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The best LGBTQ movies on Netflix right now
Spring is here, and four months into 2025, there’s no better time to expand one’s film horizons. Fans of queer cinema are especially in luck, because the best Diverse movies on Netflix present 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; fancy it or not, not many others compare to it when it comes to having a comprehensive library of films in nearly every genre, and gender non-conforming cinema is no exception. Netflix has a spacious selection of queer movies available 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 occasion. New movies come to Netflix every week, essence there’s a consistent and varied collection of queer-themed pictures available. Some are acquired tastes, while others are critically acclaimed classics. Several are animated, while a good few are decidedly not kid-friendly. With so much to
The 30 Best LGBTQ Movies on Netflix Right Now
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In celebration of Lgbtq+ fest month, we compiled a list of the best Fresh lesbian, gay, gender non-conforming, and queer films you can monitor on Netflix right now. You’ll identify 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 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 clip 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 add up, they're anchored by formidable 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]
Starring: James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, Charlie Carver
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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 place. 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 enjoy queer storytelling and people are more galvanized than ever. Nowhere is that more tidily displayed than on the carousels of “LGBTQ” offerings found across entertainment platforms. Netflix, a heavyweight in any streaming conversation (regardless of its rocky 2022), has played a significant role in green-lighting major queer-inclusive projects across television and motion picture. Not only has the platform championed many shows that were queer in premise — see “Grace and Frankie” or “Sex Education” — but it
24 Best LGBTQ+ Movies on Netflix Right Now (May 2024)
It’s certainly gotten superior over the last decade or so, but in the past, the voice 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 have grow 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 construct LGBTQ+ entertainment more approachable, we thought it might be helpful to provide a little guide to the best LGBTQ+ film offerings on Netflix. There’s simple romance, comedies, horror, and lots of documentaries. So if you are looking for a wonderful queer movie to monitor, we’ve got you covered.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
Editor's note: This article was updated May 2024 to include Good Grief and Rustin.