This is a list of films with fictional and factual transgender characters. The films were released theatrically, direct-to-video , or on a streaming platform non-linear network.
This list does not include documentaries , which are included in the categories of LGBTQ-related films by decade , or animated transgender characters, which are noted in List of fictional trans characters. Various live-action films feature either transgender issues as a plot element or have trans men , trans women or non-binary trans characters.
Films are in alphabetical order by year of release. Titles beginning with determiners "A", "An", and "The" are alphabetized by the first significant word.
Elz Carrad is trans and this is his first role. He had no connexion to the trans community in New Zealand. The project was initially planned to be a five-part web series, but was later edited together into a feature film.
They set out to create a film that was 'by us and about us', and that meant making sure the audience got to see trans-positive experiences in the film, and show that they have love for themselves, along with affection from friends, family and the community.
