Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Tales of the City List
- Queer as Folk - Explores the lives of a group of gay friends in Pittsburgh, touching on similar themes of love, identity, and community.
- The L Word - Follows a group of friends in Los Angeles, diving into their relationships and complexities within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Looking - Centers around gay friends navigating life and love in San Francisco, similar to the urban atmosphere of Tales of the City.
- Pose - Highlights LGBTQ+ culture and community in New York City during the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on relationships and identity.
- Schitt's Creek - A wealthy family forced to live in a small town, creating a unique community dynamic with humor and heart.
- Sex and the City - Examines friendships and romantic relationships among women in New York, often tackling similar social issues.
- Rent: Live - A musical that explores love, friendship, and community, focusing on young adults living in New York.
- Elliott’s Way - A story of love and LGBTQ+ relationships overcoming societal challenges, resonating with Tales of the City themes.
- Devil May Care - Explores the intrigues and relationships within a tight-knit group, reflecting community dynamics.
- We Are Who We Are - Follows two American teenagers living on an Italian military base, dealing with friendship and identity.
- The Birdcage - A comedic take on family and acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community, featuring vibrant characters.
- A Very English Scandal - Based on a real scandal in the UK involving gay relationships and political dilemmas, echoing societal issues.
- Grace and Frankie - Centers on two older women navigating life after their husbands come out, finding friendship and support.
- Heartstopper - A tender story about friendship and love between two boys in high school, showcasing acceptance and belonging.
- Kissing Jessica Stein - Explores romantic relationships and identity in a heartfelt and comedic way, similar in tone to Tales of the City.
- The Half of It - A coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and identity through a modern lens.
- Milk - A biographical film about Harvey Milk, a pioneer in LGBTQ+ rights, focusing on community and activism.
- The Normal Heart - A powerful representation of the LGBTQ+ community during the AIDS crisis, focusing on love and friendship.
- Orange Is the New Black - Explores diverse characters in a women’s prison, addressing themes of identity and community relationships.
- The Fosters - Household of diverse family members, focusing on relationships and challenges in the LGBTQ+ context.
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Cheerful yet poignant comedy about resilience and friendship, containing quirky characters like those in Tales of the City.
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A road movie featuring drag queens that celebrates individuality and friendship, akin to community themes.
- Sex Education - Teenagers navigating love, relationships, and identity in a humorous yet poignant way, similar in spirit.
- Love, Victor - A spin-off exploring love and identity in a modern high school, drawing parallels to Tales of the City themes.
- Feel Good - A semi-autobiographical comedy-drama about an LGBTQ+ comedian navigating love and addiction, offering emotion and humor.
- Pride - Based on a true story about LGBTQ+ activism supporting miners during the 1984 strike, focusing on community.
- All Roads Lead to Rome - A romantic comedy that examines relationships and family, with a light-hearted exploration of love.
- The Ryan White Story - A poignant tale showcasing friendship and societal issues surrounding AIDS, reflecting community strength.
- My Own Private Idaho - A classic film exploring friendship and identity through the lens of queer experiences and struggles.
- Latter Days - A romantic drama that captures the essence of love and acceptance between two very different lives.
- The Object of My Affection - Explores the complexities of friendships and unrequited love within a contemporary urban setting.
- Boy Erased - A memoir of a young man struggling with his sexuality in a conservative environment, touching on real societal themes.
- Carol - A beautifully crafted love story between two women in the 1950s, dealing with identity and societal expectations.
- The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary that showcases LGBTQ+ activism and community, focused on a key figure in the movement.
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - A unique musical take on love and identity with comedic elements and character-driven storytelling.
- To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - A film about drag queens traveling across America, exploring themes of acceptance and friendship.
- Transparent - Focuses on a family’s transition as they learn to accept their transgender parent, dealing with themes of identity.
- Atypical - Follows a young man on the autism spectrum exploring love and identity with humor and heartwarming moments.
- The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina - Blends supernatural elements with themes of identity and friendship, featuring an ensemble of strong characters.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2000 | United States of America | Drama | 22683 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 2 |
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2004 | Canada | Drama | 29025 | 7.7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 3 |
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2014 | United States of America | Comedy | 21879 | 8.2 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 4 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 33378 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 5 |
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2015 | Canada | Comedy | 149491 | 8.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 6 |
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1998 | United States of America | Comedy | 146166 | 7.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 7 |
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2021 | United States of America | Animation | 433 | 6.2 | Serie | Returning Series | |
| 8 |
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2020 | Italy | Drama | 9907 | 7.3 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 9 |
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1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 102552 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2018 | United Kingdom | Biography | 16637 | 7.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 11 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 57778 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 12 |
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2022 | United Kingdom | Drama | 78638 | 8.6 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 13 |
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2002 | United States of America | Comedy | 17524 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2020 | United States of America | Comedy | 44004 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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2008 | United States of America | History | 180650 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 38121 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2013 | United States of America | Comedy | 322661 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 18 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 31104 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 19 |
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2015 | Comedy | 79495 | 7.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 | |
| 20 | 1994 | Australia | Comedy | 56198 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 21 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 359357 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 22 |
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2020 | United States of America | Comedy | 22414 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 23 |
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2020 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 14064 | 7.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2014 | France | Biography | 62387 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 25 |
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2016 | Italy | Comedy | 6742 | 4.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 26 |
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1989 | United States of America | Biography | 1001 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 27 |
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1991 | United States of America | Drama | 62565 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 28 |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 18715 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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1998 | United States of America | Comedy | 21677 | 6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 30 |
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2018 | Australia | Biography | 43297 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 31 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 143739 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 3219 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | ||
| 33 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 22932 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 34 | 1995 | United States of America | Comedy | 37523 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 | |
| 35 |
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2014 | United States of America | Comedy | 23592 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 36 |
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2017 | United States of America | Comedy | 105148 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
