30 Profound LGBTQ Movies to Stream Now

In the 1960’s, the Stonewall Inn was a rundown, Mafia owned NYC establishment that served queer people at a time when gay bars were denied liquor licenses and the LGBTQ+ community had no legal protections. The majority of the patrons were gay men of color, trans women and drag queens who risked getting arrested for female impersonation. In 1969, during a police raid, the patrons fought back and the Stonewall riots sparked the gay liberation movement in New York City, setting off a tidal wave of activism across the nation. As we move forward in society, it’s important to revisit the past and honor the struggles of fearless trailblazers like Marsha P. Johnson, Sylvia Rivera, and Miss Major Griffin-Gracy (among many others) who paved the way for future generations. This history cannot be erased. For that reason, we’ve compiled a list of LGBTQ+ films that prominently feature queer people of color. While visibility is at an all-time high, there's still work to be done. Trans people of color, for example, continue to be victims of hate crimes at alarming rates. It's documentaries such as Check It, Mala Mala, Kiki, and Transmilitary that help raise awareness about that LGBTQ+ experience. In addition to films that help us understand history, we've also included iconic comedies like To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar and movies that make us smile such as Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. So, sit back, grab some tissues, snacks, and perhaps a cocktail or two, and get ready to go through a range of emotion with the best LGTBQ+ movies streaming now.