Just FYI, this doesn’t include documentaries, which will receive its own coverage later this week. To commemorate the start of Pride Month, we’ve curated a list of the 21 best LGBTQ+ films you need watch right now.
Gone are the days when the LGBTQ+ characters were the sidekick, the stereotypical depiction of a queer person who made a fleeting appearance for comedic effect. While authentic representation still isn’t quite there, with heterosexual actors still taking on roles that could’ve spotlighted the talents of a struggling slash emerging LGBTQ+ entertainer, it’s important to recognise the strides that have been made in cinema with more diverse and inclusive storytelling. Over the years, however, representation for the LGBTQ+ community has grown exponentially on the big-screen with numerous high-profile productions boasting A-List talent, box office galore and accolades at prestigious awards ceremonies such as the Oscars and Golden Globes. Composing a list like this a decade ago would’ve been… difficult.
