The 10 Best LGBTQ-Themed Movies, Ranked, According to Critics
With World Pride approaching, a curated list of the ten best LGBTQ-themed movies is highlighted, all selected based on their portrayal of queer themes and characters. The list, ranked according to critical reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, includes films that prominently feature gay, lesbian, trans, or queer characters and focus centrally on LGBTQ+ themes. These movies were chosen for presenting LGBTQ+ characters in a fair and realistic manner and are considered significant touchpoints in the evolution of queer cinema. The criteria for selection involved a longlist of hundreds of movies, from which those with significant queer representation were shortlisted. This ranking aims to celebrate and raise awareness of impactful LGBTQ-themed films available for streaming as World Pride approaches.
The list of the top ten LGBTQ-themed movies is compiled in anticipation of World Pride, showcasing films that are readily available for streaming online.
These movies were selected based on critical reviews from Rotten Tomatoes, ensuring that they hold significant acclaim for their depiction of queer themes.
Each film prominently features gay, lesbian, trans, or queer characters and focuses centrally on LGBTQ+ themes, which was a primary criterion for their inclusion.
The movies portray LGBTQ+ characters in a fair and realistic light, aiming to reflect the diverse and genuine experiences of the queer community.
Considered as touchpoints in the evolution of queer cinema, these films are recognized for their cultural and social impact within the LGBTQ+ narrative.
Hundreds of movies were initially considered, but only those with substantial queer representation and thematic focus were shortlisted for this ranking.
This curated list serves to celebrate and promote awareness of significant LGBTQ-themed films, aligning with the spirit of World Pride.

World Pride is only a few months away now, so we’re taking a look at all the LGBTQ-themed films available to watch and stream online right now.
The movies on this list all have prominent queer themes, and were ranked according to critical reviews, via Rotten Tomatoes.
Here’s how their ranking was determined: “Culled from a longlist of hundreds, movies considered for the list prominently feature gay, lesbian, trans, or queer characters; concern itself centrally with LGBTQ+ themes; present its LGBTQ+ characters in a fair and realistic light; and/or be seen as a touchpoint in the evolution of queer cinema.”
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