Movies Like Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a 2001 comedy, drama, music film from John Cameron Mitchell with a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with All About My Mother and Breakfast on Pluto.

Comedy Drama Music

All About My Mother

1999

Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy never knew. She reunites with an old friend, an outspoken transgender sex worker, and befriends a troubled actress and a pregnant, HIV-positive nun.

7.6

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Breakfast on Pluto

2005

In the 1970s, a young transgender woman called “Kitten” leaves her small Irish town for London in search of love, acceptance, and her long-lost mother.

7.2

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Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso

2025

From a repressive childhood to artistic revolution, Ney Matogrosso transforms Brazil's stages — and himself — through music, creativity and inner fire. The movie displays briefly one of the greatest controversies surrounding Ney Matogrosso, accused of copying the rock band Kiss. It's actually the other way around. Secos & Molhados was officially formed in 1971, though the band was performing together since the late 60s and was already known for their make-up. KISS came around years later, in 1973.

8.1

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Bad Education

2004

An examination on the effect of Franco-era religious schooling and sexual abuse on the lives of two longtime friends.

7.4

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Tangerine

2015

It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.

6.9

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Velvet Goldmine

1998

Almost a decade since larger-than-life glam-rock enigma Brian Slade disappeared from public eye, an investigative journalist is on assignment to uncover the truth behind his former idol.

6.9

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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

2026

Handed the reins to resurrect a dying slasher franchise, an enthusiastic young director visits the original film's reclusive star, only to be dragged into a blood-soaked world of obsession, desire, and delirium.

6.7

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I Saw the TV Glow

2024

Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate Maddy introduces him to a mysterious TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

6.1

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We're All Going to the World's Fair

2022

Reality and fantasy begin to blur when a teenager, alone in her attic bedroom, immerses herself in a role-playing horror game online.

5.4

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#10

Spotlight

2015

The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

7.8

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#11

Mysterious Skin

2005

A teenage hustler and a young man obsessed with alien abductions cross paths, together discovering a horrible, liberating truth.

7.7

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#12

The Chronology of Water

2025

Plagued by an abusive childhood, a woman finds escape in competitive swimming, sexual experimentation, toxic relationships, and addiction before ultimately finding her voice through writing.

6.8

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#13

Firebird

2021

At the height of the Cold War, a troubled soldier forms a forbidden love triangle with a daring fighter pilot and his female comrade amid the dangerous surroundings of a Soviet Air Force Base.

7.3

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#14

Eismayer

2022

Vice Lieutenant Eismayer is the most feared trainer and model macho in the Austrian Military and lives as a gay man in secret. When he falls in love with a young, openly gay soldier, his world gets turned upside down.

6.9

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#15

Tom of Finland

2017

Touko Laaksonen, a decorated officer, returns home after a harrowing and heroic experience serving his country in World War II, but life in Finland during peacetime proves equally distressing. He finds peace-time Helsinki rampant with persecution of the homosexual and men around him even being pressured to marry women and have children. Touko finds refuge in his liberating art, specialising in homoerotic drawings of muscular men, free of inhibitions. His work – made famous by his signature ‘Tom of Finland’ – became the emblem of a generation of men and fanned the flames of a gay revolution.

6.6

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#16

Yossi & Jagger

2002

A sociological study of two men in the Israeli army who are lovers. The others in the unit react to their situation, suspecting, but not always understanding. One will leave the military soon, a few months away, as a snowy and desolate outpost is guarded from attack.

6.6

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#17

The Inspection

2022

Ellis French is a young, gay Black man, rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. But even as he battles deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.

6.1

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#18

Just Friends?

2009

A sweet reunion turns heavy when Min-soo's fear forces him to hide his love with two words: "just friends."

5.9

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#19

Shortbus

2006

In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.

6.3

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#20

Better Than Chocolate

1999

Not long after moving into her own place, Maggie finds herself with two unsolicited roommates: her recently divorced mother, Lila, and her young brother. The timing is especially bad, considering Maggie has fallen hard for an attractive woman, Kim, only hours before they move in. What could be a nonissue becomes increasingly complicated -- since Maggie's family is unaware of her sexual orientation, and Maggie is not open to sharing that information.

6.0

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Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

The top films similar to Hedwig and the Angry Inch by MovieMagicScore are All About My Mother (7.6), Breakfast on Pluto (7.2), Latin Blood – The Ballad of Ney Matogrosso (8.1). Each shares comedy/drama/music themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Hedwig and the Angry Inch worth watching?

Hedwig and the Angry Inch holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.4/10 from 403 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001) is a comedy, drama, music film directed by John Cameron Mitchell, starring John Cameron Mitchell, Miriam Shor, Stephen Trask.

Where can I find more recommendations like Hedwig and the Angry Inch?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more comedy recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Hedwig and the Angry Inch

This ranked list pairs Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001), a comedy and drama and music film from John Cameron Mitchell, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of John Cameron Mitchell take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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