Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Normal Heart List

• Angels in America - A powerful portrayal of the AIDS crisis in America, exploring themes of love, loss, and identity.
• Dallas Buyers Club - Based on a true story about the fight against AIDS and the social stigma surrounding it.
• Rent - A musical that addresses the lives of a group of friends dealing with the impact of AIDS in New York.
• Philadelphia - A poignant drama about a lawyer fired for being HIV-positive and his subsequent fight for justice.
• How to Survive a Plague - A documentary that chronicles the efforts of activists during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s.
• The Hours - Interweaving stories of three women, exploring themes of mental health and the impact of societal pressures.
• The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary investigating the mysterious death of a prominent LGBTQ rights activist during the AIDS crisis.
• Bohemian Rhapsody - A biopic about Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, addressing his struggles with his identity and AIDS.
• Pose - A series highlighting the drag ball culture in the 1980s and 90s, including the impact of the AIDS epidemic.
• We Were Here - A documentary chronicling the early years of the AIDS epidemic in San Francisco and its community response.
• Pride - A historical comedy-drama about LGBTQ activism and solidarity during the 1980s miners' strike in the UK.
• Milk - A biographical film about Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, during the height of the AIDS crisis.
• AIDS: the other epidemic - A documentary exploring the societal impacts and responses to the AIDS crisis.
• The L Word - A series exploring the lives and loves of a group of lesbian friends in Los Angeles, broadening LGBTQ representation.
• It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Features a controversial and comedic episode addressing AIDS challenges and LGBTQ issues in a satirical manner.
• Six Feet Under - A series focusing on a family-run funeral home, dealing with themes of love, loss, and mortality, including HIV.
• The Birdcage - A comedy that highlights LGBTQ relationships with humor while addressing societal acceptance.
• In the Mood for Love - A romantic drama that deals with themes of love and emotional struggles amidst societal expectations.
• Call Me by Your Name - A romantic drama exploring themes of love, desire, and identity in a poignant coming-of-age story.
• The Miseducation of Cameron Post - A drama about LGBTQ identity and the challenges faced by queer youth, addressing societal norms.
• A Single Man - Explores grief and heartbreak through the eyes of a gay man in the 1960s after the death of his partner.
• Boy Erased - Based on a memoir, this film addresses the challenges of a young man navigating his sexuality amidst conversion therapy.
• The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A comedy-drama about two drag queens and a transgender woman traveling across Australia and confronting societal norms.
• Queer Eye - A reality TV series focusing on changing lives through empathy and personal growth, featuring LGBTQ perspectives.
• The New Normal - A comedic take on modern family structures, featuring same-sex parents and their struggles in society.
• Dead Poets Society - A poignant exploration of societal pressures on youth, touching on themes of identity and loss.
• Moonlight - A coming-of-age story highlighting the intersection of identity, race, and sexuality in a tender narrative.
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower - A coming-of-age film that explores themes of mental health, friendship, and acceptance in adolescence.
• Searching for Bobby Fischer - Explores the impact of gifted youth on family dynamics and societal expectations, touching on identity.
• Transparent - A series about a family dealing with the transition of their father to a transgender woman, highlighting identity struggles.
• Normal People - A romantic drama focusing on intimacy, love, and the complexities of relationships over time.
• After Louie - A drama exploring the life of a gay man reflecting on love, loss, and activism in the wake of the AIDS crisis.
• The Goldfinch - A coming-of-age story that centers on loss and the impact of trauma on identity and relationships.
• Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - A comedy series about resilience and identity, featuring diverse characters and social commentary.
• Ricky and the Flash - Explores family dynamics, identity, and the pursuit of life dreams, with notable LGBTQ themes.
• The Half of It - A coming-of-age story exploring friendship and love through a queer lens in a modern setting.
• The Fosters - A multi-ethnic family with a mix of biological, adopted, and foster children exploring themes of identity and acceptance.
• Kinky Boots - A film about an unlikely partnership between a drag queen and a struggling shoe factory owner addressing acceptance and identity.