The following is a list of feature films with fictional and factual lesbian characters. The films were released theatrically, direct-to-video, or on a streaming platform (non-linear network). Films are in alphabetical order by year of release. Titles beginning with determiners "A", "An", and "The" are alphabetized by the first significant word.

20th century

1900–1959

+ List Year Title Character(s) Actor Notes Country 1929 Pandora's Box Countess Augusta Geschwitz Alice Roberts The Countess likes to wear a man's jacket, shirt, and tie as informal attire. She is in love with Lulu. At Lulu's wedding party, she looks at her longingly and finds an opportunity to dance with her. She then helps rescue Lulu from being taken to prison. Later, she goes in search of Lulu, who is hiding on a gambling ship, and gives her much-needed money. Lulu tells the Countess that she is being blackmailed by Rodrigo Quast, who threatens to turn her over to the police, and the Countess agrees to help Lulu by tricking Rodrigo into thinking that she is interested in him, luring him to his death. Countess Geschwitz is often cited as cinema's first explicit lesbian character. Germany 1931 Mädchen in Uniform Manuela von Meinhardis Hertha Thiele The first film about a lesbian coming out. Germany 1936 Dracula's Daughter Countess Marya Zaleska Gloria Holden Dracula's daughter, Countess Marya Zaleska, pursues and seduces women. United States 1940 Rebecca Mrs. Danvers Judith Anderson Mrs. Danvers is the housekeeper of Manderley. United States 1954 Cecilia Tore Sand Tove Grethe Lill Tore, who always wears trousers, is attracted to Cecilia. Norway 1958 Priestess with the Sullied Flesh Eri Hira Miyuki Takakura Eri is raped by her brother's friend, has an abortion, and is forced by her father to join a convent and live as a nun. She becomes immersed in a relationship with Anna, a young novitiate. Japan Yasuko "Anna" Kamiyama Mayumi Ôzora 1958 Touch of Evil Gang leader Mercedes McCambridge Butch leader of a Mexican biker gang. She watches as the bikers terrorize Susan Vargas with gang-rape. United States

1960–1969

+ List Year Title Character(s) Actor Notes Country 1961 The Children's Hour Martha Dobie Shirley MacLaine Based on the 1934 play of the same name. United States 1961 Girls of the Night Kameju Chieko Naniwa Kameju is a former prostitute in love with several women. Japan 1962 Walk on the Wild Side Jo Courtney Barbara Stanwyck The owner and madam of New Orleans brothel the Doll House. Jo Courtney is the first conspicuous lesbian character in a Hollywood feature film. Stanwyck is the first Hollywood movie star to portray an overt lesbian in an American film. United States 1963 The Balcony Madame Irma Shelley Winters Madame Irma is the madam of a brothel where customers play out their erotic fantasies, oblivious to a revolution that is sweeping the country. United States 1963 From Russia with Love Rosa Klebb Lotte Lenya Klebb is a former SMERSH colonel-turned-SPECTRE operative. United Kingdom 1963 The Haunting Theodora "Theo" Claire Bloom One of the few Hollywood films of its day to depict a lesbian as feminine and not predatory. Based on The Haunting of Hill House (1959) by Shirley Jackson, the character's lesbianism is more explicit compared to the novel. United States, United Kingdom 1964 Goldfinger Pussy Galore Honor Blackman Although her sexual orientation is not explicit, hints are made in the dialogue. When Bond is flirting with her in one scene, she tells him "You can turn off the charm. I'm immune." In another scene he asks her "What would it take for you to see things my way?" and she replies "A lot more than you've got." United Kingdom, United States 1964 The Night of the Iguana Judith Fellowes Grayson Hall Fellowes is Charlotte's chaperone. United States 1964 Manji Sonoko Kakiuchi Kyōko Kishida Sonoko, a bored married woman, falls for fellow art student Mitsuko. The development of their relationship begins to affect and involve their other partners. Based on a 1928 novel by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (there are four additional film versions of the same story). Japan Mitsuko Tokumitsu Ayako Wakao 1965 With Beauty and Sorrow Sakami Keiko Mariko Kaga Otoko is a painter. Keiko is her apprentice. Based on the 1928 novel by Yasunari Kawabata. Japan Ueno Otoko Kaoru Yachigusa 1965 Sylvia Irma Olanski Viveca Lindfors Irma is a librarian. United States 1965 Who Killed Teddy Bear Marian Freeman Elaine Stritch Marian is the older, experienced manager of the discotheque. United States 1966 7 Women Agatha Andrews Margaret Leighton Agatha is Head of Mission. United States 1966 The Group Elinor "Lakey" Eastlake Candice Bergen Lakey is regarded as the leader of the devoted women friends. United States 1967 The Fox Jill Banford Sandy Dennis Jill tends to household chores and finances of the farm, while her intimate roommate, Ellen (bisexual), does the manual labor. United States, Canada 1967 Tony Rome Irene Elisabeth Fraser Fraser's character Irene is misidentified as "Irma" in credits. United States 1968 Barbarella The Great Tyrant Anita Pallenberg The Black Queen is the Great Tyrant of Sogo, a city located on Tau Ceti's 16th planet. United States 1968 Flesh Geri Geraldine Smith Geri is in a marriage with Joe, a hustler and heroin addict. She's in a relationship with Patti. United States Patti Patti D'Arbanville 1968 The Killing of Sister George June Buckridge Beryl Reid June is an ageing television actress. United States 1968 The Legend of Lylah Clare Rossella Rossella Falk Rossella is an acting coach. United States 1968 Rachel, Rachel Calla Mackie Estelle Parsons Calla, an extroverted schoolteacher, has a crush on her best friend Rachel. (Parsons was nominated for the 1969 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.) United States 1968 Therese and Isabelle Thérèse Essy Persson Thérèse and Isabelle grow up together and share affectionate intimacies in a Swiss boarding school for girls. United States Isabelle Anna Gaël

1970–1979

+ List Year Title Character(s) Actor Notes Country 1970 Beyond the Valley of the Dolls Casey Anderson Cynthia Myers Casey, the daughter of a United States Senator, performs in a rock band, The Kelly Affair. Roxanne is a fashion designer. United States Roxanne Erica Gavin 1970 Five Easy Pieces Terry Grouse Toni Basil Terry and Palm are two stranded women headed for Alaska. United States Palm Apodaca Helena Kallianiotes 1970 Puzzle of a Downfall Child Pauline Galba Viveca Lindfors Pauline is a sophisticated fashion designer. United States 1970 The Vampire Lovers Carmilla Karnstein Ingrid Pitt She has romantic feelings for Emma who lets her dress her. United Kingdom 1971 Daughters of Darkness Countess Bathory Delphine Seyrig Bathory is a countess who has a loyal servant named Ilona and tries to seduce a woman named Valerie. Belgium 1971 Vampyros Lesbos Countess Nadine Carody Soledad Miranda Nadine inherited Count Dracula's estate. West Germany, Spain 1972 Heat Jessica Andrea Feldman Jessica is Sally's psychotic daughter. United States 1972 They Only Kill Their Masters Mrs. Watkins June Allyson Mrs. Watkins is married but holds a secret that she murdered her ex-lover, Jenny. Watkins' husband helped her in covering up the crime. United States 1973 Cleopatra Jones Mommy Shelley Winters "Mommy" is the gang leader. United States 1974 Caged Heat Superintendent McQueen Barbara Steele Superintendent McQueen is the deeply closeted prison guard. United States 1974 Once Upon a Time in the East Hélène Denise Filiatrault A young teenager gets pregnant. However, she must find a way to secretly abort her child. Canada 1975 Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold Dragon Lady Stella Stevens Dragon Lady opens a casino, which, is actually the headquarters for her underground drug empire. United States 1975 Farewell, My Lovely Frances Amthor Kate Murtagh Frances is a notorious madam. United States 1975 Once Is Not Enough Deidre Milford Granger Alexis Smith Granger is one of the world's wealthiest women. She has already been through multiple marriages and demands that things be done her way. She is also secretly carrying on a same-sex affair. United States Karla Melina Mercouri 1975 The Wild Party Madeline True Jennifer Lee Madeline is the sensual friend of Queenie and Burrs. United States 1977 Desperate Living Muffy St. Jacques Liz Renay Muffy is the lover of butch Mole. United States Grizelda Brown Jean Hill 1977 Prey Josephine Sally Faulkner Reclusive, possessive Josephine is the girlfriend of Jessica-Ann (bisexual). They encounter a carnivorous alien. United Kingdom 1978 A Different Story Stella Cooke Meg Foster A gay man and a lesbian who become temporary housemates end up falling in love with each other. Film critic Janet Maslin's original review elaborates: "The movie's use of [Albert and Stella's] homosexuality is indeed exploitative, insensitive, and offensive in a variety of ways. Even worse, it is unconvincing." United States 1978 A Wedding Rita Billingsley Geraldine Chaplin Rita is a wedding planner who develops feelings for a bride she is assisting. United States 1979 A Perfect Couple Mary Heather MacRae Mary and Sydney are a happy and well-adjusted couple in Shelia's band. United States Sydney Ray Tomi-Lee Bradley 1979 The Bell Jar Joan Donna Mitchell Joan attempts to convince Esther to agree to a suicide pact, an incident that is not in the book. United States 1979 Manhattan Connie Karen Ludwig Connie is the lover of Isaac's ex-wife, Jill. United States 1979 The Rose Sarah Willingham Sandra McCabe Sarah is a former lover of Mary. United States 1979 To Forget Venice Anna Mariangela Melato Anna is a distant relative of Marta's. Italy 1979 A Woman Like Eve Eve Monique van de Ven While on holiday in France, Eve is irresistibly drawn to a young feminist and commune-dweller, Liliane. Netherlands Liliane Maria Schneider

1980–1989