Explore films that thoughtfully examine gender identity, roles, and expression through heartfelt stories and powerful themes. These movies resonate with audiences seeking emotional depth, inclusivity, and meaningful conversations about society and self-discovery. Whether you're interested in dramas, documentaries, or inspiring tales, this collection offers something that sparks empathy and broadens understanding on gender.
22 Movies
2011
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Alb...
2004
A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations....
2010
A group of socially awkward college guys, struggling to connect with women their own age, find unexpected excitement in relationships with attractive older women....
2006
A diverse circle of New Yorkers, each navigating their own personal struggles, finds their paths crossing at Shortbus—a notorious underground Brooklyn salon known for its eclectic mix of art, m...
2014
Now, on the eve of his final assignment, the Agent faces his greatest challenge yet. A criminal — elusive, brilliant, and ruthless — has managed to slip through the Agent's grasp at...
Viola Johnson finds herself in a major predicament. Her plan to impersonate her twin brother, Sebastian, and secretly take his place at a new boarding school grows increasingly complicated. She falls ...
2010
Based on true events, the story follows Nebraska cop Kathryn Bolkovac (Rachel Weisz), who, while serving as a U.N. peacekeeper in post-war Bosnia, uncovers a deadly sex trafficking ring. Risking her o...
1999
Assigned female at birth, Teena Brandon embraces a male identity as Brandon Teena while navigating the challenges of self-discovery and searching for love in Nebraska....
2003
Set at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, this true story recounts the moving life and heartbreaking death of soldier Barry Winchell. His devoted relationship with Calpernia Addams, a transgender nightclub perf...
2009
Hildegard von Bingen was a woman far ahead of her time. A visionary in every sense, this remarkable 12th-century Benedictine nun was a Christian mystic, composer, philosopher, playwright, poet, natura...
2015
When Gerda Wegener asks her husband Einar to pose for a portrait, Einar begins to embrace the identity she’s always known him to be, transforming into Lili Elbe. With Gerda’s unwavering ...
1993
In 1960s China, French diplomat René Gallimard becomes enamored with opera singer Song Liling—but Song is far from the person Gallimard believes her to be....
