With the theatrical release of Jane Schoenbrun's new film, "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," the landscape of lesbian cinema is being highlighted. Several films featuring prominent lesbian sex scenes are currently available on streaming services, catering to a growing audience seeking queer representation.
Recent additions and enduring favorites offer a range of depictions of female desire. "Drive Away Dolls," directed by Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, includes notable scenes between its stars Margaret Qualley and Aubrey Plaza. Another recent film, "Girls Like Girls," a teen romance from writer/director Hayley Kiyoko, features a passionate kiss scene between leads Maya de Costa and Myra Molloy.
For those interested in genre films, "Jagged Mind," a queer time loop horror flick directed by Kelley Kali, is available on Hulu. The film stars Maisie Richardson-Sellers and features intimate moments with a mysterious character played by Shannon Woodard.
The biographical drama "Shirley," focusing on author Shirley Jackson, directed by Josephine Decker and written by Sarah Gubbins, also contains several sex scenes centered on female desire, featuring Odessa Young.
Older films continue to be celebrated for their portrayals of lesbian intimacy. Olivia Wilde's 2019 comedy "Booksmart" includes a memorable, albeit awkward, first-time sex scene between Kaitlyn Dever and Diana Silvers. The 2015 French film "Blue Is the Warmest Color," starring Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos, is noted for its raw and explicit depiction of a relationship's development, including groundbreaking scenes.
Other available films include "Eighty-Eight," a queer coming-of-age movie with multiple steamy scenes between Alia Shawkat and Laia Costa, and "The Dynasties: UConn Huskies" which is a documentary series. A selection of these films can be found on platforms such as Netflix, Peacock, Hulu, Prime Video, and Lionsgate+. Some titles are also available for digital purchase or rental.