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List of LGBTQ-related films

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Source revisionSep 7, 2026
Entity authorityQ1091334
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This article lists lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer-related films involving representation of fictional and factual LGBTQ people. The list includes films that feature an LGBTQ story, or deal with significant LGBTQ issues. These films may involve participation by LGBTQ cast, producer, director, or crew; or a focus on LGBTQ target audiences.

The English film title, original title, country of origin and production year are listed. Order is alphabetical by title.

There are also lists of LGBTQ films by year, by storyline, by characters, and directed by women.

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The Freedom to Marry, USA (2016)

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See also

List of feature films with lesbian characters

List of feature films with gay characters

List of feature films with bisexual characters

List of feature films with transgender characters

LGBTQ themes in horror fiction

Lists of television programs with LGBT characters

List of BL dramas

List of lesbian filmmakers

Films about intersex

Homoeroticism

Sexuality and gender identity-based cultures

Straightwashing

References

Further reading

Pier Maria Bocchi, Mondo Queer. Cinema e militanza gay, Lindau, Torino, 2005, ISBN 978-88-7180-548-1.

Axel Schock / Manuela Kay: Out im Kino. Das lesbisch-schwule Filmlexikon (2004).

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