Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to How to Survive a Plague List
- The Normal Heart - A drama about the early days of the AIDS crisis in New York City, highlighting activism and personal struggle.
- Dallas Buyers Club - Follows a man's fight against AIDS and his efforts to provide medication for fellow patients.
- 120 BPM (Beats Per Minute) - Depicts the activism of ACT UP in 1990s France, focusing on the fight against AIDS.
- And the Band Played On - A historical look at the discovery of HIV/AIDS, featuring the challenges faced by researchers and advocates.
- Paris Is Burning - Explores the drag ball culture in New York City, intersecting themes of identity and the AIDS crisis.
- How to Survive a Plague - Focuses on the battle against AIDS and the activism that emerged from the crisis.
- We Were Here - Documents the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco through personal accounts and experiences.
- The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary exploring the life of a prominent LGBTQ rights activist in the context of the AIDS crisis.
- Rent - A musical that deals with the lives of young artists struggling with love, loss, and the AIDS epidemic.
- Milk - Portrays the life of Harvey Milk and the social struggles during the AIDS crisis in the LGBTQ community.
- Boy Erased - While primarily about conversion therapy, it also includes themes related to identity and health crises.
- The AIDS Show - An artistic representation of life with AIDS, integrates performance and personal narratives.
- It's Not Over - A documentary providing insight into the continued fight against HIV/AIDS and its global implications.
- Boys Don't Cry - A biographical film that addresses identity struggles and violence within the LGBTQ community.
- Dead Poets Society - Themes of individuality and challenge against societal norms, though primarily focused outside of health issues.
- The Imitation Game - Though focused on Alan Turing's story, it touches on issues of identity and persecution relevant to the LGBTQ community.
- The Killing of Sister George - Explores themes of LGBTQ relationships and struggles, particularly in the context of societal acceptance.
- Coming Out - A German film that touches on the struggles of LGBTQ individuals, including aspects of personal health.
- Pride - Highlights the alliance between LGBTQ activists and striking miners during the 1984 miners' strike in the UK.
- Tangerine - A vibrant portrayal of transgender life in LA, addressing love and personal struggles.
- The Birdcage - A comedic film about a gay couple's struggle with societal acceptance and family dynamics.
- Transamerica - Focuses on the life of a transgender woman and her complex family dynamics.
- A Single Man - Explores the grief of a gay professor in the 1960s after losing his partner to a health crisis.
- The Bird's Song - A film that portrays life in the LGBTQ community amidst the backdrop of the AIDS crisis.
- Love, Simon - A coming-of-age story about a teenager's struggles with identity and acceptance in a modern context.
- Pariah - Focuses on a young African American lesbian coming into her own amidst familial and social challenges.
- The Handmaiden - A psychological thriller with intricate relationships and themes of identity and sexuality.
- Sense8 - A series that explores interconnectedness among individuals, including themes of identity and social issues.
- Pose - Captures the ballroom culture of the LGBTQ community in the 1980s and 90s, including the impact of AIDS.
- RuPaul's Drag Race - Celebrates drag culture and LGBTQ identities, often discussing the history and impact of AIDS.
- Ellen - This sitcom features a prominent coming-out episode that resonated deeply within the LGBTQ community.
- The L Word - Focuses on the lives of a group of LGBTQ friends in Los Angeles, addressing health and identity issues.
- Frameline Festival - Showcases LGBTQ films, including works highlighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic and activism.
- Boys in the Band - Centers on a group of gay friends who confront their relationships and challenges in a specific context.
- The Other Side of the Mirror - Explores stories of LGBTQ youth, covering themes of acceptance and the impact of health issues.
- The Advocate - Delves into the history of LGBTQ advocacy and legal battles, highlighting important figures in the community.
- Queer Eye - Focuses on personal transformation with heartwarming stories within various communities, including LGBTQ.
- Rupaul's Drag Race: All Stars - Continuation of the iconic drag competition that emphasizes the evolution of LGBTQ culture.
- Fried Green Tomatoes - A story of friendship and resilience that subtly includes LGBTQ themes.
- The Celluloid Closet - A documentary that examines LGBTQ representation in film history, touching on significant issues including AIDS.
- Webster and the HIV Whisperer - A documentary addressing the ongoing effects of the AIDS crisis and activism in modern settings.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 38121 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 523644 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 3 |
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1993 | United States of America | Drama | 11145 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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1991 | United States of America | Documentary | 18119 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 5 |
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2012 | United States of America | News | 4386 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 6 |
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2011 | United States of America | News | 2291 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 3219 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | ||
| 8 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 56192 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 9 |
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2008 | United States of America | History | 180650 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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2018 | Australia | Biography | 43297 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1986 | United States of America | History | 42 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 12 |
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2022 | Italy | Horror | 81 | 4.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 13 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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1989 | United States of America | Comedy | 556046 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 15 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 832628 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 16 |
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1968 | United States of America | Comedy | 2592 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 17 |
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1989 | East Germany | Drama | 1865 | 7 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2014 | France | Biography | 62387 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 19 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 36358 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 20 |
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1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 102552 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 42502 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 118533 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2018 | United States of America | Comedy | 127654 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 24 |
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2011 | United States of America | Drama | 7626 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2016 | South Korea | Drama | 176645 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 26 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 164401 | 8.2 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 27 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 33378 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 28 |
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2009 | United States of America | Reality-TV | 23720 | 8.5 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 29 |
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1994 | Singapore | Comedy | 6388 | 6.1 | Serie | Ended | NR |
| 30 |
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2004 | Canada | Drama | 29025 | 7.7 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 31 |
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2016 | Drama | 1399 | 2.2 | Movie | Released | PG | |
| 32 |
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2013 | Crime | 190 | 4.9 | Movie | Released | ||
| 33 |
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2018 | United States of America | Reality-TV | 21316 | 8.5 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 34 |
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1991 | United States of America | Drama | 84967 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 35 |
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1996 | France | Documentary | 7585 | 7.8 | Movie | Released |
