10 LGBTQ+ Movies To Watch If You Liked First Girl I Loved

In recent years, there has been a surge in LGBTQ+ representation in TV and movies. Coming of age films have been around for years, but this new representation is important for many teens that may find themselves going through similar situations and help them realize that they aren’t alone.

Even though movies have become more diverse, there still are very few movies about LGBTQ+ relationships in comparison to movies about heterosexual couples. For those that loved the journey of Sarah’s growth in First Girl I Loved, here are some other great movies that will leave viewers with the same feeling.

10 The Miseducation Of Cameron Post

Chloe Grace Moretz portrays Cameron in a film that follows a young woman who was caught being intimate with the prom queen in the back of a car. Cameron’s religious aunt then decides to send her to a conversion therapy center that is supposed to make her straight.

This movie heavily deals with the topic of learning to accept yourself despite the pressures of having a family who doesn’t accept you. Similar to First Girl I Loved, this film revolves around teenage characters and follows their path to understanding their sexuality.

9 Love, Simon

Based on the novel titled Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, this story follows Simon (Nick Robinson) as he comes to terms with the fact that he’s gay. He finds comfort in a fellow gay student at his school who anonymously posted his story on the school’s gossip site.

Simon finds himself falling in love with the stranger from his school, as they communicate through email, while going through the struggles of keeping his secret from his friends and family.

8 Princess Cyd

Princess Cyd follows a bold teenage girl named Cyd (Jessie Pinnick) as she stays with her religious aunt for her summer vacation. Cyd’s mother passed away when she was a child, so her aunt ends up unexpectedly taking an important role in her niece’s life as she explores her sexuality.

This film has beautiful cinematography and complex characters that any fan of First Girl I Loved will surely appreciate. As it follows many strong women, Princess Cyd is an enlightening coming of age story.

7 The Half Of It

When high school student Ellie (Leah Lewis) agrees to help a boy at her school win the heart of his crush (Aster Flores), she begins to fall for her herself, as she interacts with her through notes, letters, and texts under the guise of her friend, Paul (Daniel Diemer).

This film is very similar to First Girl I Loved, as both films revolve around falling in love with one of the most popular girls at school. This film is way more comedy than drama, but it has lovable characters and a fun story.

6 Moonlight

Moonlight follows Juan (Mahershala Ali) throughout the three most important time periods in his life. As a young Black man in Miami, the audience sees him go from becoming a boy to a teenager, all the way into adulthood, as he experiences love for another boy, while also dealing with bullies and distant parents.

This movie differs from First Girl I Loved in that it’s a more mature film, but the filmmaking techniques and use of story-telling are so well done, this film will visually immerse you in its world in the same way.

5 Blue Is The Warmest Color

Following a teenage girl in France (Adèle Exarchopoulos), Blue is the Warmest Color shows her emotional journey with life and love as she beings to fall deeply for an older girl.

This movie is known to be one of the most highly praised films about a lesbian relationship. Just like First Girl I Loved, it will pull at viewers’ heartstrings and it is artistically filmed with plenty of symbolism, which will give viewers something to think about.

4 Alex Strangelove

The high school experience continues to be complicated in Alex Strangelove, as Alex (Daniel Doheny) plans on sleeping with his girlfriend for the first time on the night of their prom, but then realizes he has feelings for another boy in town.

This film is funny and lighthearted, but it also has many memorable scenes and characters that viewers can’t help but love. Any fan of coming-of-age films is sure to love this romantic comedy.

3 The Way He Looks

The Way He Looks is a Brazilian coming of age film that follows Leonardo (Ghilherme Lobo), a blind teenage boy who’s often bullied by his classmates at school. When a new boy at school named Gabriel (Fábio Audi) arrives at school, all of the girls seem to be interested in him. But Gabriel begins to show more interest in Leonardo than any of the girls.

This movie is heartwarming, romantic, and perfect for fans of First Girl I Loved, as its aesthetic is reminiscent of the film in the best way.

2 Happiest Season

Happiest Season stars Kristen Stewart, Daniel Levy, and Mackenzie Davis in a charming Christmas film about a young woman who intends to meet her girlfriend’s family for Christmas. Problems arise when she realizes her girlfriend planned to introduce her to her family as just a friend, as her girlfriend is not yet out to her family.

This movie follows more mature characters and is more of a Christmas movie, but it’s still about learning to accept yourself and it is equally as dramatic and romantic, with a touching hint of comedy.

1 Lost And Delirious

Lost and Delirious deserves recognition for being one of the earlier LGBTQ+ coming of age films on this list. Released in 2001, the movie is about a group of prep school students that live at a boarding school as they explore new relationships and fall in love for the first time.

This movie is a bit older than the others, so it does give viewers a nostalgic feeling of the early 2000s. In addition, there’s plenty of dark academia vibes in this movie that comes from its intriguing atmosphere.

About The Author