Streaming > Streaming TV, Movies, & More The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix Right Now (June 2023) Enjoy Pride anytime with the best queer, trans, bisexual, lesbian, and gay films By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on May 31, 2023 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Netflix Hulu Disney+ Prime Video Apple TV+ Favorite Events So many LGBT movies are available on Netflix now it's impossible to watch them all in a month. That's why we rundown the best gay and lesbian movies on the streaming service. You'll find award-winning films, historical dramas, documentaries, and coming-of-age stories on this list. 01 of 18 The Panti Sisters (2019): An Age-Old Story With a Queer Twist Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.7/10Genre: ComedyStarring: Paolo Ballesteros, Martin Del Rosario, Christian BablesDirector: Jun LanaMotion Picture Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 48 minutes A dying man gives his three sons an ultimatum: give him grandchildren or get written out of his will. That sounds harsh enough, but the fact that all three sons are gay makes things even more complicated. This Filipino comedy tells a story that many adult children can relate to, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. Watch 'The Panti Sisters' Now 02 of 18 Valley of a Thousand Hills (2023): An Untraditional Coming Out Story IMDb Rating: 5.8/10Genre: DramaStarring: Sibongokuhle Nkosi, Mandisa VilakaziDirector: Bonie SithebeTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes Nosipho (Sibongokuhle Nkosi) is betrothed to a man her traditional Zulu parents choose, but she only has eyes for someone else. Should Nosipho live a lie to please her family, or should she tell the truth and declare her forbidden love for another Zulu woman? The Valley of a Thousand Hills takes its name from the region in South Africa where the movie was filmed and takes place. Watch 'Valley of a Thousand Hills' Now 03 of 18 Anne+: The Film (2021): Best Dutch Lesbian Open Romance Story Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.3/10Genre: DramaStarring: Hanna van Vliet, Jouman Fattal, Thorn Roos de VriesDirector: Valerie BisscherouxTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 34 minutes Based on a Dutch web series, Anne+ The Film follows a writer named Anne (Hanna van Vliet) who lives in Holland with her girlfriend Sara (Jouman Fattal). When Sara gets a job in Canada, Anne stays behind to finish her novel, and the couple decides to open up their relationship. Filmed in Amsterdam, Anne+ captures the thrills and challenges of discovering who you are and what you want to do in life. Definitely watch this one after the kids have gone to bed. Watch 'Anne+: The Film' Now 04 of 18 Summerland (2020): Best Historical LGBT Family Film Netflix IMDb Rating: 7.0/10Genre: Drama, Romance, WarStarring: Gemma Arterton, Lucas Bond, Gugu Mbatha-RawDirector: Jessica SwaleRating: PGRunning Time: 1 hour, 39 minutes Heartbroken Alice (Gemma Arterton) lives alone on the British coast, where local children accuse her of being a witch. At the onset of World War II, she reluctantly takes in a young boy named Frank (Lucas Bond), who Alice later discovers has connections with her estranged lover, Vera (Gugu Mbatha-Raw). Despite being set in wartimes, Summerland is a family-friendly historical drama with a happy ending. Watch 'Summerland' Now 05 of 18 Super Deluxe (2019): Best LGBT Anthology Movie IMDb Rating: 8.3/10Genre: Comedy, Crime, DramaStarring: Vijay Sethupathi, Samantha Akkineni, Fahadh FaasilDirector: Thiagarajan KumararajaTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 2 hours, 56 minutes This Tamil-language anthology film tells four interconnected stories about the complexities of love, gender, and sexuality in Indian society. The first segment about a transgender woman's relationship with her son earned Super Deluxe an Equality in Cinema Award at the 2019 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Indian anthology films are popular right now on Netflix, so if you enjoy Super Deluxe, check out movies like Ajeeb Daastaans and Ghost Stories. Watch 'Super Deluxe' Now 06 of 18 Bruised (2020): Most Inspiring Redemption Story About Family and Cage Fighting Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.2/10Genre: Drama, SportStarring: Halle Berry, Adan Canto, Sheila AtimDirector: Halle BerryMotion Picture Rating: RRunning Time: 2 hours, 9 minutes Former cage fighter Jackie Justice (Halle Berry) longs for a triumphant return to the octagon. She might finally get her shot after impressing a promoter at an underground fight. However, life throws her a left hook when her estranged son Manny (Danny Boyd, Jr.) comes back into her life. As its star and director, Halle Berry makes Bruised worth watching. Same-gender romance isn't the primary focus, but Bruised belongs on this list because it portrays a strong bisexual main character. Watch 'Bruised' Now 07 of 18 Dancing Queens (2021): A Gender-Bending Side Hussle Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.7/10Genre: Comedy, DramaStarring: Molly Nutley, Fredrik Quiñones, Marie GöranzonDirector: Helena BergströmTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 50 minutes Dylan (Molly Nutley) wants to dance professionally, but the best gig she can get is cleaning tables at a local drag bar. Fortunately for her, the struggling club needs new queens. The only problem is that she's a girl, which is something she'll have to hide from the patrons and her fellow performers. Dancing Queens is a clever story about subverting gender norms. Some viewers take issue with a straight woman playing a drag queen, but that's the movie's point: Gender is performance. Watch 'Dancing Queens' Now 08 of 18 Pray Away (2021): Most Heart-Wrenching Exposé on Conversion Therapy Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.5/10Genre: DocumentaryStarring: Julie Rodgers, Randy Thomas, Yvette Cantu SchneiderDirector: Kristine StolakisTV Rating: PG-13Running Time: 1 hour, 41 minutes Pray Away examines the controversial practice of gay conversion therapy, which religious activists openly championed in the U.S. until fairly recently. Survivors and practitioners of conversion therapy give harrowing accounts of how genuinely good intentions led to decades of turmoil for countless families. The film rightfully denounces the so-called "therapy," but it doesn't condemn anyone. All subjects are approached with empathy and an emphasis on healing. Pray Away is not necessarily a fun watch, but it is necessary viewing for anyone interested in the topic. Watch 'Pray Away' Now 09 of 18 Call Me by Your Name (2017): Most Acclaimed International LGBT Romance Netflix IMDb Rating: 7.8/10Genre: Drama, RomanceStarring: Timothée Chalamet, Armie Hammer, Michael StuhlbargDirector: Luca GuadagninoMotion Picture Rating: RRunning Time: 2 hours, 12 minutes Italian teen Elio (Timothée Chalamet) has a crush on handsome American exchange student Oliver (Armie Hammer), whose family has agreed to host for the semester. Depending on how their friendship develops, it could be a fun or awkward summer. Although Call Me by Your Name relies on common tropes, the film received international praise for its strong performances, stunning cinematography, and beautiful backdrops of the Italian countryside. Watch 'Call Me by Your Name' Now 10 of 18 The Invisible Thread (2022): A Tale of Two Fathers IMDb Rating: 6.6/10Genre: Comedy, Drama, FamilyStarring: Marco Simon Puccioni, Luca De Bei, Gianluca BernardiniDirector: Marco Simon PuccioniTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 49 minutes What's it like having two dads? In The Invisible Thread, a teenage boy decides to make a movie about life with his fathers and uncovers some surprising family secrets along the way. The Invisible Thread (Il Filo Invisibile) is an Italian drama with a positive message and a few laughs. You can watch it in English on Netflix. Watch 'The Invisible Thread' Now 11 of 18 Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story (2022)—A Tribute to a Trailblazing Transgender Athlete Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.1/10Genre: Documentary, SportsStarring: Leo Baker, Melissa Bueno-Woerner, Alexis SabloneDirector: Nicola Marsh, Giovanni RedaTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 12 minutes Stay on Board follows professional skateboarder Leo Baker as he prepares for the historic 2020 Olympics. On top of relentless training, Baker must endure the immense public scrutiny of being trans in the highly gendered world of competitive sports. In addition to documenting history, Stay on Board serves as a history lesson about the rise of skateboarding from the shadows of punk culture to a serious international sport. Watch 'Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story' Now 12 of 18 Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration (2022)—Best LGBT Standup Comedy Special Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.2/10Genre: Comedy, DocumentaryStarring: Margaret Cho, Wanda Sykes, Eddie IzzardDirector: Page Hurwitz, Linda MendozaTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes In celebration of pride month, dozens of LGBT comedians came out to Los Angeles's Greek Theatre for a nonstop laughter marathon. Hosted by Billy Eichner, Stand Out features the comedy of Margaret Cho, Tig Notaro, Judy Gold, and many more. You'll also see other notable LGBT+ celebrities like Sarah Paulson, Stephen Fry, and Ani Difranco. Watch 'Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration' Now 13 of 18 Front Cover (2015): Freshest Chinese American Rom-Com Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.4/10Genre: Comedy, Drama, RomanceStarring: Jake Choi, James Chen, Jennifer Neala PageDirector: Ray YeungTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes Fashion stylist Ryan Fu (Jake Choi) is less than impressed when he meets his newest client, Ning (James Chen), a proud and patriotic Chinese actor. Their styles couldn't be more different, but after working together, they learn they have much in common. Front Cover was a hit on the film festival circuit when it came out. While it adheres to the basic rom-com formula, there are enough twists on the concept to make the movie still feel original years after its release. Watch 'Front Cover' Now 14 of 18 Dance of the 41 (2020): For Fans of History and Fancy Dresses Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.8/10Genre: Biography, Drama, HistoryStarring: Alfonso Herrera, Emiliano Zurita, Mabel CadenaDirector: David PablosMotion Picture Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 39 minutes Decades before Stonewall, police in Mexico City raid a private gathering of gay men to terrorize the local gay community. Unexpectedly, law enforcement is forced to sweep the incident under the rug when one of the party-goers is revealed to be Ignacio de la Torre y Mier (Alfonso Herrera), the handsome son-in-law of President Porfirio Díaz. Inspired by true events, Dance of the 41 is a powerful period piece with a timeless story about persecution and perseverance. If you are interested in early 20th-century history or are fascinated with fancy ball gowns, check this one out. Watch 'Dance of the 41' Now 15 of 18 Operation Hyacinth (2021): Best Police Procedural About LGBT History in Poland Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.7/10Genre: Crime, DramaStarring: Tomasz Ziętek, Hubert Milkowski, Marek KalitaDirector: Piotr DomalewskiTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 52 minutes During the final years of communist rule in Poland, a serial killer targets gay men in Warsaw. While the secret police try to sweep the murders under the rug, Officer Robert Mrozowski (Tomasz Ziętek) goes undercover to find the culprit. The movie's title comes from the real-life campaign of violence and blackmail enacted by Polish police to terrorize the LGBT community in the 1980s. The murder plot is fictional, but the historical reality is even darker. Watch 'Operation Hyacinth' Now 16 of 18 Closet Monster (2015): A Twisted Tale of Internalized Homophobia Netflix IMDb Rating: 7.0/10Genre: Drama, Fantasy, MysteryStarring: Aaron Abrams, Jack Fulton, Joanne KellyDirector: Stephen DunnTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Have you ever gotten that funny feeling in your tummy when you see someone you like? It might not be what you think it is. There could be a monster inside you waiting to claw its way out. That's how Oscar (Connor Jessup) feels when he meets Wilder (Aliocha Schneider). Closet Monster is a trippy tragedy with elements of horror and comedy. Best described as genre-bending, it's the most disturbing movie featuring a talking hamster you'll ever watch. Watch 'Closet Monster' Now 17 of 18 Cobalt Blue (2022): A Love Triangle Turned into a Family Feud Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.8/10Genre: Drama, RomanceStarring: Neelay Mehendale, Prateik Babbar, Neil BhoopalamDirector: Sachin KundalkarMotion Picture Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 52 minutes In mid-1990s India, siblings Tanay (Neelay Mehendale) and Anuja (Anjali Sivaraman) compete for the affection of a handsome houseguest (Prateik Babbar). Torn between the brother and sister, the suitor has no choice but to break someone's heart. Based on a book by director Sachin Kundalkar, Cobalt Blue is an emotional period piece with a story that still resonates today while highlighting how much more accepting society has become in just the past few decades. Watch 'Cobalt Blue' Now 18 of 18 Alaska Is a Drag (2017): A Master Class in Fighting Back Against Bullies Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.5/10Genre: DramaStarring: Martin L. Washington Jr., Maya Washington, Matt DallasDirector: Shaz BennettTV Rating: TV-MARunning Time: 1 hour, 23 minutes Aspiring drag queen Leo (Martin L. Washington Jr.) is tired of being bullied. So, with the encouragement of his sister Tristen (Maya Washington), Leo decides to take lessons from a handsome boxer named Diego (Jason Scott Lee). Based on a 2012 short film by the same director, Alaska Is a Drag has a positive message about standing up for yourself. Watch 'Alaska Is a Drag' Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit