The 20 Best LGBTQ+ Movies On Netflix

From heartfelt romances to groundbreaking documentaries, Netflix offers a wide range of LGBTQ+ stories that span genres, countries, and eras. This list brings together standout films with queer leads or themes, including several Netflix originals that are easy to find worldwide. You will see moving love stories, sharp coming-of-age tales, and powerful real-life accounts. Whether you want drama, comedy, or action, there is something here for every mood.

‘The Half of It’ (2020)

Alice Wu’s film follows Ellie Chu, a shy Chinese American student who helps a jock write love letters to a girl they both like. It explores friendship, first love, and identity in a small railroad town. Leah Lewis leads the cast with Daniel Diemer and Alexxis Lemire. The movie won the Tribeca Film Festival’s top narrative prize.

‘The Boys in the Band’ (2020)

This screen adaptation of Mart Crowley’s landmark play reunites the Broadway revival’s all-gay principal cast. It centers on a birthday party in New York where old tensions resurface as the night unravels. Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Matt Bomer, and Andrew Rannells star. Joe Mantello directs with Ryan Murphy producing.

‘The Prom’ (2020)

A queer teen in Indiana wants to bring her girlfriend to the school dance and gets support from a troupe of washed-up Broadway stars. Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, James Corden, and Ariana DeBose appear alongside newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman. The story blends musical numbers with a message about inclusive school policies. It is adapted from the hit stage musical by Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, and Matthew Sklar.

‘Alex Strangelove’ (2018)

This teen rom-com follows high schooler Alex Truelove as he navigates a planned first time with his girlfriend and an unexpected crush on a boy. Director Craig Johnson presents a candid look at labels, pressure, and self-discovery. Daniel Doheny, Antonio Marziale, and Madeline Weinstein star. The film speaks to modern dating and coming out in the social media age.

‘Your Name Engraved Herein’ (2020)

Set after martial law is lifted in Taiwan, this drama tracks two schoolboys whose bond deepens amid shifting cultural norms. Edward Chen and Tseng Jing-hua deliver sensitive performances. The film became a breakout hit in its home market. Its soundtrack and period details anchor a story about memory and regret.

‘Elisa & Marcela’ (2019)

Isabel Coixet tells the true story of two Galician women who staged a gender masquerade to marry in a Catholic church. Shot in crisp black and white, the film follows their relationship across Spain and Portugal. Natalia de Molina and Greta Fernández star. The narrative draws on archival accounts of one of Europe’s earliest same-sex marriages.

‘I Am Jonas’ (2018)

This French drama jumps between timelines to show how a mysterious teenage romance shapes a man’s adult life. Félix Maritaud plays the older Jonas with Nicolas Bauwens as his younger self. The film uses nightclub and classroom settings to unravel a long-held secret. Themes include grief, desire, and resilience.

‘A Secret Love’ (2020)

This documentary reveals the decades-long partnership of Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, who met while one played in the women’s professional baseball league. Family interviews and home movies trace how they kept their relationship private for most of their lives. Director Chris Bolan is Donahue’s great-nephew. The film covers caregiving, immigration, and legal hurdles for elder queer couples.

‘The Old Guard’ (2020)

Gina Prince-Bythewood’s action film features a team of immortal warriors that includes a devoted gay couple at its core. Charlize Theron leads with Marwan Kenzari and Luca Marinelli as Joe and Nicky. Their relationship is integral to the plot and shown with tenderness. The story is adapted from Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández’s comic.

‘Fear Street: 1994’ (2021)

Leigh Janiak’s horror trilogy opens with a slasher that centers a lesbian couple fighting a town’s deadly curse. Kiana Madeira and Olivia Scott Welch play teens caught between love and supernatural danger. The film mixes mall culture, needle drops, and gory set pieces. It connects to two sequels that expand the romance across different eras.

‘Ride or Die’ (2021)

Based on the manga ‘Gunjō’, this Japanese thriller follows Rei, who helps the woman she loves escape an abusive marriage. Kiko Mizuhara and Honami Sato star. The film examines obsession, complicity, and survival on a road trip that turns bleak. Long takes and intimate close-ups give the story an uneasy intimacy.

‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ (2021)

This animated adventure includes a queer teen filmmaker whose family road trip collides with a robot uprising. Abbi Jacobson voices Katie with Maya Rudolph and Danny McBride as her parents. The film is produced by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. It blends family dynamics with tech satire and heartfelt representation.

‘Nimona’ (2023)

Adapted from ND Stevenson’s graphic novel, this animated feature follows a shapeshifter who teams up with a framed knight. Chloë Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed lead the voice cast. The story includes trans-inclusive themes and a central queer romance. Bold visual design supports a narrative about otherness and chosen family.

‘Do Revenge’ (2022)

A pair of students form a secret pact to take down their rivals at an elite prep school, with a prominent queer supporting arc. Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke headline. The film draws on teen classics and uses stylish costumes and sharp dialogue. Its soundtrack and campus setting fuel a twisty plot.

‘The Danish Girl’ (2015)

This biographical drama follows painter Lili Elbe, one of the first known recipients of gender-affirming surgery. Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander star with Tom Hooper directing. The film recreates Copenhagen and Paris art circles and focuses on marriage, identity, and medical milestones. Production design and costume work were widely recognized.

‘Blue Is the Warmest Color’ (2013)

This French romance traces the intense relationship between two young women from first meeting to painful aftermath. Adèle Exarchopoulos and Léa Seydoux lead. Director Abdellatif Kechiche uses long, detailed scenes to chart shifts in class, ambition, and intimacy. The film drew significant festival attention and critical discussion.

‘Call Me by Your Name’ (2017)

Set in northern Italy, this coming-of-age drama follows Elio and Oliver as a summer friendship turns into a formative romance. Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer star with André Aciman’s novel as the source. Guadagnino emphasizes music, literature, and food to ground the setting. The final scenes focus on memory, family, and acceptance.

‘Moonlight’ (2016)

Barry Jenkins adapts Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play to tell the story of Chiron in three chapters of life. Trevante Rhodes, Ashton Sanders, and Alex Hibbert portray the lead at different ages. The film examines masculinity, poverty, and sexuality in Miami. Its score and visual language became highly influential.

‘Carol’ (2015)

Todd Haynes brings Patricia Highsmith’s novel to the screen with Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara as women who meet in a department store. The film recreates mid-century New York with meticulous detail. Themes include class, motherhood, and the risks of being queer in that era. Cinematography by Edward Lachman shapes its restrained mood.

‘The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson’ (2017)

This documentary investigates the disputed circumstances around the death of activist Marsha P. Johnson while celebrating her legacy. Archival footage and interviews connect Johnson’s work with the broader struggle for trans rights. Director David France also highlights Sylvia Rivera and the Street Transvestite Action Revolutionaries. The film links historic protests to ongoing advocacy.

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