Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Boys Don't Cry List

  • The Danish Girl - Explores themes of gender identity and the struggles faced in society.
  • Transamerica - Follows a transgender woman's journey and her complex relationships.
  • Carol - Focuses on a lesbian relationship during a time of societal stigma.
  • Tangerine - A raw look at the lives of transgender women in Los Angeles.
  • The Crying Game - A story centered around identity and unexpected revelations.
  • My Own Private Idaho - Themes of identity and personal struggle in the life of marginalized individuals.
  • Paris is Burning - A documentary exploring drag culture, race, class, gender, and sexuality.
  • A Fantastic Woman - A beautifully crafted film about a transgender woman dealing with loss and discrimination.
  • Milk - The story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California.
  • Girlhood - Offers a perspective on female identity and friendship in a difficult environment.
  • Blue is the Warmest Color - Navigates a same-sex relationship and the complexities of love and identity.
  • The Last of Us - While primarily a survival story, it features themes of identity and human connection.
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Explores themes of personal struggle, identity, and acceptance among teens.
  • Love, Simon - A coming-of-age story that centers around a teenage boy coming to terms with his sexual identity.
  • Boy Erased - A biographical drama about a young man forced into conversion therapy and his search for identity.
  • Pride - Based on a true story about LGBTQ activists supporting striking miners in 1984 Wales.
  • The Handmaiden - Focuses on sexual identity and deception set against a historical backdrop.
  • Boys - A coming-of-age drama that explores masculinity and sexual identity.
  • Heartstone - Explores adolescent love and identity in the face of societal expectations.
  • Rocketman - A biopic about Elton John's rise to fame and his struggles with identity and addiction.
  • Stonewall - A dramatization of the Stonewall Riots, pivotal in the LGBTQ rights movement.
  • Miseducation of Cameron Post - Focuses on a teenage girl's experiences in conversion therapy and her journey to self-acceptance.
  • The Half of It - A coming-of-age story that explores love, friendship, and identity.
  • Of Monsters and Men - Deals with themes of isolation, identity, and personal struggle.
  • Frida - A biographical film about artist Frida Kahlo, exploring identity, art, and love.
  • The Favourite - A historical drama with themes of love and power dynamics among women.
  • Pride & Prejudice - Explores class, gender roles, and social expectations in the context of love.
  • Room - A moving film about identity, family, and overcoming severe adversity.
  • Call Me by Your Name - A beautiful exploration of first love and identity set in a unique cultural context.
  • Monster - The true story of Aileen Wuornos and her struggles with identity and society.
  • Cloud Atlas - Interconnected stories that explore themes of identity across various historical periods.
  • The Birdcage - A comedy dealing with issues of family, identity, and acceptance within the LGBTQ community.
  • Everything Sucks! - A coming-of-age series that tackles issues of identity, love, and friendships among teens.
  • Normal Heart - A poignant portrayal of the early days of the AIDS crisis and how it affected the LGBTQ community.
  • Queer Eye - A makeover show that emphasizes acceptance, identity, and personal growth.
  • Euphoria - A deep dive into modern teenage struggles, including identity and mental health issues.
  • Dead Poets Society - Explores the theme of self-discovery and nonconformity among young adults.
  • The Normal Heart - A powerful depiction of the fight for LGBTQ rights during the AIDS crisis.
  • The L Word - Focuses on the lives and relationships of a group of LGBTQ friends, addressing issues of identity and acceptance.
  • Six Feet Under - A series that examines identity, family dynamics, and mortality.
  • Pose - Spotlights the ballroom culture of the '80s and '90s while addressing issues of identity and acceptance.
  • Everybody's Talking About Jamie - A musical about a boy who aspires to be a drag queen, exploring acceptance and identity.
  • I Am Cait - A reality series showcasing Caitlyn Jenner's journey of identity and community advocacy.
  • The Birdcage - A comedic exploration of identity within the LGBTQ community.
  • The Queen - A documentary following the participants in a drag queen competition, spotlighting identity and art.

Last updated: 2024-09-23 15:23:30

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
The Danish Girl
The Danish Girl
119 min
2015 Belgium 200325 7.1 Movie Released R
2
Transamerica
Transamerica
103 min
2005 United States of America 42502 7.4 Movie Released R
3
Carol
Carol
118 min
2015 United Kingdom 143739 7.3 Movie Released
4
Tangerine
Tangerine
87 min
2015 United States of America 36358 7.1 Movie Released
5
The Crying Game
The Crying Game
112 min
1992 Ireland 60481 7.2 Movie Released R
6 1991 United States of America 62565 7 Movie Released R
7 1991 United States of America 18119 8.2 Movie Released
8 2017 Chile 27500 7.2 Movie Released R
9
Milk
Milk
128 min
2008 United States of America 180650 7.5 Movie Released R
10
Girlhood
Girlhood
112 min
2014 France 10132 6.9 Movie Released
11 2013 Belgium 164624 7.7 Movie Released NC-17
12
The Last of Us
The Last of Us
46 min
SS 2 EP 11
2023 United States of America 554900 8.7 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
13 2012 United States of America 553835 7.9 Movie Released
14
Love, Simon
Love, Simon
110 min
2018 United States of America 127654 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
15
Boy Erased
Boy Erased
115 min
2018 Australia 43297 6.9 Movie Released
16
Pride
Pride
120 min
2014 France 62387 7.8 Movie Released R
17
The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden
145 min
2016 South Korea 176645 8.1 Movie Released
18
Boys
Boys
78 min
2014 Netherlands 16466 7.4 Movie Released
19
Heartstone
Heartstone
129 min
2016 Denmark 6283 7.4 Movie Released
20
Rocketman
Rocketman
121 min
2019 United Kingdom 197497 7.3 Movie Released
21
Stonewall
Stonewall
129 min
2015 United States of America 4497 5.3 Movie Released R
22
The Half of It
The Half of It
104 min
2020 United States of America 44004 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
23
Frida
Frida
123 min
2002 Canada 96034 7.3 Movie Released R
24
The Favourite
The Favourite
119 min
2018 Ireland 239037 7.5 Movie Released R
25 2005 France 336053 7.8 Movie Released PG
26
Room
Room
118 min
2015 Canada 455229 8.1 Movie Released R
27 2017 Brazil 322880 7.8 Movie Released
28
Monster
Monster
110 min
2003 United States of America 163673 7.3 Movie Released R
29
Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas
172 min
2012 Germany 376223 7.4 Movie Released
30
The Birdcage
The Birdcage
119 min
1996 United States of America 102552 7.2 Movie Released R
31
Everything Sucks!
Everything Sucks!
22 min
SS 1 EP 10
2018 United States of America 23629 7.4 Serie Canceled TV-14
32
Queer Eye
Queer Eye
50 min
SS 8 EP 65
2018 United States of America 21316 8.5 Serie Returning Series TV-14
33
Euphoria
Euphoria
61 min
SS 2 EP 16
2019 Israel 251332 8.3 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
34 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
35 2014 United States of America 38121 7.9 Movie Released R
36
The L Word
The L Word
50 min
SS 6 EP 71
2004 Canada 29025 7.7 Serie Canceled TV-MA
37
Six Feet Under
Six Feet Under
72 min
SS 5 EP 63
2001 United States of America 151829 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
38
POSE
POSE
42 min
SS 3 EP 26
2018 United States of America 33378 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
39 2021 United Kingdom 7793 6.6 Movie Released
40
I Am Cait
I Am Cait
45 min
SS 2 EP 16
2015 United States of America 2301 3.6 Serie Canceled TV-14
41
The Queen
The Queen
103 min
2006 France 116428 7.3 Movie Released PG-13
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