Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to When We Rise List
- Milk - Focuses on the life of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist and politician.
- The Normal Heart - A poignant depiction of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s and the fight for gay rights.
- Paris is Burning - A documentary that explores the drag ball culture of New York City and its queer community.
- God's Own Country - A love story between two men set against the backdrop of rural England, dealing with themes of identity and belonging.
- Moonlight - A coming-of-age story of a young Black man grappling with his identity and sexuality.
- Pose - Explores drag culture and the LGBTQ+ community during the 1980s and 1990s in New York City.
- Love, Simon - A teenage coming out story that highlights the challenges and joys of being gay.
- The L Word - A drama series depicting the lives and relationships of a group of LGBTQ+ women in Los Angeles.
- RuPaul's Drag Race - A reality competition showcasing drag queens and their artistry, celebrating LGBTQ+ culture.
- Queer Eye - A makeover show that emphasizes acceptance, empowerment, and celebration of diversity in the LGBTQ+ community.
- Boys Don't Cry - A tragic story based on the life of Brandon Teena, a transgender man navigating life and love.
- The Imitation Game - Chronicles the life of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and cryptanalyst who struggled with his sexuality.
- Carol - A romantic drama centered on a forbidden affair between two women in the 1950s.
- A Fantastic Woman - Follows a transgender woman as she faces discrimination and emotional challenges after the death of her boyfriend.
- The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary exploring the life and mysterious death of a prominent LGBTQ+ activist.
- Sister Outsider - A documentary featuring Audre Lorde’s impactful work in the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements.
- Frida - Biographical film exploring the life of artist Frida Kahlo, addressing themes of identity and love.
- Transparent - A series that centers on a transgender woman coming out to her family, exploring themes of identity and acceptance.
- The Birdcage - A comedy about a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner hiding their sexual orientation for their son's future.
- To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - A comedy-drama featuring drag queens on a cross-country road trip, embracing LGBTQ+ themes.
- Call Me by Your Name - A romantic drama that captures the essence of first love between two young men in 1980s Italy.
- The Handmaiden - A Korean film that weaves a complex tale of love and betrayal between two women.
- Pride - A historical comedy-drama about a group of LGBTQ+ activists supporting striking miners in the 1980s.
- Sex Education - A series that tackles issues of sexuality and identity among high school students in a comedic way.
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A road movie about two drag queens and a transgender woman traveling across Australia.
- Brokeback Mountain - A love story about two cowboys who struggle with their sexual orientation and societal expectations.
- Steven Universe - An animated series that promotes themes of love and acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community.
- Wild Nights with Emily - A film that depicts the life of poet Emily Dickinson with a focus on her relationships with women.
- Venus - A film about the relationship between an older man and a young gay sex worker.
- The Kids Are All Right - A comedy-drama about a same-sex couple whose children seek out their sperm donor.
- The Half of It - A coming-of-age story that explores LGBTQ+ romance and identity in high school.
- RBG - A documentary on Ruth Bader Ginsburg that also touches on gender and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Complicity - A film highlighting the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in the face of societal challenges.
- Girlhood - A French film exploring the lives of girls in Paris, including themes of identity and social struggles.
- Boy Erased - A film based on the true story of a young man forced to undergo conversion therapy.
- Your Name. - An anime film that subtly explores themes of identity and belonging through a fantastical narrative.
- Sense8 - A sci-fi series that includes a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters, focusing on connection and identity.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2008 | United States of America | History | 180650 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 38121 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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1991 | United States of America | Documentary | 18119 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 36534 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2016 | United States of America | Drama | 334820 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 6 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 33378 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 7 |
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2018 | United States of America | Comedy | 127654 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 8 |
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2004 | Canada | Drama | 29025 | 7.7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 9 |
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2009 | United States of America | Reality-TV | 23720 | 8.5 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 10 |
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2018 | United States of America | Reality-TV | 21316 | 8.5 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 11 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 832628 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 13 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 143739 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 14 |
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2017 | Chile | Drama | 27500 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 15 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 3219 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | ||
| 16 |
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2002 | Canada | Biography | 96034 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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2014 | United States of America | Comedy | 23592 | 7.8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 18 |
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1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 102552 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 | 1995 | United States of America | Comedy | 37523 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 | |
| 20 |
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2017 | Brazil | Drama | 322880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 21 |
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2016 | South Korea | Drama | 176645 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 22 |
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2014 | France | Biography | 62387 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 359357 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 24 | 1994 | Australia | Comedy | 56198 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 25 |
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2005 | Canada | Drama | 388344 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2013 | United States of America | Action | 40646 | 8.2 | Serie | Ended | TV-PG |
| 27 |
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2018 | United States of America | Comedy | 1453 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2006 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 13510 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | R |
| 29 |
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2010 | United States of America | Comedy | 135066 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 30 |
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2020 | United States of America | Comedy | 44004 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 31 |
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2018 | United States of America | Biography | 15148 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 32 |
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2000 | United Kingdom | Drama | 940 | 5.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2014 | France | Drama | 10132 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 34 |
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2018 | Australia | Biography | 43297 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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2016 | Japan | Animation | 329754 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 36 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 164401 | 8.2 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
