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

Venus Boyz (2002), Two-Lane Blacktop (1971), Aap Ki Kasam (1974), Farinelli: Il Castrato (1994), The Art of Self-Defense (2019), The Last Hard Men (1976), Valentino (1977), Essex Boys (2000) ... Let's take a look at the ranked list of the best Masculinity movies.

#1. Venus Boyz (2002)

Storyline: This intimate look into the real world of drag kings -- women exploring their masculinity -- crosses continents, traveling through drag king nightclubs from New York to London. Through interviews and on-stage performances, every subject reveals a different reason for choosing the gender they have. The film is less a critique than an exploration of a world that is increasingly becoming mainstream, as the featured protagonists question exactly how gender works, and should work, in modern society.

Plot Keywords: performer, transgender woman, friend, inspiring, moving, powerful, nightclub ...

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#2. Two-Lane Blacktop (1971)

Storyline: The Driver and The Mechanic are 2 car freaks driving a 1955 Chevy through the southwestern U.S., looking for other cars to race. They're totally dedicated to their car, and speak with each other only when necessary. At a gas station, the pair (along with a girl who's ingratiated herself into their world) meet G.T.O; a middle-aged man who fabricates stories and. It's decided to have a race to Washington, D.C., where the winner will get the loser's car.—Rick Gregory <rag.apa@email.apa.org>

Plot Keywords: mechanic, driver, hitchhiker, businessman, solemn, cool, california ...

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#3. Aap Ki Kasam (1974)

Storyline: Rajesh Khanna plays Mumtaz's jealous husband who begins to doubt her fidelity when his best friend Sanjeev Kumar enters their lives. She is unable to convince Rajesh Khanna that she loves only him. He leaves her, not knowing that she is pregnant with his child. Depressed and confused, Rajesh Khanna becomes a homeless wanderer, while Mumtaz remarries to provide a secure home for her child. Many years later, the truth dawns on him as he turns up, a broken man, at his own daughter's wedding.—gavin@sunny_deol2009@yahoo.com

Plot Keywords: husband, wife, best friend, father-in-law, mother-in-law, estranged wife, brooding ...

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#4. Farinelli: Il Castrato (1994)

Storyline: Farinelli is the artistic name of Carlo Broschi, a young singer in Handel's time. He was castrated in his childhood in order to preserve his voice. During his life he becomes a very famous opera singer, managed by his mediocre brother (Riccardo).—Michel Rudoy <mdrc@hp9000a1.uam.mx>

Plot Keywords: opera singer, brother, lover, composer, spectacular, confident, cheery ...

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#5. The Art of Self-Defense (2019)

Storyline: After he's attacked on the street at night by a roving motorcycle gang, timid bookkeeper Casey (Jesse Eisenberg) joins a neighborhood karate studio to learn how to protect himself. Under the watchful eye of a charismatic instructor, Sensei (Alessandro Nivola), and hardcore brown belt Anna (Imogen Poots), Casey gains a newfound sense of confidence for the first time in his life. But when he attends Sensei's mysterious night classes, he discovers a sinister world of fraternity, brutality and hyper-masculinity, presenting a journey that places him squarely in the sights of his enigmatic new mentor.—Bleecker Street

Plot Keywords: young man, martial arts student, mentor, brutal, hilarious, offbeat, brash ...

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#6. The Last Hard Men (1976)

Storyline: In the early 20th century, some convicts while on a road gang escape and one of the convicts is Zach Provo, a half Indian, who was sent to prison during the latter part of the 19th century. He escapes with 6 others to exact vengeance on Sam Burgade the lawman who not only captured him but was also responsible for the death of Provo's wife, at least in Provo's mind. Part of his plan is to kidnap Burgade's daughter, which prompts him to strap on his guns and go after him on horseback. Can Burgade who has been retired for sometime still have what it takes to track Provo down?—rcs0411@yahoo.com

Plot Keywords: outlaw, retired sheriff, daughter, fiancée, sheriff, criminal, brash ...

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#7. Valentino (1977)

Storyline: In 1926, the tragic and untimely death of a silent screen actor caused female movie-goers to riot in the streets and in some cases to commit suicide - that actor was Rudolph Valentino. Ball-room dancer Valentino manipulated his good looks and bestial grace into a Hollywood career. His smoldering love-making, tinged with a touch of masterful cruelty, expressed a sexuality which was at once both shocking and sensual.—Ørnås and Brian McInnis

Plot Keywords: leading man, actress, wife, manager, reporter, boxer, hedonistic ...

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#8. Essex Boys (2000)

Storyline: The film is based loosely around events in December 1995 that culminated in the murders of three drug dealers in Rettendon, Essex, UK. On 6th December Patrick Tate, Craig Rolfe and Tony Tucker, three drug dealers well known to the police, were lured to Workhouse Lane, Rettendon. There they were blasted to death with a shot gun while sitting in their Range Rover. They had been lured to their deaths on the pretext of a lucrative drugs deal. The three bodies were found the following morning, 7 December 1995.—Anonymous

Plot Keywords: psychopath, criminal, gangster, small-time crook, girlfriend, wife, confident ...

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#10. Hurlyburly (1998)

Storyline: Eddie (Sean Penn) is a confused and reckless man with a group of equally problematic friends. His roommate, caustic and sleazy Mickey (Kevin Spacey), is sleeping with Eddie's love, Darlene (Robin Wright Penn), because he can. His buddy Phil (Chazz Palminteri) is prone to violent rages that worry Eddie. All of them ruminate on their lives while consuming drugs and alcohol. Another friend, Artie (Garry Shandling), eventually arrives with a young date (Anna Paquin) who is ready for a fun night.

Plot Keywords: casting director, roommate, friend, lover, hitchhiker, stripper, dark ...

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#13. Sand (2000)

Storyline: Following the death of his mother, Tyler (Michael Vartan) wants nothing more than to start over, away from his violent father (Marshall Bell), snarling uncle (Denis Leary) and violent stepbrothers (John Hawkes, Rodney Eastman). Moving to an idyllic beach house, he befriends the charming Jack (Norman Reedus) and strikes up a relationship with Jack's sister, Sandy (Kari Wuhrer). But soon his family is back in Tyler's life, and a showdown between his past and present looms.

Plot Keywords: good guy, love interest, friend, father, stepbrother, thug, brash ...

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#14. Chaos Walking (2021)

Storyline: In the not-too-distant future, Todd Hewitt (Tom Holland) discovers Viola (Daisy Ridley), a mysterious girl who crash lands on his planet, where all the women have disappeared and the men are afflicted by "the Noise" -- a force that puts all their thoughts on display. In this dangerous landscape, Viola's life is threatened -- and as Todd vows to protect her, he will have to discover his own inner power and unlock the planet's dark secrets.

Plot Keywords: mysterious woman, adoptive father, mayor, soldier, son, preacher, tense ...

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