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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 adj 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 let go. In recent years, LGBTQ+ stories have become more welcome in the mainstream, with some major successes being Love, Simon, Call Me By Your Name, and Moonlight. In command 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 easy romance, comedies, horror, and lots of documentaries. So if you are looking for a good queer movie to watch, we’ve got you covered.
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Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
Editor's note: This article was updated Pride Month is marked every June, when the lives of the LGBTQ+ people are celebrated, and those within the community show on how far they have come–and how much still needs to change. Hollywood has been notoriously sluggish in telling the stories of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender characters, never mind those of others who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Netflix's catalog reflects this, with the streamer's movie collection featuring a lack of films featuring, for example, trans people. One of the few movies about a transgender character on the streamer, for example, is the oft-criticized The Danish Girl, the film from Cats director Tom Hooper, led by cisgender actor Eddie Redmayne. Despite the Netflix catalog having some notable omissions when it comes to depicting the whole spectrum of queer life, it does contain some excellent films that have turned LGBTQ+ stories into sublime comedy, activism-stoking tragedy and awareness-raising documentaries. Here are some of the best Netflix subscribers can enjoy this Pride Month. This movie is as modern as you'd expect a Tom Ford movie to be. It's beautiful. It's also a stream-of-consciousness story starring an Oscar-nominated Colin Firth struggling to cope with the death of his boyfriend in s LA. This Netflix original tells the very relatable story (for a lot of young gay men) of a adolescent boy struggling to enter to terms with his sexuality as he realizes his attraction to men while still in a relationship with a young woman. It's funnier than it sounds, so it's worth a watch if you're looking for something feel-good. This is a steamy, erotic romance drama about two women who meet in Toronto and begin an intense and passionate love affair. That intensity and passion radiates off the screen. "Blue Is the Warmest Colour" won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Lead actresses Léa Seydoux and Adèle Exarchopoulos both won t (Photo by Netflix. Thumbnail image: Focus/courtesy Everett Collection) In celebration of Pride month, we compiled a list of the best Fresh lesbian, gay, trans, and queer films you can view on Netflix right now. You&#;ll find Netflix originals (like recent documentaries Circle of Books and A Secret Love) as well as award-winning theatrical releases. The titles below are sorted from the finest 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 include a Fresh Tomatometer score (60% or above). #28 Critics Consensus:I Am Michael takes a determinedly balanced approach to its complex subject, and although the results don't always add up, they're anchored by strong function 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]
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