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1. Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
A gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs.
Director: John Cameron Mitchell | Stars: John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, Stephen Trask, Theodore Liscinski
Votes: 37,358 | Gross: $3.03M
2. Safe (1995)
R | 119 min | Drama
An affluent and unexceptional homemaker in the suburbs develops multiple chemical sensitivity.
Director: Todd Haynes | Stars: Julianne Moore, Xander Berkeley, Dean Norris, Julie Burgess
Votes: 17,248 | Gross: $0.51M
3. Savage Grace (2007)
Not Rated | 97 min | Drama
A dramatization of the shocking Barbara Daly Baekeland murder case, which happened in a posh London flat on Friday 17 November 1972. The bloody crime caused a stir on both sides of the Atlantic and remains one of the most memorable American Tragedies...
Director: Tom Kalin | Stars: Julianne Moore, Eddie Redmayne, Stephen Dillane, Anne Reid
Votes: 12,060 | Gross: $0.43M
4. I Shot Andy Warhol (1996)
R | 103 min | Biography, Drama
The story of Valerie Solanas, a '60s radical who preached misandry in her "Scum" manifesto. She wrote a screenplay for a film that she wanted Andy Warhol to produce, but after he repeatedly ignored her, she shot him.
Director: Mary Harron | Stars: Lili Taylor, Jared Harris, Martha Plimpton, Lothaire Bluteau
Votes: 7,120 | Gross: $1.81M
5. Dare (2009)
R | 92 min | Drama, Romance
A drama centered around three high school seniors - an aspiring actress, her misfit best friend, and a loner - who become engaged in an intimate and complicated relationship.
Director: Adam Salky | Stars: Emmy Rossum, Zach Gilford, Ashley Springer, Cady Huffman
Votes: 4,483
6. The Watermelon Woman (1996)
Unrated | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A young black lesbian filmmaker probes into the life of The Watermelon Woman, a 1930s black actress who played 'mammy' archetypes.
Director: Cheryl Dunye | Stars: Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker, Lisa Marie Bronson
Votes: 3,671
7. Office Killer (1997)
R | 82 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror
A mousy office worker accidentally kills one of her coworkers, then proceeds to bump off a few others.
Director: Cindy Sherman | Stars: Florina Rodov, Jason Brill, Eddie Malavarca, Carol Kane
Votes: 2,392 | Gross: $0.04M
8. Go Fish (1994)
R | 83 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A romantic tale about finding a soulmate. The only difference here is that both partners are women...in Chicago's lesbian community.
Director: Rose Troche | Stars: V.S. Brodie, Guinevere Turner, T. Wendy McMillan, Migdalia Melendez
Votes: 2,331 | Gross: $2.41M
9. Dare (2005)
Not Rated | 16 min | Drama, Short
High school senior Ben secretly lusts after bad boy classmate Johnny. After Ben gives Johnny a ride home one night, the boys end up in Johnny's swimming pool and have an encounter that breaks the rules and blows Ben's mind.
Director: Adam Salky | Stars: Adam Fleming, Michael Cassidy, Marla Burkholder, Terry Guerin
Votes: 2,101
10. Swoon (1992)
Unrated | 93 min | Crime, Drama
The true story of gay lovers, Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr. Who kidnapped and murdered a child in the early 1920s for kicks. The plot covers the months before the crime, the investigation, trial and final fate of the two men.
Director: Tom Kalin | Stars: Daniel Schlachet, Craig Chester, Ron Vawter, Michael Kirby
Votes: 1,920 | Gross: $0.34M
11. Off the Black (2006)
R | 90 min | Drama
An aging, disillusioned alcoholic (Nolte) gets a younger friend (Morgan) and wants him to pose as his son at a school reunion.
Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: Nick Nolte, Trevor Morgan, Timothy Hutton, Rosemarie DeWitt
Votes: 1,506 | Gross: $0.02M
12. A Crime to Remember (2013–2018)
TV-14 | 45 min | Documentary, Crime
A look back at famous cases from the past.
Stars: Marc A. Hermann, Michelle McNamara, John Mirabella, James Zeiss
Votes: 1,399
13. 3 Backyards (2010)
R | 88 min | Drama
The story of three people from the same suburban town during the course of one curious autumn day.
Director: Eric Mendelsohn | Stars: Elias Koteas, Kathryn Erbe, Edie Falco, Rachel Resheff
Votes: 757
14. Pride (2021)
TV-MA | 269 min | Documentary, History
A six-part documentary series chronicling the fight for LGBTQ civil rights in America.
Stars: Susan Stryker, Ceyenne Doroshow, Alia Shawkat, John Waters
Votes: 533
15. The Strange Ones (2011)
R | 14 min | Short, Drama, Mystery
A man and a boy, traveling to an unknown destination, find respite in a motel swimming pool. On the surface all seems normal, but nothing is quite what it seems to be.
Directors: Christopher Radcliff, Lauren Wolkstein | Stars: David Call, Tobias Campbell, Merritt Wever
Votes: 464
16. The Best Men (2007)
Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Drama
Moments before his best friend's wedding, Peter gets one last chance to rekindle mutual feelings long suppressed, but not abandoned. Sometimes the perfect reminder of first love's passion ... See full summary »
Director: Tony Wei | Stars: Michael W Ellison, Jason Yarusi, Anna Moore, Virginia Thomas
Votes: 330
17. Cinema 3 (1984–2016)
News
Stars: Jaume Figueras, Crisol Tuà, Monts Llussà, Àlex Gorina
Votes: 229
18. Hide and Seek (1996)
Not Rated | 63 min | Documentary, Drama
Mixes documentary interviews of memories of lesbian adolescence with the story of the 12-year-old girl Lou discovering her sexuality in 1960s America.
Director: Su Friedrich | Stars: Chelsea Holland, Ariel Mara, Linzy Taylor, Sarah Jane Smith
Votes: 224
19. Pria (2017)
22 min | Short, Drama, Family
Caught between the traditions of his upbringing in rural Indonesia and his idealization of Western freedom, a teenager struggles with the expectations of imminent manhood.
Director: Yudho Aditya | Stars: Chicco Kurniawan, Jacob McCarthy, Gladhys Elliona Syahutari, Karlina Inawati
Votes: 211
20. Tub (2010)
12 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
About a guy who can't commit to his girlfriend... Who then jerks off in the shower. And accidentally impregnates his tub.
Director: Bobby Miller | Stars: Victor Arnez, Eric M. Levy, Megan Raye Manzi
Votes: 203
21. United in Anger: A History of ACT UP (2012 Video)
93 min | Documentary
United in Anger: A History of ACT UP is an inspiring documentary about the birth and life of the AIDS activist movement from the perspective of the people in the trenches fighting the ... See full summary »
Director: Jim Hubbard | Stars: David Barr, Ken Bing, Gregg Bordowitz, Jim Eigo
Votes: 156
22. Why Can't They All Be Like Johnny Depp? (2014)
Short, Comedy
When Cindy dreams of Johnny Depp as the perfect mate, she awakens in an alternate universe where every man has turned into the famous actor.
Director: Jeffrey Hirschberg | Stars: George Katt, Kara Jackson, Lynn Justinger, Robby Johnson
Votes: 140
23. Bad Bosses Go to Hell (1997)
6 min | Short, Comedy
Five intertwined interviews for an administrative assistant position go very badly for both sides.
Director: Erin Cramer | Stars: James Bulleit, David Rakoff, Becky Ann Baker, Gene Nesmith
Votes: 115
24. Cigarette Candy (2009)
13 min | Short
A traumatized teenage marine forms an unlikely bond with a rebellious young girl at his homecoming party.
Director: Lauren Wolkstein | Stars: Jon Orsini, Lee Burkett, Thompson B. Crozier, Richard Mark Jordan
Votes: 107
25. Corazón, corazón (1993–2011)
30 min | News
Stars: Cristina García Ramos, Rosa Correa, Blanca María Guete, Marta Sánchez
Votes: 91
26. The Class of '92 (2002 Video)
30 min | Documentary, Short
Directors that were nominated for the top prize at the Sundance Film Festival of 1992 reflect on how they were affected by the whole situation.
Stars: Tom Kalin, Emanuel Levy, Christopher Munch, Alex Rockwell
Votes: 83
27. 30/30 Vision: 3 Decades of Strand Releasing (2019)
63 min | Comedy, Drama
An omnibus film celebrating the 30th anniversary of iconic independent distributor Strand Releasing.
Directors: Andrew Ahn, Fatih Akin, Gregg Araki, Karim Aïnouz, Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Roddy Bogawa, Brady Corbet, Amy Davis, Anna Franquesa-Solano, Bradley Rust Gray, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Connor Jessup, Jon Jost, Isaac Julien, Tom Kalin, So Yong Kim, Bruce La Bruce, Jon Moritsugu, Tommy O'Haver, Jenni Olson, Daniel Ribeiro, João Pedro Rodrigues, Ira Sachs, James Schamus, Abu Bakr Shawky, Cindy Sherman, Elisabeth Subrin, Rose Troche, Athina Rachel Tsangari, Lulu Wang, John Waters, Apichatpong Weerasethakul | Stars: Arthur Alfaia, Jackie Boyce, Catherine Breillat, Amy Davis
Votes: 77
28.
Pride (2021)
Episode:
1950s: People Had Parties
(2021)
TV-MA | 45 min | Documentary, History
A revealing look at the vibrant and full lives lived by queer people in the 1950s amidst a steep rise in governmental regulations against the LGBTQ+ community led by Senator Joseph McCarthy... See full summary »
Director: Tom Kalin | Stars: Raymond J. Barry, Mx Justin Vivian Bond, Jules Gill-Peterson, Paul James Jordan
Votes: 75
29. La cerca (2005)
TV-PG | 17 min | Drama, Short, Western
An aged Mexican man recounts a vivid memory of his youth: The year was 1959. At the age of 17, Niño arrived to California from Mexico to live with his father, Chappa, on a modest cattle ... See full summary »
Director: SJ Main Muñoz | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Ehécatl Chávez, Hector A. Garcia, Roger E. Fanter
Votes: 55
30. Cartelera (1994–2008)
30 min | Documentary, News
Stars: Jose Toledo, María José Molina, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Belén Rueda
Votes: 52
31. Corona Film Club (2021)
82 min | Documentary
Stig Björkman, an 82 years-old director was isolated in Stockholm during the pandemic. And to make his life worth living. So did he watch old movies. Which he discusses whit friends. Who happen to be Alicia Vikander and Olivier Assayas.
Director: Stina Gardell | Stars: Stig Björkman, Isabella Rossellini, Jørgen Leth, Alicia Vikander
Votes: 47
32.
A Crime to Remember (2013–2018)
Episode:
Hearts of Darkness
(2018)
TV-14 | 42 min | Documentary, Crime
"Dear Sir..." begins an elegantly written, meticulously detailed ransom note. And with the note's arrival the fears of Jacob and Dora Franks are confirmed. Their beloved ten-year- old son, ... See full summary »
Director: Tim O'Connor | Stars: Hal Higdon, Tom Kalin, Paula Fass, Raymond Johnson
Votes: 47
33. Jim Shoe (2023)
120 min | Comedy, Drama
Pro bono work on steroids involving race relations, intrigue and privilege as four White shoe associates compete to become partner in a top tier Chicago law firm.
Director: Pete Sutton | Stars: Patrick Agada, Daryl Anisfeld, Denzell Armon, Jason Barney
Votes: 44
34. First Match (2010)
Not Rated | 14 min | Short, Drama, Sport
No amount of practice on the mat can prepare Mo for the challenge she faces at her first high school wrestling match.
Director: Olivia Newman | Stars: Nyasa Bakker, Anslem Richardson, Zach Lombardo, Juan Freire
Votes: 38
35. Plain Pleasures (1996)
30 min | Short
Director: Tom Kalin | Stars: Frances McDormand, Will Patton, Lili Taylor
Votes: 35
36. Iris (I) (2009)
15 min | Short, Thriller
Director: Maya Anand | Stars: Laurie Kennedy, Edwin McDonough, Pedro Pascal
Votes: 27
37. First Period (2007)
Short, Comedy
A young girl, Josie, helps an older high school boy, Craig, study for a test. One thing leads to another, they kiss. But she opens her mouth to Craig's girlfriend, Darcy, and Josie fights ... See full summary »
Director: Jonathon Roessler | Stars: Sarah Girling, Mariana Klaveno, Maura M. Knowles, Philip Marlatt
Votes: 26
38. Revolution Reykjavík (2011)
19 min | Short, Drama
As the Icelandic economy collapses, Gudfinna (58) struggles to retain her dignity.
Director: Isold Uggadottir | Stars: Lilja Þórisdóttir, María Heba Þorkelsdóttir, Daniel Aron Daviðsson, Gyða Dröfn Daviðsdóttir
Votes: 25
39. Tree Shade (1998)
30 min | Short
A gifted high-school student embarks on a fanciful and chilling journey through space and time.
Director: Lisa Collins | Stars: Reneé Griggsby, Starla Benford, Lina Bradford, David Drake
Votes: 25
40. Dash Cunning (2010)
12 min | Short, Comedy, Fantasy
Foster child, Timmy Bean, lives in the dark and twisted stories of his imagination. A place where the bad guys always win. On a surprising Christmas morning Timmy is pushed to far and must ... See full summary »
Director: William J. Saunders | Stars: Severyn Banes, Sam Goodstein, Elizabeth Bove, Selena Gonzalez
Votes: 24
41. 75 El Camino (2009)
19 min | Short, Drama
In the shadows of the rusted refineries of the Chemical Valley, Travis and Marianne Stanton have just lost their home. Now it's either sell their beloved 1975 Tabasco-red Chevy El Camino or hit the road and never come back.
Director: Sami Khan | Stars: Earl Pastko, Victoria Snow, Rachel Wilson, Jack Paterson
Votes: 21
42. This Road Will Never End (1996 TV Short)
24 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A documentary tribute to River Phoenix stressing the impact that River Phoenix had on gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals.
Director: Will Parry | Stars: José Arroyo, Della Grace, Abigail Greenberg, Tom Kalin
Votes: 19
43. All That You Love (2008)
Short, Drama
A salesman who is contemplating suicide as he studies a notebook of collected graffiti in a motel during a snowstorm.
Director: Natalie Mooallem | Stars: Victoria Bundonis, Mario Corry, Danny Cymbal, Brad Holbrook
Votes: 19
44. The Workout (2008)
11 min | Short, Comedy, Sport
Earving and his teenage son Terry don't have the best relationship, so to get through this weekend they're going to have to do some heavy lifting - literally.
Director: Sami Khan | Stars: Carl B. Dorvil, Craig Alan Edwards, Sherman Payne, Cazzie Steinzor
Votes: 19
45. Habibi (2009)
7 min | Short, Drama, War
Hours before his deployment to Iraq, Said, an Arab-American soldier in the US Army must say goodbye to his family and confront his estranged father.
Director: Sami Khan | Stars: Daoud Heidami, Maura Anderson, Christopher T. VanDijk, Fred Toma
Votes: 18
46. Prvi dan mira (2009)
Not Rated | 16 min | Short, Drama, War
When a peace agreement is announced, a Bosnian peasant undertakes a voyage to the disputed border to plow his land. His decision brings unexpected results.
Director: Mirko Rucnov | Stars: Rodoljub Burazor, Milja Kaurin, Milan Rajcevic, Rajko Rucnov
Votes: 18
47. Geoffrey Beene 30 (1993)
32 min | Short
A celebration of Geoffrey Beene's 30 years in the fashion industry.
Director: Tom Kalin | Stars: Eunice Anderson, Anna Bayle, Belinda Becker, Isabelle Bondi
Votes: 17
49. Comfort Woman (2008)
11 min | Short, Drama, History
Director: James Bang | Stars: Elena Chang, Peter Jae, Kevin Jung, Tsuyoshi Kondo
Votes: 16
50. Storm Up the Sky (2010)
11 min | Short, Drama
Loosely based on the story of Cain and Abel, Storm Up the Sky is the story of a Hasidic Jewish family trying to live a traditionally pious life in the modern, assimilated world.
Director: Jon Kauffman | Stars: Miriam Agwai, Sherman Alpert, Elli, Larry Gevirtz
Votes: 15