LGBTQIAPN+: 10 Movies and TV Shows with Lesbian Characters

Here are some recommended series and movies that might leave a deep impression on you! These works help us reflect on love, respect, resilience, and pride. They feature complex characters and storylines about sapphic women across various realities, each with their own unique backgrounds and experiences.

Come check them out!

The Half of It

What if you helped your friend win over the girl of his dreams and accidentally fell for her too? Ellie Chu has always worked hard in her studies to get good grades, and even makes a profit from it. In her attempt to help her friend pursue an intelligent girl, she must face her weakest subject, which is love.

With a blend of comedy and drama, the characters connect and discover themselves in a beautiful, natural way. The story will captivate you before you even realize it, so make sure to watch it.

Umjolo: There is No Cure

Always surrounded by cameras, Miss Africa Thoko Duma dreams of meeting the author of her favorite books and perhaps getting her help to write her biography as a model. She has no idea that her admired writer is actually so shy that she pretends to be just a secretary handling the research for Thoko's book.

Who would have thought that such a deep affection could blossom during this time? With plenty of passion, they slowly become entangled in a gentle, timid romance while the book is being written.

I Am Not Okay With This

Inspired by the style of the classic Carrie (1976), this reimagining tells the story of Sydney, who has just discovered she has superpowers and can control things with her mind. This brings many challenges to her life since she is an awkward, antisocial teenager, causing friction with almost everyone around her. While learning to handle her abilities, she also realizes she is in love with her best friend, while simultaneously being the crush of another close friend.

This whirlwind of emotions might not be the ideal situation for someone who can destroy everything with her mind, but it makes the story incredibly interesting to watch.

Heartstopper

Widely considered one of the most delicate and sensitive LGBTQIAPN+ series today, Heartstopper is filled with inclusive characters, each with their own storyline and arc of discovery, maturity, and acceptance. The show provides several examples of relationships, including sapphic characters and their romances.

Since it is a production centered on self-discovery and personal growth, you will certainly be charmed by its lightheartedness. It is an excellent recommendation to watch with friends, family, or partners.

Sex Education

Also featuring a diverse cast of characters, Sex Education follows Otis, the son of a sex therapist. Despite having many disagreements with his mother, he follows a similar path and decides to help his classmates gain more confidence and better navigate their relationships.

This series has more mature themes, but it remains highly entertaining and can even offer some good insights. The messages and advice regarding intimacy and individuality often come in handy, especially since one of the main goals of the show is to address topics that are usually considered taboos.

Heartbreak High

Heartbreak High follows a group of teenagers at Hartley High as they navigate who they are in the world, understand their own individuality, and learn to handle love. However, a controversial mural ends up exposing secrets, creating rifts, and turning the students' lives upside down.

Focusing on mental health, identity, and family conflicts, the characters must take action and face the consequences of their decisions. In this plot, we get a close look at how the female characters play vital roles, possess unique personalities, and try to nurture a beautiful romance.

A League of Their Own

A League of Their Own follows a group of women who dream of playing professional baseball during the 1940s. Among them is Carson Shaw, who discovers feelings that lead her to question societal expectations regarding love and marriage.

Throughout the series, various characters experience romance, friendship, and challenges in an era marked by prejudice. The plot highlights the experiences of women who must hide parts of their identities for their own protection. Beyond sports, the show explores themes of acceptance, belonging, and the freedom to be exactly who you are. The result is a moving story that combines drama, humor, and representation in an engaging way.

The Fear Street Trilogy

Fear Street is a trilogy adapted by Netflix that tells a horror story split into three parts, where the characters must break a curse. At the center of the narrative are Deena and Sam, two teenagers in love who face supernatural forces while trying to keep their relationship alive.

It might be slightly unusual to mix horror, suspense, and romance, but the result is highly appealing. In addition to challenging the curse, they also fight against the prejudice of the era and all the burdens it brings.

Atypical

Atypical follows Sam Gardner, a young autistic man seeking more independence, but one of the most memorable storylines in the series involves his sister, Casey. Over the course of the plot, Casey develops a strong friendship with Izzie, which gradually transforms into romantic feelings. The two go through moments of discovery, doubt, and acceptance as they try to understand what they feel for each other.

The series sensitively displays how they handle their relationship. Because they are young, they still make immature choices, but this only makes the story feel more realistic and human.

Girls Like Girls

A new movie, scheduled to premiere on July 19, 2026!

Coley is a teenager trying to deal with her insecurities and find her place in the world. When she bonds with Sonya, an intense friendship begins to develop into something deeper. Throughout the plot, both of them start to question feelings they had never explored before. The story depicts the discovery of sexuality, first love between girls, and the challenges of self-acceptance in a soft, delicate manner, while also touching upon themes like self-esteem, prejudice, and emotional maturity.

How could anyone not be charmed by such touching stories and different ways of viewing love? It is always vital to remember that there are diverse ways to love, which makes it even more interesting to explore works that encompass multiple realities. Here we focused on female characters, but there are certainly many other examples.

If you remember any that should not be missed, leave them in the comments!