The best LGBTQ movies on Amazon Prime Video right now

By Christine Persaud , Michileen Martin and Holden Walter-Warner June 15, 2023

Movie nights can be more than just a casual evening of entertainment; sometimes, they can also give us a chance to shine a light on diversity and representation. Most streaming services are prioritizing building more inclusive collections and introducing their audiences to new and compelling voices.

Prime Video is among the most progressive streaming services, helping viewers experience stories from the LGBTQ+ community from the comfort of their homes. If you’re looking to expand your horizons or watch a movie that feels more representative of you and your life, you have some great options. We’ve gone ahead and curated a list of the best LGBTQ+ movies on Amazon Prime Video right now.

When you’re done going through this list, check out the best LGBTQ movies on Netflix, as well as the best LGBTQ films to stream right now on multiple services.

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Reaching for the Moon
r 2013
Big Eden
pg-13 2000

God's Own Country (2017)

God's Own Country

85%

7.6/10

105m

Genre

Romance, Drama

Stars

Josh O'Connor, Gemma Jones, Alec Secăreanu

Directed by

Francis Lee

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The Crown‘s Josh O’Connor and Alec Secăreanu star in Francis Lee’s feature directorial debut God’s Own Country. The plot centers on the romance between an emotionally-stunted young English man and a Romanian immigrant working on his farm. A searing romantic drama with a deeply humane approach, God’s Own Country is a passionate, quiet, but deeply affecting look at loneliness, longing, desire, and romance. Criminally underrated but incredibly rewarding, God’s Own Country is among the best LGBTQ+ movies of the new millennium.

Bros (2022)

74%

6.4/10

115m

Genre

Comedy, Romance

Stars

Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Guy Branum

Directed by

Nicholas Stoller

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Billy Eichner co-wrote and starred in Nicholas Stoller’s rom-com Bros opposite Luke Macfarlane. The film centers on the relationship between two men who find it difficult to commit. A classic rom-com with a healthy dose of cynicism, Bros is funny, warm, and endlessly entertaining. It might not subvert the expectations or reinvent the rom-com formula, but it’s still a rewarding effort and another step forward on the road to mainstream LGBTQ+ representation.

Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Brokeback Mountain

87%

7.7/10

134m

Genre

Drama, Romance

Stars

Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams

Directed by

Ang Lee

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Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain stars the late Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. The film chronicles the decades-long romance between two American cowboys starting in the early 60s. Brokeback Mountain is a passionate, insightful, and thought-provoking deconstruction of the Western genre, providing a deeper and revelatory look into the myth of the American cowboy. Powered by brilliant, intense performances from Ledger and Gyllenhaal, Brokeback Mountain is a compelling and game-changing entry into LGBTQ+ cinema, easing its introduction into the mainstream.

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

60%

6.7/10

109m

Genre

Comedy

Stars

Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo

Directed by

Beeban Kidron

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The late Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo star in the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. The film follows three drag performers stranded in a small town while on their way to Los Angeles, facing struggles but finding a sense of community in the townsfolk. Although overly saccharine and slightly outdated under the modern gaze, To Wong Foo remains a landmark film, introducing drag culture into the mainstream. At a time when drag performers are being unfairly treated, To Wong Foo is a loving and proud celebration of drag and its positive effects on people’s lives.

Handsome Devil (2017)

60%

7.0/10

95m

Genre

Drama, Comedy

Stars

Fionn O'Shea, Nicholas Galitzine, Andrew Scott

Directed by

John Butler

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Handsome Devil stars Fionn O’Shea and Nicholas Galitzine. The plot centers on the unlikely friendship that blossoms between a shy loner and the top athlete in a rugby-obsessed Irish boarding school. When their schoolmates and authorities challenge their bond, the boys must put things into perspective. Handsome Devil is an insightful examination of homosexuality, hypocrisy, conventions, and perceptions, presenting a fresh and layered portrayal of friendship and a stark critique of the private school system.

Tell It to the Bees (2019)

Tell It to the Bees

50%

6.4/10

106m

Genre

Romance, Drama

Stars

Anna Paquin, Holliday Grainger, Emun Elliott

Directed by

Annabel Jankel

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Oscar-winner and X-Men movie star Anna Paquin co-stars opposite Holliday Grainger in the 2018 period drama Tell It to the Bees. The film centers on the blossoming relationship between Lydia, a dissatisfied housewife, and Jean, a charming doctor newly arrived in town. As the women’s relationship develops, Lydia’s marriage and life begin to suffer harsh condemnation from the conservative town. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances but criticized the formulaic plot.

Giant Little Ones (2019)

Giant Little Ones

67%

7.2/10

93m

Genre

Drama

Stars

Josh Wiggins, Darren Mann, Taylor Hickson

Directed by

Keith Behrman

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Giant Little Ones revolves around Franky, a popular teenager whose life and longtime relationship with best friend Ballas is upended when they have a sexual encounter with each other at a party. As both teenagers deal with their sexuality and identity, they develop new connections while losing others. The film received positive reviews praising its fresh spin on the coming-of-age genre.

Those People (2015)

6.5/10

89m

Genre

Drama, Romance

Stars

Jonathan Gordon, Jason Ralph, Haaz Sleiman

Directed by

Joey Kuhn

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Set in the elite world of the Upper East Side, Those People centers on Charlie, a young gay painter in love with his best friend, Sebastian. Charlie provides emotional support while Sebastian deals with a high-profile family scandal. When a handsome pianist catches his eye, Charlie must balance his blossoming relationship while dealing with the true nature of his feelings for Sebastian.

Boy Meets Girl (2014)

68%

7.1/10

95m

Genre

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Stars

Michael Welch, Michelle Hendley, Alexandra Turshen

Directed by

Eric Schaeffer

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Boy Meets Girl follows Ricky, a 21-year-old trans woman living in a small Kentucky town while dreaming of going to New York to study fashion. Her only companion is Robby, her lifelong best friend. However, her life changes with the sudden arrival of Francesca, as the two women form an intimate bond that makes Ricky question her feelings for Robby and the way she wants to live her life.

Freeheld (2015)

50%

6.6/10

103m

Genre

Romance, Drama

Stars

Julianne Moore, Elliot Page, Steve Carell

Directed by

Peter Sollett

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Oscar winner Julianne Moore joins Oscar nominees Elliot Page, Steve Carell, and Michael Shannon in the 2015 biopic Freeheld, based on the Oscar-winning 2007 documentary of the same name. The plot chronicles Laurel Hester’s fight to secure pension benefits for her domestic partner, Stacie Andree, after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis. The film is based on the real-life story of Hester, who died three weeks after successfully securing benefits for Andree.

Reaching for the Moon (2013)

Reaching for the Moon

44%

6.9/10

r

118m

Genre

Drama, Romance

Stars

Miranda Otto, Glória Pires, Tracy Middendorf

Directed by

Bruno Barreto

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Set in Brazil in the 1950s and based on a true story, Reaching for the Moon follows Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Elizabeth Bishop (Miranda Otto) as she travels to Rio de Janeiro to visit her friend Mary (Tracy Middendorf). There, she meets Mary’s partner, architect Lota de Macedo Soares (Glória Pires), who is the opposite of Elizabeth. Dashing, sensual, and spontaneous, Lota makes Elizabeth jealous — a feeling that becomes more confusing when Lota becomes determined to have a relationship with both Mary and Elizabeth.

Big Eden (2000)

59%

7.3/10

pg-13

117m

Genre

Drama, Romance

Stars

Arye Gross, Eric Schweig, Tim DeKay

Directed by

Thomas Bezucha

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Henry Hart (Arye Gross) is a successful but lonely gay artist living in New York City. When his grandfather has a stroke, Henry decides to put his career on hold and return to Big Eden, Montana, the town where he grew up many years ago. There, Henry strikes up a surprising romance with his high school best friend, Dean (Tim DeKay). Henry’s even more surprised, though, when he discovers that Pike (Eric Schweig), a quiet Native American man who owns the local general store might also have a crush on him.

From Zero to I Love You (2019)

From Zero to I Love You

6.1/10

r

106m

Genre

Romance

Stars

Darryl Stephens, Scott Bailey, Richard Lawson

Directed by

Doug Spearman

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Pete Logsdon (Darryl Stephens) is an ordinary guy in Philadelphia with an odd penchant for becoming romantically involved with married men. His supportive parents are on him to find a nice single person to settle down with, but Pete soon meets Jack (Scott Bailey) and becomes smitten. Unfortunately, Jack has been happily married to a woman for 15 years and has two beautiful children to boot.

Joe Bell (2021)

54%

5.9/10

r

93m

Genre

Drama, Adventure

Stars

Mark Wahlberg, Reid Miller, Connie Britton

Directed by

Reinaldo Marcus Green

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One of Amazon’s few LGBTQ+ entries from other studios, Joe Bell features Transformers star Mark Wahlberg as the titular character in this drama written by the same team behind Brokeback Mountain. When his gay teenage son is tormented relentlessly at his Oregon high school, Joe Bell decides to pay tribute to his son by embarking on a walk across the American heartland to explain the real, terrifying consequences of bullying.

Make Us Dream (2018)

8.0/10

pg

104m

Genre

Documentary

Stars

Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher, Michael Owen

Directed by

Sam Blair

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Steven Gerrard’s sexuality isn’t at the epicenter of this compelling documentary of the soccer star’s life, which is exactly what makes it so enjoyable. Gerrard is perhaps the greatest openly gay athlete ever but this doc is more about how Gerrard began his career with legendary Liverpool F.C. at just 8 years old, only to arrive at the top team as it was descending into irrelevance. Gerrard’s arrival soon spurs a triumphant reign in which Liverpool capture two FA Cups, three League Cups, a UEFA Cup, an FA Community Shield, a UEFA Super Cup, and a UEFA Champions League.

Mayor Pete (2021)

63%

4.3/10

r

96m

Genre

Documentary

Stars

Pete Buttigieg, Chasten Buttigieg, Mike Schmuhl

Directed by

Jesse Moss

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Pete Buttigieg took a shot at the presidency. He didn’t win the nomination that ultimately went to Joe Biden, but he did become the most prominent member of the LGBTQ community to run for president and is now the first openly LGBTQ Cabinet member in United States history. The documentary charts Buttigieg’s recent career successes, from serving as the mayor of South Bend to winning the Iowa caucus, up to his appointment as the country’s Transportation Secretary. The documentary also provides insight into his personal life with husband Chasten, although more depth could’ve been provided to that aspect of Buttigieg’s life. Nevertheless, the documentary resonates and provides a symbol for the LGBTQ community that those who don’t identify as heterosexual or cisgender still belong in the pantheons of power.

My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021)

My Name Is Pauli Murray

73%

6.6/10

pg-13

91m

Genre

Documentary

Stars

Patricia Bell-Scott, Dolores Chandler, Brittney Cooper

Directed by

Julie Cohen, Betsy West

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Julie Cohen and Betsy West weren’t looking to find an unsung hero of the civil rights struggle when they first came upon Pauli Murray’s name. Instead, they were delving into the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for the 2018 documentary RBG, and the name of this relatively unknown lawyer and activist kept popping up as one of Ginsburg’s biggest influences. As early as the 1940s, Pauli Murray was fighting for women’s rights and ultimately proved instrumental in adding the Equal Protection Clause to the 14th Amendment. Through archival footage and the extensive recordings Murray left behind when she passed away in 1985, My Name Is Pauli Murray paints an intimate portrait not only of an influential activist whose name has gone unspoken on too many tongues for too long but someone with a surprisingly contemporary understanding of gender that many today are still struggling to wrap their heads around.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021)

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

62%

6.3/10

pg-13

115m

Genre

Drama, Comedy

Stars

Max Harwood, Sarah Lancashire, Lauren Patel

Directed by

Jonathan Butterell

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Jamie Campbell came out as the drag queen Fifi at a high school prom. The BBC reported on his story with the 2011 documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, which inspired the stage musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie. Four years after the premiere of the musical, the story was adapted to film with Max Harwood in the eponymous role. Jamie, a lot of critics will tell you, does not break new ground. The film is a story we’ve heard before and are likely to hear again. Regardless, it proves to be a fun and heartwarming musical, with Harwood’s inherent magnetism making up for any narrative shortcomings.

Just Friends (2018)

7.2/10

80m

Genre

Comedy, Romance, Drama

Stars

Majd Mardo, Josha Stradowski, Jenny Arean

Directed by

Annemarie van de Mond

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Joris’ father died almost a decade ago, and while continuing to try and come to terms with the loss, a young Syrian refugee named Yad arrives in his life, working for his grandmother. Despite Joris’ conservative upbringing, he can’t deny the spark that exists between him and Yad, who quickly realizes that they aren’t “just friends” but share a much deeper — and romantic — bond. The hidden gem Dutch romantic comedy is part coming-of-age and part story of love that must defy the odds, familial pressures, and coming to terms with one’s true self.

Uncle Frank (2020)

58%

7.3/10

r

95m

Genre

Drama

Stars

Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi

Directed by

Alan Ball

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In Amazon Prime’s original film Uncle Frank, Paul Bettany (WandaVision) plays Frank Bledsoe — a man about to learn that the secrets we keep from our families can be both more and less important than we ever imagined. Set in the early ’70s, Uncle Frank finds its titular lead living with his lover, Walid (Peter Macdissi). Frank’s pretty sure no one in his South Carolinian family knows he’s gay, but that changes when his young niece, Beth (Sophia Lillis), pays him a surprise visit in New York and discovers her uncle’s true life. Matters are further complicated when news of the death of the family patriarch arrives. Frank and Beth set out on their own to South Carolina for the services, leaving Walid behind because Frank doesn’t want the rest of his family to discover his secret. Walid follows anyway, and the trio has a touching, funny journey to the funeral, where some shocking surprises await them.

Pride (2014)

79%

7.8/10

r

122m

Genre

Drama, Comedy

Stars

Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West

Directed by

Matthew Warchus

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This historical comedy-drama is based on the true story of a group of lesbian and gay activists who banded together to raise money for families impacted by the British miners strike of 1984. The event eventually became known as the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign. While the help was initially unwelcome, the group addressed the homophobia head on to dispel myths and preconceived notions, finding unlikely allies in the small-town miners and their families. Nominated for a Golden Globe, the film has been universally praised and referred to as a “joyous crowd-pleaser.”

My Best Friend (2018)

6.8/10

91m

Genre

Drama

Stars

Angelo Mutti Spinetta, Lautaro Rodríguez, Guillermo Pfening

Directed by

Martín Deus

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Also known as Mi mejor amigo, this Spanish-language Argentinian film is a coming-of-age movie about Lorenzo, a 16-year-old boy in Patagonia discovering his sexuality, with the help and friendship of Caito, a 17-year-old who has been taken in by Lorenzo’s parents. The film beautifully presents the idea of a young man struggling to understand his feelings and attractions as well as his emotional connections with others. It has been praised for its subtleties and believable performances about two young men simply trying to find themselves.

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