The 57 Best LGBTQ+ Movies to Stream Right This Very Moment
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When it comes to accurately representing members of the LGBTQ+ community in media, the film industry as a whole still has a looooong way to go. And if the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and book bans are any indication, representation matters now more than ever (and not just during Pride Month in June). Thankfully, as Hollywood has grown more diverse, so, too, has the number of LGBT movies that do a really great job of celebrating the life and culture of the community. Queer films, especially those made by queer storytellers, share important stories that need to be told from the LGBTQ+ perspective—whether they're about coming out, coming of age, or coming to terms with your first heartbreak—and you definitely don't have to be celebrating Pride or identify a member of the LGBTQ+ community yourself to enjoy them.
We've rounded up some of our favorite queer films of all time (listed in no particular order), including movies that offer insight into the gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, and queer experiences. To be clear, there is no such thing as one movie that encapsulates the entire LGBT experience, but these are a pretty great place to start, and the best part is that you can stream them all right this very second. So pop the popcorn, pour the wine, and smash that play button, 'cause you've got some serious watching to do—and be sure to check out our fave LBGTQ+ TV shows and LGBTQ+ books as well, k?
All of Us Strangers (2023)
This romance fantasy film follows screenwriter Adam as he and his mysterious neighbor Harry develop a relationship. As this happens, he becomes drawn back to his childhood home. And it looks, sounds, and feels like his parents are still living there, exactly as they were 30 years ago...before they died.
Happy Together (1997)
Lai (Tony Leung) and his boyfriend Ho (Leslie Cheung) want to start a new, better life in Argentina. But their plans fall apart, and they both end up lonely and far from the place that they call home.
But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
A '90s classic, But I'm a Cheerleader tells the story of a teenage girl who is sent to conversion therapy by her parents. What follows is a wild story of self-discovery, rebellion, and, yes, camp.
Farewell My Concubine (1993)
Cheng Dieyi (Leslie Cheung) and Duan Xiaolou (Fengyi Zhang) train at the Beijing Opera House at the same time. Cheng usually plays the female lead to Duan's male lead character. But while this is all pretend, Cheng soon begins to develop real feelings for Duan. This ends up becoming an unrequited love, and the film follows the pair's complicated friendship over the next 50 years.
Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
Set in France in 1770, a painter named Marianne is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of a young, reluctant bride Héloïse. Because Héloïse refuses to pose for a painting, Marianne must observe her carefully everyday and quietly do so in secret.
Spoiler Alert (2022)
Based on the memoir by Michael Ausiello, Spoiler Alert is an epic, and ultimately tragic, love story about Michael (played by Jim Parsons) and Kit (Ben Aldridge). You will absolutely need tissues for this one, but, don't worry, it's no trauma porn.
Saving Face (2004)
This groundbreaking film from Asian American director Alice Wu tells the story of a young Chinese-American woman, Wil (Michelle Krusiec), who takes in her traditional Chinese mother (Joan Chen), forcing her to reconcile her mother's expectations with her sexual orientation and relationship with Vivian (Lynn Chen).
Monica (2023)
Trace Lysette stars as Monica, a trans woman who returns home to take care of her dying mother, despite the fact that her mother disowned her when she came out as transgender. The film is an intimate portrait of family and the struggle for acceptance, all while being a rare film that tells a trans story starring actual transgender performers.
Crush (2022)
Paige (Rowan Blanchard) finds herself in a bit of a pickle after she starts having feelings for AJ (Auli'i Cravalho)...even though she's had a massive crush on AJ's sister Gabriela (Isabella Ferreira) forever. And I thought my high school experience was complicated.
The Inspection (2022)
Elegance Bratton wrote and directed The Inspection, a semi-autobiographical film about his own experience joining the Marines after being kicked out by his mother for being gay.
Good Grief (2023)
An artist (Dan Levy) mourns the loss of his writer husband. He decides to take his two best friends on a trip to Paris as a thank you for helping him through his grief. There, they begin to face hard truths they were not able to before.
Bros (2022)
Billy Eichner co-wrote and starred in Bros, the first gay rom-com featuring an all LGBTQ cast produced by a major studio and released in theaters. It's a groundbreaking film, and, yes, it's hilarious.
Shiva Baby (2021)
Things get messy for Danielle (Rachel Sennott) in Shiva Baby when she's forced to attend a shiva with her parents, which her ex, Maya (Molly Gordon), and current sugar daddy Max (Danny Deferrari) are also attending.
My Own Private Idaho (1991)
Keanu Reeves and River Phoenix star in this drama about two young male sex workers, Mike and (Phoenix) and Scott (Reeves), who become best friends. The film isn't exactly an uplifting LGTQ+ story, but the deep relationship between Mike and Scott made My Own Private Idaho a cult classic.
Anything's Possible (2022)
Young love takes center stage in this coming-of-age dramedy, which also happens to be Billy Porter's feature directorial debut. Anything's Possible follows Kelsa (Ximena García Lecuona), a high school senior and young trans woman who gets swept up in her very first love.
Of An Age (2022)
Of An Age blends coming-of-age with epic romance in this story, which follows 17-year-old Kol (Elias Anton), an aspiring ballroom dancer, as he experience a whirlwind 24-hour love affair with his friend's older brother Adam (Thom Green).
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Everything Everywhere All At Once is a lot of things. It's a multi-lingual immigrant story and a multiverse action movie, but at it's core, the film is the story of a daughter struggling to feel love from her mother after coming out.
Weekend (2011)
A one night stand turns into a weekend Russell (Tom Cullen) and Glen (Chris New) will never forget in this quiet, indie romance.
Happiest Season (2020)
There's nothing quite like a holiday rom-com. In Happiest Season, Abby (Kristen Stewart) and Harper's (Mackenzie Davis) romance is put on hold during the holidays after Harper reveals that she hasn't come out to her parents, and they both have to pretend to be straight during their Christmas visit.
Paris is Burning (1990)
This classic documentary takes viewers inside the '80s ballroom scene of New York City, celebrating drag performance and telling the stories of those who gave it life.
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