The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix Right Now October 2022
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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 that you'll ever watch. Watch 'Closet Monster' Now 02 of 15
You'll also see other notable LGBT+ celebrities like Sarah Paulson, Stephen Fry, and Ani Difranco.
Watch 'Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration' Now 03 of 15
Watch 'Stay on Board: The Leo Baker Story' Now 05 of 15
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 07 of 15
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 08 of 15
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 10 of 15
Watch 'The Invisible Thread' Now 11 of 15
Time Out has all the elements of a typical Bollywood movie, including elaborate dancing and musical numbers. Still, the film manages to stand out for its unconventional story and charming cast. Watch 'Time Out' Now 12 of 15
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 13 of 15
The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix Right Now (October 2022)
Enjoy Pride anytime with the best queer, trans, bisexual, lesbian, and gay films
By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on October 1, 2022 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 right now that it's impossible to watch them all in a month. That's why we put together a rundown of the best gay and lesbian movies on the streaming service. On this list, you'll find award-winning films, historical dramas, documentaries, and coming-of-age stories. 01 of 15Closet Monster 2015 A Twisted Tale of Internalized Homophobia
Netflix IMDb Rating: 7.0/10 Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery Starring: Aaron Abrams, Jack Fulton, Joanne Kelly Director: Stephen Dunn TV Rating: TV-MA Running 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. In fact, 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 that you'll ever watch. Watch 'Closet Monster' Now 02 of 15
Stand Out An LGBTQ+ Celebration 2022 —Best LGBT Standup Comedy Special
Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.2/10 Genre: Comedy, Documentary Starring: Margaret Cho, Wanda Sykes, Eddie Izzard Director: Page Hurwitz, Linda Mendoza TV Rating: TV-MA Running 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 marathon of laughter. 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 03 of 15
Anne+ The Film 2021 Best Dutch Lesbian Open Romance Story
Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.3/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Hanna van Vliet, Jouman Fattal, Thorn Roos de Vries Director: Valerie Bisscheroux TV Rating: TV-MA Running 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 both 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 15Stay on Board The Leo Baker Story 2022 —A Tribute to a Trailblazing Transgender Athlete
Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.1/10 Genre: Documentary, Sports Starring: Leo Baker, Melissa Bueno-Woerner, Alexis Sablone Director: Nicola Marsh, Giovanni Reda TV Rating: TV-MA Running 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 that comes with 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 05 of 15
Hating Peter Tatchell 2020 Best Documentary About an LGBT Hero
Netflix IMDb Rating: 8.0/10 Genre: Documentary Starring: Ian McKellen, Stephen Fry, Peter Tatchell Director: Christopher Amos Motion Picture Rating: TV-MA Running Time: 1 hour, 31 minutes Peter Tatchell has been an unabashed human rights advocate for over half a century, but his activism hasn't always endeared him to the public. In this documentary, Tatchell's ongoing story is told through archival footage, interviews, and conversations with notable LGBT activists like Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry. Despite being the victim of hundreds of assaults and thousands of death threats, Tatchell continues to organize protests around the world. Most recently, he disrupted the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Moscow to protest the Russian government's oppression of LGBT citizens. Watch 'Hating Peter Tatchell' Now 06 of 15Cobalt Blue 2022 A Love Triangle Turned into a Family Feud
Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.8/10 Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Neelay Mehendale, Prateik Babbar, Neil Bhoopalam Director: Sachin Kundalkar Motion Picture Rating: TV-MA Running 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 07 of 15
Bruised 2020 Most Inspiring Redemption Story About Family and Cage Fighting
Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.2/10 Genre: Drama, Sport Starring: Halle Berry, Adan Canto, Sheila Atim Director: Halle Berry Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 2 hours, 9 minutes Former cage fighter Jackie Justice (Halle Berry) longs for a triumphant return to the octagon. After impressing a promoter at an underground fight, she might finally get her shot. 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 08 of 15
Your Name Engraved Herein 2020 Best LGBT Asian Historical Drama
IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 Genre: Drama, Romance Starring: Edward Chen Hao-Sen, Jing-Hua Tseng, Fabio Grangeon Director: Ang Lee Motion Picture Rating: R Running Time: 1 hour, 58 minutes As military rule comes to an end in the late 1980s, two Taiwanese youth, Jia-han (Edward Chen Hao-Se) and Birdy (Jing-Hua Tseng), struggle to hide their deep affections from each other, themselves, and everyone else. It's a straightforward story, but the historical context and emotional performances make it stand out. Your Name Engraved Herein was so celebrated in Taiwan, becoming the most-profitable LGBT movie of all time in the country, that it received an international release on Netflix. The film won a Golden Horse award for Best Original Film Song for the eponymous theme. Watch 'Your Name Engraved Herein' Now 09 of 15Operation Hyacinth 2021 Best Police Procedural About LGBT History in Poland
Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.7/10 Genre: Crime, Drama Starring: Tomasz Ziętek, Hubert Milkowski, Marek Kalita Director: Piotr Domalewski TV Rating: TV-MA Running Time: 1 hour, 52 minutes During the final years of communist rule in Poland, a serial killer is targeting 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 10 of 15
The Invisible Thread 2022 A Tale of Two Fathers
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family Starring: Marco Simon Puccioni, Luca De Bei, Gianluca Bernardini Director: Marco Simon Puccioni TV Rating: TV-MA Running 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 he 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 15
Time Out 2015 Best Bollywood LGBT+ Family Musical
Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.0/10 Genre: Drama, Family, Music Starring: Chirag Malhotra, Pranay Pachauri, Kaamya Sharma Director: Rikhil Bahadur TV Rating: TV-14 Running Time: 1 hour, 38 minutes For a coming-out movie, Time Out provides an often-overlooked perspective. When Mihir (Pranay Pachauri) comes out as gay, his teenage brother Gaurav (Chirag Malhotra) is forced to question his own burgeoning manhood.Time Out has all the elements of a typical Bollywood movie, including elaborate dancing and musical numbers. Still, the film manages to stand out for its unconventional story and charming cast. Watch 'Time Out' Now 12 of 15
Alaska Is a Drag 2017 A Master Class in Fighting Back Against Bullies
Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.5/10 Genre: Drama Starring: Martin L. Washington Jr., Maya Washington, Matt Dallas Director: Shaz Bennett TV Rating: TV-MA Running 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 13 of 15