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.
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- 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.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Milk
128 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 186524 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
The Normal Heart
133 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 39967 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Paris Is Burning
78 min
|
1991 | United States of America | Documentary | 21508 | 8.2 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
God's Own Country
105 min
|
2017 | United Kingdom | Drama | 41821 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
Moonlight
111 min
|
2016 | United States of America | Drama | 354150 | 7.4 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
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2018 | United States of America | Drama | 36851 | 8.6 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 7 |
Love, Simon
110 min
|
2018 | United States of America | Drama | 135384 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
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2004 | CanadaUnited States of AmericaMexico | Drama | 30816 | 7.7 | Serial | Anulat |
| 9 |
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2018 | United States of America | Reality Show | 22474 | 8.5 | Serial | Serial în curs |
| 10 |
Boys Don't Cry
118 min
|
1999 | United States of America | Drama | 107989 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
The Imitation Game
113 min
|
2014 | United States of America | Drama | 881534 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Carol
118 min
|
2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 154452 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
A Fantastic Woman
104 min
|
2017 | Chile | Drama | 28585 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 14 | 2017 | United States of America | Documentary | 3373 | 7.2 | Film | HD | |
| 15 |
Frida
123 min
|
2002 | United States of America | Drama | 101735 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 24523 | 7.8 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 17 |
The Birdcage
119 min
|
1996 | United States of America | Comedy | 117724 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 18 | 1995 | United States of America | Drama | 42089 | 6.8 | Film | HD | |
| 19 |
Call Me by Your Name
132 min
|
2017 | Brazil | Drama | 362206 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
The Handmaiden
145 min
|
2016 | South Korea | Drama | 206131 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
Pride
120 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 65473 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
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2019 | United Kingdom | Drama | 400870 | 8.2 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 23 | 1994 | Australia | Drama | 61976 | 7.5 | Film | HD | |
| 24 |
Brokeback Mountain
134 min
|
2005 | Canada | Drama | 419760 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
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2013 | United States of America | Animation | 45419 | 8.1 | Serial | Încheiat |
| 26 |
Venus
95 min
|
2006 | United Kingdom | Comedy | 13865 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
The Kids Are All Right
106 min
|
2010 | United States of America | Comedy | 137653 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
The Half of It
104 min
|
2020 | United States of America | Drama | 47770 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
Girlhood
112 min
|
2014 | France | Drama | 10595 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
Boy Erased
115 min
|
2018 | Australia | Drama | 46372 | 6.9 | Film | HD |
| 31 |
Your Name.
106 min
|
2016 | Japan | Drama | 398938 | 8.4 | Film | HD |
| 32 |
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2015 | United Kingdom | Drama | 172176 | 8.2 | Serial | Încheiat |
