Films with Transgender Characters

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Dungarees

2020 Drama

A story of young love, as a transgender teen and a cis-gender teen spend their time together on a regular night, doing regular things. Or not.

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I Am That I Am

2022 Documentary

For them, intimacy is more than physical desire - it is a path toward self-discovery, freedom, and empowerment. By letting go of fear and judgment, they embrace vulnerability as a way to explore their identities and build a deeper connection with themselves and one another.

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Three Times Mina

2025 Drama

Mina juggles lovers, performance art, queer clubs and gossip with her girls in this seductive indie character piece.

Deep in Vogue

2019 Documentary

Celebrates the colorful, queer, emotional and political stories of Northern Vogue and its people. Synonymous with the black, gay ballrooms of 1980s New York this documentary asks why we need Vogue in Manchester now more than ever.

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Prisoner of Society

2018 Documentary

Adelina, a young trans woman, has her freedom and identity suffocated by the traditional expectations of her parents and a conservative society.

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A Fine Girl

2020 Documentary

An optimistic portrait of Brandi, a thriving Black transgender woman in the Deep South. As she works to open a luxury salon, her various communities support her in inspiring ways.

Open

2010 Drama, Romance

Interweaving love stories centering on real individuals who are utilizing medicine to explore new frontiers of love, sex, and the human form.

Leave It on the Floor

2011 Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance

Kicked out of his home for being gay, a young man finds a new family with Los Angeles drag queens.

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Between Us

2016 Comedy

A son and his father struggle to find common ground when the son starts to question his gender identity.

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Cockroach

2025 Comedy, Drama

A black transgender man plans to exchange sex for top surgery money with an older gay man until his late-night hook up turns into a hunt for a cockroach who inspires him to open his heart and conquer his fears.

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Nicki

2020 Drama

A trans woman is on her way to a job interview in Tehran when something traumatizing happens.

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Tshuva

2024 Drama

Following his brother's suicide, Avihu encounters a mesmerizing transgender woman who is a vivid mirror image of his brother. Together they embark on a transformative journey, compelling Avihu to confront his deep loss.

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Islands

2017 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Characters navigate a labyrinth of love and desire, where passion and longing intertwine.

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Moiré

2014 Drama

With the support of his grandmother, Sergio finds a brief escape each day from the strict rules imposed by his grandfather—until an unexpected turn forces his mother, Elena, to make a life-changing choice.

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Dating Sucks: A Genderqueer Misadventure

2013 Animation, Documentary

A documentary about the successes, failures, and incredible confusion trying to date as a genderqueer/trans person.

Angel

1982 Drama, Romance

A handsome young Athenian attempts to escape his abusive alcoholic father and the grinding poverty of his daily life by falling in love with a macho sailor who promises him a better life.

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Viktor

2016 Drama

A story of secrets, alienation and finding your true self with a little help from your grandmother.

Nelson Sullivan’s World of Wonder

1994 Documentary

Explores the life and legacy of Nelson Sullivan, whose home videos captured the energy, creativity, and everyday moments of New York City's late-1980s downtown and LGBTQ+ communities from an intimate insider's perspective.

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Cock N’ Bull 3

2022 Comedy

Flight attendants Chris and Wes entertain themselves by manipulating unsuspecting passengers with cruel in-flight games, but their reckless fun comes to a sudden halt when the pilot is mysteriously poisoned. Trapped in the air, they must help navigate the escalating crisis before disaster strikes.

The School of Flesh

1998 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Fashion executive Dominique becomes entangled with Quentin, a young bisexual hustler whose volatile nature pushes her to the edge. As passion turns to turmoil, she navigates a web of friends, clients, and Quentin’s past to confront the emotional cost of her desire.

A Florida Enchantment

1914 Comedy

A young woman discovers a seed that can make women act like men and men act like women. She decides to take one, then slips one to her maid and another to her fiancé. The fun begins.

Lost to Shame

2017 Drama

An actor is cast as a trans woman in a new film. He faces an identity crisis when he begins preparing for the role.

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The Pink Mirror

2003 Comedy

A colorful and humorous peek into the hidden world of Indian homosexuality, challenging societal norms.

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Slept Here

2007 Drama, Romance

Paul and Gordon, seemingly opposite, navigate their identities as gay men and their aspirations, testing their bond and individual paths to self-acceptance.

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Scavenger

2009 Action, Comedy, Fantasy

A recovering drug addict embarks on a frantic scavenger hunt for his old drug of choice on one of the worst days of his life.

Romeo + Isabella

2023 Drama, Romance

Trans-Woman Isabella has struggled with finding the right man for her.

Ten More Good Years

2007 Documentary

Reveals the challenges of LGBT elders, exploring community support amidst societal neglect.