AMMONITE (2020) - Lesbian Interest Film - Mary and Charlotte

Mary and Charlotte

Ammonite (2020) is a lesbian interest film (IMDb 6.7) set in Southern England in the 1840's (Lyme Regis) that tells of the love story between Mary Anning and Charlotte Murchison, real life people who lived in the 19th century.  While Mary and Charlotte were known to be friends and had a close relationship, there is however, no evidence that they were lovers in real life.

In Ammonite the plot revolves around Mary (Kate Winslet), a fossil hunter and early paleontologist who ekes out her living selling marine fossils to tourists in order to support herself and her ailing mother Molly (Gemma Jones).

Mary and Charlotte Collecting Fossils on the Beach

When Mary receives an offer to host Charlotte (Saoirse Ronan), the wife of a wealthy man while she recuperates by the sea Mary cannot turn it down. Initially Mary and Charlotte clash but over time they begin to forge an intense bond despite their differences in class and personalities. 

Mary and Charlotte Cleaning Fossils

Mary and Charlotte Fall in Love in Ammonite (2020)

In the end Mary and Charlotte are compelled to determine the true nature of their relationship and as such the film is worth the watch for those interested in lesbian interest movies. 

Mary and Charlotte Kiss in Ammonite (2020)

The mood of Ammonite is grounded in stark virtually monochromatic landscapes and stoicism. So much meaning in the film is conveyed in subtext and body language. While Ammonite has many similarities with the film Portrait of a Lady on Fire they are very different movies in tone and treatment. You be the judge which you prefer the most.

Kate Winslet (as Mary)

Saoirse Ronan (as Charlotte)

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Country of Origin: England. UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.16 minute Trailer

Initial Release: November 2020

Director: Frances Lee

Screenplay: Frances Lee

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I CAN'T THINK STRAIGHT (2008) - Lesbian Interest Movie (UK)

Tala and Leyla

I Can't Think Straight (2008), is a British lesbian interest film, (IMDb 6.5) about a young London-based Jordanian-Christian woman Tala who although engaged to be married falls for her best friend's girlfriend Leyla. Tala, an heiress and businesswoman in her own right, knows that her preference is for women but to keep her family happy has had several near attempts at walking down the aisle with a man. In the end, and much to her family's frustration, Tala always finds a reason not to commit and pulls the plug at the last minute. She does not tell her family the real reason which of course is that she cannot find what she is looking for in a relationship with a man.

Leyla, on the other hand, has limited dating experience and is a little naive. She is Muslim, lives a sheltered existence at home with her parents, works in her family business and is writing her first novel. She has never had a relationship with a woman but her CD and book collection give some indication of her deeper but as yet unawakened sapphic desires.

The romance for this couple is a slow burn. On meeting they clash over views on religion however by the time they have played tennis the next day it is clear that they are already well on the way to falling in love. They subsequently spend a weekend in Oxford together where they have the opportunity to spend the evening alone and before they know it they are dancing sensually with each other and eventually sleep together.

Leyla: I want to be with someone who, ten years from now, still makes my heart jump when I hear her key in the door. And that someone is you.
Leyla: Have you ever done this before?
Tala: Slept with a woman while my fiance makes wedding plans? Nope, never done that before.

However, once the night is over, reality bites and both lovers come back to earth with a thud as they consider the practicality of being together as a couple. Lesbianism is frowned on in their respective cultures and each woman is already laboring under the pressure of strong family expectations. Tala's mother who in someways embodies the cultural constraints on the couple, ups the ante by encouraging Tala's fiance to fly in for a visit forcing Tala to make a decision about coming out to her parents.

Tala's poem to Leyla
“Every night I empty my heart, but by morning it's full again.
Slow droplets of you seep in through the night's soft caress.
At dawn, I overflow with thoughts of us
An aching pleasure that gives me no respite.
Love cannot be contained, the neat packaging of desire
Splits asunder, spilling crimson through my days.
Long, languishing days that are now bruised tender with yearning,
Spent searching for a fingerprint, a scent, a breath you left behind.”
Shamim Sarif

Although not always a satisfying watch I Can't Think Straight is a romantic comedy at heart and delivers with some funny moments. Both lead actresses Lisa Ray as Tala and Sheetal Sheth as Leyla give entertaining and competent performances. It is the second pairing as they also appeared in The World Unseen together. The director of I Can't Think Straight Shamin Sarif adapts her own novel here along with the help of co-writer Kelly Moss to produce a watchable and entertaining film.

Tala and Leyla find love in Oxford

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Lisa Ray as Tala

Sheetal Sheth as Leyla

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Romance / Comedy

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.38 minute Official Trailer. Full feature 82 mins

Year of Release: 2008

Director: Shamim Sarif

Screenplay: Shamim Sarif and Kelly Moss



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KATE and ERICA - UK TV Lesbian Couple from Dates (2013)

Erica is a lesbian character from the UK TV series Dates who goes to meet Kate in a bar for a first date. Although very attracted to Erica, Kate struggles to get past the fact that Erica dates men to keep her traditional Chinese family happy. The couple spend the night together and in the morning they are challenged to navigate where their relationship is heading given that Erica is not out.

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Gemma Chan - as Erica

Katie McGrath - as Kate

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: English, French, Portuguese and Italian

Runtime: 5.44 minute clip

Release Date: 2013

Director: Philippa Langdale

Screenplay: Jamie Chan, Bryan Elsley (creator)


Watch more of Erica on another date when she comes out as a lesbian


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COLETTE (2018) - Lesbian Interest Film UK - Relationship with Missy

Colette (2018) is a lesbian interest film based on the life of the famous French novelist Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette and features Colette's early attraction to women and later a more in-depth look at her relationship with Missy.

Dissatisfied with her marriage and frustrated that her husband has claimed authorship of her Claudine books, Colette finds sexual expression with ex-pat American Georgie. Later she forms a deep and enduring relationship with masculine outfitted Missy and the couple become inseparable companions even performing together live on stage.

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Keira Knightley - as Colette

Eleanor Tomlinson as Georgie Raoul-Duval

Denise Gough as Missy (Matilde de Morny)(

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Romance / Biography

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.10 minute Official Trailer

Release Date: 2018

Director: Wash Westmoreland

Screenplay: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland

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TELL IT TO THE BEES (2019) - Lesbian Interest Film UK

Jean and Lydia

Set in Scotland in 1952 Tell it to the Bees is a lesbian interest film featuring the love story between Dr Jean Markham and her housekeeper Lydia Weekes. When Lydia, abandoned by her husband and evicted for not being able to pay the rent goes to work for the local doctor, recently returned to the district, an intimate relationship between the two women develops. However Charlie, Lydia's son feeling left out of the secrets between Lydia and Jean, lets the cat out of the bag about the true nature of their relationship with far reaching consequences.

Stand out performances from both actresses, the motif of the bees and the fact that both women are alive at the end of the movie sets this film apart from others where one of the lesbian characters invariably dies.

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Anna Paquin - as Dr Jean Markhma

Holliday Grainger- as Lydia Weekes

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.10 minute Official Trailer

Release Date: 2019

Director: Annabel Jankel

Screenplay: Henrietta Ashworth and Jessica Ashworth (screenplay adaptation), Fiona Shaw (novel)

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VITA AND VIRGINIA (2018) - Lesbian Interest Film UK

Vita and Virginia is a lesbian interest film featuring the love story between two famous English writers Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf. The storyline of this period drama involves Vita and Virginia meeting in 1922 as part of the Bloomsbury set and falling in love. Although both women are in unconventional marriages their passionate affair and bond changes both of them and inspires Virginia to write Orlando, one of her most highly regarded novels.

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Gemma Arterton - as Vita Sackville-West

Elizabeth Debicki - as Virginia Woolf

Isabella Rossellini - as Lady Sackville

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.10 minute Official Trailer

Release Date: 2018

Director: Chanya Button

Screenplay: Chanya Button, Eileen Atkins

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Erica from Dates (2013) - Lesbian Character from UK TV Show

Erica is a lesbian character from the UK TV series Dates from 2013 about dating in the 21st century. Erica goes on an internet date with an unlikely Scotsman in order to appease her brother who does not want their parents to find out she is gay. Erica comes out as lesbian to Callum, her date, and states that it could never work out between them. To Erica's surprise Callum has some advice for her about how to stand up to her brother and to date who she wants to date without reference to anyone else.

Read more about Dates (Erica and Callum) on IMDb

Gemma Chan - as Erica

Katie McGrath - as Kate

Greg McHugh - as Callum

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 5.28 minute clip

Release Date: 2013

Director: Philippa Langdale

Screenplay: Jamie Brittain, Bryan Elsley (creator)

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Teresa and Connie - UK TV Lesbian Couple from Home Fires (2015)

In Home Fires (2015), a UK TV show about a group of inspirational women in rural Cheshire during World War II, there was a short lesbian storyline featuring Teresa and Connie. Teresa is the local teacher, recently arrived in the village looking for a new start after being outed as a lesbian by her former principal. Unbeknownst to Connie, her girlfriend, she has left quietly and quickly to avoid a scandal and to protect Connie's name and career. Connie tracks Teresa down wanting answers about Teresa's sudden disappearance and with an offer for a new life in America.

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Leanne Best - as Teresa Fenchurch

Rachael Elizabeth - as Connie Ward

Fenella Woolgar - as Alison Scotlock (Teresa's landlady)

Clare Calbraith - as Steph Farrow

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2 short clips approx 9 minutes

Release Date: 2015

Director: Robert Quinn

Screenplay: Simon Block (creator)

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THE FAVOURITE (2018) - Lesbian Interest Film

The Favourite is a lesbian interest film that is set in the early 18th Century and is the story of frail Queen Anne who occupies the throne but England is governed by her long-time friend and lover Lady Sarah. When the ambitious Abigail arrives at court she finds her way into the Queen's heart as her companion by offering emotional and physical solace. The delicate balance of power shifts between the three women but Lady Sarah is not about to relinquish control without a fight.

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Olivia Colman - as Queen Anne

Rachel Weisz - as Lady Sarah

Emma Stone - as Abigail

Country of Origin: UK, Ireland and USA

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2.10 minute Trailer

Release Date: 2018

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Screenplay: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara

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DIFFERENT FOR GIRLS (2017) - Lesbian Interest Web Series

Different for Girls is a lesbian web series (LGBTQ web series) that follows the lives and loves of a group of London based friends. Fran and Cam reunite after a short break but Cam has a secret that could drive a wedge between them. Gemma and Jude are recently together but Jude is struggling with Gemma's fake fiancé. Meanwhile Brooke and Nicola have been married for seven years but their relationship is threatened when Nicola looks for excitement beyond the mundane of their day-to-day lives.

Victoria Broom - as Fran

Guinevere Turner - as Jude

Rachel Shelley - as Brooke

Caroline Whitney Smith - as Nicola

Tuyen Do - as Cam

Sarah Soetaert - as Gemma

Helen Oakleigh - as Belle

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Comedy Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 1.30 Trailer or see below for details about full episodes

Directed by: Campbell Ex

Written by: Jacquie Lawrence

Watch the full series on Vimeo on Demand at a small cost and support the production of Season 2 at https://vimeo.com/ondemand/dfg

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DISOBEDIENCE (2017) - Lesbian Interest Movie

Ronit and Esti Storyline

Disobedience is the lesbian interest story of a young woman, Ronit (Rachel Weisz) who returns to her roots in an orthodox Jewish community following the unexpected death of her father. Ronit soon rekindles the flames of a love lost with Esti (Rachel McAdams) who despite being married to a man still can't get Ronit out of her head.

Disobedience Video Details

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Country of Origin: UK, Ireland and USA

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 2.12 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2017

Director: Sebastián Lelio

Screenplay: Sebastián Lelio, Rebecca Lenkiewicz


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SEASONS (2016) - Lesbian Short Film

Spencer and Kit

In Seasons, a short LGBTQ film, two young women Spencer and Kit have a chance meeting in the famous "Gay's the Word" bookstore in London. Later they go for coffee in the park and spend the afternoon together talking and getting to know each other. This is a sweet and endearing lesbian interest short film that will have you rooting for the characters Spencer and Kit to develop a relationship.

Starring: Holly Ashman as Spencer and Tessa Kennedy as Kit

Read more about Seasons short film on IMDb

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Comedy Romance Short Film

Language: English

Subtitles: English

Runtime: 7.41 minutes

Initial Release: 2016

Director: Emmalie El Fadli

Writer: Tessa Kennedy

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THE NIGHT WATCH (2011) - Lesbian Interest Film UK

Set in London during the years 1941 to 1947 The Night Watch is a lesbian interest film made for TV movie featuring lesbian ambulance driver Kay who leaves Julia to begin a relationship with Helen after rescuing her one night during the blitz.  Fast forward three years and Helen falls for Julia who is a successful writer.  However after a couple of years the cracks begin to show in their relationship as Julia becomes increasingly frustrated with Helen's reluctance to embrace her queer lifestyle meanwhile Kay is still struggling to come to terms with Helen's betrayal.

Watch two scenes from the Night Watch film based on the highly acclaimed novel of the same name by Sarah Waters . This made for TV movie will tear at your heartstrings.  The plot is richly layered and the characters are three dimensional making this powerful story of female queer centric life in 1940's London an enjoyable watch.

Read more about The Night Watch movie on IMDb

Anna Maxwell Martin - as Kay Langrish

Claire Foy - as Helen Giniver

Anna Wilson-Jones - as Julia Standing

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2x Scenes from the Night Watch movie approximately 5 mins

Release Date: 2011

Director: Richard Laxton

Screenplay: Paula Milne (screenplay adaptation), Sarah Waters (novel)



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MY SUMMER OF LOVE - Lesbian Movie (UK) 2004

In this lesbian movie two 16-year old girls, Tamsin and Mona spend a long, hot summer together in the Yorkshire Dales, England. Mona has a tough exterior hiding an untapped intelligence and a yearning for something beyond the emptiness of her daily life. Tamsin is well educated, cynical and spoiled. At first Mona and Tamsin's distinctly opposite cultures, backgrounds and characters cause them not to understand or trust each other, but gradually these differences lead to mutual fascination and attraction.

Natalie Press (Mona)
Emily Blunt (Tamsin)

Read more about My Summer of Love movie on IMDb

Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: November, 2004
Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
Screenplay: Pawel Pawlikowski and Michael Wynne (Based on a novel by Helen Cross)

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BETWEEN TWO WOMEN - UK Lesbian Movie (2000) Ellen and Kathy

Between Two Women tells the story of Ellen Hardy, an unhappily married mother of a ten year old son, who develops a relationship with Kathy Thompson her son's teacher. Set in Yorkshire in northern England in 1950's Ellen is torn between her duties as a wife and mother and a fear of admitting her feelings for Kathy. This is a gritty tale with fine performances from both actresses without the glitz of many modern movies. Don't be too put off by the trailer Between Two Women is definitely worth the watch and unlike many lesbian movies actually has a happy ending.

Barbara Marten (as Ellen Hardy)

Andrina Carroll (as Kathy)

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Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: None

Runtime: 5 minute Trailer

Initial Release: 2004

Director: Steven Woodcock

Screenplay: Steven Woodcock

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40 LOVE (Cornetto Cupidity Love Stories) - Lesbian Themed Short Film (UK) 2014

40 Love is a cute lesbian themed short film and is one of the love stories featured in Cornetto Cupidity advertising series. Debbie, a lines umpire at an international tennis match, develops a relationship with tennis pro Maria after they have an altercation over a line ruling. When Debbie is accidentally hit by a stray ball from Maria's serve Debbie and Maria begin to build a bridge and quickly become closer. 40 Love is a lighthearted and playful short film with a great soundtrack and endearing characters.

Phoebe Neidhardt (as Debbie)
Fernanda Romero (as Maria)
Lily Allen (as Dr / Cupid)

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Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama / Romance

Language: English

Subtitles: None


Initial Release: May, 2014
Director: Lloyd Lee Choi
Writer: Emma Katz, Rebecca Strom

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IMAGINE ME AND YOU (2005) - Lesbian Movie from the UK (Rachel and Luce)

Rachel and Luce

In this lesbian oriented movie Imagine Me and You (2005) from England Rachel and Luce meet on Rachel's wedding day. Their eyes meet just as Rachel is walking down the aisle to marry her best friend Heck. Both Rachel and Luce recognise that they have a connection and pretty soon they name it as love at first sight.

As Rachel and Luce spend time together their attraction grows and Rachel is torn between not hurting Heck and putting her own happiness first. Imagine Me and You is a funny and fresh romantic comedy about that undeniable moment of knowing that someone is right for you and having the courage to go for what you want.

Piper Perabo (Rachel)

Lena Headey (Luce)

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Country of Origin: UK

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Subtitles: none

Runtime: 2 minute Trailer

Initial Release: June, 2006 UK

Director: Ol Parker

Screenplay: Ol Parker

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