Streaming services are currently going all-in on LGBTQ+ content, but few have done it more successfully than Amazon Prime Video. The best LGBTQ+ movies on Amazon Prime allow people worldwide to feel represented through stories of self-discovery that blend drama, comedy, romance, and even horror, fantasy, or sci-fi. Following the considerable success of 2023’s rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue, Amazon has fully embraced its goal to become the streaming home for the best and most diverse queer content.
Prime Video has a healthy collection of films for everyone, regardless of whether they identify as LGBTQ+ or are allies. So, if you’re looking to expand your horizons or watch a movie that feels more representative of you and your life, Amazon Prime Video has you covered with its impressive library of original and acquired movies. Digital Trends has curated a list of the best LGBTQ+ movies on Amazon Prime Video right now, from heartwarming rom-coms to emotional dramas and even a few genre offerings that cement the streamer as a treasure trove for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.
When you’re done going through this list, check out the best LGBTQ movies on Netflix and the best LGBTQ films to stream right now on multiple services. Also, check out the best new movies to stream this week, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, and the best movies on Amazon Prime Video.
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Falling2020
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Dating Amber2020
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Geography Club2013
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Firebird2021
Elena Undone (2010)
6.1/10The semiautobiographical 2010 movie Elena Undone chronicles the romance of Elena, the wife of a staunchly anti-LGBTQ+ pastor, and Peyton, a female writer. Through their relationship, the couple will gain a new understanding of what love truly means asthey go on a journey of self-discovery that will shatter their preconceived notions of life itself.
An underappreciated gem of LGBTQ+ cinema, Elena Undone is a tale of desire and romance that might not push the envelope, but it offers a compelling story that makes it a worthwhile watch.
Falling (2020)
63%
6.5/10Three-time Academy Award nominee Viggo Mortensen makes his directorial debut with 2020’s Falling. This family drama sees Mortensen as John, a family man who must take in his elderly father, Willis (Lance Henriksen), who is exhibiting signs of dementia. As John and his husband, Eric (Terry Chen), make room for Willis in their lives, the family navigates the clash of mindsets and customs.
Falling is an uneven, but ultimately insightful portrayal of a father-son relationship elevated by heartfelt performances from Mortensen and Henriksen. The plot is never as deep or as revelatory as it can be, but Falling does a good job of depicting the generational divide between parents and children, especially as adulthood sets in and stubbornness makes things needlessly complicated.
The Miseducation of Cameron Post (2018)
69%
6.6/10The familiar, but still strangely underrated Chloë Grace Moretz leads The Miseducation of Cameron Post as the titular character. Based on a 2012 novel, this coming-of-age drama set in 1993 tells the story of Cameron Post, a girl sent to a gay conversion therapy camp after being discovered having sex with the prom queen. What follows is an intense experience that will open Cameron’s eyes to the harshness of being an LGBTQ+ youth and the sense of community and belonging one finds once one learns to accept themselves.
Bleak, yet compassionate to its subject and target audience, The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a classic tale of the complicated journey into young adulthood from the perspective of a young lesbian girl learning to accept herself.
Dating Amber (2020)
59%
7.0/10Fionn O’Shea, who rose to prominence with another classic LGBTQ+ film, Handsome Devil, stars in Dating Amber opposite Lola Pettigrew. The story follows Eddie and Amber, who pretend to be in a traditional relationship to escape the constant homophobic bullying they endure from their classmates. As they learn to trust one another, they also discover new things about themselves, which expose them to new points of view that will contribute to the ultimate acceptance of their true identities.
Dating Amber is a sweet and intimate coming-of-age story with an uplifting and cathartic ending that will undoubtedly resonate with LGBTQ+ audiences, thanks to how effortlessly it captures a universal experience for the community. Benefitting from a pair of perfect lead performances, Dating Amber is a safe, but sweet story of the power of friendship among queer individuals.
Geography Club (2013)
57%
6.5/10Set at the hilariously named Goodkind High School, Geography Club follows a group of diverse students who form an LGBTQ+ support group disguised as an after-school “geography club.” There, the kids will share their experiences, provide crucial support to each other, and learn the true meaning of the word “community.”
Geography Club is unabashedly sweet, offering a hopeful, if slightly idealistic, depiction of LGBTQ+ youth and showcasing how the friends and bonds one forges within the community have the power to make one feel safe, seen, and accepted. More people should be aware of this sweet and reaffirming film, which might not reinvent the genre, but is a worthy entry.
Firebird (2021)
49%
7.1/10Set in the Soviet Air Force at the height of the Cold War and based on a true story, Firebird tells a classic story of forbidden love. The film follows the love affair between Sergey, a young private with weeks left in his training, and Roman, a fighter pilot. Firebird walks familiar territory but offers enough nuance and insight to make this well-known story feel fresh and arresting. At its heart, the film is about love and the sacrifices required to make it work, enhancing its themes with a period setting that reflects real-world politics.
Anything's Possible (2022)
68%
5.7/10Kelsa is a young trans girl going through the typical challenges of senior year. Her life changes when she develops a close bond with Khal, a sensitive classmate who struggles with his future, but their blossoming romance will face many obstacles from their ever-changing classmates. Directed by Emmy-winner Billy Porter, Anything’s Possible is a refreshing take on high school romance, told from the perspective of characters who seldom get to take the spotlight. It’s sweet, charming, and surprisingly intuitive, representing a worthy addition to the over-crowded teen genre.
Permission (2018)
62%
5.3/10Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens are two of the most underrated actors working today. They shared the screen in the 2018 dramedy Permission, playing Anna and Will, a couple on the verge of marriage who decide to explore their relationship’s boundaries. Morgan Spector and David Joseph Craig co-star as a gay couple who are also testing their bond when they struggle with the decision to become parents. Permission offers enough clever observations into relationship dynamics to become a worthy film about love and connection. What really works here are the performances of a brilliant cast, especially Hall, Stevens, Spector, and the ever-reliable Gina Gershon.
Cassandro (2023)
76%
6.5/10Golden Globe-winner Gael García Bernal stars as American-born Mexican luchador Saúl Armendáriz, best known as Cassandro, in the eponymous biopic directed by Roger Ross Williams. The film chronicles Cassandro’s rise to fame as an exótico luchador, his life as an openly homosexual man, and his subsequent international success. Cassandro is an exuberant showcase for García Bernal and a worthy depiction of Armendáriz’s legacy, showing how his efforts inside the ring as the “Liberace of Lucha Libre” subverted notions of masculinity in a country famous for its deep-rooted machismo.
Saltburn (2023)
61%
7.1/10Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell directs Academy Award nominee Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin) in the psychological black comedy Saltburn. Keoghan plays Oliver Quick, an Oxford student who befriends the handsome and wealthy Felix Catton and is invited to spend the summer at the Cattons’ opulent home, Saltburn. There, Oliver begins introducing himself into the family’s life, leading to increasingly twisted events. Saltburn succeeds largely thanks to Keoghan’s arresting performance and scene-stealing work from Oscar nominees Rosamund Pike and Richard E. Grant. Its attempts to shock might come off as slightly juvenile, but Saltburn remains an effective study of obsession, envy, and queerness.
My Policeman (2022)
50%
6.5/10Based on the eponymous 2012 novel by Bethan Roberts, My Policeman stars Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, and David Dawson. The plot follows Tom, a policeman in 1950s Britain, who falls in love with a schoolteacher before beginning a torrid same-sex affair with a museum curator. My Policeman is not perfect—the plot meanders, and the message isn’t as impactful as it could be. However, strong work from Corrin and Dawson elevates the material. For his part, Styles does his best, particularly thanks to his chemistry with Dawson, and it’s just enough to keep the film afloat.
The People We Hate at the Wedding (2022)
42%
5.8/10Ben Platt and Kristen Bell star are struggling siblings in the romantic comedy The People We Hate at the Wedding. The plot centers on Alice and Paul, who travel to England for their half-sister’s wedding. However, tensions rise after years of bottled feelings emerge, leading to a chaotic series of events. Platt’s Paul carries the film’s queer representation, and he does impressively, especially once the film’s twist is revealed. The People We Hate at the Wedding is a tad too formulaic for its own good, but Bell, Platt, and the always-great Allison Janney pull through admirably.
Summer of 85 (2020)
65%
6.9/10A classic coming-of-age romantic drama, Summer of 85 portrays the friendship and eventual romance between 16-year-old Alexis and 18-year-old David over a summer in Normandy in 1985. Summer of 85 thrives for the authenticity it brings to its portrayal of first love and its powerful and enduring effects. Director François Ozon crafts a thoughtful yet raw depiction of queer teen love, unafraid of exploring its darkest corners yet delicate enough to preserve its youthful innocence.
Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
62%
7.0/10Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez star in Prime Video’s rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue. Based on the bestselling novel, the film chronicles the romance between a British prince and the son of the president of the United States. Sweet, funny, and surprisingly steamy, Red, White & Royal Blue is a throwback to the classic romantic comedies of the 1980s and ’90s. The charming leads and supporting cast of familiar faces make Red, White & Royal Blue a perfect film for a satisfying afternoon at home.
My Fake Boyfriend (2022)
5.2/10The Prime Video original My Fake Boyfriend stars Keiynan Lonsdale, Dylan Sprouse, and Sarah Hyland. The plot revolves around Andrew, a young man dealing with a toxic relationship. His meddling friends create a fake boyfriend to help him get over the mess, but things get complicated when Andrew meets a guy he’s actually interested in, only to find himself trapped in a relationship with a fictional man. With a decent premise elevated by a trio of charismatic performers, My Fake Boyfriend is a solidly entertaining rom-com and another worthy entry in Prime Video’s ever-expanding LGBTQ+ catalog.
Giant Little Ones (2019)
67%
7.2/10Giant 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)
6.5/10Set 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%
7.1/10Boy 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.
Reaching for the Moon (2013)
44%
6.9/10Big Eden (2000)
59%
7.3/10Joe Bell (2021)
54%
5.9/10Make Us Dream (2018)
8.0/10Mayor Pete (2021)
63%
4.3/10My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021)
73%
6.6/10Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021)
62%
6.3/10Just Friends (2018)
7.2/10Uncle Frank (2020)
58%
7.3/10My Best Friend (2018)
6.8/10
