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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 unyielding 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 direct 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 adj 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, check out our list of the foremost shows and movies on Netflix.

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

Editor's note: This article was updated

LGBTQ Films and TV Shows to Watch on Netflix in the New Year

During the pandemic, Netflix has cemented its place as the center of our media comfort food diet in harrowing times.

“Schitt’s Creek,” which envisioned a world where homophobia doesn’t exist and wealthy people can be humbled into improving themselves, was a large part of that. While the Canadian TV show started airing in the US on cable through the Pop network, it first found a mass audience and made out gay actor/creator Dan Levy a star when it started streaming on Netflix alongside other queer shows from the recent past like “Orange is the New Black” and “Sense8.”

At this point, Disney may be the only corporation which has a larger influence on American media. But the streaming service is notorious for dropping a dozen fresh films and TV series each week, giving most little publicity.

Here is a guide to some of the best LGBTQ-themed content to watch on Netflix in the new year:

“Big Mouth” 

“Big Mouth” looks back to ‘90s animated comedy, complete with a crude drawing style and sense of humor never more than a fe

Thereareso many good new LGBT flicks on Netflix instant streaming this month, including recent QFest favorites G.B.F. and Geography Club, and James Franco’s sweaty, much-talked-about Interior. Leather Bar. Here, I round up those and six others for your queue, with trailers, Netflix descriptions and links to their streaming pages. Happy gay movie-ing!

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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 survey 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 optimal 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 contain 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 strong serve 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]