in Israel in the Haifa International Film Festival in October 2012. It is the directorial ...
'', Israeli (2012) * ''
Paragraph 175 Paragraph 175 (known formally a§175 StGB also known as Section 175 in English) was a provision of the German Criminal Code from 15 May 1871 to 10 March 1994. It made homosexual acts between males a crime, and in early revisions the provisio ...
'', Germany (1999) * ''
Proteus In Greek mythology, Proteus (; Ancient Greek: Πρωτεύς, ''Prōteus'') is an early prophetic sea-god or god of rivers and oceanic bodies of water, one of several deities whom Homer calls the "Old Man of the Sea" ''(hálios gérôn)''. ...
'', Canada/South Africa (2003) * '' Serving in Silence: The Margarethe Cammermeyer Story'', United States (1995) * '' Small Town Gay Bar'', United States (2006) * '' Word Is Out: Stories of Some of Our Lives'', United States (1977)


Study of sexuality

* '' Die andere Liebe (The Other Love)'', East Germany (1988) * ''
Der Einstein des Sex ''The Einstein of Sex'' (also known as: ''The Einstein of Sex - Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld'', German title: ''Der Einstein des Sex'') is a 1999 German film directed by Rosa von Praunheim. The film was shown at the Berlin International Film ...
'', Germany (2000) * '' Kinsey'', United States (2004) * ''
Paris Is Burning Paris Is Burning may refer to: * ''Paris Is Burning'' (film), a 1990 documentary film * "Paris Is Burning" (''Gilmore Girls''), the eleventh episode of ''Gilmore Girls first season * "Paris Is Burning", a song from the 1983 album '' Breaking the Ch ...
'', United States (1990) * ''
Plata Quemada ''Burnt Money'' ( es, Plata quemada, links=no) is a 2000 action thriller directed by Marcelo Piñeyro and written by Piñeyro and Marcelo Figueras. Starring Leonardo Sbaraglia, Eduardo Noriega, Pablo Echarri, Leticia Brédice and Ricardo Barti ...
'', Argentina (2000)


Relationships


Bisexual relationships

* '' Allure'', Canada (2017) * ''
Amphetamine Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...
'', Hong Kong (2010) * '' Another Way'', Hungary (1982) * '' Atomic Blonde'', United States (2017) * ''
Bad Romance "Bad Romance" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), ''The Fame Monster'' (2009)—the reissue of her debut studio album, ''The Fame'' (2008). Gaga wrote and produced the song with RedOne. Following an illegal ...
'', China (2011) * '' Borstal Boy'', United Kingdom/Ireland (2000) * '' Call Me by Your Name'', Italy/United States (2017) * ''
Cazuza - O Tempo Não Pára Agenor de Miranda Araújo Neto, better known as Cazuza (; April 4, 1958 – July 7, 1990), was a Brazilian singer and songwriter, born in Rio de Janeiro. Along with Raul Seixas, Renato Russo and Os Mutantes, Cazuza, both while fronting Barão Verm ...
'', Brazil (2004) * ''
Colette Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (; 28 January 1873 – 3 August 1954), known mononymously as Colette, was a French author and woman of letters. She was also a mime, actress, and journalist. Colette is best known in the English-speaking world for her ...
'', United Kingdom, United States/Hungary (2018) * ''
City Without Baseball ''City Without Baseball'' (; stylized: ; jyutping: mou4 je5 zi1 sing4) is a 2008 Hong Kong drama film starring Ron Heung and other members of the Hong Kong National Baseball Team. It is directed by South African-born Hong Kong filmmaker Lawr ...
'', Hong Kong (2008) * '' Cloud Atlas'', United States (2012) * '' Cold Showers'', France (2004) * ''
The Dying Gaul ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...
'', United States (2005) * '' Fire Song'', Canada (2015) * '' Floating Skyscrapers'', Poland (2013) * '' Head On'', Australia (1998) * '' Kinsey'', United States (2004) * '' Kissing Jessica Stein'', United States (2001) * '' Love Actually... Sucks!'', Hong Kong (2011) * ''
The Man Who Loved Yngve ''The Man Who Loved Yngve'' ( no, Mannen som elsket Yngve) is a Norwegian film released on 15 February 2008. It is based on a book of the same name by Stavanger author Tore Renberg. It received critical acclaim as one of the best Norwegian movi ...
'', Norway (2008) * '' Nowhere'', United States (1997) * ''
Nymphomaniac Hypersexuality is extremely frequent or suddenly increased libido. It is controversial whether it should be included as a clinical diagnosis used by mental healthcare professionals. Nymphomania and satyriasis were terms previously used for the c ...
'', Denmark (2013) * '' Permanent Residence'', Hong Kong (2009) * ''
The Pillow Book is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi during the 990s and early 1000s in Heian-period Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. The work is a collection o ...
'', France/United Kingdom/Netherlands/Luxembourg(1995) * ''
Pleasure Factory ''Pleasure Factory'' (快乐工厂 ''Kuaile Gongchang'') is a 2007 Singaporean-Thai docudrama film set in Geylang, the red-light district of Singapore. Directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham, the film was selected for the Un Certain Regard competition a ...
'', Singapore/Thailand * '' Puccini for Beginners'', United States (2006) * '' See You in Hell, My Darling'', Greece (1999) * ''
Sex of Angels ''Angels of Sex'' ( es, El Sexo de los Ángeles) is a Spanish film by Xavier Villaverde starring Álvaro Cervantes, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, and Llorenç González. It was released in 2012 (the UK release title is ''The Sex of Angels''). Plot B ...
'', Spain (2012) * ''
Shortbus ''Shortbus'' is a 2006 American erotic comedy-drama film written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. The plot revolves around a sexually diverse ensemble of colorful characters trying desperately to connect in an early 2000s New York City. T ...
'', United States (2006) * '' Singapore Sling'', Greece (1990) * '' Speechless'', Hong Kong/China (2012) * ''
Three 3 is a number, numeral, and glyph. 3, three, or III may also refer to: * AD 3, the third year of the AD era * 3 BC, the third year before the AD era * March, the third month Books * '' Three of Them'' (Russian: ', literally, "three"), a 1901 ...
'', Germany (2010) * ''
Vicky Cristina Barcelona ''Vicky Cristina Barcelona'' is a 2008 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. The film stars Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Rebecca Hall and Scarlett Johansson in lead roles. The plot centers on two American women, Vick ...
'', United States/Spain (2008)


With tragedy

* '' El diputado'', Spain (1979)


Gay male relationships

* ''
Adam & Steve ''Adam & Steve'' is a 2005 American romantic comedy film directed by and starring Craig Chester, who also wrote the screenplay. It deals with the lives of two gay men, played by Craig Chester and Malcolm Gets. The film had its UK premier on Novem ...
'', United States (2005) * ''Amen'', India (2012) * ''
Amphetamine Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...
'', Hong Kong (2010) * ''
And Then We Danced ''And Then We Danced'' ( ka, და ჩვენ ვიცეკვეთ, ) is a 2019 Georgian drama film directed by Levan Akin. It was premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival where it received a fifteen- ...
'', Georgia/Sweden (2019) * '' Ang Lihim ni Antonio'', Philippines (2008) * ''
Another Gay Movie ''Another Gay Movie'' is a 2006 American romantic comedy film directed by Todd Stephens. It follows four gay friends, Andy, Jarod, Nico and Griff, who vow upon graduating high school that they will all lose their " anal virginity" before their fri ...
'', United States (2006) * ''
Antique An antique ( la, antiquus; 'old', 'ancient') is an item perceived as having value because of its aesthetic or historical significance, and often defined as at least 100 years old (or some other limit), although the term is often used loosely ...
'', South Korea (2008) * '' Apart From Hugh'', United States (1994) * '' Bad Education'', Spain (2004) * ''
Bad Romance "Bad Romance" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), ''The Fame Monster'' (2009)—the reissue of her debut studio album, ''The Fame'' (2008). Gaga wrote and produced the song with RedOne. Following an illegal ...
'', China (2011) * '' Beautiful Thing'', United Kingdom (1996) * '' Being 17'', France (2016) * '' Berlin Drifters'', Japan/Germany (2017) * ''
The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros ''The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros'' ( fil, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros) is a 2005 Filipino coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Aureaus Solito in his directorial debut, based on a screenplay by Michiko Yamamoto. Set in the slum ...
'', Philippines (2005) * '' Borstal Boy'', United Kingdom/Ireland (2000) * ''
Boy A boy is a young male human. The term is commonly used for a child or an adolescent. When a male human reaches adulthood, he is described as a man. Definition, etymology, and use According to the ''Merriam-Webster Dictionary'', a boy is ...
'', Philippines (2009) * '' Boyfriends'', United Kingdom (1996) * '' The Boys in the Band'', United States (1970) * ''Boys Love'', Japan (2006) * ''
Brokeback Mountain ''Brokeback Mountain'' is a 2005 American neo-Western romantic drama film directed by Ang Lee and produced by Diana Ossana and James Schamus. Adapted from the 1997 short story of the same name by Annie Proulx, the screenplay was written ...
'', United States (2005) * '' Broken Sky'', Mexico (2006) * '' The Bubble'', Israel (2006) * '' Buddies'', United States (1985) * ''
Bugis Street Bugis (Kampong Bugis in Malay) is an area in Singapore that covers Bugis Street now located within the Bugis Junction shopping mall. Bugis Street was renowned internationally from the 1950s to the 1980s for its nightly gathering of transves ...
'', Singapore/Hong Kong (1995) * '' La Cage aux Folles'', France (1978) * '' Capital Games'', United States (2013) * ''Cầu Vồng Không Sắc'', Vietnam (2015) * '' Chaaya Chobi'', India 2009 * ''
City Without Baseball ''City Without Baseball'' (; stylized: ; jyutping: mou4 je5 zi1 sing4) is a 2008 Hong Kong drama film starring Ron Heung and other members of the Hong Kong National Baseball Team. It is directed by South African-born Hong Kong filmmaker Lawr ...
'', Hong Kong (2008) * '' Clandestinos'', Spain (2007) * ''
Clapham Junction Clapham Junction is an urban locality around Clapham Junction railway station in London, England. Despite its name, it is not located in Clapham, but forms the commercial centre of Battersea. Clapham Junction was a scene of disturbances during ...
'', United Kingdom (2007) * '' Coffee Date'', United States (2006) * '' Cold Showers'', France (2005) * ''
Coming Out Coming out of the closet, often shortened to coming out, is a metaphor used to describe LGBT people's self-disclosure of their sexual orientation, romantic orientation, or gender identity. Framed and debated as a privacy issue, coming out of ...
'', East Germany (1989) * '' C.R.A.Z.Y.'', Canada (2005) * '' The Curiosity of Chance'', United States (2006) * ''
Desire Street Desire Street is a street in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States. According to John Churchill Chase, the street is named for Désirée Gautier Montrieul, the daughter of Robert Gautier de Montrieul who owned the plantation on the land ...
'', Spain, China, United States (2010) * '' Do Começo ao Fim'', Brazil (2009) * ''Eat With Me'', United States (2014) * ''
Edge of Seventeen "Edge of Seventeen" is a song by the American singer and songwriter Stevie Nicks from her debut solo studio album '' Bella Donna'' (1981), released as the third single from the album on February 4, 1982. The lyrics were written by Nicks to exp ...
'', United States (1998) * '' Ernesto'', Italy (1979) * '' Eternal Summer'', Taiwan (2006) * '' Eyes Wide Open (film)'', Israel (2009) * ''
Fire Island Fire Island is the large center island of the outer barrier islands parallel to the South Shore of Long Island, in the U.S. state of New York. Occasionally, the name is used to refer collectively to not only the central island, but also Long ...
'', United States (2022) * '' The Flavor of Corn'', Italy (1986) * ''
For a Lost Soldier ''For a Lost Soldier'' ( nl, Voor een Verloren Soldaat) is a 1992 Dutch Coming-of-age film, coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Roeland Kerbosch, based on the autobiographical novel of the same title by ballet dancer and choreographer ...
'', Netherlands (1992) * ''
Formula 17 ''Formula 17'' () is a 2004 Taiwanese film directed by Chen Yinjung. It stars Tony Yang, Duncan Chow, King Chin, Dada Ji, Jimmy Yang, and Jason Chang. It is a gay romantic comedy film about Chou Tien Tsai, a romantic Taiwanese young man who take ...
'', Taiwan (2004) * ''
Fox and His Friends ''Fox and His Friends'' (german: Faustrecht der Freiheit, lit=Freedom's Law of the Jungle; also known as ''Fist-Right of Freedom'') is a 1975 West German drama film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Fassbinder, Peter Cha ...
'', West Germany (1975) * ''
Freier Fall ''Freier Fall'' (English: ''Free Fall'') is the debut studio album by Austrian recording artist Christina Stürmer. Recorded after her participation in the ORF 1 talent show Starmania, where she had finished runner-up, it was released by Amadeo, ...
'', Germany (2013) * '' The Gemini'', Myanmar (2016) * ''
Geography Club ''Geography Club'' is a 2003 young adult novel by American author Brent Hartinger. It is the first book in '' The Russel Middlebrook Series''. The novel follows a group of high school students who feel like outsiders, some because of their se ...
'', United States (2013) * '' Get Real'', United Kingdom (1998) * ''
Goa Goa () is a state on the southwestern coast of India within the Konkan region, geographically separated from the Deccan highlands by the Western Ghats. It is located between the Indian states of Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the ...
'', India (2010) * ''
God's Own Country "God's Own Country" is a phrase meaning an area, region or place supposedly favoured by God. Examples Australia In Australia, the phrase "God's own country" was often used to describe the country in the early 1900s, but it appears to have gr ...
'', United Kingdom (2017) * ''
Gohatto , also known as ''Taboo'', is a 1999 Japanese film directed by Nagisa Ōshima. It is about homosexuality in the Shinsengumi during the ''bakumatsu'' period, the end of the samurai era in the mid-19th century. Plot At the start of the movie, the y ...
(Taboo)'', Japan (1999) * '' Gone But Not Forgotten'', United States (2003) * ''
Grande École Grande means "wikt:large, large" or "great (disambiguation), great" in many of the Romance languages. It may also refer to: Places *Grande, Germany, a municipality in Germany *Grande Communications, a telecommunications firm based in Texas *Gran ...
'', France (2004) * '' Hamam'', Italy/Turkey/Spain (1997) * '' Happy Together'', Hong Kong (1997) * ''
Hawaii Hawaii ( ; haw, Hawaii or ) is a state in the Western United States, located in the Pacific Ocean about from the U.S. mainland. It is the only U.S. state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only stat ...
'', Argentina (2013) * '' Hidden Away'', Spain (2014) * '' Hold You Tight'', Hong Kong (1997) * '' Holding Trevor'', United States (2007) * ''
I Love You Phillip Morris ''I Love You Phillip Morris'' is a 2009 English-language French black comedy film based on a 1980s and 1990s real-life story of con artist, impostor and multiple prison escapee Steven Jay Russell, as played by Jim Carrey. While incarcerated, Russ ...
'', United States (2009) * ''I'm The Only One Who Love You'', Malaysia (2012) * '' Jeffrey'', United States (1995) * '' Jesús'', Chile/France/Germany/Greece (2016) * ''
Jongens ''Jongens'' (English title: ''Boys'') is a 2014 Dutch made-for-television coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Mischa Kamp and featuring Gijs Blom, Ko Zandvliet and Stijn Taverne. The film was released on 9 February 2014. Plot Sieg ...
'', The Netherlands (2014) * '' Just a Question of Love'', France (2000) * '' Lan Yu'', China (2001) * ''
Latter Days ''Latter Days'' is a 2003 American romantic comedy-drama film about a gay relationship between a closeted Mormon missionary and his openly gay neighbor. The film was written and directed by C. Jay Cox and stars Steve Sandvoss as the missionary ...
'', United States (2003) * ''
Law of Desire ''Law of Desire'' ( es, link=no, La ley del deseo) is a 1987 Spanish comedy thriller film written and directed by Pedro Almodóvar. Starring Eusebio Poncela as Pablo, Carmen Maura as Tina and Antonio Banderas as Antonio. It was the first film A ...
'', Spain (1986) * '' Like It Is'', United Kingdom (1998) * ''
Loose Cannons (2010 film) ''Loose Cannons'' ( it, Mine vaganti) is a 2010 Italian comedy film directed by Ferzan Özpetek. Özpetek also wrote the script with the help of Ivan Cotroneo, while Domenico Procacci served as a producer. The film stars Riccardo Scamarcio, Alessa ...
'', Italy (2010) * ''
Lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee ...
'', Vietnam (2014) * '' Lost in Paradise'', Vietnam (2011) * '' Love Actually... Sucks!'', Hong Kong (2011) * ''
Love of Siam ''Love of Siam'' ( th, รักแห่งสยาม, , pronounced ) is a 2007 Thai multi-layered romantic-drama film written and directed by Chookiat Sakveerakul. The film tells a story of love, friendship and family. The film was released i ...
'', Thailand (2007) * '' Love, Simon'', United States (2018) * '' Love Songs (Les Chansons d'amour)'', France (2007) * ''
Lucky Blue Lucky may refer to: *An adjective of luck Lucky may also refer to: Film and television * '' Lucky: No Time for Love'', a 2005 Hindi-language romance starring Salman Khan, Sneha Ullal, and Mithun Chakraborty * ''Lucky'', a 2005 short film by Av ...
'', Sweden (2007) * ''
Make the Yuletide Gay ''Make the Yuletide Gay'' is a 2009 American Christmas-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by Rob Williams about a gay college student who is out at school, but is afraid to reveal his sexual orientation to his parents. It stars Keit ...
'', United States (2009) * ''
Making Love ''Making Love'' is a 1982 American drama film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Kate Jackson, Harry Hamlin and Michael Ontkean. The film tells the story of a married man coming to terms with his homosexuality and the love triangle that dev ...
'', United States (1982) * ''
Mala Noche ''Mala Noche'' (also known as ''Bad Night'') is a 1986 American drama film based on Walt Curtis' autobiographical novel. It marked Gus Van Sant's directorial film debut, and stars Tim Streeter, Doug Cooeyate, Ray Monge, and Nyla McCarthy. The ...
'', United States (1986) * '' Mambo Italiano'', Canada (2003) * ''
Maurice Maurice may refer to: People * Saint Maurice (died 287), Roman legionary and Christian martyr * Maurice (emperor) or Flavius Mauricius Tiberius Augustus (539–602), Byzantine emperor *Maurice (bishop of London) (died 1107), Lord Chancellor and ...
'', United Kingdom (1987) * ''
Memories In March ''Memories in March'' is a 2010 Indian drama film directed by Sanjoy Nag. The film stars Deepti Naval, Rituparno Ghosh and Raima Sen. The film is the effective exploration of a situation wherein a bereaved mother comes to terms with her late s ...
'', Calcutta, India (2010) * '' Mentiras y Gordas'', Spain (2009) * ''
Moonlight Moonlight consists of mostly sunlight (with little earthlight) reflected from the parts of the Moon's surface where the Sun's light strikes. Illumination The intensity of moonlight varies greatly depending on the lunar phase, but even the ful ...
'', United States (2017) * '' The Most Desired Man, U.S. title: Maybe ... Maybe Not, Germany 1994 * '' Mulligans'', Canada (2008) * ''
My Beautiful Laundrette ''My Beautiful Laundrette'' is a 1985 British romantic comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Frears from a screenplay by Hanif Kureishi. The film was also one of the first films released by Working Title Films. The story is set in London dur ...
'', United Kingdom (1985) * ''
My Fair Son ''My Fair Son'' () is a 2005 Chinese gay-themed film (first released for public exhibition in the United States in 2009), by Chinese film director Cui Zi'en.No Regret'', South Korea (2006) * ''
North Sea Texas ''North Sea Texas'' ( nl, Noordzee, Texas) is a 2011 Cinema of Belgium, Belgian drama film, drama romance film directed by Bavo Defurne in his feature directorial debut, who co-wrote the script with Yves Verbraeken, based on André Sollie's ''Noo ...
'', Belgium (2011) * '' One Summer Night'', South Korea (2016) * ''
La Otra Familia ''La otra familia'' is a Mexican 2011 family drama film starring Jorge Salinas, along with Luis Roberto Guzmán, Bruno Loza, Carmen Salinas and Ana Serradilla. It was directed and written by Gustavo Loza. The film was produced by the Black Rive ...
'', Mexico (2011) * ''Penis In The Bottle'', Malaysia (2011) * '' Permanent Residence'', Hong Kong (2009) * ''
Petrang Kabayo ''Petrang Kabayo'' () is a 2010 Filipino fantasy comedy-drama film produced and released by Viva Films. The film was directed by Manola Ayala and stars comedian Vice Ganda in his first lead role. It is a remake of '' Petrang Kabayo at ang Pilyang ...
'', Philippines (2010) * ''
The Pillow Book is a book of observations and musings recorded by Sei Shōnagon during her time as court lady to Empress Consort Teishi during the 990s and early 1000s in Heian-period Japan. The book was completed in the year 1002. The work is a collection o ...
'', France/United Kingdom/Netherlands/Luxembourg (1995) * ''
Pit Stop In motorsports, a pit stop is a pause for refuelling, new tyres, repairs, mechanical adjustments, a driver change, as a penalty, or any combination of the above. These stops occur in an area called the pits, most commonly accessed via a pit la ...
'', United States (2013) * ''
Pleasure Factory ''Pleasure Factory'' (快乐工厂 ''Kuaile Gongchang'') is a 2007 Singaporean-Thai docudrama film set in Geylang, the red-light district of Singapore. Directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham, the film was selected for the Un Certain Regard competition a ...
'', Thailand/Singapore (2007) * ''
Presque Rien ''Presque rien'' (meaning ''Almost Nothing'', which is also the UK release title; the U.S. title is ''Come Undone'') is a 2000 French-Belgian romantic drama film directed by Sebastien Lifshitz, set in Brittany, depicting a stormy holiday romance ...
'', France (2000) * ''
Prick Up Your Ears ''Prick Up Your Ears'' is a 1987 British film, directed by Stephen Frears, about the playwright Joe Orton and his lover Kenneth Halliwell. The screenplay was written by Alan Bennett, based on the 1978 biography by John Lahr. The film stars Gary ...
'', United Kingdom (1987) * ''
Pride Pride is defined by Merriam-Webster as "reasonable self-esteem" or "confidence and satisfaction in oneself". A healthy amount of pride is good, however, pride sometimes is used interchangeably with "conceit" or "arrogance" (among other words) w ...
'', United Kingdom (2014) * '' Private Lessons'', Belgium, France (2008) * '' Private Romeo'', United States (2011) * ''
Quick Change ''Quick Change'' is a 1990 American crime comedy film directed by Bill Murray and Howard Franklin (in their directorial debuts) and written by Franklin. Based on the novel of the same name by Jay Cronley, the film stars Murray, Geena Davis, Ra ...
'', Philippines (2013) * '' Refugee's Welcome'', Spain/Germany (2017) * '' The River'', Taiwan (1997) * ''
Road Movie A road movie is a film genre in which the main characters leave home on a road trip, typically altering the perspective from their everyday lives. Road movies often depict travel in the hinterlands, with the films exploring the theme of alienatio ...
'', South Korea (2002) * ''
Romeos "Romeos" is the first single from Alphaville's 1989 album ''The Breathtaking Blue''. It was released a month ahead of the album, and was the first single by Alphaville to be released as a CD single, previous singles having preceded the format's r ...
'', Germany (2011) * '' Running with Scissors'', United States (2006) * ''
Shelter Shelter is a small building giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger. Shelter may also refer to: Places * Port Shelter, Hong Kong * Shelter Bay (disambiguation), various locations * Shelter Cove (disambiguation), various locatio ...
'', United States (2007) * ''
Shortbus ''Shortbus'' is a 2006 American erotic comedy-drama film written and directed by John Cameron Mitchell. The plot revolves around a sexually diverse ensemble of colorful characters trying desperately to connect in an early 2000s New York City. T ...
'', United States (2006) * '' Sibak: Midnight Dancers'', Philippines (1994) * '' Somewhere I Have Never Traveled'', Taiwan (2009) * ''
Soundless Wind Chime ''Soundless Wind Chime'' () is a 2009 independent film directed by Hung Wing Kit (), starring Lu Yu Lai and Bernhard Bulling. It was a 2009 Nominee for the Berlin International Film Festival's Teddy Award. Plot ''Soundless Wind Chime'' cente ...
'', Hong Kong/China/Switzerland (2009) * '' Speechless'', Hong Kong/China (2012) * '' Star Appeal'', China (2004) * '' Summer Storm'', Germany (2004) * ''
Sunday Bloody Sunday "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the opening track from their 1983 album ''War'' and was released as the album's third single on 21 March 1983 in the Netherlands and West Germany. "Sunday Bloody Sunday" is noted f ...
'', United Kingdom (1971) * ''
Taxi zum Klo ''Taxi zum Klo'' is a 1981 film written by, directed by, and starring Frank Ripploh. The film is a dark comedy of manners that explores the life of a Berlin school teacher and the contrasts between his public and private lives. It was sexually exp ...
'', Germany (1981) * '' The Hours and Times'', United States (1991) * " The Summer of 85’" , France (2020) * '' Those People'', United States (2015) * '' Thưa mẹ con đi'', Vietnam (2019) * ''
Toast Toast most commonly refers to: * Toast (food), bread browned with dry heat * Toast (honor), a ritual in which a drink is taken Toast may also refer to: Places * Toast, North Carolina, a census-designated place in the United States Books * '' ...
'', United Kingdom (2010) * '' The Toilers and the Wayfarers'', United States (1996) * ''
Torch Song Trilogy ''Torch Song Trilogy'' is a collection of three plays by Harvey Fierstein rendered in three acts: ''International Stud'', ''Fugue in a Nursery'', and ''Widows and Children First!'' The story centers on Arnold Beckoff, a Jewish homosexual, drag ...
'', United States (1988) * ''
Total Eclipse An eclipse is an astronomical event that occurs when an astronomical object or spacecraft is temporarily obscured, by passing into the shadow of another body or by having another body pass between it and the viewer. This alignment of three ce ...
'', United Kingdom/France/Belgium/Italy(1995) * ''
Touch of Pink ''Touch of Pink'' is a 2004 Canadian-British gay-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by Ian Iqbal Rashid and starring Jimi Mistry, Kyle MacLachlan, and Kristen Holden-Ried. The film takes its title from the Cary Grant film ''That ...
'', United Kingdom/Canada (2004) * ''
Trick Trick(s) may refer to: People * Trick McSorley (1852–1936), American professional baseball player * Armon Trick (born 1978), retired German international rugby union player * David Trick (born 1955), former Ontario civil servant and univers ...
'', United States (1999) * '' The Trip'', United States (2002) * ''
Triple Crossed ''Triple Crossed'' is a 1959 short subject directed by Jules White starring American slapstick comedy team The Three Stooges (Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Joe Besser). It is the 189th entry in the series released by Columbia Pictures starring t ...
'', United States (2013) * '' Two Weddings and a Funeral'', South Korea (1999) * '' Under One Roof'', United States (2002) * ''
The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin ''The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin'' (also known as ''Praybeyt Benjamin'') is a 2011 Filipino action, comedy, andparody film directed by Wenn V. Deramas. It stars Vice Ganda in the title role, alongside Eddie Garcia, Nikki Valdez, Vandolph Quizon ...
'', Philippines (2011) * '' Utopians'', Hong Kong/Taiwan (2015) * ''
Voyage Voyage(s) or The Voyage may refer to: Literature *''Voyage : A Novel of 1896'', Sterling Hayden * ''Voyage'' (novel), a 1996 science fiction novel by Stephen Baxter *''The Voyage'', Murray Bail * "The Voyage" (short story), a 1921 story by ...
'', Hong Kong (2013) * ''
The Way He Looks ''The Way He Looks'' ( pt, Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho, lit=Today I Want to Go Back Alone) is a 2014 Brazilian Coming-of-age film, coming-of-age Romance film, romantic Drama (film and television), drama film written and directed by Daniel Ribeir ...
'', Brazil (2014) * ''
Thirty Years of Adonis ''Thirty Years of Adonis'' (), is a 2017 film by the Hong Kong film-maker Scud (filmmaker), Scud, the production-crediting name of Danny Cheng Wan-Cheung. It is a story of a young man who is a Beijing Opera actor. He decides to pursue acting, and ...
'', Hong Kong/Taiwan (2017) * ''
The Wedding Banquet ''The Wedding Banquet'' is a 1993 romantic comedy film directed, produced and co-written by Ang Lee. The story concerns a gay Taiwanese immigrant man (played by Winston Chao, in his film debut) who marries a mainland Chinese woman ( May Chin) t ...
'', Taiwan (1993) * ''
Were the World Mine ''Were the World Mine'' is a 2008 romantic musical fantasy film directed by Tom Gustafson, written by Gustafson and Cory James Krueckeberg, and starring Tanner Cohen, Wendy Robie, Judy McLane, Zelda Williams, Jill Larson, Ricky Goldman, Natha ...
'', United States (2008) * '' Yossi'', Israel (2012) * ''
Yossi & Jagger ''Yossi & Jagger'' ( he, יוסי וג'אגר, Yossi VeJagger) is a 2002 Israeli romantic drama film directed by Eytan Fox about soldiers at the Israel–Lebanon border who try to find some peace and solace from the daily routine of war. The film ...
'', Israel (2002) * ''
You Are Not Alone "You Are Not Alone" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his ninth studio album, '' HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'' (1995). It was released on August 15, 1995, as the second single from the album. An R&B ballad, "You ...
'', Denmark (1978)


Lesbian female relationships

* ''All About E'', Australia (2015) * '' All About Love'', Hong Kong (2010) * ''
Alto The musical term alto, meaning "high" in Italian (Latin: ''altus''), historically refers to the contrapuntal part higher than the tenor and its associated vocal range. In 4-part voice leading alto is the second-highest part, sung in choruses by ...
'', United States (2015) * ''
Ammonite Ammonoids are a group of extinct marine mollusc animals in the subclass Ammonoidea of the class Cephalopoda. These molluscs, commonly referred to as ammonites, are more closely related to living coleoids (i.e., octopuses, squid and cuttlefish) ...
'', United Kingdom/Australia (2020) * '' Anatomy of a Love Seen'', United States (2014) * '' Another Way'', Hungary (1982) * ''
Ashley Ashley is a place name derived from the Old English words '' æsc'' (“ash”) and '' lēah'' (“meadow”). It may refer to: People and fictional characters * Ashley (given name), a list of people and fictional characters with the given name ...
'', United States (2013) * '' Ava's Impossible Things'', United States (2016) * ''
Bad Romance "Bad Romance" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), ''The Fame Monster'' (2009)—the reissue of her debut studio album, ''The Fame'' (2008). Gaga wrote and produced the song with RedOne. Following an illegal ...
'', China (2011) * ''
Below Her Mouth ''Below Her Mouth'' is a 2016 Canadian erotic romantic drama film directed by April Mullen and written by Stephanie Fabrizi. The film stars Natalie Krill as Jasmine and Erika Linder as Dallas, two women in Toronto who meet and begin a passionate ...
'', Canada (2016) * ''
Better Than Chocolate ''Better Than Chocolate'' is a 1999 Canadian romantic comedy film shot in Vancouver and directed by Anne Wheeler. Plot Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) has moved out on her own and has started a relationship with Kim (Christina Cox). Maggie's mother Lila ...
'', Canada (1999) * ''
The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant ''The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant'' (german: Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant) is a 1972 West German romantic drama film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, based on his own play. Featuring an all-female cast, the plot tak ...
'', Germany (1972) * '' Bloomington'', United States (2010) * ''
Blue (2002 film) ''Blue'' is a 2002 Japanese romantic drama directed by Hiroshi Ando based on the manga Blue (manga), of the same name by Kiriko Nananan. The film stars Mikako Ichikawa as Kayako Kirishima and Manami Konishi as Masami Endo. The film was first sho ...
'', Japan (2002) * '' Blue Is the Warmest Colour'', France (2013) * ''
Bound Bound or bounds may refer to: Mathematics * Bound variable * Upper and lower bounds, observed limits of mathematical functions Physics * Bound state, a particle that has a tendency to remain localized in one or more regions of space Geography *B ...
'', United States (1996) * ''
The Carmilla Movie ''The Carmilla Movie'' is a 2017 Canadian comedy horror film directed by Spencer Maybee, based on the web series of the same name (2014–2016). Both the film and the web series were adapted from the 1872 gothic novella ''Carmilla'' by Joseph Sh ...
'', Canada (2017) * '' Carol'', United Kingdom/United States (2015) * ''
Chloe Chloe (; ), also spelled Chloë, Chlöe, or Chloé, is a feminine name meaning "blooming" or "fertility" in Greek. The name ultimately derives, through Greek, from the Proto-Indo-European root ', which relates to the colors yellow and green. T ...
'', United States/France/Canada (2009) * '' Circumstance'', Iran (2011) * ''
Cloudburst A cloudburst is an extreme amount of precipitation in a short period of time, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, which is capable of creating flood conditions. Cloudbursts can quickly dump large amounts of water, e.g. 25 mm of prec ...
'', Canada (2011) * '' D.E.B.S.'', United States (2003) * '' D.E.B.S.'', United States (2004) * ''
Desert Hearts ''Desert Hearts'' is a 1985 American romantic drama film directed by Donna Deitch. The screenplay, written by Natalie Cooper, is an adaptation of the 1964 lesbian novel '' Desert of the Heart'' by Jane Rule. Set in Reno, Nevada in 1959, it ...
'', United States (1985) * ''
Disobedience Civil disobedience is the active, professed refusal of a citizen to obey certain laws, demands, orders or commands of a government (or any other authority). By some definitions, civil disobedience has to be nonviolent to be called "civil". Henc ...
'', United Kingdom/Ireland/United States (2017) * ''Drifting Flowers'', Taiwan (2008) * ''
Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga ''Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga'' () is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film directed by Shelly Chopra Dhar. The screenplay was written by Dhar and Gazal Dhaliwal, with the story inspired by the 1919 novel ...
'', India (2019) * ''
Elena Undone ''Elena Undone'' is a 2010 lesbian film written and directed by Nicole Conn and starring Necar Zadegan, Traci Dinwiddie, and Gary Weeks. It is based loosely on Conn's romance with filmmaker Marina Rice Bader. Plot The paths of Elena Winter ...
'', United States (2010) * ''
The Favourite ''The Favourite'' is a 2018 period black comedy film co-produced and directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, from a screenplay by Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara. Set in early 18th century Great Britain, the film's plot examines the relationship betw ...
'', United Kingdom/Ireland/United States (2018) * '' Fingersmith'', United Kingdom (2005) * ''
Fire Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material (the fuel) in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction Product (chemistry), products. At a certain point in the combustion reaction, called the ignition ...
'', India/Canada (1996) * ''
First Girl I Loved ''First Girl I Loved'' is a 2016 American romantic drama film written and directed by Kerem Sanga. It stars Dylan Gelula, Brianna Hildebrand, Tim Heidecker and Pamela Adlon. The film premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival and won the Audi ...
'', United States (2016) * ''
The Four-Faced Liar ''The Four-Faced Liar'' is a 2010 comedy-drama-romance film directed by Jacob Chase. The title is a reference to a four-faced clock that displays four different times, all wrong, and to a bar with that name (also named after the clock) that feat ...
'', United States (2010) * ''Frauensee (Woman's Lake)'', Germany (2012) * '' Fucking Åmål'', Sweden (1998) * '' The Girl'', France/United States (2000) * ''
Go Fish Go Fish or Fish is a card game usually played by two to five players,
 although it can be played wi ...
'', United States (1994) * '' Gray Matters'', United States (2006) * '' The Guest House'', United States (2012) * ''
The Handmaiden ''The Handmaiden'' (; ) is a 2016 South Korean psychological thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo and Cho Jin-woong. It is inspired by the 2002 novel '' Fingersmith'' by Welsh writer Sarah Wa ...
'', South Korea (2016) * ''
Happiest Season ''Happiest Season'' is a 2020 American holiday romantic comedy-drama film directed by Clea DuVall, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mary Holland. Starring an ensemble cast consisting of Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza ...
'', United States (2020) * ''
I Can't Think Straight ''I Can't Think Straight'' is a 2008 British romantic drama film directed by Shamim Sarif. Based on Sarif's 2008 novel of the same name, the film tells the story of a London-based Jordanian of Palestinian descent, Tala, who is preparing for an e ...
'', United States/United Kingdom (2008) * ''Ich will Dich'', Germany (2014) * ''
If These Walls Could Talk 2 ''If These Walls Could Talk 2'' is a 2000 television film in the United States, broadcast on HBO. It is a sequel to the 1996 HBO film ''If These Walls Could Talk'', and like the earlier film is a female-centered anthology film, with three separa ...
'', United States (2000) * ''
Imagine Me & You ''Imagine Me & You'' is a 2005 romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Ol Parker and starring Piper Perabo and Lena Headey with Matthew Goode, Celia Imrie, and Anthony Head. It centers on the relationship between Rachel (Perabo) and ...
'', United Kingdom (2005) * ''
The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love ''The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love'' is a 1995 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Maria Maggenti and starring Laurel Holloman, Nicole Ari Parker, and Maggie Moore. It tells the story of two very different high s ...
'', United States (1995) * ''
Itty Bitty Titty Committee ''Itty Bitty Titty Committee'' is a feminist lesbian comedy film directed by Jamie Babbit. It was released on September 28, 2007. It follows the political awakening of Anna, a young, mild-mannered lesbian A lesbian is a Homosexuality, h ...
'', United States (2007) * ''
Jack and Diane Jack may refer to: Places * Jack, Alabama, US, an unincorporated community * Jack, Missouri, US, an unincorporated community * Jack County, Texas, a county in Texas, USA People and fictional characters * Jack (given name), a male given name, ...
'', United States (2012) * ''
Joe + Belle ''Joe + Belle'' is a 2011 dark romantic comedy film directed by Veronica Kedar about a drug dealer called Joe and a suicidal psychopath called Belle. Plot Joe (Veronica Kedar) is a drug dealer who was born in New York City but lives in Israel. S ...
'', Israel (2011) * '' The Kids Are All Right'', United States (2010) * ''
The Killing of Sister George ''The Killing of Sister George'' is a 1964 play by Frank Marcus that was later adapted into a The Killing of Sister George (film), 1968 film directed by Robert Aldrich. Stage version Sister George is a beloved character in the popular radio ser ...
'', United Kingdom (1968) * '' Kissing Jessica Stein'', United States (2001) * ''
Lianna ''Lianna'' is a 1983 drama film written and directed by John Sayles and starring Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, and Jon DeVries. Plot Lianna is married to a college professor in film and media at a university in a midsized New Jersey town and ...
'', United States (1983) * ''
Liz in September ''Liz in September'' ( es, Liz en Septiembre) is a 2014 Venezuelan romance drama film directed by Fina Torres. The screenplay is an adaptation of the American play '' Last Summer at Bluefish Cove'' by Jane Chambers. A work-in-progress project of ...
'', Venezuela (2014) * ''
Lost and Delirious ''Lost and Delirious'' is a 2001 Canadian drama film directed by Léa Pool, and based on the novel '' The Wives of Bath'' by Susan Swan. ''Lost and Delirious'' is told from the perspective of Mary ( Mischa Barton), who observes the changing love b ...
'', Canada (2001) * ''Love'', Vietnam (2015) * '' Love Actually... Sucks!'', Hong Kong (2011) * '' Love My Life'', Japan (2006) * ''
Loving Annabelle ''Loving Annabelle'' is a 2006 American romantic drama film written and directed by Katherine Brooks. Inspired by ''Mädchen in Uniform'', it tells the story of a boarding school student who falls in love with her teacher. Plot Annabelle Tillma ...
'', United States (2006) * ''
Mädchen in Uniform ' ("Girls in Uniform") is a 1931 German romantic drama film based on the play ' (''Yesterday and Today'') by Christa Winsloe and directed by Leontine Sagan with artistic direction from Carl Froelich, who also funded the film. Winsloe also wrote ...
'', Germany (1931) * ''
Me, Myself and Her ''Me, Myself and Her'' ( it, Io e lei ) is a 2015 comedy-drama film written and directed by Maria Sole Tognazzi and starring Margherita Buy and Sabrina Ferilli. Plot Marina and Federica have been in a relationship for five years and seem to be ...
'', Italy (2015) * '' Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium'', United Kingdom (2007) * ''
My Days of Mercy ''My Days of Mercy'' is a 2017 romantic drama film directed by Tali Shalom Ezer and written by Joe Barton (screenwriter), Joe Barton. It stars Kate Mara, Elliot Page, Amy Seimetz, Brian Geraghty, and Elias Koteas. It screened at the 2017 Toronto ...
'', United States/United Kingdom (2017) * ''
My Summer of Love ''My Summer of Love'' is a 2004 British drama film directed by Paweł Pawlikowski and co-written by Pawlikowski and Michael Wynne. Based on the 2001 novel of the same name by Helen Cross, the film explores the romantic relationship between two ...
'', United Kingdom (2004) * ''
Nina's Heavenly Delights ''Nina's Heavenly Delights'' is a 2006 British drama film, drama romance film, romance comedy film, directed by Pratibha Parmar. The film was released on 29 September 2006 in the United Kingdom, and on 21 November 2007 in the United States. Sy ...
'', United Kingdom (2006) * '' Pariah'', United States (2011) * '' Personal Best'', United States (1982) * ''
Portrait of a Lady on Fire ''Portrait of a Lady on Fire'' (french: Portrait de la jeune fille en feu, lit=Portrait of the Young Lady on Fire) is a 2019 French historical romantic drama film written and directed by Céline Sciamma, starring Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haen ...
'', France (2019) * ''
Purple Sea ''Purple Sea'' ( it, Viola di mare, also known as ''The Sea Purple'') is a 2009 Italian romance drama film directed by Donatella Maiorca. It is based on the non-fiction novel ''Minchia di re'' written by Giacomo Pilati. The film premiered at the ...
'', Italy (2009) * ''Raven's Touch'', United States (2015) * ''
Rent Rent may refer to: Economics *Renting, an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property *Economic rent, any payment in excess of the cost of production *Rent-seeking, attempting to increase one's share of e ...
'', United States (2005) * ''Rome and Juliet'', Philippines (2006) * ''
Room in Rome ''Room in Rome'' ( es, Habitación en Roma, links=no) is a 2010 Spanish erotic romantic comedy-drama film directed by Julio Medem starring Elena Anaya and Natasha Yarovenko, depicting the emotional and sexual relations of two women throughou ...
'', Spain (2010) * '' Saving Face'', United States (2004) * ''Shirley'', United States (2020) * '' Soongava: Dance of the Orchids'', Nepal (2012) * '' Spider Lilies'', Taiwan (2007) * ''Snapshots'', United States (2018) * '' Summer of Mesa'', United States (2020) * '' The Summer of Sangailė'', Lithuania (2015) * '' Tell It to the Bees'', United Kingdom (2018) * ''
Tipping the Velvet ''Tipping the Velvet'' (1998) is a historical novel by Sarah Waters; it is her debut novel. Set in England during the 1890s, it tells a coming of age story about a young woman named Nan who falls in love with a male impersonator, follows her ...
'', United Kingdom (2002) * '' The Truth About Jane'', United States (2000) * '' Two Weddings and a Funeral'', South Korea (2012) * ''
Vita & Virginia ''Vita & Virginia'' is a 2018 biographical romantic drama film directed by Chanya Button. The screenplay, written by Button and Eileen Atkins, is adapted from the 1992 play ''Vita & Virginia'' by Atkins. The film stars Gemma Arterton, Eliz ...
'', United Kingdom/Ireland (2018) * ''
Water Lilies ''Water Lilies'' (or ''Nymphéas'', ) is a Serial imagery, series of approximately 250 oil paintings by French Impressionism, Impressionist Claude Monet (1840–1926). The paintings depict his Fondation Monet in Giverny, flower garden at Fond ...
'', France (2007) * '' The Watermelon Woman'', United States (1996) * ''
When Night Is Falling ''When Night is Falling'' is a 1995 Canadian drama film directed by Patricia Rozema and starring Pascale Bussières and Rachael Crawford. It was entered into the 45th Berlin International Film Festival. Plot Camille Baker ( Pascale Bussières) i ...
'', Canada (1995) * ''
With Every Heartbeat "With Every Heartbeat" is a song by Swedish record producer Kleerup and Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn. It was first released on 10 January 2007 in Sweden and later on 30 July 2007 in the United Kingdom. It was released as the second single f ...
'' (original title: ''Kyss Mig''), Sweden (2011) * ''
A Woman Like Eve ''A Woman Like Eve'' ( nl, Een vrouw als Eva) is a 1979 Dutch drama film about a woman who leaves her husband for another woman. The film was directed by Nouchka van Brakel; Accessed 13 June 2008. Monique van de Ven stars in the title role of Eve, ...
'', Netherlands (1979) * ''The World to Come'', United States (2020) * ''
The World Unseen ''The World Unseen'' is a 2007 historical drama film, written and directed by Shamim Sarif, adapted from her own novel. The film is set in 1950s Cape Town, South Africa during the beginning of apartheid. The film stars Lisa Ray and Sheetal S ...
'', United Kingdom/South Africa (2007) * '' Yes or No'', Thailand (2010)


With tragedy

* ''
Affinity Affinity may refer to: Commerce, finance and law * Affinity (law), kinship by marriage * Affinity analysis, a market research and business management technique * Affinity Credit Union, a Saskatchewan-based credit union * Affinity Equity Par ...
'', United Kingdom (2008) * '' Aimée and Jaguar'', Germany (1999) * '' Another Way'', Hungary (1982) * ''
April's Shower ''April's Shower'' is a 2003 romantic comedy film directed by and starring Trish Doolan. The film also stars Maria Cina and Randall Batinkoff. Doolan also served as writer, producer, and director for the film. The film was actually released as ear ...
'', United States (2003) * '' But I'm a Cheerleader'', United States (1999) * '' The Children's Hour'', United States (1961) * ''
The Edge of Heaven "The Edge of Heaven" is a song by English pop duo Wham!, released on Epic Records in 1986. It was written and produced by George Michael, one half of the duo, and was promoted in advance as Wham!'s farewell single. History With the known desire ...
'', Germany (2007) * '' Even Cowgirls Get the Blues'', United States (1993) * ''
Gia ''Gia'' is a 1998 American biographical drama television film about the life and times of one of the first supermodels, Gia Carangi. The film stars Angelina Jolie as Gia and Faye Dunaway as Wilhelmina Cooper, with Mercedes Ruehl and Elizabeth M ...
'', United States (1998) * ''
Heavenly Creatures ''Heavenly Creatures'' is a 1994 New Zealand biographical psychological drama film directed by Peter Jackson, from a screenplay he co-wrote with his partner, Fran Walsh, and starring Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey in their feature film debu ...
'', New Zealand (1994) * ''
High Art High culture is a subculture that emphasizes and encompasses the cultural objects of aesthetic value, which a society collectively esteem as exemplary art, and the intellectual works of philosophy, history, art, and literature that a society con ...
'', United States (1998) * '' The Hours'', United States (2002) * '' Immacolata and Concetta: The Other Jealousy'', Italy (1980) * '' Je te mangerais'', France (2009) * '' Lost & Delirious'', Canada (2001) * '' Love Actually... Sucks!'', Hong Kong (2011) * '' Love and Suicide'', United States (2006) * ''
Memento Mori ''Memento mori'' (Latin for 'remember that you ave todie'Mulholland Drive Mulholland Drive is a street and road in the eastern Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California. It is named after pioneering Los Angeles civil engineer William Mulholland. The western rural portion in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties is nam ...
'', United States (2001) * ''
Producing Adults ''Producing Adults'' ( fi, Lapsia ja aikuisia – kuinka niitä tehdään?) (''Children and Adults – How To Make Them?'') is a 2004 Finnish comedy drama written by Pekko Pesonen and directed by Aleksi Salmenperä. It was Finland's official A ...
'', Finland (2004) * ''
Spike Spike, spikes, or spiking may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Books * ''The Spike'' (novel), a novel by Arnaud de Borchgrave * ''The Spike'' (book), a nonfiction book by Damien Broderick * ''The Spike'', a starship in Peter F. Hamilto ...
'', United States (2008) * ''
V for Vendetta ''V for Vendetta'' is a British graphic novel written by Alan Moore and illustrated by David Lloyd (with additional art by Tony Weare). Initially published between 1982 and 1985 in black and white as an ongoing serial in the British antholog ...
'', United States (2006)


With conversion therapy

* '' But I'm a Cheerleader'', United States (1999) * '' The Miseducation of Cameron Post'', United States (2018) * '' Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story''. United States (2019)


Parenting

* ''
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert ''The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'' is a 1994 Australian road comedy film written and directed by Stephan Elliott. The plot follows two drag queens, played by Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce, and a transgender woman, played by Tere ...
'', Australia (1994) * '' Bear Cub'', Spain (2004) * ''
The Birdcage ''The Birdcage'' is a 1996 American comedy film directed by Mike Nichols, adapted by Elaine May, and starring Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, and Dianne Wiest. Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart, Hank Azaria, and Christine Baranski app ...
'', United States (1996) * ''
Breakfast with Scot ''Breakfast with Scot'' is a 2007 Canadian comedy film. It is adapted from the 1999 novel by Tufts University professor Michael Downing. The screenplay was adapted by Sean Reycraft from the book by Michael Downing, and the film was directed by L ...
'', Canada (2007) * ''
Chef's Special ''Chef's Special'' ( es, Fuera de carta) is a Spanish film directed by Nacho García Velilla that centers on homosexuality and the decision to come out. It focuses on men who have had relationships with women to hide their own sexuality, to th ...
'', Spain (2008) * '' C.R.A.Z.Y.'', Canada (2005) * ''
Make the Yuletide Gay ''Make the Yuletide Gay'' is a 2009 American Christmas-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by Rob Williams about a gay college student who is out at school, but is afraid to reveal his sexual orientation to his parents. It stars Keit ...
'', United States (2009) * ''
The Next Best Thing ''The Next Best Thing'' is a 2000 American comedy-drama film directed by John Schlesinger (his final feature film before his death in 2003) about two best friends who have a child together and a custody battle years after. Starring Madonna, Ruper ...
'', United States (2000) * ''
La Otra Familia ''La otra familia'' is a Mexican 2011 family drama film starring Jorge Salinas, along with Luis Roberto Guzmán, Bruno Loza, Carmen Salinas and Ana Serradilla. It was directed and written by Gustavo Loza. The film was produced by the Black Rive ...
'', Mexico (2011) * ''Sasha'', Germany (2010) * ''
Shelter Shelter is a small building giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger. Shelter may also refer to: Places * Port Shelter, Hong Kong * Shelter Bay (disambiguation), various locations * Shelter Cove (disambiguation), various locatio ...
'', United States (2007) * ''
Patrik 1,5 ''Patrik, Age 1.5'' ( sv, Patrik 1,5) is a 2008 Swedish comedy–drama film in which a gay Swedish couple adopt what they at first believe to be a baby, Patrik, only to have him turn out to be a homophobic teenager. Plot The film chronicles the e ...
'', Sweden (2008) * '' Transamerica'', United States (2005) * ''
Ideal Home (film) ''Ideal Home'' is a 2018 American comedy-drama film, written and directed by Andrew Fleming and starring Steve Coogan, Paul Rudd, Alison Pill, Jake McDorman, and Jack Gore. It premiered at the Mardi Gras Film Festival on February 15, 2018 and ...
'', United States (2018)


With tragedy

* '' Les amitiés particulières'', France (1964) * ''
Amphetamine Amphetamine (contracted from alpha- methylphenethylamine) is a strong central nervous system (CNS) stimulant that is used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy, and obesity. It is also commonly used ...
'', Hong Kong (2010) * '' Another Country'', United Kingdom (1984) * ''
Bad Romance "Bad Romance" is a song by American singer Lady Gaga from her third extended play (EP), ''The Fame Monster'' (2009)—the reissue of her debut studio album, ''The Fame'' (2008). Gaga wrote and produced the song with RedOne. Following an illegal ...
'', China (2011) * ''
Bangkok Love Story ''Bangkok Love Story'' ( th, เพื่อน...กูรักมึงว่ะ; ; literally "Friend ... I love you") is a 2007 Thai film written and directed by Poj Arnon. A gay romantic crime action drama, it is the story of a man who falls ...
'', Thailand (2007) * ''
Brokeback Mountain ''Brokeback Mountain'' is a 2005 American neo-Western romantic drama film directed by Ang Lee and produced by Diana Ossana and James Schamus. Adapted from the 1997 short story of the same name by Annie Proulx, the screenplay was written ...
'', United States (2005) * ''
Brotherhood Brotherhood or The Brotherhood may refer to: Family, relationships, and organizations * Fraternity (philosophy) or brotherhood, an ethical relationship between people, which is based on love and solidarity * Fraternity or brotherhood, a mal ...
'', Denmark (2009) * '' The Bubble'', Israel (2006) * '' Bungee Jumping of Their Own'', South Korea (2001) * '' Cầu Vồng Không Sắc (Rainbow Without Colours)'', Vietnam (2015) * ''
Center of My World ''Center of My World'' (german: Die Mitte der Welt) is a 2016 coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Jakob M. Erwa, based on the 1998 best-selling novel ''The Center of the World'' by Andreas Steinhöfel. Plot 17-year-old Phil comes bac ...
'', Germany (2016) * '' Ciao'', United States (2008) * ''
City Without Baseball ''City Without Baseball'' (; stylized: ; jyutping: mou4 je5 zi1 sing4) is a 2008 Hong Kong drama film starring Ron Heung and other members of the Hong Kong National Baseball Team. It is directed by South African-born Hong Kong filmmaker Lawr ...
'', Hong Kong (2008) * '' Cloud Atlas'', United States (2012) * '' C.R.A.Z.Y.'', Canada (2005) * ''
The Crying Game ''The Crying Game'' is a 1992 thriller film written and directed by Neil Jordan, produced by Stephen Woolley, and starring Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Jaye Davidson, Adrian Dunbar, Ralph Brown, and Forest Whitaker. The film explores the ...
'', United Kingdom (1992) * '' Daybreak'', Philippines (2008) * ''
De-Lovely ''De-Lovely'' is a 2004 American musical biopic directed by Irwin Winkler and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The screenplay by Jay Cocks is based on the life and career of Cole Porter, from his first meeting with his wife, Linda Lee Thomas, u ...
'', United States (2004) (see also biographical) * ''Drowning'', Australia (2009) * ''
Der Einstein des Sex ''The Einstein of Sex'' (also known as: ''The Einstein of Sex - Life and Work of Dr. M. Hirschfeld'', German title: ''Der Einstein des Sex'') is a 1999 German film directed by Rosa von Praunheim. The film was shown at the Berlin International Film ...
'', Germany (2000), released subtitled as ''the Einstein of Sex'' in the US * ''
Die Konsequenz ''Die Konsequenz'' (''The Consequence'') is a 1977 West German made for television film directed by Wolfgang Petersen. The screenplay is an adaptation of the 1975 autobiographical novel of the same name by Alexander Ziegler. The film premiered on ...
'', West Germany (1977) * ''
Different from the Others ''Different from the Others'' (german: Anders als die Andern) is a silent German melodramatic film produced during the Weimar Republic. It was first released in 1919 and stars Conrad Veidt and Reinhold Schünzel. The story was co-written by Richa ...
'', Germany (1919) * ''
Fox and His Friends ''Fox and His Friends'' (german: Faustrecht der Freiheit, lit=Freedom's Law of the Jungle; also known as ''Fist-Right of Freedom'') is a 1975 West German drama film written and directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, starring Fassbinder, Peter Cha ...
'', West Germany (1975) * ''
A Frozen Flower ''A Frozen Flower'' () is a 2008 South Korean erotic historical film. It is directed by Yoo Ha and stars Zo In-sung, Joo Jin-mo and Song Ji-hyo. The historical film is set during Goryeo Dynasty and is loosely based on the reign of Gongmin of Go ...
'', South Korea (2008) * ''
Hate Crime A hate crime (also known as a bias-motivated crime or bias crime) is a prejudice-motivated crime which occurs when a perpetrator targets a victim because of their membership (or perceived membership) of a certain social group or racial demograph ...
'', United States (2005) * '' Holding the Man'', Australia (2015) * '' A Home at the End of the World'', United States (2004) * '' House of Boys'', Luxembourg/West Germany (2009) * ''
Hide and Seek Hide-and-seek (sometimes known as hide-and-go-seek) is a popular children's game in which at least two players (usually at least three) conceal themselves in a set environment, to be found by one or more seekers. The game is played by one chose ...
'', Israel (1980) * '' In a Glass Cage'', Spain (1986) * ''
In My Life "In My Life" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles. It appeared on their 1965 album '' Rubber Soul''. Its lyrics were written primarily by John Lennon, credited to Lennon–McCartney. George Martin contributed the piano solo bridge. ...
'', Philippines (2009) * '' It's My Party'', United States (1996) * ''
It Is Not the Homosexual Who Is Perverse, But the Society in Which He Lives It or IT may refer to: * It (pronoun), in English * Information technology Arts and media Film and television * ''It'' (1927 film), a film starring Clara Bow * '' It! The Terror from Beyond Space'', a 1958 science fiction film * ''It!'' (1967 ...
'', West Germany (1971) * ''
Jolly Fellows ''Jolly Fellows'' (russian: Весёлые ребята, Vesyolye rebyata), also translated as ''Happy-Go-Lucky Guys'', ''Moscow Laughs'' and ''Jazz Comedy'', is a 1934 Soviet musical film, directed by Grigori Aleksandrov and starring his wife L ...
'', Russia (2009) * ''
The King and the Clown ''The King and the Clown'' (, lit. ''The King's Man'') is a 2005 South Korean historical drama film, starring Kam Woo-sung, Lee Joon-gi, and Jung Jin-young. It was adapted from the 2000 stage play, ''Yi'' ("You") about Yeonsangun of Joseon, a Jo ...
'', South Korea (2005) * '' Lan Yu'', China (2001) * '' L.I.E.'', United States (2001) * ''
Longtime Companion ''Longtime Companion'' is a 1989 American romantic drama film directed by Norman René and starring Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, and Mary-Louise Parker. The first wide-release theatrical film to deal with the subject of AIDS, ...
'',United States (1990) * ''
Lost Lost may refer to getting lost, or to: Geography *Lost, Aberdeenshire, a hamlet in Scotland * Lake Okeechobee Scenic Trail, or LOST, a hiking and cycling trail in Florida, US History *Abbreviation of lost work, any work which is known to have bee ...
'', Vietnam (2014) * '' Lost in Paradise'', Vietnam (2011) * '' Love Actually... Sucks!'', Hong Kong (2011) * ''
A Love to Hide ''A Love to Hide'' (French title: ''Un amour à taire'') is a French film made for television, directed by Christian Faure, which aired in 2005. It is loosely based on the book ''Moi, Pierre Seel, déporté homosexuel'' by Pierre Seel. Plot sum ...
'' (Un amour à taire), France (2005) * ''
Madame Satã Madame Satã was the artistic name of João Francisco dos Santos (1900–1976), a drag performer and capoeirista from Brazil. Biography He was born into a family of ex- slaves in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Having been convicted of mur ...
'', Brazil (2002) * ''
Miller's Crossing ''Miller's Crossing'' is a 1990 American neo-noir gangster film written, directed and produced by the Coen brothers and starring Gabriel Byrne, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Jon Polito, J. E. Freeman, and Albert Finney. The plot concerns a ...
'', United States (1990) * ''
Mysterious Skin ''Mysterious Skin'' is a 2004 coming-of-age film written and directed by Gregg Araki, adapted from Scott Heim's 1995 novel of the same name. The film tells the story of two pre-adolescent boys who both experienced sexual abuse as children, and h ...
'', United States (2004) * ''
No Night Is Too Long ''No Night Is Too Long'' is a 2002 BBC dramatisation based on the 1994 novel of the same name by Barbara Vine (a pseudonym of Ruth Rendell), with a screenplay by Kevin Elyot. The title comes from a line in Richard Strauss's opera ''Der Rosen ...
'', United Kingdom (2002) * ''
The Normal Heart ''The Normal Heart'' is a largely autobiographical play by Larry Kramer. It focuses on the rise of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in New York City between 1981 and 1984, as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the gay founder of a promi ...
'', United States (2014) * '' Permanent Residence'', Hong Kong (2009) * ''
Philadelphia Philadelphia, often called Philly, is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the sixth-largest city in the U.S., the second-largest city in both the Northeast megalopolis and Mid-Atlantic regions after New York City. Since ...
'', United States (1993) * ''
Prayers for Bobby ''Prayers for Bobby'' is a televised drama film that premiered on the Lifetime network on January 24, 2009. The film is based on the book of the same name by Leroy F. Aarons, which is itself based on the true story of the life and legacy of B ...
'', United States (2009) * ''
Proteus In Greek mythology, Proteus (; Ancient Greek: Πρωτεύς, ''Prōteus'') is an early prophetic sea-god or god of rivers and oceanic bodies of water, one of several deities whom Homer calls the "Old Man of the Sea" ''(hálios gérôn)''. ...
'', Canada/South Africa (2003) * ''
Rent Rent may refer to: Economics *Renting, an agreement where a payment is made for the temporary use of a good, service or property *Economic rent, any payment in excess of the cost of production *Rent-seeking, attempting to increase one's share of e ...
'', United States (2005) * ''
Taxi zum Klo ''Taxi zum Klo'' is a 1981 film written by, directed by, and starring Frank Ripploh. The film is a dark comedy of manners that explores the life of a Berlin school teacher and the contrasts between his public and private lives. It was sexually exp ...
'', West Germany (1981) * '' The Sea'', Spain (2000) * ''
A Single Man ''A Single Man'' is a 2009 American period romantic drama film based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. The directorial debut of fashion designer Tom Ford, the film stars Colin Firth, who was nominated for the Academy ...
'', United States (2009) * '' Somewhere I Have Never Traveled'', Taiwan (2009) * ''
Soundless Wind Chime ''Soundless Wind Chime'' () is a 2009 independent film directed by Hung Wing Kit (), starring Lu Yu Lai and Bernhard Bulling. It was a 2009 Nominee for the Berlin International Film Festival's Teddy Award. Plot ''Soundless Wind Chime'' cente ...
'', Hong Kong/China/Switzerland (2009) * ''
Toto Forever ''Toto Forever'', also known in Spanish as ''Toto Para Siempre'' or ''Siempre Toto'', is a 2010 dramatic short film directed by Roberto F. Canuto, written by Canuto and Xu Xiaoxi, and starring Kylan James, Kjord Davis, Diana Grivas, Alexander Ag ...
'', Spain/United States (2009) * '' The Trip'', United States (2002) * ''
Twist Twist may refer to: In arts and entertainment Film, television, and stage * ''Twist'' (2003 film), a 2003 independent film loosely based on Charles Dickens's novel ''Oliver Twist'' * ''Twist'' (2021 film), a 2021 modern rendition of ''Olive ...
'', Canada (2003) * '' Twisted'', United States (1996) * '' Undertow'', Peru (2009) * ''
Voyage Voyage(s) or The Voyage may refer to: Literature *''Voyage : A Novel of 1896'', Sterling Hayden * ''Voyage'' (novel), a 1996 science fiction novel by Stephen Baxter *''The Voyage'', Murray Bail * "The Voyage" (short story), a 1921 story by ...
'', Hong Kong (2013) * '' We All Die Alone'', United States (2021) * '' Weekend'', United Kingdom (2011) * ''
The Yacoubian Building ''The Yacoubian Building'' ( ar, عمارة يعقوبيان ''‘Imārat Ya‘qūbyān'') is a novel by Egyptian author Alaa-Al-Aswany. The book was made into a film of the same name in 2006 and into a TV series in 2007. Published in Arabi ...
'', Egypt (2009) * ''
Yossi & Jagger ''Yossi & Jagger'' ( he, יוסי וג'אגר, Yossi VeJagger) is a 2002 Israeli romantic drama film directed by Eytan Fox about soldiers at the Israel–Lebanon border who try to find some peace and solace from the daily routine of war. The film ...
'', Israel (2002)


With conversion therapy

* ''
Latter Days ''Latter Days'' is a 2003 American romantic comedy-drama film about a gay relationship between a closeted Mormon missionary and his openly gay neighbor. The film was written and directed by C. Jay Cox and stars Steve Sandvoss as the missionary ...
'', United States (2003) * ''
Maurice Maurice may refer to: People * Saint Maurice (died 287), Roman legionary and Christian martyr * Maurice (emperor) or Flavius Mauricius Tiberius Augustus (539–602), Byzantine emperor *Maurice (bishop of London) (died 1107), Lord Chancellor and ...
'', United Kingdom (1987) * '' Save Me'', United States (2007) * ''
Boy Erased ''Boy Erased'' is a 2018 American biographical drama film based on Garrard Conley's 2016 memoir of the same name. It is written and directed by Joel Edgerton, who also produced with Kerry Kohansky Roberts and Steve Golin. The film stars Lu ...
'', United States (2018) * ''Deviant'', United States (2018) * ''
This Is What Love in Action Looks Like ''This Is What Love in Action Looks Like'' is an American documentary film directed by Morgan Jon Fox about a Memphis teenager who was sent to a controversial Christian program after telling his parents that he was gay. The film premiered in 20 ...
'', United States (2011) (Documentary Film)


Transgender

* ''
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert ''The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert'' is a 1994 Australian road comedy film written and directed by Stephan Elliott. The plot follows two drag queens, played by Hugo Weaving and Guy Pearce, and a transgender woman, played by Tere ...
'', Australia (1994) * ''
Better Than Chocolate ''Better Than Chocolate'' is a 1999 Canadian romantic comedy film shot in Vancouver and directed by Anne Wheeler. Plot Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) has moved out on her own and has started a relationship with Kim (Christina Cox). Maggie's mother Lila ...
'', Canada (1999) * ''
Bugis Street Bugis (Kampong Bugis in Malay) is an area in Singapore that covers Bugis Street now located within the Bugis Junction shopping mall. Bugis Street was renowned internationally from the 1950s to the 1980s for its nightly gathering of transves ...
'', Hong Kong/Singapore (1995) * '' Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean'', United States (1982) * ''
The Crying Game ''The Crying Game'' is a 1992 thriller film written and directed by Neil Jordan, produced by Stephen Woolley, and starring Stephen Rea, Miranda Richardson, Jaye Davidson, Adrian Dunbar, Ralph Brown, and Forest Whitaker. The film explores the ...
'', United Kingdom (1992) * '' Different for Girls'', United Kingdom (1996) * ''
A Fantastic Woman ''A Fantastic Woman'' ( es, Una mujer fantástica) is a 2017 drama film directed by Sebastián Lelio, written by Lelio and Gonzalo Maza, produced by Juan de Dios and Pablo Larraín and starring Daniela Vega and Francisco Reyes. It was selected ...
'', Chile (2017) * ''
Girl A girl is a young female human, usually a child or an adolescent. When a girl becomes an adult, she is accurately described as a ''woman''. However, the term ''girl'' is also used for other meanings, including ''young woman'',Dictionary ...
'', Belgium (2018) * ''
Glen or Glenda ''Glen or Glenda'' is a 1953 American exploitation film directed, written by and starring Ed Wood (credited in his starring role as "Daniel Davis"), and featuring Wood's then-girlfriend Dolores Fuller and Bela Lugosi. It was produced by George W ...
'', United States (1953) * ''Just Charlie'', United Kingdom (2016) * ''
Laurence Anyways ''Laurence Anyways'' is a 2012 Canadian romantic drama film written, directed and edited by Xavier Dolan. The film competed in the ''Un Certain Regard'' section at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival where Suzanne Clément won the Un Certain Regard Aw ...
'', Canada (2012) * ''
Ma vie en rose ''Ma vie en rose'' (English translation: ''My Life in Pink'') is a 1997 Franco-Belgian drama film directed by Alain Berliner. It tells the story of Ludovic, a transgender girl, and depicts her family and community struggling to accept her gender ...
'', Belgium (1997) * ''
Romeos "Romeos" is the first single from Alphaville's 1989 album ''The Breathtaking Blue''. It was released a month ahead of the album, and was the first single by Alphaville to be released as a CD single, previous singles having preceded the format's r ...
'', Germany (2011) * ''
Tangerine The tangerine is a type of citrus fruit that is orange in color. Its scientific name varies. It has been treated as a separate species under the name ''Citrus tangerina'' or ''Citrus'' × ''tangerina'', or treated as a variety of ''Citrus retic ...
'', United States (2015) * '' Transamerica'', United States (2005)


With tragedy

* '' Boys Don't Cry'', United States (1999) * '' Cheila: Una Casa Pa' Maita'', Venezuela (2010) * ''
The Danish Girl ''The Danish Girl'' is a novel by American writer David Ebershoff, published in 2000 by the Viking Press in the United States and Allen & Unwin in Australia. Summary The novel is a fictionalized account of the life of Lili Elbe, one of the fi ...
'', United Kingdom (2015) * '' A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story'', United States (2006) * '' Gotta Get Down to It'', United States (2019) * ''
Soldier's Girl ''Soldier's Girl'' is a 2003 biographical drama film written by Ron Nyswaner and directed by Frank Pierson. It is based on a story of the relationship between Barry Winchell and Calpernia Addams and the events that led up to Barry's murder by a ...
'', United States (2004) * ''
Strella ''Strella'' ( el, Στρέλλα; international title: ''A Woman's Way'') is a 2009 Greek drama film written and directed by Panos H. Koutras. The plot centres around the relationship between a 45-year-old ex-convict and a 25-year-old transgende ...
'', Greece (2009) * ''
Yellow Hair 2 ''Yellow Hair 2'' () is a 2001 South Korean film, written, produced, and directed by Kim Yu-min. It is the sequel to Kim's 1999 film ''Yellow Hair'', though it does not continue the same story or feature any of the same characters. The original ...
'', South Korea (2001)


See also

*
List of LGBTQ+-related films A ''list'' is any set of items in a row. List or lists may also refer to: People * List (surname) Organizations * List College, an undergraduate division of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America * SC Germania List, German rugby unio ...
- sorted alphabetically *
List of LGBT-related films by year Made-for-television films are List of made-for-television films with LGBT characters, listed separately. There is also a list of these films List of LGBTQ+-related films, alphabetically. 1895–1950s * List of LGBT-related films pre-1920 * List ...
*
List of LGBT-related films directed by women This is a list of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender-related films that were directed by women. LGBT-themed films directed by women – especially, but not exclusively, lesbian-themed movies – are an important and distinct subset of the gen ...


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:LGBT-related films by storyline Lesbian Gay Storyline