Lesbian movies: 10 love stories between women without objectification

Leave stereotypes aside and discover a list of lesbian films that show stories of women who love each other, fight and resist to live their sexuality. Below are options that are representative, sensitive and realistic to fall in love with!

1. Disobedience (2017)

Rachel is a photographer who returns to her hometown after the death of her father, a rabbi. She had been expelled from the religious community she was a part of after revealing an interest in a colleague, who is currently married. However, that doesn’t stop the passion between them awakening again.

2. Lovesong (2016)

Sarah and her husband live far apart, so she decides to go on a road trip with her daughter and her best friend Mindy. Along the way, the relationship between the friends intensifies, but they end up moving away. Later, Sarah tries to reconnect with Mindy, who is about to get married.

3. The Perfume of Memory (2016)

Directed by Oswaldo Montenegro, this film is inspired by the artist’s homonymous song. The feature narrates the romance between Ana and Laura, two women who share irreconcilable affinities and disagreements. In a conflict between love and desire, a secret kept by Ana can unite or separate the couple.

4. Carol (2015)

In 1950s New York, Therese works in the toy section of a department store where she meets Carol, who is looking for a Christmas present for her daughter. Both are unhappy with their lives and start to grow closer. With a divorce in progress, Carol is prevented by her husband from spending Christmas with their daughter. That’s when she decides to leave with Therese on a trip to the United States, where they need to resist intolerance and prejudice to live their passion.

5. Love By Law (2015)

Laurel and Stacie are a couple whose lives are turned upside down when they discover that Laurel has a terminal illness. In addition to having to deal with the suffering of the disease, they still have to face obstacles for Stacie to receive a pension after the death of her partner, as the same-sex union is not recognized by the authorities.

6. Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)

Adele is a 15-year-old teenager who finds her first crush in Emma’s blue hair. In secret, they begin an intense relationship filled with discoveries and pleasure. However, not everything is rosy and, in addition to the sexual tension, the narrative also demonstrates the silent discomfort that exists among the young women due to the class differences between them. Denial, fears and insecurity are also part of the plot.

7. Pariah (2011)

Alike is a young black woman who lives in an American outskirts and discovers that she is a lesbian. As she matures, she suffers from low self-esteem and still needs to make a big decision: to express her sexuality openly or to follow the plans that were laid out by her parents.

8. Elena Undone (2010)

Peyton is a writer and Elena is a mother of a family married to a pastor. They meet by chance and start a friendship that turns into a passion. However, Elena is reluctant to accept her sexuality.

9. My Mothers and My Father (2010)

Jules and Nic have two teenage children who were conceived by artificial insemination from an anonymous donor. At one point, the children decide to find out who their biological father is without telling their mothers. The story gets even more complicated when teenagers, by creating bonds with their father, want him to be part of the family’s life.

10. Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)

Evelyn visits a relative in an asylum and there she meets Ninny, a lady who loves to recount her past adventures. Inspired by the stories, Evelyn gains the confidence she needed to take her life in a new direction.

After checking out this list of lesbian movies, we are sure that your day just got sweeter and more romantic. And if you want more options to increase your catalogue, check out this selection of LGBTQ+ films as well.