Looking for lesbian movies that truly put queer women at the center of the story?
This guide curates the best WLW (women-loving-women) films from around the world—handpicked for their authenticity, impact, and artistic value.
Lesbian cinema takes on unique flavors in different regions: Japanese lesbian films often highlight subtle emotions and poetic visuals, Korean GL films lean into intensity and youth culture, while French classics capture intimacy with an art-house lens. Over in Spain and Brazil, stories often burst with passion and bold expression, while American and British productions have shaped mainstream representation and visibility.
Whether you’re drawn to slow-burn romances, bold indie experiments, or timeless sapphic classics, this page gives you a country-by-country roadmap. All content is researched and organized by Lesbians On Screen—a dedicated platform for global sapphic cinema discovery and curation.
Explore Lesbian Films by Country
From Asia to Europe and the Americas, here are our in-depth guides to lesbian and GL cinema by country: Japanese lesbian movies, Korean GL films, German lesbian classics, Chinese GL cinema, French lesbian films, Thai GL dramas, Swedish lesbian films, Indian GL movies — each reflecting local culture and storytelling traditions.
Across the West and beyond, you can dive into British lesbian movies, American lesbian films, Italian lesbian cinema, Spanish lesbian movies, Australian lesbian films, Canadian lesbian cinema, Brazilian lesbian films, as well as emerging voices from the Philippines lesbian movies, African lesbian films, and Dutch lesbian movies.
🗺️ Discover More by Region
Watch by Theme
Not every film is defined by its country — sometimes it’s the theme that really captures the mood. Whether you’re drawn to age-gap romances, heartfelt coming-of-age stories, or the indie lesbian films that experiment with style and voice, our themed collections help you find exactly the sapphic stories you’re looking for.
👉 Explore handpicked guides across every mood: from the lighthearted crushes of high school lesbian movies, bittersweet journeys with sad endings, and uplifting tales with happy endings, to the powerful representation in Black lesbian films. If you’re in the mood for something seasonal, don’t miss our Christmas lesbian movies or spooky favorites in Horror & Halloween lesbian movies.
You can also dive into timeless vintage lesbian movies or the darker allure of vampire-themed films — each category offering a unique lens into queer storytelling and making it easier to discover lesbian cinema that fits your vibe.
Iconic Lesbian Films & Watch-Alikes
Some lesbian films linger long after the credits roll. If Carol, Blue Is the Warmest Color, or Portrait of a Lady on Fire left you searching for more, we’ve created dedicated guides to help you find movies with the same emotional impact.
👉 Explore our “Movies Like…” collections: tender romances in movies like Carol and Ammonite, raw sapphic dramas in movies like Blue Is the Warmest Color and Disobedience, feel-good rom-coms in movies like Imagine Me and You and But I’m a Cheerleader, as well as dark, stylish thrillers in movies like Bound. Each guide links to a full exploration of similar films, helping you discover new favorites that echo the emotions of these iconic works.
Movies Like Blue Is the Warmest Color
Raw, intimate sapphic dramas that explore first love, heartbreak, and identity with fearless honesty.
Movies Like But I’m a Cheerleader
Quirky, satirical lesbian comedies full of camp humor, colorful style, and unapologetic pride.
Movies Like Carol
Elegant queer romances set against social restraint, balancing tenderness, longing, and vintage allure.
Movies Like Bound
Dark, stylish thrillers mixing passion, crime, and unapologetically bold WLW chemistry.
Movies Like Disobedience
Emotional dramas of forbidden intimacy, inner conflict, and the quiet storm of repressed desire.
Movies Like Ammonite
Period romances with haunting silence, buried emotions, and love that defies time and convention.
Movies Like Imagine Me and You
Feel-good lesbian rom-coms with witty banter, heartfelt charm, and swoon-worthy sapphic love stories.
Best Lesbian Movies by Year
Queer cinema is constantly evolving, and each year brings a new wave of lesbian and WLW (women-loving-women) stories. Some titles break into the mainstream, while others remain hidden indie gems waiting to be discovered.
Here you can explore our yearly roundups:
2025 lesbian movies — From Thai dramas to French indies, this year is shaping up to be one of the most diverse yet, with heartfelt stories and groundbreaking representation.
2024 lesbian movies — Relive last year’s most talked-about WLW films, spanning romantic dramas, historical pieces, and unforgettable indie releases.
2023 lesbian movies — Catch up on the sapphic films that set the stage for today’s queer cinema, from classics that stirred conversation to hidden treasures.
Each yearly guide links to a curated list of films, helping you track the evolution of sapphic cinema across time.
From Thai dramas to French indies, 2025 is packed with diverse, emotional lesbian films you can’t miss.
Explore last year’s most talked-about WLW films — from heartwarming love stories to genre-breaking indie gems.
Relive the lesbian movies that paved the way for today’s sapphic cinema. Classic titles and hidden gems await.
🔥 Trending Lesbian Film Topics
Want to jump straight into what everyone’s talking about? These are the most searched, most shared, and most debated lesbian film themes right now.
Sad Lesbian Endings
Beautifully heartbreaking sapphic films that will destroy you (in a good way)
Lesbian Age Gap Movies
Thought-provoking and steamy stories exploring relationships with age differences
Retro Lesbian Films from the 70s & 80s
A nostalgic dive into bold queer cinema that shaped sapphic storytelling
French Lesbian Movies
A sensual and cinematic guide to France’s most iconic lesbian stories
Japanese Lesbian Movies
A 2025-ready guide to Japan’s GL movie gems — from artistic to awkward-cute
📺 Where to Watch Lesbian Movies
Not sure where to find the best sapphic films? Here’s a breakdown of the most popular platforms streaming lesbian and WLW movies across the globe.
Netflix
US / Global
GagaOOLala
Asia-focused
YouTube
Thai / Fan uploads
Prime Video
US, UK, Global
Tubi / Revry
US
Revry
Global
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