After years of underrepresentation, Amazon Prime Video is leading the streaming charge when it comes to quality LGBTQ+ content. The best LGBTQ+ movies on Amazon Prime allow people worldwide to feel represented and seen while still offering enough entertainment and humor. Now, following the considerable success of last summer’s rom-com Red, White & Royal Blue, Amazon is embracing its status as the streaming home for the best content for the queer community.
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, as well as the best LGBTQ films to stream right now on multiple services.
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Firebird (2021)
Set 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)
Kelsa 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.
C.O.G. (2013)
The ever-underappreciated Jonathan Groff leads the offbeat LGBTQ+ dramedy C.O.G., which stands for “Child of God.” The plot follows David, a recent Yale graduate who travels to Oregon to work at an apple factory, determined to earn some life experience outside of his privileged upbringing, eventually finding religion. C.O.G. is witty but sharp, unafraid to explore dark issues through a comedic lens. Groff’s anxious energy is expertly matched by a brilliant supporting cast, including Denis O’Hare, Casey Wilson, and a sinister and scene-stealing Corey Stoll.
Of an Age (2023)
Set in the summer of 1999, Of an Age centers on Kol, an 18-year-old Serbian immigrant and amateur ballroom dancer. As he experiences new things, he enters into a short but intense romance with Adam, his dance partner’s older brother. Of an Age follows its romance during a single, game-changing day, as Kol lives a passionate and whirlwind experience bound to change his life for good. It then jumps ahead in time, taking viewers in a new direction. The film captures the radical yet fleeting nature of first love, earnestly portraying its briefness without denying its power to change a person’s perspective, especially during the formative years of adolescence.
Permission (2018)
Rebecca 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)
Golden 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)
Academy 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)
Based 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)
Ben 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)
A 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)
Nicholas 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)
The 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.
Tell It to the Bees (2019)
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 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)
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)
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.
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