Top 15 Best Transgender Movies and Documentaries

An in-depth documentary examining the representation of transgender people in film and television, with insights from prominent trans figures such as Laverne Cox and Jen Richards.

A dramatization of the life of Lili Elbe, one of the first people to undergo gender-affirming surgery, and her journey toward self-acceptance. Alicia Vikander won an Oscar for her role as Gerda.

This Chilean film follows Marina, a transgender woman who faces discrimination after the sudden death of her partner, and her fight for recognition and respect. It won the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

A moving documentary about the final year of Robert Eads, a transgender man with ovarian cancer who faced discrimination from doctors in the American South.

An iconic documentary about New York's ballroom culture in the '80s, focusing on Black and Latino LGBTQ+ communities.

Based on the true story of Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was the victim of a hate crime in Nebraska, and his search for love and identity. Hilary Swank won an Oscar for the role.

Céline Sciamma's French film about a 10-year-old who moves to a new neighborhood and introduces themselves to the local kids as a boy named Mikäel, and the challenges that follow during one summer.

A touching Belgian-French film about Ludovic, a young child assigned male at birth who identifies as a girl, and the reactions of family and neighbors to her gender expression.

A documentary in which eleven transgender Americans share their personal stories, from activists to artists and athletes.

An intimate documentary about Freddy McConnell, a transgender man who decides to carry a child, following his journey through pregnancy and fatherhood.

Charlie is a talented young footballer who struggles with her gender identity and the expectations of her family and team.

A Belgian film about Lara, a 15-year-old transgender ballet dancer, and her dedication to dance as she prepares for gender-affirming surgery. The film won awards but was also criticized by parts of the trans community.

The story of Olivia, an undocumented Filipina transgender woman in New York who tries to secure a green card and find love amid uncertainty. Isabel Sandoval wrote, directed and starred in it.

The film follows a hectic day in the life of Feña, a young transgender man in New York who unexpectedly reconnects with people from his past.

A documentary investigating the life and mysterious death of Marsha P. Johnson, a prominent figure in the LGBTQ+ rights movement and the Stonewall uprising.