44 Transgender-Themed Films

A trans man of Iranian American heritage journeys through an LGBTQ+ archive, experiencing time shifts as he explores his sexuality. The experience is both intense and sensual, as he tries to understand himself.

Daniel, a 40-year-old police officer on suspension due to an internal investigation into an incident of violence, becomes worried when his online girlfriend, Sara, stops responding to his messages. He drives north to find her, embarking on a seemingly hopeless…

A teenage boy with a disability, who is gay, finds himself magically transformed into a beautiful woman. He does this in hopes of finally experiencing love.

Following the death of her partner, Marina's world is shattered. As she grieves the loss of her love, she becomes the target of intrusive attention from people who disregard her privacy.

Seven-year-old Sasha has always known she is a girl. Her family has recently come to accept her gender identity, supporting her as she is while navigating societal expectations and seeking understanding within their rural French community.

Alice Junior, a vibrant transgender girl, yearns for her first kiss. But before that, she simply wants to live authentically as herself.

This film follows celebrated skateboarder Leo Baker as they recount their journey to fame and the challenges of balancing their demanding career with the process of understanding their identity as a transgender person.

After serving three years in prison, a man returns to his home in the Bronx to find his wife has left him and his teenage son is grappling with questions of sexuality, straining the already delicate family dynamic.

Set in Stockholm, this film explores the intense relationship between Sebastian, a man struggling with self-harm and a desire to transition, and Andreas, a straightforward guy who isn't attracted to men. It's a raw portrayal of their passionate connection.

Lukas, a 20-year-old transgender man, feels like he's living in the wrong body. His best friend, Ine, introduces him to Cologne's gay community, where he meets Fabio, a captivating and self-assured man. They begin a romantic relationship that challenges their…

This film explores the profound impact of Hollywood narratives on American perceptions of transgender people, and how those stories have shaped transgender individuals' self-image.

When Will Ferrell’s close friend Harper comes out as a transgender woman, they embark on a road trip to reconnect and help Harper present herself authentically to the world.

This documentary follows the final year of Robert Eads, a transgender man battling ovarian cancer. It introduces viewers to key people in his life, especially Lola Cola, his partner and caretaker, who is also transgender. Together, they prepare to present…

This documentary offers a glimpse into the lives of Barcelona's older LGBTI community, sharing personal stories from pioneers and those who prefer to remain anonymous. Through firsthand accounts, it recounts key moments that shaped their lives: from religious upbringing and…

Benjamin and Aude have been together for seven years, sharing a life on a small island in Brittany. Benjamin wants to start a family, but they discover Aude is unable to conceive. Determined, Benjamin proposes a solution: he will carry…

"The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson" is a documentary exploring the life of Marsha P. Johnson, a key activist in New York City's gay community since the Stonewall era. As a co-founder of S.T.A.R., she dedicated herself to…

Troy and his young transgender son Joe flee into the Montana wilderness, pursued by a determined detective. They are escaping Troy's conservative mother.

Seven-year-old Gabriel, a Chinese boy passionate about ballet, befriends Rob, another student at school. Rob’s father becomes concerned by Gabriel’s perceived feminine traits and resolves to step in.

Following his wife's passing, a man relocates from Mississippi to a dilapidated apartment in Hollywood, where he encounters a new person.

Four ambitious and beautiful young women from different parts of Mexico are swept up in a national frenzy when Alejandro Mateos, a major film producer, launches a talent search for his next movie. This news is unwelcome to Alejandro's volatile…

As the climate continues to worsen, threatening an environmental disaster, many people choose to ignore the issue. David Hallquist, a Vermont utility executive, is determined to address a major cause of this global crisis: the electric grid. However, when his…

A talented teenage dancer joins a renowned ballet academy as she navigates her feelings about her gender identity.

Laure, a spirited ten-year-old who favors sports over typical girlhood activities, experiences a life-changing summer when her family relocates. A misunderstanding with a classmate leads Laure to embrace a new identity as Mickaël. This newfound freedom brings carefree days of…

A young woman uncovers a startling secret about her deceased best friend's husband.

As the city's kindergarten admissions season begins, Alex and Greg Wheeler are eager for their four-year-old son, Jake, to get into a good school. The preschool director suggests they highlight Jake’s gender expression to make him more appealing. Navigating parenthood…

This is the story of Joey Mataele and the Tonga Leitis, a courageous group of transgender women facing increasing religious intolerance in the South Pacific. They stand together against a growing tide of fundamentalism in their kingdom.

Over five years, this documentary captures the lives of four transgender children – ages 4, 7, 12, and 15 – as they navigate adolescence. The film offers an intimate look at how their evolving gender identities are transforming their families…

Eighteen-year-old Lola, a transgender woman, receives news that she can finally have the surgery she's longed for, but her world is shattered when her mother, her sole financial support, dies. Honoring her mother's final wish, Lola and her estranged father,…

Transfinite is a dark comedy film featuring seven separate stories. Each story explores how supernatural trans and queer people from different cultures use their abilities to protect others, find love, share knowledge, fight for justice, and build fulfilling lives.

In the summer of 2015, Janae Marie Kroczaleski, a former US Marine and world record weightlifter, was publicly identified as transgender. This led to widespread consequences: she lost her sponsors, her parents disowned her, and she was barred from competing.…

Growing up in East Berlin, Hedwig decides to move to the U.S. She transforms herself into a rock star, known for being largely unknown but incredibly gifted. She presents herself as a woman, embracing a unique sense of self.

When Sid comes out as a woman, a 14-year-old boy named Ralph unexpectedly appears at her door, claiming she's his father. Initially surprised by his father's transition, Ralph finds the situation surprisingly positive. However, he hasn’t yet revealed to his…

Alain Berliner's debut film follows Ludovic, who firmly believes in miracles and desperately wants to be seen as a little girl. The film depicts Ludovic's world where this belief is met with rejection, isolation, and guilt from those around them.…

Rita, a lawyer overlooked by her firm, which prioritizes acquitting criminals over seeking justice, is hired by the leader of a criminal organization.

Olivia, a Filipino immigrant in New York living in fear of deportation, works as a caregiver for a Russian-Jewish grandmother. Her plans for a marriage-based green card become complicated when the man she's paying to marry her withdraws. She then…

Ricardo is a cross-dressing man who attempts suicide. He returns to his past and learns to live with the support of his sister and, especially, his nephew Vasco, who has Down syndrome.

MAN MADE follows four trans men – Dominic, Rese, Mason, and Kennie – who share a passion for bodybuilding. Each has overcome challenges including adoption, homelessness, relationships, and self-harm. The film explores their lives through the unique setting of FTMFitCon,…

On Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, Sin-Dee returns to her neighborhood. She learns that her pimp boyfriend cheated on her during her 28-day jail sentence, and she and her best friend, Alexandra, set out to investigate. Their chaotic search takes…

Twenty-year-old Paul, from the Midwest, meets Wye, a 22-year-old woman expressing herself through dance, at the bus station. They begin a passionate relationship, but Paul's discovery that Wye is transgender prompts him to examine his own sense of self and…

With transgender people currently barred from the U.S. Military, four service members face discharge as they fight for the freedom they believe in.

Following the brutal murder of Jennifer Laude, a Filipina transgender woman by a U.S. Marine, three women deeply involved in the case – an activist lawyer, a transgender journalist, and Jennifer's mother – spark a political movement. They fight for…

Fourteen-year-old friends Kim, Bella, and Momo find a magical flower. Drinking its nectar transforms them into boys, transporting them to a new world. Initially thrilled with their newfound freedom, Bella and Momo soon discover the drawbacks. However, Kim becomes deeply…

A teenage boy begins transitioning from female to male, prompting his family to navigate this significant change in their lives.

Roque is confused when told they can choose between being human and becoming a mermaid – a choice that must be permanent. The idea of such a stark, binary decision – one or the other, black or white, human or…