10 Movies & Shows Like Soft Lad (2015)

Description: A period drama about forbidden love and societal constraints, showcasing the emotional turmoil of a man coming to terms with his sexuality.

Fact: The film was dedicated to the memory of James Wilby's acting coach. It features a rare happy ending for a gay romance of its era.

Description: A tender working-class love story between two teenage boys, blending humor with poignant moments of self-acceptance.

Fact: The film was shot entirely on location in a London housing estate. It features a soundtrack entirely composed of Mama Cass songs.

Description: A heartbreaking tale of secret love between two cowboys, exploring repression, societal expectations, and the pain of unfulfilled desire.

Fact: Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal learned to herd sheep for their roles. The film was originally a short story by Annie Proulx.

Description: A visually stunning meditation on grief, love, and the small moments that give life meaning after profound loss.

Fact: The film's distinctive color palette changes to reflect the protagonist's emotional state. It was fashion designer Tom Ford's directorial debut.

Description: A sweet, understated coming-of-age story about a blind teenager discovering his first same-sex attraction and newfound independence.

Fact: The film is an expansion of the director's 2010 short film 'I Don't Want to Go Back Alone.' It won the Teddy Award at Berlin Film Festival.

Description: A biographical drama about Oscar Wilde's final years, exploring themes of love, exile, and the consequences of being true to oneself.

Fact: Rupert Everett spent nearly a decade trying to get the film made. It includes Wilde's actual last words about the wallpaper in his room.

Description: A poetic exploration of identity, masculinity, and queer love told through three defining chapters of a man's life.

Fact: The film was shot in just 25 days. It was the first LGBTQ+ film and first with an all-black cast to win Best Picture at the Oscars.

Description: A mainstream teen rom-com about coming out and first love, bringing LGBTQ+ themes to a wider audience with humor and heart.

Fact: The first major studio teen movie to focus on a gay romance. The ferris wheel scene was filmed in one continuous take.

Description: A raw and intimate portrayal of a same-sex relationship set against a rural backdrop, exploring themes of isolation, self-discovery, and emotional vulnerability.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to help the actors develop their characters naturally. It won the World Cinema Directing Award at Sundance.

Description: A tender coming-of-age story about first love, filled with longing, sensuality, and the bittersweet nature of fleeting romance.

Fact: The peach scene was improvised by Timothée Chalamet. The film was shot in Crema, Italy, where the novel's author spent summers as a child.