List Of 2022 Lesbian Films

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Turn on one of these LGBTQ+ flicks to see yourself onscreen.
Even though the LGBTQ+ population is on the rise in the United States, lesbian and gay relationships are still underrepresented in much of popular media. But the good news is, a more diverse array of human experiences is appearing on screen just about every year. According to the 2020 GLAAD media report , of the 118 films released from the major studios in 2019, 22 included LGBTQ+ characters. That's the highest percentage of inclusive films in the report's history. And that representation really makes a difference. Media that shows LGBTQ+ people normalizes love and relationships between two people of the same gender, educates viewers on the long and difficult journey we're still taking toward equal rights and reinforces the fact that that gay, lesbian and LGBTQ+ people are just that, people who deserve to live loud and proud.
For newly out or young viewers, that validation is especially important as it can make them feel seen and heard in their experiences. That's a powerful thing, especially for those who don't otherwise have a safe place to be who they are. No matter your favorite genre, one of these movies focused on lesbian characters will be the perfect choice for your viewing pleasure. Be warned, though: some of them are a little hot and heavy. We've made a note of that where applicable, so you can save them for date night. Whether you want to help your LGBTQ+ teenager feel accepted or need a good film to watch with your partner, you'll find something to love on this list.
A wealthy woman and a department store clerk begin an illicit affair in this must-watch LGBTQ+ film set in the 1950s. Adapted from the cult classic The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith, it depicts how unexpected romance can change your life.
Fans of comedian Tig Notaro will love this tear-jerking documentary about life after a devastating cancer diagnosis. If you also cried your way through her stand-up set where she announced it, show this to a friend.
Many of us first watched this sleeper hit when we were teens ourselves, and it's well worth revisiting. It's poignant, hilarious and endlessly quotable.
Charlotte is a troubled musical prodigy and Elizabeth is a new star student. Before long, they find themselves starting down a dangerous path with sinister results. This LGBTQ+ thriller will send shivers down your spine.
High schooler Adele has barely begun exploring her own identity when she meets blue-haired, free-spirited Emma. Adele's friends don't accept her as she really is, so she grows even closer to Emma. As you may be able to tell from the poster, this one's best for adult audiences.
A comedic spoof on the Charlie Angels franchise, D.E.B.S. centers around the unlikely love story between the leader of an elite group of teen spies and a supervillain. You don't have to be too familiar with the original story to love this fun, flirty romp.
Like so many besties, Naomi and Ely have a firmly established "no kiss list" to protect them from getting romantically entangled. But in a surprising twist, they both come down with the hots for the same dude, even though Ely's a lesbian. Turn rom-com stereotypes upside down with this quirky, fun film.
Starring Ali Shawkat of Arrested Development , this intimate drama redefines what love between two women can look like. After getting fed up with the lies and deception their previous relationships have involved, two women spend 24 hours with each other to see if they can do any better.
Tear your eyes away from the poster image for a second, because the story is just as enticing. It follows the love story of Tala, a London-based Palestinian woman who's planning her wedding when she meets and falls for Leyla, a British Indian woman.
Simone's trying to work up the bravery to come out as a lesbian to her conservative Jewish family when she develops a crush on a dashing male chef. This snort-worthy comedy covers the spectrum of romantic attraction, with lots of heartfelt and funny moments along the way.
Comic book artists Holden and Banky have been buds for more than 20 years, but when they meet Alyssa, it could throw a wrench in their friendship. Holden falls hard, but there's just one problem: Alyssa doesn't date men. This fun comedy also has an excellent throwback soundtrack.
From the minds that brought you There's Something About Mary comes this cringeworthy holiday comedy. A woman brings her girlfriend home for Thanksgiving, intending to come out to the whole clan. But then her male roommate shows up and, well, let's just say it doesn't go as planned.
In 1901, Elisa Sanchez Loriga assumed a male identity to marry her lover, Marcela Gracia Ibeas. This classic movie is based on that riveting story, with beautiful scenery to boot. If you're a fan of foreign films and love stories, this one's perfect for date night
After Nina Shah's father dies, she has to move back to Glasgow to help keep her family's restaurant afloat. That's where she meets Lisa, who owns half. Romance (and lots of tasty-looking food) follows. Grab a snack before pressing play.
Most buddy comedies focus on two straight dudes, so check out this female-fronted flick for a change of pace. Sasha (who's a lesbian) and Paige (who's straight) are best friends, and always put their relationship first. But then Paige meets a new guy that threatens their unbreakable bond.
Buckle in for a dark crime thriller by The Wachowskis that follows Corky, a lesbian ex-con-turned plumber who concocts a plot with Violet to steal millions and pin it on Violet's boyfriend. If you're not in the mood for romance but still want an LGBTQ+ film, try this one.
If you're the type to watch holiday movies year-round (guilty as charged), this star-studded Christmas film works anytime. Our protagonist plans to propose to her girlfriend at Christmas when they spend the holidays with her family, but on their way there, she finds out she isn't out to them. It's heartwarming, funny and the outfits are on point.
After a long estrangement due to her sexual transgressions, Ronit returns home to her super-conservative, Orthodox Jewish community in London and rediscovers a passion for her childhood friend, Esti. It's a stirring exploration of faith, community and love.
Wil is busy with her career as a surgeon and balancing the expectations of her traditionalist Chinese mother, which don't include her dancer girlfriend Vivian. But then her mom shows up with a surprise that calls her bluff. The ending will get your toes tapping, guaranteed.
Gray and Sam are siblings who are so close, people sometimes assume they're actually a couple. They agree to branch out and find each other a mate, but when Sam does, it doesn't exactly go as planned.

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Pride Month comes every June, and it is a great time to celebrate the history of LGBTQ+ cinema and watch great lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender movies with your best queer friends.
Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and Hulu (as well as the other streaming services) offer dozens of new and classic LGBTQ+ movies to watch this month.
Hulu is leading the way with Fire Island , a hilarious-looking new gay rom-com starring some of the hottest queer talent working today. The other streaming services, meanwhile, have everything foundational trans documentaries to recent Oscar winners.
Here are 10 of the best LGBTQ+ films streaming this month on the major streaming services.
The bisexual canon is a fairly small one, but Desiree Akhavan's 2014 indie hit was an instant addition. With good queer relationship advice hard to find in this post-" Don't Say Gay " moment, there is a lot to empathize with in this story of a bisexual woman in Brooklyn left reeling after breaking up with her long-term girlfriend.
Directed by leading trans directors the Wachowskis, Bound was the first sign that these were auteurs to watch before they made The Matrix . Starring Jennifer Tilly and Gina Gershon as two women who become sexually tied together as they plot a theft, Bound is one of the most erotically-charged lesbian films of the 1990s.
A genuine trailblazer, Desert Hearts was the first major film with a positive lesbian relationship at its core to get a wide release in America. Without this story of two women falling in love in the rural Nevada of the 1950s, the history of lesbian cinema may have gone very differently.
In 2022, we are getting not one but two gay-themed rom-coms from major studios (Billy Eichner's Bros comes later this year). We can grumble that it took this long, but we cannot hold that against this new take on Pride and Prejudice , set amid the gay hedonism of Fire Island.
Though directed by the straight Park Chan-Wook, The Handmaid 's lesbian bona fides are established by the fact it is an adaptation of the seminal novel Fingersmith . Park moves the twisty-turny conman plot from Victorian London to early 20th-century South Korea, but loses none of its intensity.
The fight for LGBTQ+ representation in film has been hard fought. Though progress has been made, queer characters are still more likely to be white. Writer and director Dee Rees tries to change this with Pariah , her expertly-realised story of young Black lesbian life.
Not only a foundational LGBTQ+ film, but Paris is Burning is one of the best documentaries ever made. It tells the story of underground ball culture in the late '80s, and how its (mostly) Black and Latinx gay and trans participants try to survive in a racist and homophobic society. Paris is Burning 's influences are everywhere in culture, to the extent that many forget where we first learned about voguing and "throwing shade." Change that by watching the movie this Pride Month.
While it lost in the Best Picture category to Coda at the Oscars this year, The Power of the Dog will have the lasting cultural legacy. It may lack the explicit sexuality of some other films on this list, but it makes up for it in sheer homoerotic intensity.
In a world where some are trying to split the "T" from the "LGB," and where homophobic legislation is back on the book across the U.S., Pride 's messages of solidarity and the need to speak out are more poignant than ever in 2022. The story of Britain's Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners group reminds us that Pride Month is not just a celebration, but a protest.
Across this, The Florida Project and Red Rocket director Sean Baker has proven himself to be a master in telling stories about Americans who rarely are seen on screen. Tangerine , however, remains his definitive film, a candy colored and riotous film starring two trans sex workers on a revenge mission. Few LGBTQ+ movies are as fun as this iPhone-shot odyssey.
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2022 is just underway, but this year is already shaping up to be one for the books in terms of queer cinema excellence. The lineup includes groundbreaking dramas, swoonworthy romantic comedies, must-see biopics, surrealistic horror films, and even a documentary about a controversial queer icon. Here are the films we can’t wait to get our eyes on this year.
The iconic Scream franchise returns for its fifth installment and introduces its first queer character, Mindy Meeks-Martin, played by out actor Jasmin Savoy-Brown. In theaters January 14.
Isabelle Fuhrman, Stefanie Scott, and Rory Culkin star in this queer period horror film about religious oppression and forbidden desires set in 1843. On Shudder January 20.
Real-life boxer Kali Reis stars as a down-and-out queer boxer who is on a mission of revenge on sex traffickers she believes are responsible for kidnapping her missing sister. In theaters and digital on February 11.
Jenna Ortega stars as queer student Vada Cavell struggling with her depression following a mass shooting at her California high school. She also navigates romantic attractions to her classmates Mia Reed (Maddie Ziegler) and Quinton Hasland (Niles Fitch), with whom she hid in a bathroom during the shooting. On HBO Max January 27.
Set in post World-War II Germany, this Austrian drama follows Hans Hoffmann (Franz Rogowski) who’s imprisoned several times for being gay and during his time in prison shares an intimate relationship with his cellmate, Hans Hoffmann (Franz Rogowski), who is serving a life sentence for murder. The film took home the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the 2021 at the Cannes Film Festival and is Austria’s entry for the best International film festival for this year's Academy Awards. In theaters March 4.
The Grantham’s and their loyal staff invite viewers to join them on a new adventure at their Yorkshire country estate for the holidays as they head into a new era: the 1930s.
In this sci-fi adventure from A24, Michelle Yeoh stars as an aging immigrant who must save the world by crossing the multiverse. In theater March 25.
Taika Waititi returns to direct this sequel to Thor: Ragnarok in which queer superhero Valkyrie (played by out actor Tessa Thompson) is reportedly on the lookout for a queen to join her on the throne of Asgard. In theaters July 8
This super-queer romantic comedy was written by and stars Billy Eichner is at the top of our must watch list, despite there being sparse details about the plot. What we do know is that cast is full of queer folks we love including Bowen Yang, Ts Madison, Guillermo Diaz, and Luke Macfarlane as Eichner’s love interest. In theaters August 22.
This latest chapter in the Marvel cinematic universe sees Doctor Strange dealing with the consequences of a forbidden spell which led to the opening of the multiverse. But more importantly, it will introduce lesbian super hero American Chavez, played by Xochitl Gomez. In theaters May 6.
Beloved character Buzz Lightyear gets his origin story — well, technically, it's the character that inspired the action figure in the Toy Story series. It’s complicated, but more importantly, it’s reportedly “ substantially ” queer inclusive. In theaters June 17.
While details about the plot of Jordan Peele’s latest foray into the horror genre are sparse, just knowing it’s staring out queer actors Keke Palmer and Barbie Ferrerira is enough to guarantee it a spot on our must-watch list. In theaters July 22.
Naomi Ackie stars as Whitney Houston in this biopic from the writer of Bohemian Rhapsody . It will focus on the iconic singer’s life story, charting her rise to stardom. It will reportedly not shy away from including her love affair with her best friend and personal assistant Robyn Crawford. In theaters December 23.
Directed by wife team Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, this film follows two best friends, One and Lucy, as they face two major life changes: one is moving abroad and other comes out as gay. The film stars Dakota Johnson and Sonoya Mizuno. It’s set to premiere at Sundance.
This upcoming Netflix original, written by Lena Waithe, follows and an up-and-coming singer who enters into a romance with her butch best friend. Release date is TBA on Netflix.
This biopic follows the life and loves of British poet and soldier Siegfried Sassoon during World War I. It depicts his openly critical attitude toward the war, his marriage to a woman who knew about his sexuality, and his on-and-off romance with composer and actor Ivor Novello. Release date is TBA.
This romantic thriller is set in San Francisco's famed Tenderloin, the world's first legally recognized trans district, and follows three friends, Goldie (Alexandra Grey), Blake (Pierson Fodé), and Angel (Trace Lysette), during a wild night on the streets. Release date is TBA.
Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang star in this romantic comedy inspired by Pride and Prejudice. In Fire Island, they head
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