Since the release of their streaming hit Red, White & Royal Blue, Amazon Prime Video has expanded its library of LGBTQ+ content. Aside from a sequel to that successful movie, the streamer has other productions in line. The best LGBTQ+ movies on Amazon Prime include more than just rom-coms, though; they also involve heavy dramas, relatable coming-of-age stories, and more intimate, underappreciated stories that highlight the queer experience in all its complicated glory. The productions include both mainstream and indie efforts, always focused on shedding new light on the community.
Prime Video has a healthy collection of movies for everyone, regardless of whether they are part of the LGBTQ+ community or are allies. If you’re looking to expand your horizons or watch a movie that feels more representative of your life, Amazon Prime Video has you covered with its impressive library of movies. Digital Trends has curated a list of the best LGBTQ+ movies on Amazon Prime Video right now, from heartwarming rom-coms and emotional dramas to 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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Another Simple Favor (2025)
5.3/10Blake Lively and Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick return for another round of lies, deceit, and murder in Paul Feig’s Another Simple Favor. The plot sees a recently released Emily (Lively) getting married and asking Stephanie (Kendrick) to be her maid of honor. The Capri wedding soon gets ruined when a shocking murder sends everyone into chaos, prompting Stephanie to once again get on the case. Powered by Kendrick and Lively’s wickedly electrifying chemistry, Another Simple Favor offers another mean-spirited yet irresistible good time. The LGBTQ+ aspects are mainly focused on the side characters, but the story is surprisingly lovely, making it a perfect choice to spend the weekend.
Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989)
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6.8/10Uli Edel’s 1989 drama Last Exit to Brooklyn stars Oscar nominee Jennifer Jason Leigh and Stephen Lang. Set in 1950s Brooklyn against the backdrop of a strike, the film follows several stories, including a sex worker who falls in love with her client and an erratic man coming to terms with his homosexuality.
Last Exit to Brooklyn is not an easy watch; in fact, the film’s unrelenting bleakness might be too much for some. However, its depiction of the LGBTQ+ community at such a pivotal and chaotic time gives food for thought, and Lang and Jason Leigh’s performances, plus a standout turn by the late Alexis Arquette, make it a worthwhile watch.
Pit Stop (2013)
6.0/10Pit Stop centers on two men, Ernesto (Marcus DeAnda) and Gabe (Bill Heck), whose relationship has disintegrated. Ernesto is at the hospital beside a past love, while Gabe finds solace in his ex-wife and daughter while reckoning with the ill-fated affair that led to his separation. The film is a thoughtful exploration of romance and the path that leads to it, which can be filled with heartbreak, joy, and regret.
An underrated gem, Pit Stop is an emotional and introspective look at love, relationships, and the difficulties of living an open life in rural, more conservative communities, like in this small Texas town.
Trick (1999)
7.2/10A romantic comedy that emphasizes both genres, Trick is a sweet and funny LGBTQ+ movie that deserves more attention. Gabriel (Christian Campbell) makes eye contact with gogo dancer Mark (John Paul Pitoc) at a club, and the two go back to the former’s place to have sex. However, a series of misadventures and misunderstandings will complicate their plans, leading them to a wild night that might result in more than the one-night stand they were expecting.
A bona fide cult classic of LGBTQ+ cinema, Trick is a funny and surprisingly tender story of how love can blossom in the most unexpected places. However, powered by a pair of stellar performances from its two well-matched leads, Trick is a must-watch for everyone in the queer community.
Bottoms (2023)
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6.7/10The hilarious and subversive teen dark comedy Bottoms stars Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri as two unpopular friends who begin a fight club, seemingly to show girls how to defend themselves. However, their true plan is to use the club to get together with and lose their virginities to their crushes, two of the most popular girls at school.
Bottoms might seem like a typical teen raunchy comedy, but its third act descends into such unhinged mayhem that it’s hard not to be impressed. Bottoms boasts a sharp and witty screenplay with great comedic performances by Sennott and Edebiri. Many didn’t exactly like it, as it can be too much, but those who appreciate its chaotic approach will undoubtedly adore it.
The 10 Year Plan (2014)
6.1/10Myles (Jack Turner) and Brody (Michael Adam Hamilton) are two friends who make a pact: if they’re still single in ten years, they’ll marry each other. Two months before the decade comes, the duo struggles to find a significant other to avoid marrying each other.
If this sounds like the most conventional plot for a romantic comedy, you’d be right; indeed, The 10 Year Plan is not exactly refreshing, nor does it try to be. In fact, it embraces its status as a stereotypical rom-com, but that’s where its strengths lie. The protagonists have lovely chemistry, and the story is still effective, even if you can pretty much tell what’s going to happen every step of the way.
Fair Haven (2017)
6.8/10James (Michael Grant) is a young man back from a stint at a conversion therapy camp. Convinced by his father to abandon his musical dreams and instead take over the family farm, James settles into his new and unsatisfying life. However, the arrival of a former lover will reignite his passion for music and his true sexuality.
Fair Haven explores a very delicate issue with enough sensitivity, even if its approach is somewhat conventional. Still, convincing performances and a worthwhile (and surprisingly hopeful) message make this one a good watch.
The Girl King (2015)
5.9/10Historical biopics are always interesting, as they can either stick to reality or opt for a fully fictionalized approach. 2015’s The Girl King sits in the middle, telling the story of Queen Christina of Sweden (Malin Buska) and her blossoming sexuality, as well as her plans to modernize her kingdom.
Christina is among the most fascinating figures in Sweden’s history, and while the film doesn’t quite live up to her lofty legacy, it does offer a new side to her story, one that isn’t often portrayed on the screen.
A Perfect Ending (2012)
5.6/10A Perfect Ending is a sweet story about finding oneself in middle age. The film follows Rebecca (Barbara Niven), a married woman and mother of one who shares an unsatisfying marriage with her older husband. On the advice of her lesbian friends, she hires an escort, Paris (Jessica Clark), to help her experience her sexuality. As the two become closer, Rebecca discloses her battle with a severe illness, and Paris reveals a secret that haunts her.
A Perfect Ending is a classic tale of tragedy that might leave more than one with teary eyes. However, the film is a worthwhile exploration of self-discovery and fulfillment that might strike a chord with many.
XXY (2007)
7.0/10The Argentine drama XXY tells the story of Alex (Inés Efron), a 15-year-old with both male and female sexual organs. Her life is turned around with the arrival of the handsome Álvaro (Martín Piroyansky), leading to an exploration of her sexuality and identity.
Co-starring acclaimed Argentinian actor Ricardo Darín, XXY is the rare movie that deals with an intersex character. The handling could be better — it was 2007, after all — the film remains a worthy addition to a topic that remains seldom discussed in mainstream entertainment, even today.
Please Baby Please (2022)
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5.7/10Academy Award nominee Andrea Riseborough and (hopefully future Academy Award winner) Demi Moore star in the 2022 musical drama Please Baby Please. The film follows couple Suze (Riseborough) and Arthur (Harry Melling), who become the target of a band of greasers after witnessing them commit a crime.
Please Baby Please features a complicated romance between Arthur and the greaser Teddy (Karl Glusman), with Suze caught in the middle. It doesn’t offer any easy answers to the complex dynamic of polyamorous relationships, but it does operate under a refreshingly unconstrained approach that makes it every bit as intriguing and thought-provoking as it’s entertaining and unabashedly campy.
All Over the Guy (2001)
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6.4/10All Over the Guy follows the story of two couples: Eli (Dan Bucatinsky) and Tom (Richard Ruccolo), who are set up by their friends, Jackie (Sasha Alexander) and Brett (Adam Goldberg). As Eli and Tom fall for each other and learn to deal with their quirks, Jackie and Brett drift apart in a classic tale of romance and falling in and out of love.
The leads are quite appealing, and the script is familiar but witty, with enough insights into the struggles of dating to be engaging and relatable. All Over the Guy is also painfully millennial, which makes it all the more entertaining today, thanks to its added nostalgic value.
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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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6.9/10Big Eden (2000)
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7.3/10Mayor Pete (2021)
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4.3/10My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021)
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6.6/10Everybody's Talking About Jamie (2021)
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6.3/10Just Friends (2018)
7.2/10Uncle Frank (2020)
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7.3/10My Best Friend (2018)
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