Top 10 best Queer movies

Let’s get one thing straight — or actually, not so straight.
Queer cinema isn’t just about who kisses who (though we love that too). It’s about stories that explore identity, love, desire, gender, and the power of being unapologetically yourself. It can be loud and proud, soft and tender, devastatingly sad, or gloriously campy.
Queer movies give voice to characters who have too often lived in the margins, and invite everyone—LGBTQIA+ or not—to see the world from a different, more colorful angle. So whether you’re looking to feel seen, learn something new, or just watch a damn good film, this list has you covered.
Let’s dive into the top 10 unforgettable Queer movies, from cult classics to powerful new releases.

10. 120 BPM (Beats Per Minute) (2017)

This Cannes Grand Prix-winning drama by Robin Campillo is a powerful chronicle of ACT UP Paris activists in the early ’90s, fighting for awareness and treatment during the AIDS crisis. It’s both political and deeply personal, focusing on love, loss, and community in the face of injustice. The performances, especially by Nahuel Pérez Biscayart and Arnaud Valois, are raw and unforgettable. With its dance scenes, protest chants, and gut-wrenching intimacy, the film is a rallying cry and a requiem all at once. It’s vital viewing—full of heart and urgency.

9. Drive-Away Dolls (2024)

Directed by Ethan Coen, this recent queer road-trip comedy-thriller follows two chaotic best friends (played by Margaret Qualley and Geraldine Viswanathan) as they hit the road to escape heartbreak, only to stumble into something far more dangerous. With Coen’s offbeat humor and a subversively queer edge, the film plays with genre tropes while centering messy, lovable queer characters. There’s action, desire, awkward moments, and unexpected turns. It’s fresh, wild, and unapologetically queer. A rare, fun entry in the LGBTQ+ genre that doesn’t take itself too seriously—but still hits.

8. But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)

Directed by Jamie Babbit, this cult classic is a pastel-colored satire that hilariously (and poignantly) tackles conversion therapy. Natasha Lyonne stars as Megan, a high school cheerleader who’s sent to a reform camp when her parents suspect she’s a lesbian. At the camp, she meets Graham (Clea DuVall) and begins to question everything. With its campy aesthetic, iconic performances, and a sharp sense of humor, the film has become a queer favorite. Underneath the satire lies a genuine, heartfelt message about embracing your true self.

7. Block Pass (2024)

Set in a rural French town, Block Pass follows Jojo, a teen motocross racer whose life is upended after he’s outed. With his best friend Willy by his side, the film explores loyalty, identity, and survival in a hostile environment. Chevrollier’s debut is tender, raw, and quietly powerful—an emotional ride that hits hard without losing its heart.

6. Your Name Engraved Herein (2020)

Taiwan’s highest-grossing LGBTQ+ film, directed by Liu Kuang-hui, tells the tender, aching story of two boys falling in love during a time of political upheaval and social conservatism in 1980s Taiwan. Edward Chen and Jing-Hua Tseng give deeply moving performances as classmates trying to understand their feelings amid fear and repression. The film is lush, romantic, and devastating in the way it captures both youthful love and societal pressure. It’s a slow burn that stays with you. Think Call Me by Your Name, but with more heartbreak and history.

5. All of Us Strangers (2023)

Directed by Andrew Haigh (Weekend, 45 Years), this hauntingly emotional drama stars Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal as two lonely souls who connect in a nearly empty London apartment building. As their relationship deepens, Scott’s character finds himself revisiting his childhood home—and somehow encountering his long-deceased parents, played by Claire Foy and Jamie Bell. The film gently blends romance, grief, memory, and queerness in a way that feels otherworldly and real all at once. A quiet masterpiece about love in its many forms.

4. Paris Is Burning (1990)

Directed by Jennie Livingston, this groundbreaking documentary dives into the vibrant drag ball culture of 1980s New York City, focusing on Black and Latinx queer communities. It introduced terms like “voguing” and “realness” into mainstream lexicon, but more importantly, it gave voice to people living at the intersections of race, gender, class, and sexuality. The film is a time capsule, a celebration, and a critique all in one. It’s not just a documentary—it’s foundational queer cinema. Fierce, fabulous, and deeply moving.

3. Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Directed by Ang Lee and based on a short story by Annie Proulx, this film became a landmark in mainstream queer cinema. Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal deliver heartbreaking performances as Ennis and Jack, two cowboys who fall in love in the conservative landscape of 1960s Wyoming. Their forbidden relationship spans decades, steeped in silence, longing, and regret. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the film’s emotional depth continues to resonate. A queer love story that shook Hollywood—and hearts—around the world.

2. Love Lies Bleeding (2024)

A darkly romantic thriller directed by Rose Glass (Saint Maud), Love Lies Bleeding stars Kristen Stewart as a gym manager who falls for a drifter bodybuilder with secrets of her own. It’s moody, tense, and soaked in blood, sweat, and chemistry. The film explores obsession, power dynamics, and the ferocity of queer desire with a noir-ish edge. Stewart continues to cement her role as a queer cinema icon, delivering one of her most intense performances yet. It’s a bold, visually arresting film that burns slow and hits hard.

1. Queens of Drama (2024)

Alexis Langlois delivers a glitter-soaked, genre-blending musical that’s as fierce as it is heartfelt. Queens of Drama follows Mimi and Billie—two rival singers whose love story unfolds across pop stardom and punk rebellion. With bold visuals, diva energy, and a cast packed with queer icons, this Cannes Queer Palm nominee is a wild, melodramatic ride—campy, emotional, and unapologetically extra.

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