Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to I Am Michael List

  • Milk - Both films deal with LGBTQ+ themes and the complexities of identity and activism.
  • The Normal Heart - Focuses on the gay rights movement and the AIDS crisis, exploring personal struggles and activism.
  • Boy Erased - Centers on a young man's experience with conversion therapy and his search for self-acceptance.
  • Paris is Burning - Documents the drag ball culture of New York City, highlighting identity and community within LGBTQ+ spaces.
  • Call Me by Your Name - A coming-of-age story that explores a romantic relationship between two men in a beautiful, introspective manner.
  • The Imitation Game - True story of Alan Turing, dealing with identity and the societal pressures faced by LGBTQ+ individuals.
  • Transamerica - A transgender woman’s journey of self-discovery and family dynamics is explored in relational contexts.
  • Prayers for Bobby - Follows the struggles of a gay teenager and the impact on his family, highlighting themes of acceptance.
  • Love, Simon - A coming-of-age film about a teenage boy's journey to come out and find love.
  • The Birdcage - A comedic exploration of identity and acceptance within a gay couple's family life.
  • Weekend - Focuses on the emotional connection between two men over a weekend, dealing with identity and intimacy.
  • Carol - Centers on a forbidden love affair between two women in the 1950s, exploring themes of love and identity.
  • A Fantastic Woman - Follows a transgender woman navigating grief and societal challenges, emphasizing the search for acceptance.
  • Boys Don't Cry - True story of Brandon Teena’s life and struggles with gender identity and societal acceptance.
  • The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A road film focusing on drag queens and their journey, celebrating LGBTQ+ identity and community.
  • The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - Documentary exploring the life and death of a pivotal LGBTQ+ rights activist, touching on identity themes.
  • Sense8 - A series featuring a diverse cast of characters, delving into identity, connection, and LGBTQ+ representation.
  • Fig tree - Explores the themes of love, belonging, and identity against a backdrop of socio-political unrest.
  • The Half of It - A modern take on the Cyrano de Bergerac tale that explores themes of identity and unrequited love.
  • Shame - Explores issues of sexuality, addiction, and personal identity in a deeply emotional narrative.
  • Pride - Based on a true story of LGBTQ+ activism supporting striking miners in the 1980s, highlighting community and identity.
  • The Danish Girl - Follows the life of Lili Elbe, one of the first known transgender women, exploring themes of identity and love.
  • Boys - Explores the relationship between two teenage boys and the complexities of young love and sexual identity.
  • Mysterious Skin - Explores the lives of two boys who have different experiences with identity and trauma resulting from abuse.
  • Happiest Season - A romantic comedy exploring the challenges of coming out during the holidays, showcasing LGBTQ+ themes.
  • Heartstopper - A coming-of-age series focusing on friendship and first love between two boys, showcasing LGBTQ+ themes.
  • The Birdcage - Comedy about a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner who put up a false straight front for their son.
  • Rafiki - A love story between two Kenyan women facing societal and familial opposition, addressing LGBTQ+ challenges.
  • The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Explores the lives of teenagers navigating identity, friendship, and love in a relatable coming-of-age story.
  • Love, Victor - A coming-of-age series that follows Victor's journey as a gay teenager, focusing on love and acceptance.
  • The Fosters - A series about a diverse family with LGBTQ+ parents, exploring identity, acceptance, and family dynamics.
  • Sex Education - A British series that addresses sexual identity and relationships with humor and sensitivity.
  • Looking - Follows the lives of three gay friends in San Francisco, dealing with personal and romantic relationships.
  • End of the F***ing World - Explores young love and rebellion against societal norms through a darkly comedic lens.
  • Orange Is the New Black - The series features diverse characters, including LGBTQ+ narratives, exploring personal and societal challenges.
  • The United States vs. Billie Holiday - Features the struggles of an iconic artist against societal norms, touching on identity and personal battles.
  • The Kids Are All Right - Romantic drama centered on a same-sex couple raising teenage children, dealing with family and identity issues.
  • Freak Show - A coming-of-age story about a boy who enrolls in a high school for performing arts, featuring LGBTQ+ themes.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Milk
Milk
128 min
2008 United States of America 180650 7.5 Movie Released R
2 2014 United States of America 38121 7.9 Movie Released R
3
Boy Erased
Boy Erased
115 min
2018 Australia 43297 6.9 Movie Released
4 1991 United States of America 18119 8.2 Movie Released
5 2017 Brazil 322880 7.8 Movie Released
6 2014 United States of America 832628 8 Movie Released PG-13
7
Transamerica
Transamerica
103 min
2005 United States of America 42502 7.4 Movie Released R
8 2009 United States of America 18204 8 Movie Released PG
9
Love, Simon
Love, Simon
110 min
2018 United States of America 127654 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
10
The Birdcage
The Birdcage
119 min
1996 United States of America 102552 7.2 Movie Released R
11
Weekend
Weekend
96 min
2011 United Kingdom 33168 7.6 Movie Released
12
Carol
Carol
118 min
2015 United Kingdom 143739 7.3 Movie Released
13 2017 Chile 27500 7.2 Movie Released R
14
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
15 1994 Australia 56198 7.5 Movie Released
16 2017 United States of America 3219 7.2 Movie Released
17
Sense8
Sense8
60 min
SS 2 EP 24
2015 United Kingdom 164401 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
18
Fig Tree
Fig Tree
93 min
2018 Germany 158 6.7 Movie Released
19
The Half of It
The Half of It
104 min
2020 United States of America 44004 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
20
Shame
Shame
102 min
2011 Canada 207482 7.2 Movie Released
21
Pride
Pride
120 min
2014 France 62387 7.8 Movie Released R
22
The Danish Girl
The Danish Girl
119 min
2015 Belgium 200325 7.1 Movie Released R
23
Boys
Boys
78 min
2014 Netherlands 16466 7.4 Movie Released
24
Mysterious Skin
Mysterious Skin
105 min
2005 United States of America 77350 7.6 Movie Released
25
Happiest Season
Happiest Season
102 min
2020 United States of America 47834 6.6 Movie Released PG-13
26
Heartstopper
Heartstopper
30 min
SS 3 EP 24
2022 United Kingdom 78638 8.6 Serie Returning Series TV-14
27
Rafiki
Rafiki
82 min
2018 Kenya 3354 6.8 Movie Released
28 2012 United States of America 553835 7.9 Movie Released
29
Love, Victor
Love, Victor
31 min
SS 3 EP 28
2020 United States of America 22414 8 Serie Ended TV-14
30
The Fosters
The Fosters
42 min
SS 5 EP 104
2013 United States of America 31104 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
31
Sex Education
Sex Education
85 min
SS 4 EP 32
2019 United Kingdom 359357 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
32
Looking
Looking
30 min
SS 2 EP 18
2014 United States of America 21879 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
33
Orange Is the New Black
Orange Is the New Black
90 min
SS 7 EP 91
2013 United States of America 322661 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
34 2021 United States of America 14807 6.3 Movie Released R
35 2010 United States of America 135066 7 Movie Released
36
Freak Show
Freak Show
91 min
2018 United States of America 4582 6.5 Movie Released
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