33 Essential LGBTQ Movies to Watch for Pride Month and Beyond

Whether you're looking for a fun movie to watch during a night in, a powerful film to screen during a Pride Month event or you're simply interested in diversifying your media diet, our list of the best LGBTQ+ movies ever made has something for you on it. Every year, more and more gay, bisexual, queer and transgender films have been hitting the streaming service marketplace, and that's good news, because watching movies that center these narratives can help those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community feel seen, heard and validated. That's incredibly meaningful, especially for teens and people who haven't yet found a safe outlet to express who they really are.

No matter what genre you're in the mood for, there's something on this list that you'll love: romantic movies, documentaries, comedy movies, thrillers and even independent films. Whether showcasing the love between two people of the same gender, depicting the ongoing fight for equal rights or simply showing that LGBTQ+ people have important stories worth telling, there are so many fantastic gay and LGBTQ+ movies that you can stream right now, on Netflix and beyond. Fair warning: some of these movies do feature adult relationships and can get a little hot and heavy. We've noted that in our descriptions, so you know ahead of time, in case you're planning to watch one of these movies with a teenager or kid.