Don't get us twisted: it's ALWAYS the right time to watch stellar LGBTQ+ movies on Netflix. But it's especially the right time in June. That's because it's LGBTQ+ Pride Month [1], and we intend to spend all 30 days living our best rainbow lives. When it comes to films, Netflix has quite a bit of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer cinema to offer. Wondering which titles need to bubble up to the top of your list? We've compiled a cream-of-the-crop selection of LGBTQ+ films that you need to watch at your earliest convenience. Wave that rainbow flag and get to work, honey.
Tangerine (2015)
Set on Christmas Eve, we follow Sin Dee through LA as she tries to track down her boyfriend, whom she hears has been cheating on her. Mya Taylor made history [2] when she won the Independent Spirit Award [3] for best supporting actress.
Watch it here! [4]
Milk (2008)
Watch the triumphant and devastating story of Harvey Milk, an openly gay San Francisco politician who was unceremoniously murdered in 1978. Sean Penn [5] won the Oscar for best actor, and Dustin Lance Black won for best original screenplay.
Watch it here! [6]
Hurricane Bianca (2016)
In a Mrs. Doubtfire-esque plot, schoolteacher Richard reclaims his former job in drag after getting fired for being gay.
Watch it here! [7]
Paris Is Burning (1990)
This entrancing documentary won the top prize at the Sundance Film Festival, and for good reason. It offers an intimate, unmissable peek into the stunning ball culture in 1980s NYC.
Watch it here! [8]
Other People (2016)
After a terrible breakup, a New York comedy writer moves home to Sacramento to take care of his dying mother.
Watch it here! [9]
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson (2017)
Marsha P. Johnson, a noted voice against the violence plaguing transgender women of colour, was on the forefront of the fight for human rights. In this documentary, Victoria Cruz investigates the circumstances of her suspicious 1992 death.
Watch it here! [10]
God's Own Country (2017)
You heard plenty of buzz about Call My By Your Name in 2017, but you may not have heard about its very indie sibling, God's Own Country. It's a beautiful, captivating look at one man's struggle with his sexuality, and it earned a directing award at Sundance, as well as a BAFTA nomination.
Watch it here! [11]
Carol (2015)
This tale, which follows the forbidden romance of two women in the 1950s, earned a whopping six Oscar nominations.
Watch it here! [12]
Cherry Pop (2016)
When the veteran headliner at a local drag bar refuses to perform, a young newcomer comes in to swipe the mantle. But he'll have to contend with all the other backstabbing queens after his debut.
Watch it here! [13]
Closet Monster (2015)
A gay teenager has dreams of becoming a special effects makeup artist, but a dark and traumatizing secret from his past is holding him back.
Watch it here! [14]
Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)
This lesbian love story, about two young women who fall in love against all odds, won the prestigious Palme d'Or prize at the annual Cannes Film Festival.
Watch it here! [15]
Strike a Pose (2016)
Twenty five years after Madonna [16]'s iconic Blond Ambition tour, we catch up with the incredible male dancers who went along for the ride.
Watch it here! [17]
King Cobra (2016)
If you're in the mood for something a little campier, this is the way to go. It tells the story of Brent Corrigan, the infamous porn star who may or may not have been involved in a murder.
Watch it here! [18]
Alex Strangelove (2018)
This Netflix original film is available starting June 8, and it has already generated some pretty positive buzz! It tells of high school senior Alex Truelove, who finds himself falling in love with a boy.
Watch it here! [19]