Popular Gay-Lesbian Films

A shy, introverted, Chinese-American, straight-A student finds herself helping the school jock woo the girl they both secretly love. In the process, each teaches the other about the nature of love as they find connection in the most unlikely of places.

In 18th-century France young painter Marianne, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse without her knowing. Therefore, Marianne must observe her model by day to paint her portrait at night. Day by day, the two women become closer as they share Héloïse's last moments of freedom before the impending wedding.

"Call Me by Your Name" is a beautifully shot coming-of-age story set in Italy in 1983. The movie focuses on the passionate bond that exists between Elio, a 17-year-old child, and Oliver, the graduate student of his father. The two characters have great chemistry, and the movie doesn't hold back when it comes to delving into the complexity of human emotion and sexuality. Director Luca Guadagnino creates a sensual and evocative atmosphere, making this a must-see film that will leave you deeply moved.

Step into the poignant narrative of Chiron, a young black man navigating three pivotal chapters of his life in Miami. Guided by the love, support, and kindness of his community, Chiron's epic journey to manhood unfolds in a remarkably crafted story. This film offers a profound and seldom-seen glimpse into lives that cinema often overlooks.

A heartwarming and relatable coming-of-age story that explores the struggles of self-discovery and acceptance. With its lovable characters, genuine emotions, and important LGBTQ+ representation, it is a perfect film that will warm your heart and leave you inspired.

In 1840s England, celebrated but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) works alone on the southern coast, selling common fossils to tourists to support herself and her ailing mother. When a wealthy visitor entrusts her with the care of his wife, Charlotte (Saoirse Ronan), sparks fly, and an unexpected bond unfolds. Amid clashes and societal divides, Mary and Charlotte courageously navigate a journey of self-discovery, challenging social norms and exploring the depths of their evolving connection.

Directed by Pedro Almodóvar and starring Antonio Banderas, this film explores the life of an aging filmmaker reflecting on his past. As he revisits memories and relationships, including with his mother, played by Penélope Cruz, he confronts physical and emotional pains. This introspective journey through his life's highs and lows is a beautifully crafted tale of creativity, regret, and reconciliation. A poignant and visually stunning masterpiece, it's highly recommended for its artful storytelling and powerful performances.

The Eamons family's lives center on their evangelicalism, on patriarch Marshall (an associate Baptist pastor), and on only offspring, eighteen-year-old Jared, a freshman at a Christian college. Initiated by an unfounded accusation, Marshall and his wife Nancy send Jared to a conversion therapy assessment camp under the direction of Victor Sykes, the aim of the camp to decide on the next step of the appropriate conversion therapy. Accompanied by Nancy staying at a nearby hotel, Jared willingly goes in knowing his own internal feelings regardless of what his parents have been told about him in that half truth accusation. Jared's recent past leading up to this moment is told in flashback, an outwardly straight-laced existence of that centered on the church and the long-term "natural path" of marriage - which thus included Chloe, a girlfriend in high school - and children. While Jared does his best to adhere to what is asked of him to tell his truth, that truth may set him on a path to what he needs to do for himself, the question then becoming whether he will be allowed to pursue that path, especially if it goes against Victor or his parents.

Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives in their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo that make him question his plans.

This powerful and moving film is set in the 1980s during the early days of the AIDS epidemic. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, it follows Ron Woodroof, a Texan diagnosed with HIV. Faced with limited treatment options, Ron takes matters into his own hands and establishes a buyers club to distribute unapproved but effective medications. With stellar performances by Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto, the story captures the struggles and triumphs of individuals battling prejudice and mortality, in a must-watch film acclaimed for its compelling story and powerful performances.

Determined 15-year-old Lara is committed to becoming a professional ballerina. With the support of her father, she throws herself into this quest for the absolute at a new school. Lara's adolescent frustrations and impatience are heightened as she realizes her body does not bend so easily to the strict discipline because she was born a boy.

Nic and Jules are in a long term, committed, loving but by no means perfect same-sex relationship. Nic, a physician, needs to wield what she believes is control, whereas Jules, under that control, is less self-assured. During their relationship, Jules has floundered in her "nine to five" life, sometimes trying to start a business - always unsuccessfully - or being the stay-at-home mom. She is currently trying to start a landscape design business. They have two teen-aged children, Joni (conceived by Nic) and Laser (by Jules). Although not exact replicas, each offspring does more closely resemble his/her biological mother in temperament. Joni and Laser are also half-siblings, having the same unknown sperm donor father. Shortly after Joni's eighteenth birthday and shortly before she plans to leave the house and head off to college, Laser, only fifteen and underage to do so, pleads with her to try and contact their sperm donor father. Somewhat reluctantly, she does. He is late thirty-something Paul, a co-op farmer and restaurateur. Despite his seemingly successful businesses, Paul has always shirked responsibility, most specifically in his personal life. After Joni and Laser meet with Paul, Nic and Jules learn what their children have done and, although they don't want Paul infiltrating their lives, want to meet him - especially as Joni and Laser seem to want to maintain some sort of relationship with him. As Paul's relationship with the entire family grows (which includes his hiring Jules to design and construct his backyard), they have an effect on what he wants in life. In turn, he affects their family dynamic as well as each person's relationships outside of it.

Einar and Gerda are married, they live in Denmark, it is 1926 and they are both artists. Until one day Einar poses for his wife in a dress and something revealing happens. After struggling with his own contradictions, he finally dares to be Lili, the first trans woman to undergo genital reassignment surgery. Moving and poignant, this story inspired by the lives of Danish painter Lili Elbe is undoubtedly Eddie Redmayne's best performance of his career.

In the early 1950s, Carol Aird went through a divorce. Therese Belivet a young aspiring photographer becomes fascinated with Carol. The two women embark on a secret love affair, defying societal norms. Carol's ex-husband threatens to use their affair against Carol in their custody battle of her daughter. This movie captures the atmosphere and aesthetics of the 1950s in a meticulous way: will transport you to another decade, both visually and dramatically, you can not miss it!

In the early 1990s, with AIDS having already claimed countless lives for nearly 10 years, ACT UP Paris activists multiply actions to fight general indifference. Nathan, a newcomer to the group, has his world shaken up by Sean, a radical militant, who throws his last bits of strength into the struggle.

The movie highlights ten years in the life of a literature teacher named Laurence who transforms himself into a woman after years of concealing his feelings. Her tremulous relationship with her family is further complicated by revealing herself to them while she struggles to find comfort with her significant other Frédérique. Though others may not initially accept or understand Laurence in her true form, those who knew her before her transformation still know her as Laurence, anyways.