Must-watch movies about AIDS that educate, inspire, and tug at your heartstrings

These movies take us beyond the stigma, giving a voice to the untold stories of those living with HIV/AIDS. Ready for some tear-jerkers and thought-provokers? Let's roll!?

Tom Hanks serves justice and emotions in Philadelphia. A story about fighting discrimination and breaking the AIDS taboo, this courtroom drama is iconic.?

My Brother¡­ Nikhil isn¡¯t just a film; it¡¯s a heartfelt statement. Starring Sanjay Suri and Juhi Chawla, it dives into the life of an HIV-positive swimmer with grace and grit.

Matthew McConaughey stuns as a hustler-turned-activist in Dallas Buyers Club. This Oscar-winning masterpiece tackles the harsh realities of AIDS treatments in the ¡®80s.

Mahesh Manjrekar¡¯s Nidaan shows the ripple effects of HIV in a middle-class family. Equal parts touching and thought-provoking, it¡¯s a must-watch Bollywood gem.

This HBO classic chronicles the early days of the AIDS epidemic and the relentless fight of medical experts. A movie for the history buffs and the changemakers!

Set in South Africa, Yesterday tells the moving tale of an HIV-positive woman determined to live long enough to see her child go to school. Prepare tissues.