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.