Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to When We Rise List

• Milk - Focuses on the life of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist and politician.
• The Normal Heart - A poignant depiction of the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s and the fight for gay rights.
• Paris is Burning - A documentary that explores the drag ball culture of New York City and its queer community.
• God's Own Country - A love story between two men set against the backdrop of rural England, dealing with themes of identity and belonging.
• Moonlight - A coming-of-age story of a young Black man grappling with his identity and sexuality.
• Pose - Explores drag culture and the LGBTQ+ community during the 1980s and 1990s in New York City.
• Love, Simon - A teenage coming out story that highlights the challenges and joys of being gay.
• The L Word - A drama series depicting the lives and relationships of a group of LGBTQ+ women in Los Angeles.
• RuPaul's Drag Race - A reality competition showcasing drag queens and their artistry, celebrating LGBTQ+ culture.
• Queer Eye - A makeover show that emphasizes acceptance, empowerment, and celebration of diversity in the LGBTQ+ community.
• Boys Don't Cry - A tragic story based on the life of Brandon Teena, a transgender man navigating life and love.
• The Imitation Game - Chronicles the life of Alan Turing, a brilliant mathematician and cryptanalyst who struggled with his sexuality.
• Carol - A romantic drama centered on a forbidden affair between two women in the 1950s.
• A Fantastic Woman - Follows a transgender woman as she faces discrimination and emotional challenges after the death of her boyfriend.
• The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson - A documentary exploring the life and mysterious death of a prominent LGBTQ+ activist.
• Sister Outsider - A documentary featuring Audre Lorde’s impactful work in the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements.
• Frida - Biographical film exploring the life of artist Frida Kahlo, addressing themes of identity and love.
• Transparent - A series that centers on a transgender woman coming out to her family, exploring themes of identity and acceptance.
• The Birdcage - A comedy about a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner hiding their sexual orientation for their son's future.
• To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar - A comedy-drama featuring drag queens on a cross-country road trip, embracing LGBTQ+ themes.
• Call Me by Your Name - A romantic drama that captures the essence of first love between two young men in 1980s Italy.
• The Handmaiden - A Korean film that weaves a complex tale of love and betrayal between two women.
• Pride - A historical comedy-drama about a group of LGBTQ+ activists supporting striking miners in the 1980s.
• Sex Education - A series that tackles issues of sexuality and identity among high school students in a comedic way.
• The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert - A road movie about two drag queens and a transgender woman traveling across Australia.
• Brokeback Mountain - A love story about two cowboys who struggle with their sexual orientation and societal expectations.
• Steven Universe - An animated series that promotes themes of love and acceptance within the LGBTQ+ community.
• Wild Nights with Emily - A film that depicts the life of poet Emily Dickinson with a focus on her relationships with women.
• Venus - A film about the relationship between an older man and a young gay sex worker.
• The Kids Are All Right - A comedy-drama about a same-sex couple whose children seek out their sperm donor.
• The Half of It - A coming-of-age story that explores LGBTQ+ romance and identity in high school.
• RBG - A documentary on Ruth Bader Ginsburg that also touches on gender and LGBTQ+ rights.
• Complicity - A film highlighting the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals in the face of societal challenges.
• Girlhood - A French film exploring the lives of girls in Paris, including themes of identity and social struggles.
• Boy Erased - A film based on the true story of a young man forced to undergo conversion therapy.
• Your Name. - An anime film that subtly explores themes of identity and belonging through a fantastical narrative.
• Sense8 - A sci-fi series that includes a diverse cast of LGBTQ+ characters, focusing on connection and identity.