Queer AND: Movies and TV Shows That Explore Intersectionality and LGBTQ+ Identities

LGBTQ+ people aren't a monolith! Beyond the identities of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer, members of these communities come from many different backgrounds and cultures. The movies and TV shows on this list elevate and celebrate the stories of LGBTQ+ people who are also people of color, people with disabilities, people who are immigrants or refugees, and people of different socioeconomic statuses. Relatable coming-of-age stories, heartfelt romantic dramas, earnest documentaries, and more: There's something here for everyone. And don't miss our other recommendations for stories of LGBTQ+ youth in books and movies and TV shows, as well as movies and TV shows that explore queer history.

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Kaathal - The Core movie poster: Main characters Mathew Devassy and Omana
MOVIE

Kaathal - The Core

age 10+

Tender Indian drama shines light on gay and women's rights.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
L'immensità movie poster: Luana Giuliani sits on steps, eating an ice cream, beside Penelope Cruz
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L'immensità

age 12+

Italian drama has language, sexual threat, domestic abuse.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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TV

Love, Victor

age 11+

Earnest LGBTQ+ spin-off series is endearing and lovely.

Network: Hulu (2020)
Badhaai Do movie poster: An Indian man and woman come out of a closet with a single finger over their mouths.
MOVIE

Badhaai Do

age 13+

Comedy-drama depicts struggles of India's queer community.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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The Half of It

age 13+

Touching, smart teen story deals with sexuality; drinking.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
I Saw the TV Glow Movie Poster: In a dark room, a figure with his back to viewers watches a TV screen filled with pink static
MOVIE

I Saw the TV Glow

age 13+

Haunting experimental horror explores queer identity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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MOVIE

Monsoon

age 13+

Emigrant drama has some strong language, sexual references.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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MOVIE

My Name Is Pauli Murray

age 13+

Informative docu on little-known activist promotes courage.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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MOVIE

To Be Takei

age 13+

In upbeat docu, equality for all is the final frontier.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2014)
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Flee

age 14+

Animated refugee docu shows compassion and hope; language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
The Man with the Answers movie poster: Two topless men sit by the side of a lake, one laying down on his back.
MOVIE

The Man with the Answers

age 14+

Warm, funny road trip romance has language, sex, drug use.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
The Persian Version Movie Poster: Leila and Shireen dance together, with Leila looking at Shireen with a smile; more characters dance behind them
MOVIE

The Persian Version

age 14+

Dazzling Iranian family tale enriches, entertains; cursing.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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Rafiki

age 14+

Queer coming-of-age Kenyan drama; some violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2019)
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Somebody Somewhere

age 14+

Language, alcohol in lovely series about quirky friendships.

Network: Max (2022)
 Am I OK? movie poster: A close-up of Dakota Johnson's face as she cries
MOVIE

Am I OK?

age 15+

Coming-out comedy has language, sexual references, pot use.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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TV

Betty

age 15+

Language, drugs in fresh, feminist skateboard series.

Network: HBO (2020)
Every Body Movie Poster: Sean Saifa Wall, River Gallo, and Alicia Roth Weigel are pictured within the LGBTQIA+ flag
MOVIE

Every Body

age 15+

Gripping, heartfelt, mature docu about intersex Americans.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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MOVIE

Everything Everywhere All at Once

age 15+

Weird, wonderful genre-busting adventure has some violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
Fitting In Movie Poster: Maddie Ziegler sits on a pink and red stair with a pink background behind her
MOVIE

Fitting In

age 15+

Comedy about teen sexual differences has pot, drinking, sex.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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MOVIE

Funny Boy

age 15+

Queer coming-of-age story has violence and racism.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)