Lgbt romance movies on netflix
In years past, a excellent lesbian movie was challenging to find. But thanks to streaming services favor Netflix, we’re seeing more films that feature lesbian, queer, and bisexual protagonists falling in love in adorable rom-coms, breaking up in a tearjerker, or just dancing and singing their way through a Midwestern high school prom. These films offer audiences a chance to observe characters, who have often been left off-screen, just living their lives; they offer representation to a large slice of the population frequently ignored by Hollywood.
The good news? The tide is slowly turning. According to GLAAD’s Studio Responsibility Index, more LGBTQ+ characters were prominently included in studio-backed feature films in than in the previous 11 years of the study's existence. The numbers dipped slightly in the Studio Responsibility Index, but there continues to be an increase in LGBTQ+ characters having over 10 minutes of screentime. However, the data also makes clear that the film industry still has a way to leave, as a whopping percent of major studio- and streamer-backed films did not
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 strenuous 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 free. 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 instruct 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 basic 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 (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 observe 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 leading 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 hold 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 verb 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] For nearly 70 years, former women’s baseball player Terry Donahue and her business partner Pat Henschel hid their romantic relationship from their families. Directed by Terry and Pat’s great-nephew, Chris Bolan, A Secret Love documents their love story for public posterity. WATCH NOW If you’re in the mood to watch a Whitney Houston biopic that features no singing and is, for legal purposes, totally not actually about Whitney Houston, this is the film for you! All jokes aside, Beauty is a flawed but visually impressive drama that closely tracks events from the real Whitney’s Houston’s early career. At the center of the film is the Whitney-esque title character’s (Gracie Marie Bradley) struggle to choose between her nascent singing career and her love for Jasmine (Aleyse Shannon). WATCH NOW Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Halle Berry’s directorial debut stars Berry as Jackie “Pretty Bull” Justice, a former UFC competitor who has left her fighting days beh
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