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Poll: The L Word in Movies
Once upon a time, lesbians were taboo in cinema, just as they were in the societies those films reflected. Even the word "lesbian" was hush-hush, resulting in the phrase "the L Word." While bigotry against lesbians still exists, there has been much progress and, at times, movies have helped to lead the way. Below are just some of those films and, according to many, the best.*
Which of these acclaimed movies with lesbians as prominent characters is your favorite?
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* "Best" according to magazines Elle, Indie Wire, and Harper's Bazaar, as well as Metacritic scores. See full inclusion criteria here.
Note: Except for the first five films, which illustrate the variety in the list, movies are listed in alphabetical order.
Make Your Choice
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
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The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
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Set It Off (1996)
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Ammonite (2020)
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Benedetta (2021)
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Bessie (2015)
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Booksmart (2019)
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Bottoms (2023)
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Carol (2015)
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Circumstance (2011)
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The Color Purple (1985)
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Desert Hearts (1985)
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Disobedience (2017)
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The Duke of Burgundy (2014)
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The Favourite (2018)
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The Half of It (2020)
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The Handmaiden (2016)
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Hearts Beat Loud (2018)
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The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995)
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The Kids Are All Right (2010)
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Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
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Mosquita y Mari (2012)
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Mulholland Drive (2001)
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My Summer of Love (2004)
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Pariah (2011)
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Princess Cyd (2017)
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Rafiki (2018)
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Show Me Love (1998)
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Signature Move (2017)
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Stud Life (2012)
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Tár (2022)
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Water Lilies (2007)
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The Watermelon Woman (1996)
