2025 is already shaping up to be a remarkable year for lesbian cinema. From intimate love stories to bold historical epics and queer thrillers, filmmakers across the world are continuing to explore sapphic narratives with nuance and heart. Below is our handpicked list of the best lesbian-themed movies of 2025 — released and upcoming.
🎬 2025 Lesbian Movie List
📅 We track upcoming releases throughout the year — new 2025 lesbian films will be added as they’re confirmed.
The Wedding Banquet (2025)
🇺🇸 USA | 🎬 Comedy, Romance | 📅 March 2025
A reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 queer classic — now told through the lens of a lesbian couple navigating cultural expectations and immigration challenges in modern-day New York.
Sally (2025)
🇺🇸 USA | 🎥 Documentary | 📅 Summer 2025
A moving documentary about astronaut Sally Ride and her partner Tam O'Shaughnessy. The film explores queer intimacy, hidden love, and the cost of invisibility in American space history.
Manok (2025)
🇰🇷 South Korea | 🎬 Comedy | 📅 2025
After the death of her estranged mother, a lesbian bar owner returns to her conservative hometown. As she runs for mayor and reconnects with a past love, her identity becomes a political and personal battleground.
Honey Don’t! (2025)
🇺🇸 USA / 🇬🇧 UK | 🎬 Comedy, Drama | 📅 2025
In this noir-inspired black comedy, a queer private investigator gets tangled in a sapphic love triangle while hunting down a cult leader. With dry wit and chaotic bisexual energy, this is a wild ride through femme desire and danger.
Blind Love (2025)
🇹🇼 Taiwan | 🎬 Drama, Romance | 📅 2025
On the surface, Dr. Shu-Yi lives a perfect life — a respected mother, a model wife. But when her teenage son begins to rebel and a mysterious woman from her past reappears, the carefully constructed image of family begins to shatter. Torn between duty and buried desire, she must confront the truth she’s hidden even from herself. A heartbreaking story of repression, legacy, and love left in the dark.
When We Met (2025)
🇨🇳 China | 🎬 Drama, Romance | 📅 2025
Qingqing is 22, young and full of hope for a new life in the city. But when her lover, Yun-jie, refuses to leave their small hometown, Qingqing chooses love over ambition. Yun-jie, older and more guarded, knows too well the cost of scandal and shame. In a town where whispers can destroy lives, the two women navigate the impossible balance between desire and survival.
The Chronology of Water (2025)
🇺🇸 USA | 🎬 Drama, Romance, Biography | 📅 2025
Based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s raw and poetic memoir, this film follows a young swimmer’s descent into chaos — shaped by trauma, addiction, sexuality, and the loss of a child. Through pain and recklessness, she claws her way back into meaning, eventually becoming a teacher, mother, and artist. A fearless, queer exploration of survival and rebirth.
🎥 Watch 2025 GL Movie Trailers
The Wedding Banquet (2025) Trailer
Sally (2025) Trailer
Manok (2025) Trailer
Honey Don’t! (2025) Trailer
Blind Love (2025) Trailer
When We Met (2025) Trailer
The Chronology of Water (2025) Trailer
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best lesbian movies coming out in 2025?
Some of the top lesbian-themed films of 2025 include The Wedding Banquet (2025), Blind Love, Sally, Lesbian Space Princess, and The Chronology of Water. These stories span across genres—from heartfelt dramas to sci-fi adventures—and showcase queer female narratives from around the world.
Are there any international lesbian films in 2025?
Yes. 2025 is shaping up to be a global year for sapphic cinema, with powerful releases from South Korea (Manok), Taiwan (Blind Love), China (When We Met), Australia (Lesbian Space Princess), and the U.S. (On Swift Horses, The Chronology of Water).
Where can I watch new lesbian movies in 2025?
Many lesbian movies in 2025 are expected to premiere at international film festivals like Sundance, Berlinale, or Cannes. Afterward, they may be released on platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, or local streaming services depending on the region.
Do any 2025 lesbian films feature historical or real-life stories?
Yes. Sally is a documentary exploring the secret queer relationship of American astronaut Sally Ride. The Chronology of Water is based on Lidia Yuknavitch’s real-life memoir, depicting her raw journey through trauma, addiction, and sexual identity.
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