Movies featuring gay themes

Critics Consensus: Serving as an urgent and illuminating call for taking action, Welcome to Chechnya portrays the sheer terror regarding the widespread persecution focused on the LGBTQ+ community that exists within the Chechen Republic through tenderness and tenacity.

Synopsis: In order to confront Ramzan Kadyrov (who is the Russian leader) and his government-directed campaign focused on detaining, torturing, and even executing LGBTQ people, activists are risking their own lives. [More]

Starring: Olga Baranova, David Isteev, Maxim Lapunov

Directed By: David France

Critics Consensus: By means of telling the story of only one couple, A Secret Love ends up paying a powerful yet understated tribute to a lifetime regarding decisions and sacrifices which are made for an enduring love.

Synopsis: A former baseball player ends up keeping her lesbian relationship secret from her family members for a total of seven decades. [More]

Starring: Pat Henschel

Directed By: Chris Bolan

Critics Consensus:We Were Here ends up revisiting the multiple crises that the gay community ended up facing back during the early 1980s, and proceeds to provide a powerful homage to the inspiring resolution which was demonstrated at such a turbulent time.

Synopsis: San Francisco turned out to be a safe sanctuary for the gay and lesbian community during the 1970s, since it provided a spot in which one [More]

Starring: Paul Boneberg, Ed Wolf, Daniel Goldstein, Guy Clark

Directed By: David Weissman, Bill Weber

Critics Consensus: Mäedchen in Uniform has sensitive handling regarding frequently sensationalized subject matter, while also avoiding simple melodrama while beautifully acted as well as filmed.

Synopsis: Teenage Manuela (played by Hertha Thiele) is sent off to boarding school, which is being run by the after she loses her mother. [More]

Starring: Hertha Thiele, Dorothea Wieck, Emilia Unda

Directed By: Leontine Sagan

Critics Consensus: Will & Harper turns out to be a touching and enduring ode and also a testimony regarding long-lasting love, evolution, and acceptance that exist within a friendship.

Synopsis: Will Ferrell happened to be filming a movie three years ago when he received a most astonishing email from his dear friend. [More]

Starring: Will Ferrell, Harper Steele

Directed By: Josh Greenbaum

Critics Consensus: Kokomo City happens to be a stirring documentary effort, which illuminates the trans lives which exist within a globe of invariable optimism as well as adverse circumstance.

Synopsis: The film maker D. Smith passes the microphone to four Black transgender women in the wildly entertaining and additionally refreshingly unfiltered documentary KOKOMO CITY. [More]

Starring: Daniella Carter, Koko Da Doll, Liyah Mitchell, Dominique Silver

Directed By: D. Smith

Critics Consensus: Good One finds a way to confront tough emotions with a depiction which is beautifully acted regarding being caught between any rock and a truly difficult spot. It also yields a feature film debut for India Donaldson (the writer-director) which is quite striking.

Synopsis: Sam (played by Lily Collias) embarks upon a three-day backpacking journey within the Catskills together with two of the older men in her very life in India Donaldson's debut, which is piercing and insightful. [More]

Starring: Lily Collias, James Le Gros, Danny McCarthy, Sumaya Bouhbal

Directed By: India Donaldson

Critics Consensus: In this poignant story regarding compassion, loss, and love, Almodovar skillfully weaves together a tapestry regarding femininity, while also affectionately winking to theater and cinema classics.

Synopsis: A woman (played by Cecilia Roth) that is struggling to actually get her own life so as after the passing away of her son (played by Eloy Azorín) is given help by some brand new friends. [More]

Starring: Cecilia Roth, Eloy Azorín, Marisa Paredes, Penélope Cruz

Directed By: Pedro Almodóvar

Critics Consensus: Featuring stunning honesty, which is painfully bittersweet, Joyland takes on both gender and sexual fluidity within a repressed patriarchal world through wisps regarding hopefulness.

Synopsis: The happily patriarchal joint family known as the Ranas longs for the birth of any baby boy in order to continue on with their family line. The youngest of them. [More]

Starring: Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, Alina Khan, Sarwat Gilani

Directed By: Saim Sadiq

Critics Consensus: The activists who definitely pushed for action with the goal of combating the AIDS epidemic are showcased in How to Survive a Plague, which is an angry as well as stirring powerful movie. The film ends up being a documentary that is brilliantly structured.

Synopsis: During the late 1980s, individuals who are members of Act-Up along with other AIDS activists will battle hostility and indifference in order to garner awareness regarding the AIDS epidemic. [More]

Starring: David Barr, Jim Eigo, Ann Northrop, Larry Kramer

Directed By: David France

Critics Consensus: Disclosure vividly illuminates both the history and additionally the numerous effects regarding the methods in which transgender lives end up being depicted on the silver screen, while also outlining just how much progress remains to be made.

Synopsis: A look at the ways that Hollywood ends up depicting transgender individuals, alongside the impact that this might have on American culture as a whole. [More]

Starring: Laverne Cox, Bianca Leigh, Jen Richards, Alexandra Billings

Directed By: Sam Feder

Critics Consensus: Circus of Books ends up proving there exist quite a few stories under the top layer in the event that we are merely willing enough so as to look, like the cheekily-named store that exists at this documentary's very own center.

Synopsis: After a couple takes over any adult book store back in nineteen seventy-six, the aforementioned store ends up becoming the leading distributor regarding gay porn. [More]

Starring: Karen Mason, Rachel Mason, Larry Flynt, Jeff Stryker

Directed By: Rachel Mason

Critics Consensus: Call Me Kuchu ends up exposing terrible systematic cruelty through admirable precision and a precise eye, which ends up being alternately repulsive and uplifting.

Synopsis: David Kato (who is openly gay) along with his fellow activists are working towards defeating brand new legislation in Uganda which would have them and more. [More]

Starring: David Bahati

Directed By: Katherine Fairfax Wright, Malika Zouhali-Worrall

Critics Consensus: Creating one informative place for the intersex community to find an understanding regarding the trials and then tribulations regarding gender expression and also life, this illuminating documentary dispels misinformation, letting Every Body be reached.

Synopsis: EVERY BODY is a revelatory investigation of the actual lives of intersex people. The aforementioned film happens to tell the stories regarding three separate individuals. [More]

Starring: River Gallo, Alicia Roth Weigel, Sean Saifa Wall

Directed By: Julie Cohen

Critics Consensus: For viewers who are searching for a coming-of-age tale that is uncommonly funny, smart, as well as tender, The Half of It provides pretty much everything.

Synopsis: A shy, introverted student provides help to the school jock in an attempt to woo a girl whom, secretly, they both desire. [More]

Starring: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Enrique Murciano

Directed By: Alice Wu

Critics Consensus: Girl Picture ends up capturing the flurry of teenage emotions though wonderfully acted as well as sensitively written, while also avoiding sacrificing any narrative depth and maturity.

Synopsis: Mimmi and Rönkkö, who are best friends, are swapping stories regarding their own frustrations as they work after school at the food court smoothie kiosk. [More]

Starring: Aamu Milonoff, Linnea Leino, Sonya Lindfors, Cécile Orblin

Directed By: Alli Haapasalo

Critics Consensus: A Nice Indian Boy ends up navigating romance and even cultural mores through an infectiously kind heart. Jonathan Groff's performances, along with Karan Soni's, truly buoy up the entire experience.

Synopsis: Naveen Gavaskar happens to be a soft-spoken, self-effacing physician with one father that is quiet, one seemingly perfect sister, and then one mother that is boisterous. The Gavaskars happen to be. [More]

Starring: Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Sunita Mani, Zarna Garg

Directed By: Roshan Sethi

Critics Consensus: All of Us Strangers examines profound love and grief through a lens that can be considered fantastical. It also ends up being grounded on human emotion.

Synopsis: In the present day, in his near-empty tower block within contemporary London, Adam (played by Andrew Scott) ends up having any chance encounter with somebody that is mysterious. [More]

Starring: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, Claire Foy

Directed By: Andrew Haigh

Critics Consensus: The Handmaiden ends up utilizing one Victorian crime novel as the loose inspiration for just one more visually extravagant and even absorbingly idiosyncratic outing from Park Chan-wook, who happens to be the director.

Synopsis: Any Korean con man (played by Ha Jung-woo) ends up devising one elaborate scheme with the goal of seducing with some help from one orphaned pickpocket (played by Kim Tae-ri). [More]

Starring: Kim Min-hee, Kim Tae-ri, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong

Directed By: Park Chan-wook

Critics Consensus: Shiva Baby ultimately transcends its sitcom setup with strong performances and rewarding insights, while also being a ruefully funny calling card for the debuting director Emma Seligman.

Synopsis: One college student ends up having any awkward encounter with her own sugar daddy when at a Jewish funeral service alongside her parents. [More]

Starring: Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper, Danny Deferrari

Directed By: Emma Seligman

Critics Consensus: The director as well as co-writer Erica Tremblay ends up establishing herself to be a rising filmmaking talent within Fancy Dance, that ends up being grounded within its own observant depiction regarding reservation life as well as serving as an urgent drama.

Synopsis: Since her own sister went missing, Jax (played by Lily Gladstone) has actually been scraping by to care for her niece Roki (played by Isabel Deroy-Olson). [More]

Starring: Lily Gladstone, Isabel Deroy-Olson, Ryan Begay, Shea Whigham

Directed By: Erica Tremblay

Critics Consensus: Dog Day Afternoon comes with a finely detailed snapshot regarding individuals within crisis by having tension-soaked drama which has been shaded within black humor. The film is also fueled through any gripping performance coming from Al Pacino, while also being framed through great work coming from Sidney Lumet (the director).

Synopsis: Whenever any inexperienced criminal (Sonny Wortzik - Al Pacino) ends up leading any bank robbery within Brooklyn, various things go wrong in rapid succession, together with a hostage. [More]

Starring: Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning, Chris Sarandon

Directed By: Sidney Lumet

Critics Consensus: Blue Jean ends up resonating intellectually and emotionally thanks to the authentic performances and thoughtful direction. It also ends up bridging issues of the past alongside issues that continue to be current.

Synopsis: Jean is actually being forced to lead a double life ever since Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government from 1988 is about to pass any law which stigmatizes gays and lesbians. England, 1988. [More]

Starring: Rosy McEwen, Kerrie Hayes, Lydia Page, Stacy Abalogun

Directed By: Georgia Oakley

Critics Consensus: The People's Joker ends up telling an invigorating story of self-acceptance, while actually working within a framework that can be considered familiar and additionally utilizing classic characters within impressively inventive ways.

Synopsis: Any painfully unfunny clown (Joker the Harlequin - Vera Drew) ends up grappling with her very gender identity within this autobiographically-inspired dark comedy which is absurdist. [More]

Starring: Vera Drew, Lynn Downey, Kane Distler, Griffin Kramer

Directed By: Vera Drew

Critics Consensus: Tomboy happens to be any charming movie which ends up treating its very main subject through heart and warmth. The film is in tune with all the tribulations and emotion that come from childhood.

Synopsis: A 10-year-old girl (Zoé Héran) makes the decision to dress just like a boy when moving into a completely new neighborhood. [More]

Starring: Zoé Héran, Malonn Lévana, Sophie Cattani, Mathieu Demy

Directed By: Céline Sciamma

Critics Consensus: Gods and Monsters happens to be any spellbinding and confusing section of semi-fiction. It also features fine performances, while McKellen leads the way. But, Redgrave and Fraser are actually not lagging behind him.

Synopsis: James Whale (Ian McKellen) was once regarded to be a powerful Hollywood director. Yet, he has been long since retired. [More]

Starring: Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich

Directed By: Bill Condon

Critics Consensus: Fitting In has one boldly provocative look at both the assumptions and even expectations which surround modern femininity. The film is led by a Maddie Ziegler performance which is as courageous as it can be funny.

Synopsis: Lindy (Maddie Ziegler), that is sixteen years of age, is unexpectedly diagnosed with MRKH syndrome in one coming-of-age "traumedy". The aforementioned syndrome happens to be a reproductive condition. [More]

Starring: Maddie Ziegler, Emily Hampshire, Djouliet Amara, D&039;Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai

Directed By: Molly McGlynn

Critics Consensus: Passages adds just one more deeply humanistic and additionally smart movie to Ira Sach's estimable filmography (who is the director as well as co-writer). In addition, it comes elevated through a remarkable performance coming from Franz Rogowski.

Synopsis: Ira Sachs (who is one celebrated filmmaker) makes one breathtaking return through PASSAGES. The aforementioned film provides a brutally funny, fresh, and additionally honest take. [More]

Starring: Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Erwan Kepoa Falé

Directed By: Ira Sachs

Critics Consensus: Pariah serves as a powerful coming-of-age and additionally coming out film which ends up signaling one new talent's arrival (Dee Rees - writer and director). It also pulses through authenticity while being led through one stirring lead performance coming from Adepero Oduye.

Synopsis: The teenage Alike (played through Adepero Oduye) resides in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood, alongside her younger sister and her parents (Kim Wayans, Charles Parnell). [More]

Starring: Adepero Oduye, Pernell Walker, Aasha Davis, Charles Parnell

Directed By: Dee Rees

Critics Consensus: Signaling both one auspicious debut coming from Kate Winslet and also Peter Jackson's arrival as more than simply one cult director, Heavenly Creatures can be considered dark, stylish, and additionally captivating.

Synopsis: Juliet (played through Kate Winslet) happens to be any wealthy and precocious teenager. She then transfers to Christchurch, New Zealand alongside her family and proceeds to form a very intense relationship with another. [More]

Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent

Directed By: Peter Jackson

Critics Consensus: Weekend's insights regarding sexuality in the modern age end up expanding far beyond the modest setting, despite it becoming one chamber piece.

Synopsis: Any gay man's (Tom Cullen) weekend long encounter alongside an artist (Chris New) ultimately ends up changing his / her life through unexpected ways. [More]

Starring: Tom Cullen, Chris New, Jonathan Race, Laura Freeman

Directed By: Andrew Haigh

Critics Consensus: Carol ends up living up to the groundbreaking source material. It also happens to be shaped through Todd Haynes' deft direction. Not just that, but it is additionally powered through one strong cast that is led through Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett.

Synopsis: During the 1950s, one aspiring photographer sees the Carol (who is gorgeous and elegant) carefully browsing the doll displays within any Manhattan department store. The two. [More]

Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy

Directed By: Todd Haynes

Critics Consensus: Lust then violence end up colliding to create a powerfully pulpy effect within Love Lies Bleeding. It also serves as a well-acted contribution towards Rose Glass' expanding collection of exceptional work (Rose Glass is the director and the writer).

Synopsis: Lou (who is any reclusive gym manager) begins falling for Jackie (who is any ambitious drifter). The aforementioned film serves as one electric brand new love story coming from the Director Rose Glass. [More]

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Katy O&039;Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco

Directed By: Rose Glass

Critics Consensus: The breezily entertaining Fire Island is brought to everyday life by a tremendously talented cast and in the end proves that there are still ways which are fresh for updating Austen.

Synopsis: Showcasing any diverse and multicultural examination coming from friendship, romance, and commitment, Andrew Ahn's "Fire Island" (set inside the renowned Pines) is one unapologetic rom-com which is modern day. [More]

Starring: Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora

Directed By: Andrew Ahn

Critics Consensus: Award-worthy performances, with Michael Douglas and even Matt Damon paired with sharp direction coming from Steven Soderbergh couple themselves together to deliver one affectionate experience without sacrificing honesty within Behind the Candelabra.

Synopsis: However, whenever Liberace takes Scott Thorson to be a lover, the bond degrades, ultimately leading to a dramatic and also heartbreaking split. Liberace is actually a world-famous pianist. [More]

Starring: Michael Douglas, Matt Damon, Dan Aykroyd, Scott Bakula

Directed By: Steven Soderbergh

Critics Consensus: The Normal Heart features Emmy-worthy performances and it is any vital documentation regarding events which lead up to and go through the very early AIDS epidemic. This makes it not merely one drama which is heartbreaking and additionally powerful, yet in addition one that is incredibly important.

Synopsis: Throughout 1980s New York, one writer (Mark Ruffalo) and also his close friends decide to join forces to actually expose the actual truth with regards to one emerging ailment. [More]

Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Matt Bomer, Taylor Kitsch, Jim Parsons

Directed By: Ryan Murphy

Critics Consensus: Milk can be considered one triumphant account regarding America's first openly gay man being elected to public office. It is also anchored by Sean Penn's powerhouse performance.

Synopsis: Milk determines to become himself and proceed towards San Francisco with his own then-lover (Scott Smith) throughout 1972. Milk then proceeds to turn into one political activist. [More]

Starring: Sean Penn, Emile Hirsch, Josh Brolin, Diego Luna

Directed By: Gus Van Sant

Critics Consensus: Love Is Strange has John Lithgow and Alfred Molina holding it up through their exceptional performances. The film also serves as one graceful ode to the beauty regarding commitment when facing adversity.

Synopsis: One recently married gay couple (Alfred Molina, John Lithgow) find themselves being forced to go into separate households right after they eventually lose their very apartment. [More]

Starring: John Lithgow, Alfred Molina, Marisa Tomei, Cheyenne Jackson

Directed By: Ira Sachs

Critics Consensus: Pride serves as any joyous crowd-pleaser which genuinely ends up working, while also being uplifting, though without stooping into being sentimental, and earnest, though without being didactic.

Synopsis: Lesbians and gays, located inside London, choose to lend support to striking miners during 1984 Wales, since they realize they share similar foes in Margaret Thatcher, the press that is conservative, and then the actual police. [More]

Starring: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine

Directed By: Matthew Warchus