Pride Month is upon us, and with it comes a new opportunity to discover new movies and TV shows that showcase and celebrate all kinds of LGBTQ+ stories. There’s a lot of content out there, but Paramount+ has a huge catalog of movies and shows, including reality shows and scripted series, that feature engaging and memorable LGBTQ+ characters.
Whether they’re comedies or dramas, romantic or not, these movies and shows will make the perfect Pride Month binge-watching. Fans can laugh, cry, and even fall in love with these beautiful stories that remain thoroughly entertaining and remind everyone why it’s so important to highlight and celebrate LGBTQ+ voices in major projects.
In and Out (1997)
A wonderful comedy by Frank Oz Input and output stars Kevin Kline as Howard Brackett, a soon-to-be-married man whose life is thrown into chaos after a former student calls him gay during an Oscar acceptance speech. Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck and Matt Dillon star with Kline. Screenwriter Paul Rudnick was inspired to write the film after Tom Hanks’ emotional Oscar acceptance speech for his work in Philadelphia.
At first sight, Input and output may seem like a typical Hollywood attempt at a “gay” movie. In fact, it contains some stereotypical humor, complete with a dance sequence. a macho man – but that’s part of the joke. Input and output it simultaneously mocks and celebrates these stereotypes, creating a surprisingly subversive film that remains funny, fresh, and surprisingly relevant. Come for the LGBTQ+ story, stay for Joan Cusack’s incredible performance, and yes, she should have won an Oscar.
RuPaul’s Drag Race (2009-)
Arguably the most influential reality show of our time, RuPaul’s Drag Race features a group of contestants who compete to become America’s next drag superstar. RuPaul serves as the show’s host, mentor, and head judge, joined by Michelle Visage and a rotating third judge, either Ross Matthews or Carson Kressley. The show features numerous guest stars serving as fourth judges.
RuPaul’s Drag Race It has received critical acclaim, including four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Competitive Programming. The show helped remove some of the stigma surrounding drag, establishing it as a legitimate and inspiring form of art and self-expression. At a time when many still look sadly at the darling, RuPaul’s Drag Race is here to give drag performers a voice and a platform. All seasons are available on Paramount+.
Elections (1999)
23 years later, by Alexander Payne Elections remains as subversive and caustic as it was when it debuted in the spring of 1999. In arguably the best performance of her career, Reese Witherspoon stars as Tracy Flick, an ambitious and successful student whose aggressive campaign for student body president sparks outrage. her. teachers, Jim McAllister Matthew Broderick.
Elections features one of the best LGBTQ+ characters in any teen movie, Jessica Campbell’s Tammy Metzler, a lesbian college student who becomes one of Tracy’s unexpected adversaries. Witty, strong, a bit confrontational but never unsympathetic, Campbell’s Tammy is the film’s unsung heroine. Her story is clever, avoids clichés, and allows her ample leeway. witherspoon could be Electionsis its selling point, but Campbell is its secret weapon, making the film a must-see for all LGBTQ+ teens.
The Legend of Korra (2012-2014)
Follow-up to the extremely successful Avatar the last airbender, the legend of korran follows the title character, the heiress and reincarnation of the original protagonist Aang, as she faces many trials while dealing with political and social unrest in her rapidly modernizing world.
Like its predecessor, the legend of korran he never shied away from exploring mature themes. Although Asami and Korra never explicitly expressed their feelings for each other during the series’ run, fans began to ship them thanks to their strong connection. The series ends with the two going on vacation together, with subsequent comics officially confirming their romance. Their relationship played out beautifully throughout the show’s four seasons, and not a single fan was surprised that they ended up together.
Star Trek: Discovery (2017-)
Premiere in 2017. Star Trek: Discovery featured the first openly gay couple in any star trek series. Played by real-life gay actors Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz, Paul Stamets and Hugh Culber represented a breakthrough in introducing one of pop culture’s most influential franchises.
The third season introduced Adira Tal, star trekthe first non-binary character, who becomes involved with the transgender character Gray, played by transgender actor Ian Alexander, and forms a family unit with Stamets and Culber. By including characters who represent other parts of the LGBTQ+ spectrum, Star Trek: Discovery lives up to its name and provides invaluable representation for LGBTQ+ youth. The show is ahead of the rest, and fans can’t wait for the new stories it will bring once it returns for its fifth season.
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