Lesbian films always attract with their piquancy. Rarely in the love stories of girls everything goes smoothly. Usually they have to go through a cold shower of coming out. And this turns into not only public condemnation, but a rebellion against the patriarchal rules of society. We have selected 24 films about lesbians that show complex and inspiring pages in the lives of girls who have completely opened up to each other. Some of these films show not only spiritual, but also physical openness – the sex scenes in them will awaken anyone.
Movies about lesbian love
Circumstance (2011)
Two teenagers live in post-revolutionary Iran. Wealthy Atafeh and her best friend, an orphan, Shirin, break social rules to have fun. They attend underground parties and experiment with alcohol and drugs that are prohibited in the country. And one day they realize that they have fallen in love with each other. That’s why their world starts to collapse. After all, in Iran homosexuality is strictly prohibited and this puts them in danger.
Gia (Gia 1998)
One of the first bright roles of Angelina Jolie, which opened her way to worldwide fame. Here she played the famous supermodel Gia Carangi. She became famous at the end of 1970s. But after that, she became addicted to heroin and later contracted HIV. And in 1986, she died of AIDS.
Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
A romantic thriller starring Kristen Stewart and Katie O’Brien about an unexpected meeting between bodybuilder Jackie and gym owner Lou, which quickly develops into mutual sympathy. Their passion continues with a dangerous incident, as a result of which they find themselves in a dangerous network of criminal connections.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
The events unfold in 1770. The artist Marianne arrives in Brittany to paint a portrait of a girl, Eloise. But from the very first meeting with the artist, Eloise makes it clear that she does not want to be painted. The reason is that this portrait should be sent to her fiancé, whom she does not want to marry. To get out of this situation, Marianne tries to remember the face of the main character as best as possible during their walks together. Very soon, chemistry begins between the girls.
Princess Cyd (2017)
A 16-year-old girl from South Carolina named Cyd lives with her single father. One day, she goes to Chicago to visit her aunt, who is a famous writer. However, Cyd knows nothing about her work. The girl gradually begins to discover her sexuality. She loves to sunbathe on the roof, drink beer with her aunt and watch with a handsome gardener. Soon she meets a barista, Katie. Together with her new friends, she discovers a completely new world filled with feelings.
Duck Butter (2018)
After a chance meeting at a club, Naima and Sergio quickly become close. They share the unpleasant experience of lying in previous relationships. They decide to get as close as possible and spend the next 24 hours together, continuously having sex. At the same time, they promised each other to be as frank with each other as possible. However, this experiment looks so romantic only at first glance.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
A teenage girl, whose name is in the title of the film, is sent to a boarding school specializing in the correction of homosexual children. The main character revealed her inclination towards girls to those around her at a graduation dinner. At the boarding school, Cameron is subjected to questionable therapy. At the same time, the girl makes a hippie friend and an Indian friend. Together, they question the upbringing in this boarding school.
Bound (1996)
The crime drama from the creators of “The Matrix” is full of detective plot twists and erotic scenes. The story centers on the lover of one of the mafiosi, Violet. One day, a girl of non-traditional orientation moves in with her and her lover. Desire flares up between the girls and they dream of being alone. To do this, they want to steal mafia money and begin to plot the perfect crime. However, the girls miscalculated several steps in their plan and everything gets out of control.
Water Lilies (2007)
15-year-old shy Marie lives in Paris and befriends Anna, who has a serious complex about her body. During the summer holidays, they encounter their first sexual passions. Anna dreams of having sex with the handsome Francois, who plays water polo. Marie falls in love with the beautiful and cynical Floriane, who is her complete opposite.
Desert Hearts (1986)
The plot unfolds in the 1950s. New York University professor Vivian goes to Nevada for a few days to file for divorce from her husband. She rents a room in a guest house, where she meets young Kay. This girl is engaged in pottery, and at night works in a local casino. Vivian cannot resist the magic of the young beauty.
Carol (2015)
An outstanding film from Cate Blanchett and Rooney Maroi tells the story of a spectacular woman named Carol, living in New York in the early 1950s. She is beautiful, rich and self-confident. She has never been happy with her marriage. However, her man does not give him a divorce. One day, Carol meets young Teresa in a store. There is an immediate attraction between them, and they begin to see each other more often. Together, the women go on a road trip. Carol’s husband hires a private detective to follow the women and collect compromising material. Based on this, the man tries to deprive Carol of parental rights and force him to be treated in a psychiatric hospital.
But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
Megan is a bright girl who is called one of the most talented cheerleaders. Her boyfriend is the captain of the local football team. However, the girl notices that she does not like to kiss her boyfriend and shows a strong interest in the music of Melissa Ethridge. The girl’s close friends hastily conclude that she is a lesbian. Yes, she is forced to go to a special camp for homosexuals, where special therapists push their patients towards heterosexuality.
Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
The film, winner of the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, contains many explicit sex scenes between girls. The plot centers on high school student Adele, who dreams of great love. However, she is still confused about her feelings. At first, she shows interest in a guy named Thomas. However, having become closer to him, she realizes that this is not what she needs. One day, she meets an artist named Emma, who dyed her hair blue. There is an immediate spark between them, and a whirlwind romance begins.
Saving Face (2004)
A Chinese woman named Wilhelmina lives in Manhattan. Her cherished dream is to become a professional surgeon. And she puts all her strength and time into this goal. She doesn’t even have time for her personal life. Her mother tries to find her a boyfriend, but the girl categorically rejects any offer. However, the real reason for this attitude towards men is that the main character likes girls. This is what makes him lead a double life.
The Handmaiden (2016)
An exquisite erotic thriller set in the 1930s in Korea. The owner of a rich estate, Hideko, lives in it. Her uncle strictly monitors the life of his niece and does not let her out of the house. The only connection with the outside world is the luxurious receptions that are periodically held at the estate. One adventurer tries to kidnap Hideko, marry her, run away with her, take possession of her wealth, and then send her to a mental hospital and keep only her money. In order to get closer to his future victim, he sends a girl named Soka to the estate, who gets a job there as a maid.
Spies (D.E.B.S., 2004)
Four girls are studying at a spy academy. They have great talents for stealing, lying, manipulating their sexuality and cunning. Their first combat mission is to follow the thief Lucy Diamond and then eliminate her. But one of the girls notices that the thief Lucy is quite pretty. And this love becomes mutual.
I Can’t Think Straight (2008)
A Palestinian woman, Tala, is preparing to celebrate her wedding in Jordan. At the same time, Tala meets a young Englishwoman, Leila. They are complete opposites. However, they fill each other to the brim with feelings.
You Will Not Catch Up (Lost and Delirious, 2001)
The romance of two teenage girls turns into madness. They boldly play with each other’s feelings, violating established moral standards. More than just friendship, the girls entail conflicts with their parents, problems at school, and intrigues among friends. The film perfectly conveys the warm edges of mixed feelings that all teenagers go through.
Imagine Me & You (2005)
The film shows how quickly, literally in a couple of days, the lives of young people can change. Heck and Rachel have been dating for several years. People around them consider them an ideal couple and over time they decide to get married. They entrusted the preparations for the holiday to a nice girl selling flowers in a store. Who would have thought that at this time, on the eve of the wedding, the Flower Seller and the Bride would fall in love with each other.
Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
The owner of a small music store, Frank, is raising his daughter Sam on his own. The latter adheres to LGBT views. On the eve of entering college, which is located in another city, the daughter becomes closer to her father through music. Having united, they record a song that becomes a hit.
Disobedience (2017)
A pretty woman, Ronit, couldn’t stand the strict Orthodox rules of the Jewish commune and moved from London to New York. The death of a relative forces her to return home. She inherits only a pipe, and the deceased relative bequeathed everything else to the synagogue. While she is in her native England, she lives in a friend’s house. And there she meets the love of her youth – her friend.
Crush (2022)
A young artist joins her school’s track and field team. There, she meets a pretty girl with whom she begins an affair.
Happiest Season (2020)
Girls Abby and Harper live together. Abby plans to propose to her girlfriend during Christmas dinner, when Harper introduces him to her large and eccentric family. However, the girl did not know that her friend did not tell her relatives about her unconventional orientation and her close relationship with Harper. And then things get even more confusing when Harper’s ex-boyfriend shows up.
Appropriate Behavior (2014)
Shirin’s girlfriend can’t live in an ideal Persian family. Her parents don’t even know about her non-traditional orientation. Her friend Maxine doesn’t understand why Shirin hides the truth about their relationship from others. Soon her brother announces his engagement to an Iranian girl. And this pushes Shirin to rebel.
18+ movies: comedies and melodramas with a lot of sex and erotica