The best LGBTQ+ movies to watch for Pride 2022
metro.co.ukStonewall Riots which took place at the end of June 1969, while also celebrating and recognising LGBTQ+ people and the impact they have had on society.This year is extra special, as the UK marks 50 years of Pride.And what better way to celebrate than watching some of the best queer-related films?With so many movies out there, it can be hard to know which ones are worth streaming.So, Metro.co.uk has rounded up the best LGBTQ+ movies to watch this June – and how to stream them.Described as a ‘sensual and transcendent tale of first love’, this coming-of-age story set it in 1980s Italy was released in 2018 to much acclaim.
It stars the much-loved Timothée Chalamet as Elio, a teenager who ends up falling for 24-year-old graduate Oliver, played by Armie Hammer.Where to watch: NetflixDesperate to pursue his dream of becoming a famous drag queen, teenager Jamie has to overcome many obstacles.
In this true story turned musical turned film, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie was released in 2021 and is bound to inspire you.Where to watch: Amazon Prime VideoIf you fancy a classic from almost 20 years ago, Brokeback Mountain is a top pick.
Set in 1963 Wyoming, the film follows two sheepherders who find themselves falling in love with each other, while struggling to hide the blossoming relationship from their wives.Where to watch: NetflixA biography of Queen’s closeted front man Freddie Mercury, the film shows his struggle to come to terms with his sexuality and confront the HIV-positive status while in the spotlight.Where to watch: Film4 (Wednesday, 9pm)A great coming out story made by Pixar, Out follows Greg and his boyfriend’s big move to a new city and the process of him finally coming out to his parents.
