This is, in my mind, one of the most important intersections of illness narrative and Queer identity. The plotline focuses on the experiences of gay men in the midst of the AIDS crisis, and deals with complex issues with humor, raw dialogue, and compassion. I prefer the 2017 Andrew Garfield production of this play. 

In a post-apocalyptic 2056, nearly every ailment imaginable can be cured, and an insidious corporation controls who benefits. Health comes at a steep price; if you can't pay, the cure is repossessed. This cult favorite musical film provides highly stylized (and unmistakably gory) commentary on corporate greed, physical and mental illness, and class structures. 

A classic Queer retelling of a classic demonic possession trope. This movie can also be read as an illness narrative- as Jennifer's body and mind reflect her illness she has to learn how to control and react to the reality of being in a monstrous body. This movie also explores the issues of bodily autonomy, sexuality, gendered power dynamics, and metaphorically illustrates the traumas of teenage girlhood.

An otherworldly journey exploring queer adolescence, fandom, friendships, and family. The soundtrack for this movie perfectly encapsulates this narrative as a period piece, and features many important Queer anthems.