The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
- Synopsis:
- High-spirited comedy-drama follows three drag queens on an ill-conceived road trip through the Australian outback. Helped by generous portions of make-up and ABBA, they overcome adversity and homophobia.
- Starring:
- Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving
- Director:
- Stephan Elliott
- Rated:
- R
13 handpicked matches for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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Muriel's Wedding (1995)
Muriel's Wedding is a Close match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Similarly upbeat comedy follows a lonely heart whose ABBA-fueled fantasies send her from the Australian outback to the big city of Sydney.
- Starring:
- Toni Collette, Bill Hunter
- Director:
- P.J. Hogan
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 105
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Muriel's Wedding
(1995) (R)
More Sentimental
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Muriel's Wedding (1995)
Muriel's Wedding is a Close match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Similarly upbeat comedy follows a lonely heart whose ABBA-fueled fantasies send her from the Australian outback to the big city of Sydney.
- Starring:
- Toni Collette, Bill Hunter
- Director:
- P.J. Hogan
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 105
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Strictly Ballroom
(1993) (PG)
More Stylish
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More Stylish
Strictly Ballroom (1993)
Strictly Ballroom is a Close match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Quirky comedy also looks at a flamboyant Australian dance subculture from a skewed angle; similar stylistic flourishes.
- Starring:
- Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice
- Director:
- Baz Luhrmann
- Rated:
- PG
- Runtime:
- 92
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Little Miss Sunshine
(2006) (R)
More Chaotic
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More Chaotic
Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Little Miss Sunshine is a Close match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: More chaotic ensemble comedy follows another troupe of miscreants as they travel the American southwest.
- Starring:
- Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell
- Director:
- Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 102
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To Wong Foo Thanks for Everythin...
(1995) (PG-13)
More Mainstream
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More Mainstream
To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar (1995)
To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Much more mainstream, Priscilla-inspired road-trip comedy follows another trio of drag queens across the US.
- Starring:
- Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze
- Director:
- Beeban Kidron
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 108
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The Full Monty
(1997) (R)
Similar Spirit
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Similar Spirit
The Full Monty (1997)
The Full Monty is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Blue-collar workers strip for cash in less flamboyant comedy with similar underdog spirit and quirky charm.
- Starring:
- Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson
- Director:
- Peter Cattaneo
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 91
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Hedwig and the Angry Inch
(2001) (R)
More Outrageous
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More Outrageous
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: More outrageous, offbeat musical drama about transsexual's struggles. Darker humor, more musical emphasis.
- Starring:
- John Mitchell, Michael Pitt
- Director:
- John Mitchell
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 95
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Wigstock: The Movie
(1995) (R)
Similar Subject
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Similar Subject
Wigstock: The Movie (1995)
Wigstock: The Movie is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Documentary on NYC drag scene sports similar musical numbers, elaborate costumes.
- Starring:
- RuPaul, Deee-Lite
- Director:
- Barry Shils
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 80
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Paris Is Burning
(1991) (R)
More Dramatic
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More Dramatic
Paris Is Burning (1991)
Paris Is Burning is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Compelling documentary looks at more dramatic, real-life travails and triumphs of New York drag queens.
- Starring:
- André Christian, Freddie Pendavis
- Director:
- Jennie Livingston
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 78
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Kinky Boots
(2005) (PG-13)
More Reserved
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More Reserved
Kinky Boots (2005)
Kinky Boots is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Charming Brit comedy, in similar high spirits with less outrageous camp, sees drag queen transform shoe factory.
- Starring:
- Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Director:
- Julian Jarrold
- Rated:
- PG-13
- Runtime:
- 107
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The Blues Brothers
(1980) (R)
More Comedic
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More Comedic
The Blues Brothers (1980)
The Blues Brothers is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: More comedic, mainstream, musical favorite follows another misguided band struggling to put on a show.
- Starring:
- John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd
- Director:
- John Landis
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 133
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Transamerica
(2005) (R)
More Melodramatic
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More Melodramatic
Transamerica (2005)
Transamerica is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: More melodramatic account of teenager's cross-country trip with his transgender father. Non-musical.
- Starring:
- Felicity Huffman, Kevin Zegers
- Director:
- Duncan Tucker
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 103
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The Broken Hearts Club
(2000) (R)
Wider Scope
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Wider Scope
The Broken Hearts Club (2000)
The Broken Hearts Club is a Creative match for The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Our Clerk Says: Non-musical dramedy charts gay men's friendships with broader scope, less quirky characters and setting.
- Starring:
- Timothy Olyphant, Andrew Keegan
- Director:
- Greg Berlanti
- Rated:
- R
- Runtime:
- 94
