The past decade has ushered LGBTQ+ movies into a new era of representation both off and on the screen. While we’ve seen queer arcs in TV and film for years, most of those earlier projects hinged on problematic storytelling helmed by creatives outside of the community. The lack of LGBTQ+ involvement in those projects is palpable, as is the shift we’re beginning to see as the queer community gets more opportunities to tell their own stories.
This is particularly the case with movies on streaming services, which have provided a platform to feature more LGBTQ+ romantic comedies and other queer-centric films and TV shows than we’ve ever seen before. Of course, that’s not to say there aren’t brilliant examples of LGBTQ+ projects before the early aughts and recent years (like “But I’m a Cheerleader”). However, modern films and shows continue to move the needle toward the progress the queer community has been asking for for years. Between movies like “Red, White & Royal Blue” and “Love, Simon,” here are some of the best LGBTQ+ rom-coms to stream during Pride month.
