Movies About Lesbians

From Céline Sciamma, starring Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami, Valeria Golino
Rated R

Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a 2019 French romantic drama directed by Céline Sciamma. Set in 1760s France, the film follows Marianne (Noémie Merlant), a female artist hired to paint a portrait of Héloïse (Adèle Haenel), a young woman who has been promised in an arranged marriage. To do so, Marianne must observe Héloïse without her knowledge and create the painting in secret. Over time, a forbidden romantic relationship blossoms between the two women, leading them to face a difficult decision about their future. The film explores themes of identity, repression, and societal expectations in a beautiful and sensitive way.

From Park Chan-wook, starring Kim Min-hee, Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong, Moon So-ri
Rated Not Rated

The Handmaiden is a 2016 South Korean psychological thriller film directed by Park Chan-wook. It is based on the novel ‘Fingersmith’ by British author Sarah Waters. Set during the Japanese occupation of Korea in the 1930s, the film follows the story of a young pickpocket named Sook-Hee who is hired by a con artist to become the handmaiden of a Japanese heiress, Lady Hideko. However, Sook-Hee soon discovers the con artist’s true intentions and works with Lady Hideko to outsmart him. The film is a twisted tale of secrets and lies with unexpected plot twists and a sensual love story.

From Darren Aronofsky, starring Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Winona Ryder
Rated R

Black Swan is an Academy Award-winning psychological thriller directed by Darren Aronofsky. The film stars Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers, a talented yet emotionally vulnerable ballerina obsessed with perfecting her craft. As Nina strives to win the lead role in a new production of Swan Lake, she finds herself in a dangerous battle between the person she is on the outside and the person she is on the inside. As she delves deeper into the depths of her psyche, the two sides become increasingly intertwined, leading her to a dark and dangerous path of self-destruction. Through a series of twisted events, Nina must confront her darkest fears and ultimately confront her true self.

From David Lynch, starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Jeanne Bates
Rated R

Mulholland Drive is a 2001 American neo-noir psychological thriller film written and directed by David Lynch. It tells the story of an aspiring actress named Betty Elms, who arrives in Los Angeles and meets an amnesiac woman who has lost her memory. As the two women investigate the mystery surrounding the woman's identity, they encounter a vast conspiracy involving top Hollywood power players. As their investigation progresses, the surreal dream-like elements of the plot begin to take shape, revealing a dark and twisted web of intrigue and betrayal. The film features an ensemble cast including Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Ann Miller, and Robert Forster. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. The film has since gained cult classic status and is widely considered to be one of Lynch's finest works.

From Abdellatif Kechiche, starring Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Aurélien Recoing
Rated NC-17

Blue Is the Warmest Colour is a French romantic drama film directed by Abdellatif Kechiche and starring Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos. The film follows Adèle, a 15-year-old girl, as she discovers her own sexuality and experiences different types of relationships throughout her life. The film follows her journey as she experiences a range of emotions and situations, from the first flush of love to heartbreak and the struggles of being an adult. It also focuses on the strong connection between Adèle and Emma, an art student who Adèle meets and falls in love with. The film is an exploration of sexuality, identity, and relationships, and how love can change and impact our lives.

From Stephen Daldry, starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Stephen Dillane
Rated PG-13

The Hours is a 2002 psychological drama film directed by Stephen Daldry based on the 1998 novel of the same name by Michael Cunningham. It is a triptych film, featuring three distinct storylines that are interwoven. The film follows three women of different generations whose lives are interconnected by Virginia Woolf's groundbreaking 1925 novel, Mrs. Dalloway. In 1923 London, Woolf begins writing her novel and struggles with her own mental health. In 1951 Los Angeles, a pregnant housewife struggles to find meaning in her life. In 2001 New York City, a book editor planning a party for her friend is caught up in recollections of the past. Through the interconnected stories, the themes of life, death, love, loss, and the need to find meaning in life are explored.

From Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, starring Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano, John P. Ryan
Rated R

From Max Färberböck, starring Maria Schrader, Juliane Köhler, Johanna Wokalek, Heike Makatsch
Rated Not Rated

From Todd Haynes, starring Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler
Rated R

From Kantemir Balagov, starring Viktoria Miroshnichenko, Vasilisa Perelygina, Andrey Bykov, Igor Shirokov
Rated Unrated

From Angela Robinson, starring Luke Evans, Rebecca Hall, Bella Heathcote, Connie Britton
Rated R

From Melanie Mayron, starring Piper Laurie, Brooke Adams, Emily Baldoni, Christopher McVay
Rated TV-MA

From Mélanie Laurent, starring Joséphine Japy, Lou de Laâge, Isabelle Carré, Claire Keim
Rated Not Rated

From Joachim Trier, starring Eili Harboe, Kaya Wilkins, Henrik Rafaelsen, Ellen Dorrit Petersen
Rated Not Rated

From Megan Park, starring Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler, Niles Fitch, Will Ropp
Rated R

From Jessica Swale, starring Gemma Arterton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Penelope Wilton, Tom Courtenay
Rated PG

From Denis Dercourt, starring Catherine Frot, Déborah François, Pascal Greggory, Clotilde Mollet
Rated Unrated

From Isold Uggadottir, starring Kristín Þóra Haraldsdóttir, Babetida Sadjo, Patrik Nökkvi Pétursson, Kolbeinn Arnbjörnsson
Rated TV-14

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling, Daphne Patakia, Lambert Wilson
Rated Unrated

From Léa Pool, starring Piper Perabo, Jessica Paré, Mischa Barton, Jackie Burroughs
Rated R

From Pablo Larraín, starring Mariana Di Girólamo, Gael García Bernal, Santiago Cabrera, Paola Giannini
Rated R

From Wash Westmoreland, starring Keira Knightley, Fiona Shaw, Dominic West, Robert Pugh
Rated R

From Catherine Corsini, starring Cécile de France, Izïa Higelin, Noémie Lvovsky, Jean-Henri Compère
Rated Not Rated

From Stephen Cone, starring Marika Mashburn, Jessie Pinnick, Paul Brian Fagen, Keith Kupferer
Rated Not Rated

From Isabel Coixet, starring Natalia de Molina, Greta Fernández, Sara Casasnovas, Tamar Novas
Rated TV-MA