We all know the typical American great romantic comedy formula: heterosexual boy meets heterosexual girl: they bond, but then a conflict happens that keeps them apart. Eventually, they find their way back to each other. This is a structure that many romantic comedy fans love, but it’s time to expand your horizon. There are plenty of gay and queer romantic comedies and LGBTQ+ movies that are romantic, light-hearted, compelling, and comedic, such as Love, Simon, Bros, and Happiest Season
Love, Simon gained attention and buzz during its 2018 release because it was one of the first mainstream gay romantic comedies. The film industry is still working on diversifying, but since Love, Simon, Prom, Bros, Fire Island and Happiest Season are a big deal. They allow a broader audience to experience wonderful LGBTQ+ romantic stories. For this list, I want to highlight some LGBTQ+ movies and gay romantic comedies that are worth watching. Some may not follow the traditional romantic comedy formats, but all tell very captivating and entertaining love stories.
