Although the representation of lesbians in movies is on the rise, there’s still a lot of films out there you may not know about. Let’s mix it up a bit and check out some lesbian movies you’ve probably never heard of.
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Good Manners
In this fantasy horror film, we see a relationship develop between a wealthy pregnant woman (Ana) and the nurse she hired (Clara). As the story continues to unfold, a supernatural werewolf is introduced and Clara decides to look after it to protect others. With strong performances from the entire cast, this movie is well worth the watch.
Good Manners is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Carmen & Lola
This Spanish drama revolves around the lives of two women who slowly fall in love with each other. However, their conservative and patriarchal community presents challenges and makes their relationship even more complicated. Exploring themes of love, identity, and acceptance, Carmen & Lola is incredibly moving.
Carmen & Lola is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Several Conversations About a Very Tall Girl
In a society filled with prejudice, two girls start conversations about a former partner they share. Soon, this leads to a relationship developing between them. Delving into the pressure of society and how complex relationships can be, it’s an insightful portrayal of love and identity.
Several Conversations About a Very Tall Girl is available on Netflix.
Mulholland Drive
For horror fans, this movie is for you. Two friends go on an investigative journey to uncover secrets about one of their lives. When they are met with mysterious events and twisted realities, they only grow closer. Mulholland Drive explores the dark underbelly of Hollywood and how surreal dreams can be.
Mulholland Drive is available on Amazon Prime Video.
The Handmaiden
This Korean psychological thriller is set in the 1930s during the Japanese occupation. A rich family hire a handmaiden who’s secretly out to deceive them. Exploring themes of deception, betrayal, and the prejudices around lesbian relationships, this movie is full of plot twists and shocking moments.
The Handmaiden is available on Amazon Prime Video.
So Damn Easy Going
Joanna is an eighteen-year-old girl with ADHD. When she can’t afford her medication anymore, she has to find new creative ways to manage her symptoms. As Joanna navigates her life, she meets Audrey who is the total opposite of her. For a compelling insight into ADHD and lesbian relationships, this movie needs to be on your watch list.
So Damn Easy Going is available on Stan.
Mamma + Mamma
When two women want to start a family together, they face a plethora of obstacles. Exploring themes of love, family, and a longing for happiness, this is an incredibly heartfelt portrayal of the journey that lesbian couples have to go through.
Mamma + Mamma is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Fear Street
You’re getting three lesbian movies for one here. Fear Street is a supernatural horror film series that revolves around murders that have plagued their town for over 300 years. Kiana Madeira plays a different character in each film, and they all identify as lesbian. Her characters navigate the complexities of identity throughout different time periods.
The Fear Street film series is available on Netflix.
Girl Picture
This coming-of-age movie follows the journey of three young women as they navigate the trials and tribulations of being teenagers. From relationships to dreams v.s. reality, there’s a real honestly in the depiction of their experiences. Girl Picture really captures the ups and downs of adolescence.
Girl Picture is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Les Invisibles
This documentary is a tell-all story about the lives of queer people in the interwar period. Gay men and lesbian women talk about how they lived proudly in a time when their identity was, at the time, illegal. They recount the incredible lives they lived and how fearlessly they fought to be recognized.
Les Invisibles is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Which of these lesbian movies will you be adding to your watch list?
For more lesbian television, check out our article on lesbian characters in TV.
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