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For fans of: romantic dramas about lesbian relationships
With Every Heartbeat, also released as Kiss Me, is a 2011 Swedish drama film directed by Alexandra Therese Keining. The film won the "Breakthrough Award" at the 2011 AFI Festival. - Photo: Imagine Me & You / United International Pictures
For fans of: rom-coms about secret lesbian relationships
During her wedding ceremony, Rachel (Piper Perabo) notices Luce (Lena Headey) in the audience and feels instantly drawn to her. The two women become close friends, and when Rachel learns that Luce is a lesbian, she realizes that despite her happy marriage to Heck (Matthew Goode), she is falling for Luce. As she questions her sexual orientation, Rachel must decide between her stable relationship with Heck and her exhilarating new romance with Luce.More Imagine Me & You
- #4 of 29 onGreat Mainstream Movies About Lesbians
- #27 of 51 onThe 50+ Best British Rom-Coms, Ranked
- #20 of 50 onThe Best Romantic Comedies of 2005
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The Half of It
For fans of: high school dramedies based on classic literature
In the quiet town of Squahamish, introverted Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) makes a living out of writing homework for her classmates. However, when football player Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer) approaches her with an unusual request - to write love letters to Aster Flores (Alexxis Lemire), the girl they both secretly love - Ellie's life takes an unexpected turn. The Half of It, a coming-of-age drama directed by Alice Wu, weaves a unique tale of friendship, love, and self-discovery. Recognized for its fresh perspective on young love, the film won the Best Narrative Feature award at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.More The Half of It- #120 of 169 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
- #83 of 111 onThe Funniest Movies About High School
- #26 of 42 on25+ Romantic Comedies To Watch On Netflix Right Now
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For fans of: dramedies about finding oneself
In the coming-of-age film Love, Simon, we follow the journey of Simon Spier (Nick Robinson), a high school student grappling with his identity. He's gay, but hasn't come out yet. His life takes a turn when an anonymous classmate discloses online that he is also closeted. This sparks Simon's quest to discover the classmate's identity and navigate the challenges of adolescence. Directed by Greg Berlanti, this heartfelt drama explores themes of acceptance and self-discovery, and was awarded the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss in 2018.More Love, Simon- #333 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #35 of 169 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
- #71 of 87 onThe Best Film Adaptations Of Young Adult Novels
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Schitt's Creek
For fans of: hilarious comedies about acceptance
In a small town with an unforgettable name, a once-wealthy family finds themselves stripped of their fortune and forced to navigate the unfamiliar territory of humble living. Schitt's Creek, a comedic gem, has garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards including Emmys and Golden Globes. Viewers follow the journey of Johnny Rose (Eugene Levy), Moira Rose (Catherine O'Hara), and their adult children, David (Daniel Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy), as they adapt to their new reality. Alongside quirky townsfolk, the Roses learn valuable lessons about love, family, and self-discovery, making this show a heartwarming and humorous experience.More Schitt's Creek- Dig Deeper...The Best Characters On 'Schitt's Creek'
- And Deeper...The Funniest Sibling Moments From 'Schitt's Creek'
- #34 of 302 onThe Best TV Shows Of The Past 20 Years
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For fans of: LGBTQ+ coming-of-age dramedies
Uncle Frank is a 2020 American comedy-drama film directed by Alan Ball. Accompanied by his teenage niece, a gay literature professor reluctantly returns home to attend his father's funeral. - Photo: Feel Good
For fans of: dramedies about new relationships
Navigating the turbulent waters of life and love, Feel Good offers a refreshingly honest portrayal of the complexities within relationships. The series follows stand-up comic Mae (Mae Martin) as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, while grappling with addiction and her burgeoning romance with George (Charlotte Ritchie). Lauded for its nuanced exploration of LGBTQ+ themes, the show has earned critical acclaim, including a BAFTA nomination for Best Female Comedy Performance. With a delicate blend of humor and heartache, Feel Good invites viewers to experience the raw vulnerability of its characters, making for an undeniably engaging watch. - Photo: My Days of Mercy
For fans of: lesbian dramas with a Romeo/Juliet vibe
The daughter of a man on death row falls in love with a woman who is on the opposing side of her family's political cause. - Photo: The Prom / Netflix
For fans of: LGBTQ+ films about overcoming adversity
The Prom is a 2020 American comedy musical film directed by Ryan Murphy, based on the 2018 Broadway musical. When a girl (Jo Ellen Pellman) is banned from attending high school prom with her girlfriend, she is joined by a group of self-obsessed theater stars (Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, and Andrew Rannells) who show up to support her.More The Prom- #153 of 156 onThe Best Ensemble Movies Of All Time
- #90 of 111 onThe Funniest Movies About High School
- #48 of 50 onThe Best Movies About Generation Z (So Far)
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For fans of: dramedies about lesbian relationships and the pressures of family expectations
Wil (Michelle Krusiec) is a lesbian, but she not dare tell her widowed mother, Hwei-lan (Joan Chen), or her very traditional grandparents. She's shocked, however, to find out she's not the only one in her family with romantic secrets when she learns that her 48-year-old mother is pregnant. Unwilling to reveal who the father is, Hwei-lan is kicked out of her parents' home and must move in with Wil, which puts a strain on Wil's budding relationship with openly gay Vivian (Lynn Chen).More Saving Face - Photo: Blue is the Warmest Color / Wild Bunch
For fans of: coming-of-age romantic dramas
Blue Is the Warmest Colour is a 2013 French romantic coming-of-age drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, based on the graphic novel by Julie Maroh. French teenager Adèle (Adèle Exarchopoulos) becomes intrigued by a blue-haired painter named Emma (Léa Seydoux) and begins to explore her sexuality in their relationship. - Photo: Let It Snow
For fans of: Christmas rom-coms
A snowstorm brings a group of young people together. - Photo: Lez Bomb / Gravitas Ventures13
Lez Bomb
For fans of: films about coming out to friends and family
A closeted woman brings her girlfriend home for Thanksgiving, only to have her coming-out efforts thwarted by the unexpected arrival of her male roommate. - Photo: Two of Us
For fans of: thoughtful drama films about lesbian relationships
Two elderly women carry on a secret affair. - Photo: Holidate / Netflix15
For fans of: holiday rom-coms
Fed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other's platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way. - Photo: Love, Victor
For fans of: movies about acceptance
Exploring the complexities of self-discovery, Love, Victor is a heartwarming coming-of-age series that delves into the life of Victor Salazar (Michael Cimino), a high school student navigating the challenges of adolescence. Set in the same universe as the acclaimed film Love, Simon, this Hulu original has earned praise for its authentic portrayal of identity struggles and LGBTQ+ themes. With an ensemble cast featuring talented actors such as Ana Ortiz and James Martinez, the show skillfully balances humor and emotion, resulting in relatable storylines for audiences of all ages. Its engaging narrative and meaningful character development have garnered Love, Victor a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim.More Love, Victor- #7 of 38 onThe Best Guilty Pleasure TV Shows of the Last Few Years
- #69 of 161 onThe 140+ Best High School Shows, Ranked
- #116 of 166 onThe Best Shows On Disney Plus
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A Bad Moms Christmas
For fans of: Christmas comedies films
Under-appreciated and overburdened moms Amy, Kiki and Carla rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for moms: Christmas. As if creating the perfect holiday for their families isn't hard enough, they'll have to do it while hosting and entertaining their own respective mothers when they come to visit. - Photo: The L Word
For fans of: shows about lesbian relationships
A group of friends lives in Los Angeles.More The L Word- #27 of 61 onThe Best Showtime Shows Of All Time, Ranked
- #5 of 52 onThe 50+ Worst TV Theme Songs
- #72 of 82 onTV Shows with the Hottest Casts
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For fans of: lesbian comedy movies
The Feels is 2017 improvised American comedy directed by Jenée LaMarque. A group of friends set out on a lesbian bachelorette weekend, celebrating the upcoming nuptials of Andi (Constance Wu) and Lu (Angela Trimbur). - Photo: But I'm a Cheerleader
For fans of: lesbian rom-coms
But I'm a Cheerleader is a satirical comedy exploring the life of Megan Bloomfield (Natasha Lyonne), a cheerleader who's unwittingly sent to True Directions, a conversion therapy camp. There, she meets Graham Eaton (Clea DuVall), an openly gay teenager. The movie, directed by Jamie Babbit, delves into Megan's journey of self-discovery and acceptance in an environment designed to suppress her true identity. With its vibrant color palette and sharp humor, it offers a unique perspective on sexuality and conformity, challenging societal norms while delivering hearty bouts of laughter.- #582 of 703 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #36 of 70 onGreat Quirky Movies for Grown-Ups
- #155 of 169 onThe 150+ Best Teen Romance Movies, Ranked
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For fans of: movies about secret lesbian relationships
Two farmers' wives find themselves irrevocably drawn to each other. - Photo: HBO22
For fans of: coming-of-age drama shows
High school students navigate drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship.More Euphoria- Dig Deeper...The Best Characters on HBO's 'Euphoria'
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- #42 of 685 onThe 600+ Best TV Shows Of The Last 5 Years
For fans of: drama films about acceptance
In 1993 after teenage Cameron is caught in the backseat of a car with the prom queen, she is sent away to a treatment center in a remote area called God's Promise. While she is being subjected to questionable gay conversion therapies, she bonds with some fellow residents as they pretend to go along with the process while waiting to be released.- Photo: Ammonite / Lionsgate24
For fans of: movies about new lesbian relationships
Ammonite is a 2020 romantic drama film directed by Francis Lee. In the 1840s, acclaimed self-taught paleontologist Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) looks for common fossils to sell to rich tourists when one of them hires her to take care of his wife (Saoirse Ronan) who is recuperating from a personal tragedy, what begins as an obligation blossoms into a passionate love affair. - Photo: Princess Cyd / Wolfe Video
For fans of: coming-of-age romance dramas
Princess Cyd is a 2017 drama film written and directed by Stephen Cone. A 16-year-old girl visits her aunt in Chicago for the summer. While there, she falls for another girl, and she and her aunt challenge each other's sex and spirit. - Photo: Jenny's Wedding / IFC Films
For fans of: comedies about secret lesbian relationships
Jenny's Wedding is a 2015 American comedy film directed by Mary Agnes Donoghue. Ready to get married to her girlfriend, Jenny Farrell (Katherine Heigl) must find a way to reveal her sexuality to her conventional family. - Photo: NetflixWhile on a secret job for his mother's wine company, a man falls for the widow whose place he's renting. She is struggling to keep the local vineyard running, but the truth may spoil their yuletide romance.
- #99 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
- #57 of 85 onThe Best Christmas Rom-Coms
- #23 of 141 on140+ Movies And Shows With Holiday In The Title
- Photo: BET+When a popular R&B singer's career takes a turn, she returns home for the holidays and ends up directing her family's church choir to help them win a Christmas competition.More The Christmas Ringer
- #121 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
- #210 of 472 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
- #123 of 240 onThe Best Movies For Women
- Photo: UpTVSmall-town wedding planner Rachel organizes her biggest Christmas wedding yet for an out-of-town influencer couple. She gets a huge surprise when the bride's manager turns out to be her first love and high school sweetheart, Logan, who reminds her what it is to love.More Yuletide the Knot
- #116 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
- #135 of 240 onThe Best Movies For Women
- #64 of 85 onThe Best Christmas Rom-Coms
- Photo: NetflixA spoiled heiress suffering from amnesia after a skiing accident lands in the care of a lodge owner and his daughter.
- #93 of 126 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
- #215 of 240 onThe Best Movies For Women
- #37 of 85 onThe Best Christmas Rom-Coms
