Great Trans Films worth watching

A Listmania! list by Richelle Arundel "Rikki" (Hull, East Yorkshire, UK)
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Wild Side [2004] [DVD]
1.  Wild Side [2004] [DVD] DVD ~ Stephanie Michelini
The list author says:
  "Moving French Trans film"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Transamerica [2005] [DVD]
2.  Transamerica [2005] [DVD] DVD ~ Felicity Huffman
The list author says:
  "A magnificent road file with a difference - really about the challenges of relationships for a trans women"
£3.29   Used & New from: £0.61
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Beautiful Boxer [DVD]
3.  Beautiful Boxer [DVD] 
The list author says:
  "A young Thai transsexual become a top Thai boxer to fund surgery but faces considerable public opposition"
£7.97   Used & New from: £4.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Soldier's Girl [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
4.  Soldier's Girl [DVD] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] DVD ~ Troy Garity
The list author says:
  "True story of the tragic death of Calpernia Adams boyfriend"
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5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Hedwig and the Angry Inch [DVD]
5.  Hedwig and the Angry Inch [DVD] DVD ~ John Cameron Mitchell
The list author says:
  "Great Rock soundtrack and a difficult trans journey"
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

Just like a Woman [DVD] [1992]
6.  Just like a Woman [DVD] [1992] DVD ~ Julie Walters
The list author says:
  "Julie Walters brilliantly and comicly discovers the hidden life of a crossdresser"
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert [DVD] [1994]
7.  The Adventures Of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert [DVD] [1994] DVD ~ The Adventures of Priscilla
The list author says:
  "Brilliant Australian movies about three Drag Queen's on a road trip to change lives staring Terence Stamp"
£3.99   Used & New from: £0.51
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

Breakfast On Pluto [DVD] [2005]
8.  Breakfast On Pluto [DVD] [2005] DVD ~ Cillian Murphy
The list author says:
  "Moving trans story set against the troubles in Nothern Ireland"
£3.29   Used & New from: £2.24
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

The Birdcage [DVD] [1996]
9.  The Birdcage [DVD] [1996] DVD ~ Robin Williams
The list author says:
  "Comedy remake of the French La Cage Aux Folles - I prefer the Musical but enjoyed the film"
£2.99   Used & New from: £1.06
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)

Ma Vie En Rose [DVD] [1997]
10.  Ma Vie En Rose [DVD] [1997] DVD ~ Georges Du Fresne
The list author says:
  "Wonderful story of a young boy who wants to be a girl"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Farewell My Concubine [VHS]
11.  Farewell My Concubine [VHS] VHS Leslie Cheung
The list author says:
  "Stunning dramatic look at 20th century Chinese history though the eyes of two Bejing Opera artists"
£9.95   Used & New from: £1.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Boys Don't Cry [DVD] [2000]
12.  Boys Don't Cry [DVD] [2000] DVD ~ Hilary Swank
The list author says:
  "Shockingly brilliant - all the more because it is true - oscar winning performance by Hilary Swank"
£3.38   Used & New from: £0.95
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)

Crying Game [DVD] [1992]
13.  Crying Game [DVD] [1992] DVD ~ Stephen Rea
The list author says:
  "Moving trans love story set against the violence of IRA terrorism"
£4.89   Used & New from: £1.11
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

All The Queens Men [2001] [DVD]
14.  All The Queens Men [2001] [DVD] DVD ~ Matt LeBlanc
The list author says:
  "Unexpectly good war time cross dressing comedy featuring Eddie Izzard"
Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Single Disc Edition [DVD] [1975]
15.  The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Single Disc Edition [DVD] [1975] DVD ~ Tim Curry
The list author says:
  "The Classic Trans musical - if you have not seen it yet, it is a must -"
£3.79   Used & New from: £1.19
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (49 customer reviews)

Connie and Carla [DVD] [2004]
16.  Connie and Carla [DVD] [2004] DVD ~ Nia Vardalos
The list author says:
  "Great muciakl comedy with two women posing as drag queens"
£2.99   Used & New from: £0.97
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Normal [DVD]
17.  Normal [DVD] DVD ~ Richard Bull
The list author says:
  "Moving portayal of a trans women coming out to family"
Used & New from: £12.48
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Kinky Boots [DVD] (2005)
18.  Kinky Boots [DVD] (2005) DVD ~ Joel Edgerton
The list author says:
  "Brilliant light comedy around a shoe manufacturer who turn to making boots for TVs and Drag queens"
£12.99   Used & New from: £4.22
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

Different for Girls ( Crossing the Border ) [1998] [DVD]
19.  Different for Girls ( Crossing the Border ) [1998] [DVD] DVD ~ Steven Mackintosh
The list author says:
  "Excellent portayal of a trans woman rebuilding a relationship with an old school friend after transition"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar [DVD]
20.  To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar [DVD] DVD ~ Wesley Snipes
The list author says:
  "Three drag queens on a road tour in the USA - good comedy and interesting casting"
£3.29   Used & New from: £2.23
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

Myra Breckinridge [Special Edition] [DVD]
21.  Myra Breckinridge [Special Edition] [DVD] DVD ~ Myra Breckinridge
The list author says:
  "1970's orginal Gore Vidal story - and worth watching for its historical place in dealing with transgender"
Used & New from: £16.98
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Stonewall [DVD] [1996] [US Import]
22.  Stonewall [DVD] [1996] [US Import] DVD ~ Guillermo Díaz
The list author says:
  "Dramatic reconstruction of the events that started the Gay Liberation Movement - positions trans women in that mportant historical moment"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

 
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