Highest-Rated Movies about 'Homophobia', Sort by Popularity

The Laramie Project (2002), Licensed to Kill (1997), Soldier's Girl (2003), Paris Is Burning (1990), The Imitation Game (2014), Aligarh (2015), Outrage (2009), Philadelphia (1993) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Homophobia movies.

#2. Licensed to Kill (1997)

Storyline: In this documentary, homosexual filmmaker Arthur Dong interviews men who were imprisoned for slaying gays. Dong, who was physically attacked because of his own sexuality in the 1970s, tries to ascertain the convicts' motives -- why they would commit such heinous crimes. Some prisoners express remorse for their acts of violence, while others believe the murders they committed were justified. The interviewees include a U.S. military officer, a devout Christian and a petty thief.

Plot Keywords: prisoner, military officer, christian, thief, homosexual, documentarian, disheartening ...

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#3. Soldier's Girl (2003)

Storyline: In 1997, new Army recruit Barry Winchell (Troy Garity) is assigned to a base in Tennessee. He quickly befriends the quick-tempered Justin Fisher (Shawn Hatosy), who struggles with drug problems. One night, they venture out to a local bar hosting a drag show. Calpernia Addams (Lee Pace), a transsexual drag queen, fascinates Barry, and they strike up a relationship. As Barry and Calpernia grow closer, Justin becomes bitter and recruits another soldier (Philip Eddolls) to help get revenge.

Plot Keywords: soldier, commanding officer, drill instructor, friend, drag queen, brutal, emotional ...

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#4. Paris Is Burning (1990)

Storyline: This is a documentary of 'drag nights' among New York's underclass. Queens are interviewed and observed preparing for and competing in many 'balls'. The people, the clothes, and the whole environment are outlandish.—Robbie Smith <robsmith@u.washington.edu>

Plot Keywords: drag queen, gay man, performer, friend, spirited, emotional, new york city ...

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#5. The Imitation Game (2014)

Storyline: Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.

Plot Keywords: scientist, mathematician, gay man, military official, government official, emotional, powerful ...

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#6. Aligarh (2015)

Storyline: Set in the state of Uttar Pradesh and based on true events, the plot revolves around Dr Shrinivas Ramchandra Siras who taught Marathi at Aligarh Muslim University. He was sacked from his position of Reader and Chair of Modern Indian Languages, on charges of homosexuality. A sting operation was conducted by a TV channel which showed him in an embrace with a rickshaw puller, at his house inside the campus.—mishravikky68

Plot Keywords: professor, gay man, journalist, lawyer, intense, emotional, brooding ...

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#8. Philadelphia (1993)

Storyline: Fearing it would compromise his career, lawyer Andrew Beckett hides his homosexuality and HIV status at a powerful Philadelphia law firm. But his secret is exposed when a colleague spots the illness's telltale lesions. Fired shortly afterwards, Beckett resolves to sue for discrimination, teaming up with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington), the only lawyer willing to help. In court, they face one of his ex-employers top litigators, Belinda Conine.

Plot Keywords: lawyer, gay man, wife, husband, homophobe, boyfriend, tender ...

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#9. Torch Song Trilogy (1988)

Storyline: Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein re-creates his role as the unsinkable Arnold Beckoff in this film adaptation of the smash Broadway play TORCH SONG TRILOGY. A very personal story that is both funny and poignant, TORCH SONG TRILOGY chronicles a New Yorker's search for love, respect and tradition in a world that seems not especially made for him. From Arnold's hilarious steps toward domestic bliss with a reluctant school teacher, to his first truly promising love affair with a young fashion model, Arnold's greatest challenge remains his complicated relationship with his mother. But armed with a keenly developed sense of humor and oftentimes piercing wit, Arnold continues to test the commonly accepted terms of endearment--and endurance--in a universally affecting story that confirms that happiness is well worth carrying a torch for.—Michael Braem

Plot Keywords: gay man, drag queen, male model, teacher, mother, inspiring, emotional ...

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#10. The Boys in the Band (1970)

Storyline: It's Harold's birthday, and his closest friends throw him a party at Michael's apartment. Among Harold's presents is "Cowboy", since Harold may have trouble finding a cute young man on his own now that he's getting older. As the party progresses the self-deprecating humor of the group takes a nasty turn as the men become drunker. Climaxed by a cruel telephone "game" where each man must call someone and tell him (or her?) of his love for them.—Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>

Plot Keywords: host, gay man, guest, old friend, closeted homosexual, father, dark ...

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#11. Before Stonewall (1984)

Storyline: New York City's Stonewall Inn is regarded by many as the site of gay and lesbian liberation since it was at this bar that drag queens fought back against police June 27-28, 1969. This documentary uses extensive archival film, movie clips and personal recollections to construct an audiovisual history of the gay community before the Stonewall riots.—Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>

Plot Keywords: allen ginsberg, activist, professor, gay man, lesbian, spirited, powerful ...

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#12. The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)

Storyline: Two drag-queens (Anthony/Mitzi and Adam/Felicia) and a transgender woman contract to perform a drag show at a resort in Alice Springs, a resort town in the remote Australian desert. They head west from Sydney aboard their lavender bus, Priscilla. En route, it is discovered that the woman they've contracted with is Anthony's wife. Their bus breaks down, and is repaired by Bob, who travels on with them.

Plot Keywords: boy, slave, father, con artist, young girl, partner, engaging ...

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#14. The Sum of Us (1994)

Storyline: Set in Sydney, Australia. A (heterosexual) father and his gay son are trying to find Ms/Mr Right respectively. The film shows their relationships with one another and the objects of their affection as tradgedy strikes. There is no overt 'message' in the film, just a very natural, entertaining story-telling.—Fred Curtis <fred@cs.su.oz.au>

Plot Keywords: father, son, boyfriend, girlfriend, witty, touching, australia ...

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