The world has become a more accepting place, and now there are movies available for LGBT couples to enjoy. Whether you’re into comedy or you prefer something romantic, you’ve got lots of options to consider. Sometimes, immersing yourself in a film while being accompanied by your loved one is all you need, and so, we have picked five popular movies that are popular with lesbian couples. Whether you’re a woman looking for women, thinking about what films to watch with your future date, or picking up something for the evening with your long-term lady friend, these films are certainly worth checking out, so get on board and add these to your viewing schedule today!
Desert Hearts
Released in 1985, this film is a bit of a throwback, but it’s definitely worth viewing if you’re into lesbian films. The film is based in 1959, where a character known as Vivian parts from her husband and decides to move. While she wasn’t initially seeking women, she did meet a lady called Cay Rivvers. She brings Vivian out of her shell, and that eventually leads to romance. The film follows the pair as they grow their relationship and learn more about each other. It’s a thrilling watch with your date partner to see where your relationship may lead you as a couple, and despite being almost 40 years old, it does contain plenty of sensual scenes and action!
Pariah
Pariah follows a character who finds her sexually repressed, but eventually, she finds herself free. The character, known as Alike, is in her teenage years and finds herself embarking on a journey of queerness while she also embraces her masculine side. It follows the challenges that a girl who wants to be the real her has to change her ways in order to please her parents, even changing on the train from masculine clothes into female clothes. You’ll grow with her character as she explores the meaning of love with a love interest known as Bina. This movie is all about discovery and learning about yourself as Alike looks to become herself while exploring the real meaning of love.
Heavenly Creatures
Released in 1995, Heavenly creatures was made by Peter Jackson and stars Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey. The film has been created around a true story but don’t expect a happy ending here. It follows a murder case that is being investigated in New Zealand whereby there was a hidden undertone of lesbian obsession that takes a turn for the worst. The story looks at Lynskey, who plays Pauline Parker, and she is an outcast who finds herself becoming friendly with Juliet Hulme, who is played by Kate Winslet. The friends become closer, and their relationship is packed with fantasy, much of which is only experienced by eager teens. They are becoming growingly delusional, but this wild lesbian friendship ends in an unexpected way.
DEBS
If you’re a fan of Charlie’s Angels, then DEBS could be the perfect lesbian flick for you. It’s a parody that’s crammed with action, but it’s got a queer undertone that takes place in school. A spy, who happens to be a teenager, finds herself discovering a flourishing relationship with a thief who has an eye for stealing diamonds. The film also follows the recruits as they embark on training at a government development academy where spies hone their skills with the aim of becoming spies. DEBS recruits are chosen based on answers they provide in a test that they sit, a lot like a list of questions for an online dating profile, but this fun-loving film has plenty of action and can be rather romantic at times, which makes it a great watch for lesbian couples.
The Handmaiden
This film is based around the book, Fingersmith, and when released, it was certainly ahead of its time. While the original story was based around Victorian times in the UK, the film was shifted to a time when Korea was occupied by the Japanese. The film focuses on a con man as well as two women who become part of his plans, and with this comes an immense amount of beauty. The book, which contained elements of fetish-like extremes, is told in the film, making this an immense erotic must-watch. It’s a thriller, it’s deep, and it’s extremely intriguing too.
So, if you’re looking for something to watch that has a lesbian theme to have a passionate evening with your dating partner, then you can pick from these leading films. They’re all completely unique, but that makes them even more appealing. They cover a range of plots and characters, which ensures they all offer something unique but more importantly, they cover the lives of lesbian characters and the many different journeys they take!