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  • The Celluloid Closet - Explores LGBTQ+ representation in film history, showcasing how gay culture has been portrayed.
  • Paris Is Burning - A documentary focusing on the drag ball culture of New York City with a deep dive into LGBTQ+ experiences.
  • Disclosure - Examines Hollywood's portrayal of transgender individuals and how these portrayals have shaped public perception.
  • The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A comedy-drama about two drag queens and a transgender woman traveling across Australia, celebrating LGBTQ+ identity.
  • RuPaul's Drag Race - A reality competition series celebrating drag culture and LGBTQ+ expression.
  • Boy Erased - A coming-of-age drama about a young man confronting his identity amidst conversion therapy.
  • Carol - A romantic drama highlighting the complexities of a same-sex relationship in the 1950s.
  • Milk - The story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person elected to public office in California, exemplifying LGBTQ+ activism.
  • The Birdcage - A comedy focused on a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner as they put up a false straight front.
  • A Fantastic Woman - A poignant look at the struggles of a transgender woman dealing with the loss of her partner.
  • Tangerine - Shot on an iPhone, this film follows a transgender sex worker on Christmas Eve in Los Angeles.
  • Pride - Based on a true story of support between the LGBTQ+ community and striking miners in Wales during the 1980s.
  • Kinky Boots - A story of a struggling shoe factory that finds success by creating boots for drag queens, highlighting LGBTQ+ themes.
  • Transamerica - Follows a transgender woman on a road trip with her long-lost son, exploring themes of identity and acceptance.
  • The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - Investigates the mysterious death of LGBTQ+ activist Marsha P. Johnson while showcasing the Stonewall era.
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  • Stable Lives - Explores the lives of LGBTQ+ ranchers, illustrating personal and communal challenges in the rural setting.
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  • After Louie - Explores themes of grief, identity, and activism in the context of AIDS' impact on the community.
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  • Special - A semi-autobiographical series about a gay man with cerebral palsy navigating life and love.
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  • Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show - A talk show that featured Ellen's experiences coming out as a gay woman and supporting LGBTQ+ rights.
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  • Heartstopper - A romantic series about young love and friendship in a gay relationship, emphasizing acceptance and belonging.
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  • The L Word: Generation Q - A reboot of the original series, focusing on a group of LGBTQ+ friends navigating life and relationships.
  • Nightmare Alley - The film features performers in a circus-like setting and explores themes of identity within the entertainment industry.
  • Bohemian Rhapsody - A biopic of Freddie Mercury that celebrates LGBTQ+ culture through the life of the iconic frontman of Queen.
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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 1996 France 7585 7.8 Movie Released
2 1991 United States of America 18119 8.2 Movie Released
3
Disclosure
Disclosure
128 min
1994 United States of America 54912 6.2 Movie Released R
4 1994 Australia 56198 7.5 Movie Released
5
RuPaul's Drag Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
43 min
SS 16 EP 223
2009 United States of America 23720 8.5 Serie Returning Series TV-14
6
Boy Erased
Boy Erased
115 min
2018 Australia 43297 6.9 Movie Released
7
Carol
Carol
118 min
2015 United Kingdom 143739 7.3 Movie Released
8
Milk
Milk
128 min
2008 United States of America 180650 7.5 Movie Released R
9
The Birdcage
The Birdcage
119 min
1996 United States of America 102552 7.2 Movie Released R
10 2017 Chile 27500 7.2 Movie Released R
11
Tangerine
Tangerine
87 min
2015 United States of America 36358 7.1 Movie Released
12
Pride
Pride
120 min
2014 France 62387 7.8 Movie Released R
13
Kinky Boots
Kinky Boots
107 min
2005 United Kingdom 21706 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
14
Transamerica
Transamerica
103 min
2005 United States of America 42502 7.4 Movie Released R
15 2017 United States of America 3219 7.2 Movie Released
16
We Were Here
We Were Here
90 min
2011 United States of America 2291 7.9 Movie Released
17 2018 Italy 5929 6.3 Movie Released
18
After Louie
After Louie
104 min
2017 United States of America 452 5.9 Movie Released
19 2017 United Kingdom 36534 7.6 Movie Released
20
Latter Days
Latter Days
108 min
2004 United States of America 18715 7 Movie Released R
21
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
22 1995 United States of America 37523 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
23
Love, Victor
Love, Victor
31 min
SS 3 EP 28
2020 United States of America 22414 8 Serie Ended TV-14
24
The Politician
The Politician
60 min
SS 2 EP 15
2019 United States of America 24752 7.5 Serie Canceled TV-14
25
Special
Special
25 min
SS 2 EP 16
2019 United States of America 10335 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
26
POSE
POSE
42 min
SS 3 EP 26
2018 United States of America 33378 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
Queer Eye
Queer Eye
50 min
SS 8 EP 65
2018 United States of America 21316 8.5 Serie Returning Series TV-14
28
Heartstopper
Heartstopper
30 min
SS 3 EP 24
2022 United Kingdom 78638 8.6 Serie Returning Series TV-14
29
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
22 min
SS 6 EP 79
2015 Canada 149491 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
30
The L Word: Generation Q
The L Word: Generation Q
60 min
SS 3 EP 28
2019 United States of America 8511 7.4 Serie Canceled TV-MA
31
Nightmare Alley
Nightmare Alley
150 min
2021 United States of America 167507 7 Movie Released
32 2018 United Kingdom 601396 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
33 2014 United States of America 2762 4.7 Movie Released NR
34
Transparent
Transparent
30 min
SS 5 EP 41
2014 United States of America 23592 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
35
I Am Cait
I Am Cait
45 min
SS 2 EP 16
2015 United States of America 2301 3.6 Serie Canceled TV-14
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