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Pride Month is more than rainbow flags and parades—it’s also a celebration of stories that reflect the diversity, struggles, and beauty of LGBTQ+ lives. From tender romances to bold dramas and groundbreaking representation, here are 10 LGBTQ+ movies and series that you should add to your watchlist this June.

  1. Fake Boyfriend (2022, Amazon Prime Video) – This lighthearted gay rom-com stars Keiynan Lonsdale as a man who creates a fake online boyfriend to get over a toxic ex—only to fall for someone new. It’s fun, flirty, and shows how queer love stories can be just as chaotic and charming as any Hollywood romance.
  • I’m Your Venus (2025)– Launching on Netflix on June 23, I’m Your Venus revisits the legacy of Venus Xtravaganza—whose life and tragic death were first captured in Paris Is Burning. With archival footage and family testimonies, it seeks justice and recognition for this trans icon.
  • Pillion (2025) – This Cannes‑featured queer drama stars Harry Melling (a traffic warden) and Alexander Skarsgård (biker gang leader) in an unexpected BDSM romance. With emotional honesty and heat, Pillion explores queer identity, desire, and sub/dom dynamics.
  • Blue Moon (2025)– This introspective American drama stars Ethan Hawke as Lorenz Hart, the real-life lyricist struggling with addiction, creativity, and his hidden homosexuality. A deeply emotional character study set in the post-war era; it sheds light on the complicated intersection of artistry and coming out.
  • Love & Rage: Munroe Bergdorf (2025)– This intimate documentary chronicles the life of Black trans model and activist Munroe Bergdorf—from her 2017 dismissal for posting about “the racial violence of white people” to her defiant return to public discourse. It’s a deeply affecting story of personal truth and advocacy.
  • The Wedding Banquet (2025 remake) – A queer reimagining of Ang Lee’s classic, starring Han Gi‑chan and Bowen Yang. This comedy-drama explores intersecting queer, transracial, and queer-sapphic themes when a gay man enters a marriage-of-convenience with a lesbian friend to protect her IVF rights.
  • Flee (2021, Neon) – An animated documentary following a gay Afghan refugee as he recounts his journey to safety. Flee is groundbreaking—visually stunning and emotionally devastating. It’s a story of resilience that bridges queerness, immigration, and trauma in a way few films have.
  • Plainclothes (2025)– A gripping romantic thriller set in 1990s New York— Tom Blyth plays an undercover cop named Lucas sent to infiltrate the gay scene who unexpectedly falls for his mark (Russell Tovey). The film premiered at Sundance 2025 and earned the Special Jury Award for Ensemble Cast.
  • Am I OK? (2022, HBO Max) – Starring Dakota Johnson, this film explores the late-in-life coming out of a woman realizing she’s gay. It’s a gentle reminder that there’s no timeline for discovering your true self—and that self-acceptance is a journey at any age.
  • Young Royals (2021–2023, Netflix) – A Swedish teen drama about a closeted prince falling in love with a scholarship student at a boarding school. The chemistry, heartbreak, and class tension make it a compelling watch—and a hit with queer viewers worldwide.
    • Pose (Final Season: 2021, FX) – The final season of Pose aired in 2021, and its legacy is undeniable. Featuring trans actors like Michaela Jaé Rodriguez and Dominique Jackson in leading roles, this series celebrated the lives, loves, and losses of Black and Latinx queer communities in NYC’s ballroom scene.
      • Sex Education (Final Season: 2023, Netflix) – This beloved series ended in 2023 with a powerful final season rich in LGBTQ+ representation. From Eric’s journey as a Black gay teen to Cal’s experience as a nonbinary student, Sex Education balances humor and heart with authenticity.
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