Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Matthew Shepard Story List
- Boys Don't Cry - Both films depict the tragic story of a young person whose identity leads to violence and societal rejection.
- Milk - The story of Harvey Milk is similar in its exploration of LGBTQ rights and the struggle against violence and discrimination.
- The Laramie Project - Based on the true story of Matthew Shepard's murder, it directly deals with the aftermath of the event and its impact on the community.
- Prayers for Bobby - Explores the themes of homophobia and the impact of sexuality on family relationships.
- Boy Erased - Follows a young man who is forced into conversion therapy, highlighting issues of LGBTQ acceptance and violence.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Though more focused on adolescence, it covers themes of acceptance and the struggles with identity.
- A Single Man - Explores themes of love and loss through the lens of a gay man's perspective in a prejudiced society.
- Carol - A poignant love story that tackles issues of society's judgment and personal identity in a historical context.
- The Normal Heart - Portrays the fight against HIV/AIDS in the LGBTQ community, highlighting discrimination and love.
- Paris is Burning - A documentary that explores the drag ball culture and the lives of LGBTQ individuals facing societal obstacles.
- The Birdcage - A comedic take on LGBTQ relationships and acceptance, offering a different perspective on identity.
- Call Me by Your Name - Explores the struggles of a young man's identity and love in a complex societal framework.
- Transamerica - Focuses on the journey of a transgender woman and her relationship with her son, touching on themes of identity and acceptance.
- The Imitation Game - Based on the life of Alan Turing, addressing themes of societal prejudice and the tragic consequences of discrimination.
- A Fantastic Woman - Follows the story of a transgender woman dealing with grief and discrimination in society.
- Weekend - A tender exploration of a romance between two men, focusing on intimacy and identity.
- God's Own Country - Explores themes of sexuality, identity, and love in a rural setting, with a focus on societal rejection.
- The Half of It - A coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, love, and friendship in an LGBTQ context.
- Love, Simon - A coming-of-age story about a gay teenager navigating his identity and coming out.
- The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Focuses on the lives of drag queens and the acceptance of LGBTQ identities in society.
- How to Get Away with Murder - Includes LGBTQ characters and explores themes of identity, justice, and societal challenges.
- Pose - Set in the 1980s ballroom culture, focusing on LGBTQ individuals and their struggles for acceptance.
- Sense8 - Features diverse characters, including LGBTQ representation, and explores themes of connection and acceptance.
- Orange Is the New Black - Addresses issues of gender and sexuality within a prison setting, touching on discrimination and identity.
- The Fosters - A family drama that includes LGBTQ characters and explores themes of love and acceptance.
- RuPaul's Drag Race - A reality competition that celebrates drag culture and LGBTQ identities, promoting acceptance and love.
- Feel Good - Covers a semi-autobiographical journey of a queer comedian dealing with relationships and identity.
- The Miseducation of Cameron Post - Centers on a teenager sent to a conversion therapy center, tackling significant themes of acceptance and identity.
- The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary exploring the life and mysterious death of a key figure in the LGBTQ rights movement.
- Ellen - The sitcom features LGBTQ representation and addresses issues of acceptance and identity.
- Heartstopper - Follows the budding romance of two boys while addressing issues of identity and acceptance.
- The Favour - Explores the complexities of LGBTQ identities and relationships within a dramatic narrative.
- But I'm a Cheerleader - A satirical take on conversion therapy, highlighting LGBTQ themes with humor.
- Latter Days - A romantic drama that tackles LGBTQ issues and acceptance within a conservative backdrop.
- Tangerine - Follows transgender sex workers and addresses issues of identity, connection, and societal rejection.
- My Own Private Idaho - A drama about two friends navigating love, identity, and societal rejection.
- Happiest Season - A holiday rom-com that tackles issues of coming out and acceptance within family dynamics.
- The Amazing Race: LGBTQ Edition - A reality show that celebrates LGBTQ diversity and promotes acceptance through competition.
- Scandal - While primarily a political drama, it includes subplots involving LGBTQ themes and social issues.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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| 1 |
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1999 | United States of America | Biography | 104107 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 2 |
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2008 | United States of America | History | 180650 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 3 |
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2002 | United States of America | Crime | 7009 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 4 |
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2009 | United States of America | Biography | 18204 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 5 |
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2018 | Australia | Biography | 43297 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 6 |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 553835 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 7 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 118533 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 8 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 143739 | 7.3 | Movie | Released | |
| 9 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 38121 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | R |
| 10 |
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1991 | United States of America | Documentary | 18119 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 102552 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 12 |
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2017 | Brazil | Drama | 322880 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2005 | United States of America | Drama | 42502 | 7.4 | Movie | Released | R |
| 14 |
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2014 | United States of America | Biography | 832628 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 15 |
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2017 | Chile | Drama | 27500 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 16 |
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2011 | United Kingdom | Drama | 33168 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 17 |
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2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 36534 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | |
| 18 |
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2020 | United States of America | Comedy | 44004 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 19 |
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2018 | United States of America | Comedy | 127654 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 20 | 1994 | Australia | Comedy | 56198 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
| 21 |
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2014 | United States of America | Crime | 168800 | 8.1 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 22 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 33378 | 8.6 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 23 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 164401 | 8.2 | Serie | Canceled | TV-MA |
| 24 |
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2013 | United States of America | Comedy | 322661 | 8 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 25 |
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2013 | United States of America | Drama | 31104 | 7.9 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
| 26 |
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2009 | United States of America | Reality-TV | 23720 | 8.5 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 27 |
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2020 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 14064 | 7.5 | Serie | Ended | TV-MA |
| 28 | 2018 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 25978 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | ||
| 29 | 2017 | United States of America | Biography | 3219 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | ||
| 30 |
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1994 | Singapore | Comedy | 6388 | 6.1 | Serie | Ended | NR |
| 31 |
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2022 | United Kingdom | Drama | 78638 | 8.6 | Serie | Returning Series | TV-14 |
| 32 |
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2000 | United States of America | Comedy | 43047 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 33 |
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2004 | United States of America | Drama | 18715 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 34 |
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2015 | United States of America | Comedy | 36358 | 7.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 35 |
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1991 | United States of America | Drama | 62565 | 7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 36 |
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2020 | United States of America | Comedy | 47834 | 6.6 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 37 |
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2012 | United States of America | Drama | 80291 | 7.7 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
