Hey there, fellow movie enthusiasts! I’m on the hunt for films that portray positive masculinity. We often see movies with traditional, stereotypical portrayals of masculinity, but I believe there’s a world of cinema out there that can challenge these norms and offer a fresh perspective.

So, I’m turning to you, the experts of Lemmy, to help me discover hidden gems and well-known classics that showcase men in a positive light, breaking free from the clichés. Positive masculinity can encompass a wide range of qualities such as empathy, vulnerability, strength in character, and emotional intelligence. I’m interested in any genre – from drama and comedy to action and sci-fi – as long as the films make us question what it means to be a man.

Let’s curate a list of films that define positive masculinity in cinema.

  • Ummdustry
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    1 year ago

    Tenet had a pretty consistent “anti-james bond” vibe going, and whilst the protagonist is still relatively conventionally respectable (in a smart, strong, action man way) I feel that counts for something.

    Pinnochio is probably very much up your alley, but to me it’s various themes of “wow fascism bad” and “misfits good actually” true as they are can seem a bit shallow at times.

    I’m also going to recommend A Muppets Christmas Carol. Mostly to contest the idea that positive masculinity is a uniquely modern phenominon, but also because winter approaches and some people might forget to watch it.