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Trans Men in Movies, Shows, Interviews, Documentaries, and More


Plus: Transmasculine, Non-Binary, and Gender-Diverse Media


Intersex media is included where trans characters/subjects also happen to be intersex. The primary focus of this site is films, shows, documentaries, and similar media, with some books and music as well.

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A brown-skinned Indian trans man sitting indoors, looking up at the viewer, smiling happily. He has brown eyes and short, black hair. He is wearing a red t-shirt.
Documentary
2021
India

Meet the All-Trans Men Football Team From India

Indian trans male footballers are interviewed about their lives and love of sport, and the importance of Ya_All FC, a team comprised solely of trans men.

Rio Guitierrez, a trans man played by trans male actor Emmett Preciado, in the show The Good Doctor. He is sitting in a hospital bed, wearing a blue hospital gown, looking at someone in the blurred foreground. He has short, curly black hair and black facial hair, and has light brown skin. A hospital wall and bed are visible in the blurred foreground.
Show
2021
United States of America

The Good Doctor (S04E09)

Rio Guitierrez, a trans man played by American trans male actor Emmett Preciado, is discovered to be pregnant while in hospital. He is in an established relationship with a gay man.

Jude Patton, an elderly American trans man, sitting in his home. He is bald and bearded, with his beard white with grey streaks. He is light-skinned and wearing a collared blue shirt. The clutter of his home is visible in the blurred background.
Interview
2021
United States of America

Jude Patton

Jude Patton, an elderly American trans man, is interviewed about his transition and life.

Adam Kashmiry, an Egyptian-Scottish trans man in the film Adam. He is standing indoors. A lesbian woman named Amira, played by Rehanna MacDonald, is standing in front of him, hands on his shoulders, looking into his eyes and smiling. She is wearing a head scarf and has long, dark hair. He has short, dark hair and a neutral expression.
Theatre, Film
2021
مِصر‎ (Egypt), Scotland, Iraq

Adam

Adam Kashmiry, an Egyptian-Scottish trans man, plays himself alongside Iraqi-English actress Yasmin Al-Khudhairi. Adam experiences sexual abuse and discrimination in Egypt, has a short-lived relationship with an Egyptian lesbian woman, is made homeless by his father, and seeks asylum in Scotland. After being mistreated by immigration officials and stuck in legal limbo for almost two years, he is finally granted permanent asylum in Scotland.

Ari, a non-binary person played by non-binary actor Libby Mai, in the short film Make Me A King. They are a light-skinned, dark-haired person, about to kiss a darker-skinned person with curly, dark hair. The pair are standing indoors.
Short Film
2021
England

Make Me A King

Ari, a non-binary person played by non-binary actor Libby Mai, faces confusion and judgement from their family due to their drag king performances and presentation.

Dani, a trans man played by Spanish trans male actor Kenai White, in the soap opera Dos Vidas. He is standing outdoors. He is wearing a leather jacket over a grey hoodie, over a black t-shirt. He is wearing a grey beanie. He has short, wavy, black hair. He has light skin and dark brown eyes. He is looking into the distance with a happy or thoughtful expression. A grey brick wall is visible in the blurred background behind him.
Show
2021
Spain

Dos vidas (Two Lives)

Dani, a trans man played by Spanish trans male actor Kenai White, features in over one hundred episodes of this soap opera.

Leo, a non-binary young person played by German non-binary actor Sky Arndt, in the short film "Weil ich Leo bin". They are light-skinned with short, blond hair and blue eyes. They are wearing a yellow sweater over a white shirt. They are sitting indoors. Their expression is alarmed or scared.
Short Film
2021
Deutschland (Germany)

Weil ich Leo bin (I am Leo)

Leo, a non-binary young person played by German non-binary actor Sky Arndt, is distressed when they have their first menstrual period, leading to them coming out about their gender identity.

Kade Gottlieb, a trans man, performing as Gottmik on RuPaul's Drag Race. He is wearing an outfit with coloured rhinestones, a painted white face, black lipstick, and black eye make-up. There is a pink peach background to the image.
Reality TV
2021
United States of America

RuPaul's Drag Race

Kade Gottlieb, an American trans man, is a drag performer who was the first trans man to compete on RuPaul's Drag Race, as his drag persona Gottmik.

Kei, a trans man played by Japanese trans male actor Chihaya Kadota, in the short film Between Us. He is walking in a hot springs, holding a towel to his chest, looking into the distance with a neutral or stressed expression. He has damp, black, short hair.
Short Film
2021
Japan, Australia

Between Us

Kei, a trans man played by Japanese trans male actor Chihaya Kadota, finds that he has different goals to his non-binary partner Erin, played by Australian non-binary actor Mariella Kai (alternatively referred to as Kai Pacey). Kei wishes to live in rural Japan, whereas Erin wants to live in Tokyo city.

StormMiguel Florez, a Xicane trans man, in the documentary The Whistle. He is standing outdoors and looking into the distance with a smile. He is wearing a black cap and a sleeveless green shirt, with tattooed arms. He has short, dark hair and dark facial hair. He is wearing glasses and silver earrings.
Documentary
2021
United States of America, Mexico

The Whistle

StormMiguel Florez, a Xicane trans man, returns to his hometown to interview the lesbians who grew up in his community.

Kieran Dearg, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Izzi Rojas, lying with his head in the lap of Egan Keith, a young man played by American non-binary actor Aidan Dick. Kieran is light-skinned with short, black hair. Egan is light-skinned with short, wavy blond hair.
Film
2021
Ireland, United States of America

When Men Were Men

Kieran Dearg, a trans man played by American non-binary actor Izzi Rojas, struggles with toxic masculinity as he falls in love with Egan Keith, a young man played by American non-binary actor Aidan Dick.

Three students sitting together, including a trans man and a trans woman. The trans man has brown skin and long, curly black hair, and the trans woman is lighter-skinned with long, wavy pink hair. He is wearing light purple clothing, and the woman is wearing a cream patterned top.
Show
2021
England, Sudan

Sex Education (S3, S4)

Seasons 3 and 4 of this teenage-focused drama feature Roman (a trans man played by British trans actor Felix Mufti), Abbi (a trans woman played by British trans actress Anthony Lexa), and Cal (a non-binary person played by Sudanese-American non-binary actor Dua Saleh). Roman and Abbi are in a relationship.

Yoseñio Lewis, a trans man, sitting outdoors. He is smiling happily and looking directly at the photographer. He is dark-skinned, with black facial hair streaked with grey, with braided dark hair streaked with grey. He has dark brown eyes. He is wearing a collared blue shirt with a blue tie. Trees are visible in the blurred background.
Interview
2021
United States of America

Yoseñio Lewis

Yoseñio Lewis, an American trans man, is interviewed about his life, transition, trauma, and faith.

A Black American trans man named Luckie, who has been on testosterone for over a decade. He is sitting indoors, wearing a black shirt and wearing a chain necklace. He is bald, with a black beard.
Interview
2021
United States of America

Trans Men at 5 Different Stages of Transitioning

Five trans men are interviewed about their experiences with transitioning and testosterone.

Sam Jordan, a trans man played by American trans male actor Elliot Fletcher, in the show Y The Last Man. He is standing outdoors, holding a metal baseball bat, wearing an orange-and-blue flannel shirt. He is light-skinned with wavy brown hair. He is looking up with an alarmed or alert expression. The woman standing next to him is light-skinned with wavy brown hair, wearing a blue sweater and also holding a baseball bat.
Show
2021
United States of America

Y: The Last Man

Sam Jordan, a trans man played by American trans male actor Elliot Fletcher, inhabits a post-apocalyptic world where all individuals with a Y chromosome have died, except for one cis man. Silas, a trans man played by Canadian trans male actor Harrison Brown, has a brief appearance.

Andrea, a teenage trans boy played by Italian actress Luana Giuliani, in the movie L'immensità. He is standing outdoors, wearing a collared, blue flannel shirt. He has light brown skin and short, brown hair. He is speaking. A caption visible in the image says, "Andrew." Trees are visible in the blurred background.
Film
2022
Italy, France

L'immensità

Andrea, a teenage trans boy played by Italian actress Luana Giuliani, tries to figure out his gender identity in this semi-autobiographical film, co-written and directed by Italian trans man Emanuele Crialese. He is called Andrew in the English version of this film.

Nico Fernández de Velasco Viveros, a trans male character played by trans actor Ander Puig,  in Élite. He is light-skinned, with short, black, straight hair, shaved on the sides. He is wearing a school uniform. The uniform includes a white collared shirt, a red-and-blue jacket, and a red-and-white tie. He is wearing a black nose septum ring. He is smiling happily. There is a green wall visible in the blurred background.
Show
2022
Spain

Élite (S6-8)

Nico Fernández de Velasco Viveros, a teenage trans man played by Spanish trans male actor Ander Puig, stars in three seasons of this Spanish show.

Barney Guttman, a teenage trans boy voiced by American trans male actor Zach Barack, in the animated series Dead End. He is fist-bumping with his friend. He has short brown hair, partly dyed bright blue. He is wearing a collared yellow shirt over a purple t-shirt, and red trousers. He has pierced ears.
Animated Show
2022
United States of America

Dead End: Paranormal Park

Barney Guttman, a teenage trans boy voiced by American trans male actor Zach Barack, explores friendships, crushes on other boys, and battles supernatural forces in this animated series.

A light-skinned trans man biting down on the cap of a needle to remove it, before doing his testosterone injection. This is a film still from the short film Imagine a Body. He has blond facial hair and is wearing black-rimmed glasses. He is indoors, lit by blue light.
Experimental Film, Short Film
2022
United States of America

Imagine a Body (The Second Puberty of Trans Men)

Trans men are interviewed about the changes they have experienced on testosterone.

An Iranian trans man in the film This Is Not Me, standing outdoors. He is wearing black female clothing, including a black hijab. He is also wearing black-rimmed glasses and a black backpack. His skin is light brown, and he is frowning slightly as he speaks. A vine-covered wall is visible in the background, along with buildings.
Documentary
2022
Iran

This Is Not Me

Shervin and Saman, two Iranian trans men, are filmed alongside their families as they try to transition.

Ryuki, a Japanese trans man who works at a Kabukichō host club, standing next to his girlfriend and looking at a fish tank. Ryuki is wearing a white jacket over a collared white shirt, has dyed blond hair, and is wearing make-up. His girlfriend is wearing a fur jacket and has long, black hair. The pair are in a dark room, lit by blue and purple and yellow lights.
Documentary, Interview, Short Film
2022
Japan

The Floating World

Ryuki, a Japanese trans man who works at a Kabukichō host club, discusses the impact of the industry on his mental health, and the mental health of his female clients.

A still from the animated film Pete, showing a young gender non-conforming kid looking up at their mother with loving eyes. Both are light-skinned with ginger hair. The kid is wearing a blue shirt and a blue gap. Their mother is wearing a yellow shirt and a necklace.
Animated Film, Short Film
2022
United States of America

Pete

Bret Parker, an American Pixar artist, depicts the gender non-conforming childhood of her American wife Pete Barma (they/them) in this gorgeous animated short film.

Luca Scarpelli, a Brazilian trans man, in the Brazilian Queer Eye show. He is outdoors, smiling happily, eyes closed. He has short, dark hair and dark facial hair. He is wearing a red jacket over a white t-shirt. His co-hosts are dancing around him, partly visible in the background, with a city visible in the blurred background.
Reality TV
2022
Brazil

Queer Eye (Brazil)

Luca Scarpelli, a Brazilian trans man, is among the five lifestyle coaches who aim to transform peoples' lives with makeovers, renovations, advice, and wardrobe changes.

Shar, a dark-skinned non-binary person in the show Queer As Folk, sitting upright in a hospital bed. They have a short, closely-cropped afro which is dyed bright green, and are wearing a colourful, striped shirt over a white hospital gown. They are holding a baby in their arms and smiling.
Show
2022
United States of America

Queer As Folk

Shar, a non-binary person played by American actor CG, is in a relationship with a trans woman and begins this drama series giving birth to twins.

The cover of Dear Society by Kanzaki Shin, displayed alongside pages from the manga.
Manga
2022
Japan

拝啓, 世間様 (Dear Society)

Tachibana Kanesho, a trans male photographer, reflects on his life during his wedding to a woman, remembering his struggles and appreciating how far he has come.

Stevie Hancox-Monk, an Aotearoan non-binary person, in the short documentary Top Surgery. They are light-skinned with short, dark hair, sitting in a hospital bed, wearing a blue hospital gown, blue hair net, and blue face mask. They are making peace signs with both hands.
Documentary, Short Film
2022
Aotearoa (New Zealand)

Top Surgery

Stevie Hancox-Monk, a Kiwi non-binary person, is interviewed before and after top surgery.

Fred Rococo, a trans man played by American trans actor Murray Hill, in the show Somebody Somewhere. He is light-skinned with short, dark hair, slicked back. He has drawn a moustache on his face. He is wearing a chequered blue suit with a pink suit shirt and brown-rimmed glasses. He is holding up one fist, with gold rings and a gold bracelet.
Show
2022
United States of America

Somebody Somewhere

Fred Rococo, a trans man played by American trans comedian/actor/performer Murray Hill, is an emcee and professor of agricultural sciences. He gets married to a woman in the show's second season. The series itself is a comedy that has been very well received, and does a wonderful job of humanising both cis men and trans men.

Melvin Gerbrandt, a trans man played by Canadian non-binary actor August Winter, in the film Women Talking. He is standing in a barn, looking to the side with a nervous or serious expression. He is light-skinned with short, brown hair, wearing a brown flannel shirt.
Film
2022
United States of America, Canada

Women Talking

Melvin Gerbrandt, a trans man played by Canadian non-binary actor August Winter, lives in an ultraconservative Mennonite community where sexual abuse is rampant.

Volana, a transmasculine person played by trans actor Kalil Anaël Bat, in the short film Volana's Eclipse. They are standing in a red-lit room, looking ahead with a dull or exhausted expression, viewed from the side. They are darker-skinned and slender, with a black septum nose ring and make-up on their face.
Short Film
2022
Deutschland (Germany), France

Volana's Eclipse

Volana, a transmasculine person played by trans actor Kalil Anaël Bat, is healed through dance with an interdimensional Spirit.

Jude Dry portraying themself in the short film Monsieur Le Butch. They are standing beside their mother, who is seated, looking down to her with a slight smile. Their mother is looking into the distance with a neutral expression. Jude has light skin and short, wavy, black hair, and is wearing a collared blue shirt over a white shirt. Their mother has wavy, short brown hair, light skin, and is wearing a collared yellow shirt.
Short Film, Experimental Film
2022
United States of America

Monsieur Le Butch

Jude Dry, a non-binary person, plays themself alongside their mother in this hybrid short film.

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