Seven mainstream lesbian movies similar to 'Blue Is the Warmest Color' (Patreon)

Blue Is the Warmest Color features a very long sex scene between Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos that, in my opinion, is the greatest lesbian sex scene ever filmed for a mainstream film.

But there are also really well-made movies with lesbian scenes that will make you want more of these ladies grinding on each other.

Carol (2015)This film stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara as two women in a forbidden romance set in 1950s New York. While not as graphically explicit as Blue Is the Warmest Color, it features sensual and emotionally charged moments that highlight their physical connection, earning it critical acclaim and mainstream recognition.

The Handmaiden (2016)This South Korean film blends psychological thriller elements with a steamy lesbian romance between a con artist and a wealthy heiress. Its explicit love scenes are beautifully shot and integral to the story, making it a standout in mainstream international cinema.

Below Her Mouth (2016)This Canadian film follows an affair between two women, portrayed by Erika Linder and Natalie Krill. Known for its unapologetically explicit sex scenes, it mirrors Blue Is the Warmest Color in its focus on raw physicality and desire, though it leans heavily into eroticism with a mainstream release.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)This French historical drama depicts a painter and her subject falling in love in 18th-century France. The film’s love scenes are tender yet intense, balancing sensuality with emotional depth, and it achieved widespread acclaim in mainstream arthouse circles.

Disobedience (2017)Starring Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams, this film explores a rekindled romance between two women in an Orthodox Jewish community. The explicit and passionate encounters are central to the narrative, and its mainstream appeal was boosted by the star power of its leads.

Bound (1996)This thriller features Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly as lovers plotting a heist. The film’s steamy sex scenes were groundbreaking for mainstream cinema at the time, blending eroticism with a stylish crime story.

Mulholland Drive (2001)David Lynch’s surreal masterpiece includes a memorable and explicit lesbian love scene between Naomi Watts and Laura Harring. While the film is more abstract than Blue Is the Warmest Color, its provocative sexuality and mainstream cult status make it a fitting comparison.