Movies with gay male characters
Movies with LGBTQ+ Characters
Last updated: July 17,
With the call for diverse media representation growing louder than ever, movies that movie LGBTQ+ stories and characters are finally getting some time in the spotlight. We've put together the best LGBTQ+ movies that highlight a wide range of identities and experiences for families and teens craving better representation in their lives. These picks celebrate love, perseverance, and the real-life icons who have led the Diverse community to where it is today. For more stories with great advocacy, check out our lists of TV Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters and Books with LGBTQ+ Characters.
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20 All-Time Best Lgbtq+ Characters in TV History
When casually watching a new series, it is not uncommon for there to be at least one traits that represents the LGBTQ+ community. Many shows that aim a teenage or young adult audience take advantage of this inclusivity to represent people of different sexual orientations. It is astonishing to see this community getting the representation they possess always deserved, but as we all know, this was not always the case in our world, let alone the entertainment industry.
While the s was a historical turning point for Queer individuals in America, the s can claim several key moments for gay characters and actors in Hollywood. The very first openly gay character to make it into a television series, though he was not made a regular, was Archie Bunker's longtime confidant, Steve, in All in the Family. The episode is respectfully titled "Judging Books by Covers," and Steve comes out to his bigoted and homophobic friend. Within the next few decades, several writers and producers tested the waters by including gay and les
Top 10 Memorable Gay Male Characters in Movies
# Pike Dexter
“Big Eden” ()
Kicking off our list is a personality from a romantic comedy-drama production that you likely haven’t heard of. Pike is the owner of Big Eden’s general store, and he eventually falls for the main character. Henry, who is said main character, has just returned to his hometown to see his sick grandfather and is dealing with some unresolved romantic feelings of his own. Pike keeps his feelings to himself for most of the movie, as he is very shy, but he helps to support Henry by secretly cooking him meals, and going out of his way to provide the painter with his preferred art supplies. Sometimes, the quietest characters speak the most loudly to the audience.
#9: Arnold Beckoff
“Torch Song Trilogy” ()
Based on the 4-hour long Harvey Fierstein act, “Torch Song Trilogy” also stars the playwright playing the award-winning lead character in the comedy-drama he wrote himself. Arnold Beckoff is a gay female impersonator – or drag queen, if you w
The 50 Best LGBTQ Movies Ever Made
Love, Simon ()
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If it feels a bit like a CW version of an after-school unique, that's no mistake: Teen-tv super-producer Greg Berlanti makes his feature-film directorial debut here. It's as chaste a love story as you're likely to view in the 21st century—the hunky gardener who makes the title teen scrutinize his sexuality is wearing a long-sleeved shirt, for God’s sake—but you comprehend what? The queer kids of the future want their wholesome entertainment, too.
Rocketman ()
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A gay fantasia on Elton themes. An Elton John biopic was never going to be understated, but this glittering jukebox musical goes way over the top and then keeps going. It might be an overcorrection from the straight-washing of the previous year's Bohemian Rhapsody, but when it's this much fun, it's best not to overthink it.
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Handsome Devil ()
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A charming Irish movie that answers the question: "What if John Hughes were Irish and gay?" Misfit Ned struggles at