Movies like Three Queens (2020)
The best movies like Three Queens (2020) are To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994). If Three Queens hooked you, these 20 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedTo Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)7.5/10 from 865 votes
- NewestOne of Them Days (2025)Released 2025
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
Veteran drag queens Vida Boheme and Noxeema Jackson take novice Chi-Chi Rodriguez under their wing on a madcap road trip across the country to compete in the Drag Queen of America pageant in Los Angeles.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisEverybody's Talking About Jamie (2021)
Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in—instead of pursuing a "real" career he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
Two drag performers and a transgender woman travel across the desert to perform their unique style of cabaret.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTrixie Mattel: Moving Parts (2019)
Trixie charmed audiences and judges as winner of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars. But the grind of performing and the pressure of the title proves that heavy is the head that wears the tiara.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Birdcage (1996)
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMidnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997)
A visiting city reporter's assignment suddenly revolves around the murder trial of a local millionaire, whom he befriends.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisConnie and Carla (2004)
After accidentally witnessing a mafia hit in the Windy City, gal pals Connie and Carla skip town for L.A., where they go way undercover as singers working the city's dinner theater circuit ... disguised as drag queens. Now, it's not enough that they become big hits on the scene; things get extra-weird when Connie meets Jeff -- a guy she'd like to be a woman with.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Curiosity of Chance (2006)
It’s the ‘80s once again, new wave angst and genderbending fashion are all the rage, but new kid at school, Chance Marquis, is trying to find new ways to stand out. Being an odd and somewhat awkward teenager makes him the target of the school bully. To deal with this dilemma, Chance turns to the opposite ends of the high school spectrum for help. On one side is the flamboyant drag queen and at the other, the varsity jock, Levi Sparks with whom Chance develops a unique friendship.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisThis Filthy World (2006)
In this filmed version of cult film director John Waters' popular one-man show, the Pink Flamingos and A Dirty Shame director takes the stage to discuss everything from his early influences, fondest career memories, and notorious struggles against the MPAA rating system. Part endearing memoir and part hilarious lecture, This Filthy World touches on everything from the insanity of contemporary pop culture to the director's unforgettable early collaborations with inimitable Pink Flamingos star Divine.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisTorch Song Trilogy (1988)
Arnold Beckoff is looking for love and acceptance, but as a gay man working as a female impersonator in 1970s New York City, neither come easily. After a series of heartaches, Arnold believes he has found the love of his life in Alan, and the couple make plans to adopt. But when tragedy strikes, Arnold's life is shaken to its very core, leading to a confrontation with his overbearing mother, who has never approved of her son's lifestyle.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisKinky Boots: The Musical (2019)
Charlie Price is a shoe factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen!
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisQueens Logic (1991)
When childhood friends Al, Dennis and Eliot get together for Ray's wedding, which may or may not happen, they end up on a roller-coaster ride through reality. During one tumultuous, crazy weekend, they face adulthood and each other with new found maturity and discover what Queens Logic is all about. This comedy takes a look at friendship, loyalty, and love.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
SnoozefestMovies like thisTrick (1999)
Gabriel is a young, aspiring musical composer whose life seems stuck in the First Act. When his new musical number gets a critical reception, a theatre colleague, Perry, tells Gabriel that he needs to get a life before he can write about one – so he heads straight for his local gay bar.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStanding Up, Falling Down (2020)
An unlikely friendship kindles between a struggling stand-up comedian from L.A. — forced to move back home to Eastern Long Island with his tail between his legs — and a tragically flawed, but charming and charismatic, alcoholic dermatologist. Discovering to be kindred spirits, each helps the other find healing, in addition to the confidence to face the "failures" in their lives.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisHairspray (1988)
'Pleasantly plump' teenager Tracy Turnblad achieves her dream of becoming a regular on the Corny Collins Dance Show. Now a teen hero, she starts using her fame to speak out for the causes she believes in, most of all integration. In doing so, she earns the wrath of the show's former star, Amber Von Tussle, as well as Amber's manipulative, pro-segregation parents. The rivalry comes to a head as Amber and Tracy vie for the title of Miss Auto Show 1963.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisKinky Boots (2005)
Charles Price may have grown up with his father in the family shoe business in Northampton, central England, but he never thought that he would take his father's place. Charles has a chance encounter with the flamboyant drag queen cabaret singer Lola and everything changes.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisOne of Them Days (2025)
When one roommate's boyfriend blows their rent money, two best friends embark on a chaotic race against time to avoid eviction while trying to keep their friendship intact.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisTootsie (1982)
When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego—Dorothy Michaels—in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Worth the HypeMovies like thisAli Wong: Don Wong (2022)
In her third Netflix stand-up special, Ali Wong reveals her wildest fantasies, the challenges of monogamy and how she really feels about single people.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Last Showgirl (2024)
When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Three Queens?
The closest matches to Three Queens are To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994). Below are 17 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Three Queens?
Start with To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), the closest match to Three Queens.
What is the highest-rated movie like Three Queens?
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), rated 7.5/10 by 865 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Three Queens?
One of Them Days (2025) is the most recent release on this list.
Are there English movies like Three Queens?
Yes: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021) and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994).
How are movies similar to Three Queens chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Three Queens, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.