Most Uplifting LGBTQ+ Movies To Watch During Pride Month
Movies about queer people tend to be mostly tragic for some reason, so we tried to pick those that leave you with a heartwarming feeling after watching.
If you've been looking for LGBTQ+ movies to watch, you may have noticed that a good half (or even more) of them are heartbreaking and tear-jerking dramas that don't necessarily inspire a joyous atmosphere.
With that in mind, here are five uplifting and heartwarming movies that are perfect for Pride month.
The Birdcage (1996)
A remake of the 1979 French film La Cage aux Folles, The Birdcage revolves around a gay couple, Armand (Robin Williams) and Albert (Nathan Lane) Goldman, who own a drag club in Miami.
Problems begin when Armand's son, Val, declares that he wants to marry Barbara, whose parents are strict conservatives, in addition to her father being a Republican senator, which is going to be complicated considering the groom's parents.
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (1994)
Starring Hugo Weaving, Terence Stamp and Guy Pearce, this Australian classic has been praised for its positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters.
It follows a group of two drag queens and a transgender woman as they travel across Australia and have various encounters along the way that lead to exciting and comedic moments.
Besides, where else are you going to see Hugo Weaving in full drag?
I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)
This black comedy based on real events tells the story of Steven Russell, portrayed by Jim Carrey, a con man who is sent to prison where he finds love with another inmate, Phillip Morris, played by Ewan McGregor.
Love, Simon (2018)
The plot follows Simon Spier, a teenager still in the closet, whose email conversation with another closeted student is suddenly discovered by a bully named Martin.
However, Martin is desperately in love with a new student, Abby, so he blackmails Simon into helping him get the girl's attention.
Black Mirror – San Junipero (2016)
Yes, technically Black Mirror is a TV series, but with each episode lasting about an hour and being a standalone story, San Junipero can be considered a short film.
Being the fourth episode of the third season, it is a heartwarming, albeit rather tragic story, which makes it stand out among the other utterly depressing episodes of the series.