The 8 Best Lesbian Movies on Netflix to Inspire Your Next Main Character Moment
You're going to want to add these to your Netflix list RN.
While positive LGBTQ+ representation has finally made its way to mainstream media in Hollywood, there's still a long way to go when it comes to lesbian movies. These days, we see more diverse casts and characters on our screens. The issue? They usually take the form of a quirky sidekick or the supportive bestie who provides comedic relief for the main character despite going through their own journeys. There's nothing wrong with supporting characters — except when they're supposed to represent a community that needs support itself.
Lesbians and queer women want to see themselves better reflected in media, which means they need to be front 👏and 👏 center👏. They deserve cute musical movies like The Prom and a heart-wrenching slow burn that hits close to home like Alice Wu's The Half Of It. Lucky for us, Netflix's wide range of titles that includes both these movies, thrillers that'll keep you on the edge of your seat, and documentaries that chronicle the inspiring stories of real-life people. Ahead, find the best lesbian movies on Netflix.
The Half of It
In The Half of It, Ellie ghostwrites papers for other students at her school to help her father pay the bills. She forms an unlikely friendship with a jock named Paul once he asks her to write love letters to his crush, Aster. The only problem? Ellie starts falling for her, too.
A Secret Love
Produced by Primetime Emmy winner Ryan Murphy, this original documentary follows an elderly couple who have been together for 65 years. They came out later in life due to anti-LGBTQ legislation in the U.S., but have proved that their love outweighed any challenges they faced along the way.
The Prom
Yep, we've got another Ryan Murphy production on this list. PROM, is a musical that centers around a small town in Indiana where big-time Broadway stars help high school student Emma when she's been banned from attending the prom with her girlfriend.
I Care A Lot
Rosamund Pike plays Marla Grayson, a shady legal guardian who lands in hot water when she tries to take advantage of an elderly woman who has ties to a powerful gangster. She's not the most likable protagonist, but her romance with Fran almost makes you root for her.
Duck Butter
After becoming jaded from their own broken relationships, two women make a pact to spend 24 uninterrupted hours together and end up taking their relationship to new heights.
Tig
This heartfelt documentary takes viewers into the world of comedian Tig Notaro after she had a devastating year in 2015. Not only did she recover from a life-threatening infection, but she was still grieving the loss of her mom's sudden death. On top of that, Tig was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer. She turned her pain into punch lines and was met with an outpour of support in the comedy community and beyond.
Let It Snow
When a snow storm hits a small town on Christmas Eve, a group of high school seniors find their friendships and love lives colliding. One of the overlapping storylines includes a love story between two girls — one who's out, and one who isn't.
Ride or Die
In the Japanese film Ride or Die, a woman named Rei has been in love with her friend for years and kills her abusive husband to protect her. They then try to outrun the law but catch feelings for each other along the way.
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