Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Different from the Others List

  • Boys Don't Cry - Explores themes of gender identity and societal rejection similar to the struggles depicted in Different from the Others.
  • Moonlight - Follows the life of a young African-American man grappling with his identity and sexuality, echoing the personal conflicts in Different from the Others.
  • Call Me by Your Name - A deeply emotional story of a romantic relationship that deals with love and identity in a repressive society.
  • Carol - A romantic drama that portrays a love affair between two women in the 1950s, highlighting themes of social acceptance.
  • The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - Deals with themes of gender and identity through the journey of drag queens, similar to the societal challenges presented.
  • Paris Is Burning - A documentary that showcases the drag ball culture of New York City, discussing gender and sexuality.
  • Pride - Based on a true story of LGBTQ+ activists supporting striking miners in 1980s England, showcases solidarity in the face of adversity.
  • Milk - The story of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in California, exploring themes of activism and identity.
  • Brokeback Mountain - A tragic love story between two men that deals with societal rejection and personal identity.
  • Love, Simon - A coming-of-age story that highlights the journey of a young gay man coming out in high school.
  • Weekend - Focuses on a brief but intense relationship between two men, exploring themes of love, identity, and acceptance.
  • The Handmaiden - A highly stylized film about deception, love, and identity set against a backdrop of societal constraints.
  • Romeo + Juliet - A modern adaptation of the classic love story that illustrates passionate romance amidst societal pressures.
  • A Fantastic Woman - Tells the story of a transgender woman coping with grief and discrimination, reflecting themes of identity and resilience.
  • The Birdcage - A comedy that explores LGBTQ+ themes with humor and heart, emphasizing acceptance and family.
  • To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - A road trip film with drag queens that showcases friendship and acceptance in the face of societal challenges.
  • The Miseducation of Cameron Post - Focuses on the experiences of a young girl sent to a conversion therapy camp, dealing with themes of identity and defiance.
  • The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary highlighting the life and mysterious death of a prominent LGBTQ+ activist, touching on themes of social justice.
  • Tangerine - Shot entirely on an iPhone, it tells the story of a transgender sex worker navigating love and betrayal on Christmas Eve.
  • The Normal Heart - A powerful portrayal of the HIV/AIDS crisis and activism in the 1980s, exploring themes of love, rejection, and identity.
  • Hedwig and the Angry Inch - A rock musical that explores themes of identity and acceptance through the story of a transgender punk rock singer.
  • The Half of It - A coming-of-age story that explores love, friendship, and identity among three teenagers in a small town.
  • On the Basis of Sex - Follows Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s fight for gender equality, paralleling the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
  • Gender Revolution: A Journey with Katie Couric - A documentary exploring the complexities of gender, similar to the explorations of identity in Different from the Others.
  • Frida - An exploration of the life and art of Frida Kahlo, who represented rebellion against gender norms.
  • God’s Own Country - A poignant love story between two rural men, dealing with identity and acceptance within rigid societal norms.
  • Books of Blood - Anthology series that includes horror stories with LGBTQ+ themes, exploring different aspects of identity.
  • Heartstopper - A coming-of-age series that beautifully depicts teenage love and LGBTQ+ friendship.
  • Sex Education - A comedic series that explores various aspects of sexuality and relationships among teenagers.
  • Pose - Spotlighting New York's ballroom culture in the 1980s and 1990s, it delves into gender and sexuality themes.
  • The L Word: Generation Q - A sequel to the original series that explores LGBTQ+ relationships and issues in contemporary society.
  • Gentleman Jack - Based on the life of Anne Lister, exploring her identity and relationships in a repressive society.
  • Sense8 - A unique story exploring interconnected lives across the globe, featuring diverse representations of identity and sexuality.
  • Atypical - Focuses on an autistic teen navigating relationships and identity, relevant to the themes of acceptance.
  • Schitt's Creek - A comedy series that portrays a family's acceptance of LGBTQ+ characters in the context of humorous and heartfelt storytelling.
  • The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh - Includes themes of friendship and acceptance that echo the underlying messages in Different from the Others.
  • The Fosters - A family drama series that includes a diverse representation of LGBTQ+ characters and their experiences.
  • Queer Eye - A reality series focusing on uplifting people and celebrating diversity, echoing the acceptance themes found in Different from the Others.
  • Billions - Explores power dynamics and relationships in an upscale New York setting, featuring complex LGBTQ+ characters.
  • The Mindy Project - A romantic comedy series that explores relationships and identity with humor and heart.
  • In the Life - An LGBTQ+ newsmagazine series that covers various topics related to the community, resonating with the themes in Different from the Others.

Last updated: 2024-10-05 22:34:55

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Boys Don't Cry
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
1999 United States of America 104107 7.5 Movie Released R
2
Moonlight
Moonlight
111 min
2016 United States of America 334820 7.4 Movie Released R
3 2017 Brazil 322880 7.8 Movie Released
4
Carol
Carol
118 min
2015 United Kingdom 143739 7.3 Movie Released
5 1994 Australia 56198 7.5 Movie Released
6 1991 United States of America 18119 8.2 Movie Released
7
Pride
Pride
120 min
2014 France 62387 7.8 Movie Released R
8
Milk
Milk
128 min
2008 United States of America 180650 7.5 Movie Released R
9 2005 Canada 388344 7.7 Movie Released
10
Love, Simon
Love, Simon
110 min
2018 United States of America 127654 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
11
Weekend
Weekend
96 min
2011 United Kingdom 33168 7.6 Movie Released
12
The Handmaiden
The Handmaiden
145 min
2016 South Korea 176645 8.1 Movie Released
13
Romeo + Juliet
Romeo + Juliet
120 min
1996 Australia 246808 6.7 Movie Released
14 2017 Chile 27500 7.2 Movie Released R
15
The Birdcage
The Birdcage
119 min
1996 United States of America 102552 7.2 Movie Released R
16 1995 United States of America 37523 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
17 2018 United Kingdom 25978 6.6 Movie Released
18 2017 United States of America 3219 7.2 Movie Released
19
Tangerine
Tangerine
87 min
2015 United States of America 36358 7.1 Movie Released
20 2014 United States of America 38121 7.9 Movie Released R
21 2001 Canada 37699 7.7 Movie Released
22
The Half of It
The Half of It
104 min
2020 United States of America 44004 6.9 Movie Released PG-13
23 2018 United States of America 39209 7.1 Movie Released PG-13
24 2017 United States of America 433 6.1 Movie Released PG
25
Frida
Frida
123 min
2002 Canada 96034 7.3 Movie Released R
26
Books of Blood
Books of Blood
107 min
2020 United States of America 10189 5.6 Movie Released NR
27
Heartstopper
Heartstopper
30 min
SS 3 EP 24
2022 United Kingdom 78638 8.6 Serie Returning Series TV-14
28
Sex Education
Sex Education
85 min
SS 4 EP 32
2019 United Kingdom 359357 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
29
POSE
POSE
42 min
SS 3 EP 26
2018 United States of America 33378 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
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
Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack
60 min
SS 2 EP 16
2019 United Kingdom 16181 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
32
Sense8
Sense8
60 min
SS 2 EP 24
2015 United Kingdom 164401 8.2 Serie Canceled TV-MA
33
Atypical
Atypical
33 min
SS 4 EP 38
2017 United States of America 105148 8.2 Serie Ended TV-14
34
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek
22 min
SS 6 EP 79
2015 Canada 149491 8.5 Serie Ended TV-14
35 1988 United States of America 4861 7.6 Serie Ended TV-Y
36
The Fosters
The Fosters
42 min
SS 5 EP 104
2013 United States of America 31104 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
37
Queer Eye
Queer Eye
50 min
SS 8 EP 65
2018 United States of America 21316 8.5 Serie Returning Series TV-14
38
Billions
Billions
60 min
SS 7 EP 84
2016 United States of America 110752 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
39
The Mindy Project
The Mindy Project
22 min
SS 6 EP 117
2012 United States of America 35174 7.5 Serie Ended TV-PG
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