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The Best LGBTQ Movies and TV Shows Streaming on Netflix This Pride Month
When LGBTQ community-gathering spaces were largely put on pause by the pandemic, those once-in-person safe havens became our streaming platforms and technical devices at home. Hyper-specific pop subcultures emerged — here&#;s looking at you, queer readers of the generally awful &#;Friends&#; — and reputations for streamers&#; philosophies toward and commitment to LGBTQ content were widely discussed online. (Shout out to Showtime: the premium cable network still servicing lesbians everywhere.)
Even as the world has opened back up, in Hollywood, it feels like queer storytelling and community are more galvanized than ever. Nowhere is that more tidily displayed than on the carousels of &#;LGBTQ&#; offerings set up across entertainment platforms. Netflix, a heavyweight in any streaming conversation (regardless of its rocky ), has played a significant role in green-lighting major queer-inclusive projects across television and film. Not only has the platform championed many shows that were queer in premise — see
The best LGBTQ movies on Netflix right now
Spring is here, and four months into , there’s no better time to expand one’s film horizons. Fans of queer cinema are especially in luck, because the adj LGBTQ+ movies on Netflix extend a wide range of options that covers many genres, addresses several themes, and targets numerous tastes. Indeed, Netflix is the King of the Streamers for a reason; like it or not, few others compare to it when it comes to having a comprehensive library of films in nearly every genre, and queer cinema is no exception. Netflix has a spacious selection of queer movies present for all types of audiences, including rom-coms for the lovebirds and more intense dramas for those looking for a movie with a bit more meat.
The films on this list feature compelling queer stories and characters that will make their audience feel seen, perhaps for the first time. New movies appear to Netflix every week, meaning there’s a consistent and varied collection of queer-themed pictures accessible. Some are acquired tastes, while others are critically acclaimed
The 30 Best LGBTQ Movies on Netflix Right Now
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In celebration of Pride month, we compiled a list of the best Fresh lesbian, gay, trans, and queer films you can watch on Netflix right now. You&#;ll find Netflix originals (like recent documentaries Circle of Books and A Private Love) as well as award-winning theatrical releases.
The titles below are sorted from the best LGBTQ films on Netflix and ranked by adjusted Tomatometer score (which takes into account the number of reviewers weighing in, and the number of reviews per film for movies released in a given year). To be included, films had to have a Fresh Tomatometer score (60% or above).
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Critics Consensus:I Am Michael takes a determinedly balanced approach to its complex subject, and although the results don't always combine up, they're anchored by robust work from James Franco.
Synopsis: Based on the fascinating, true-life story of Michael Glatze (James Franco), a gay activist who becomes an anti-gay Christian pastor. [More]
The 24 Best LGBTQ+ Movies on Netflix Right Now
It’s certainly gotten better over the last decade or so, but in the past, the representation of queer people on screen was a bit hard to come by. Previously, queer movies were generally of the indie or underground variety, with movies like But I'm A Cheerleader, Jennifer's Body, and Desert Hearts becoming cult classics years after release. In recent years, LGBTQ+ stories own become more welcome in the mainstream, with some major successes being Love, Simon, Call Me By Your Name, and Moonlight. In order to celebrate the queer community and make LGBTQ+ entertainment more accessible, we thought it might be helpful to provide a little guide to the best LGBTQ+ movie offerings on Netflix. There’s simple romance, comedies, horror, and lots of documentaries. So if you are looking for a good queer movie to watch, we’ve got you covered.
For more recommendations, inspect out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.
Disclaimer: These titles are free on US Netflix.
Editor's note: This article was updated