Movies and TV Shows That Capture Latino LGBTQ+ Experiences

Last updated: June 30, 2025

Recent years have seen the intersection of LGBTQ+ and Latino identities finding more space in film and television, providing viewers with a wide range of stories about the challenges and triumphs of navigating the complexities of these identities. From fictional dramas like Elite to fact-based stories such as Cassandro, we've compiled a list of films and TV shows that offer a powerful, poignant look at love, family, challenges, and self-discovery. For more stories with great representation, check out our lists of TV Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters and movies and TV shows that explore intersectionality and queer identities.

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TV

Love, Victor

age 11+

Earnest LGBTQ+ spin-off series is endearing and lovely.

Hulu Comedy (2020)
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TV

One Day at a Time

age 11+

Worthy update of classic sitcom has heart.

Netflix Comedy (2017)
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Movie Poster: The characters stand back to back in front of a field of stars
MOVIE

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

age 13+

Touching 1980s-set coming-of-age drama; language, violence.

September 8, 2023 2023 PG-13 (94 minutes)
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MOVIE

Mucho Mucho Amor

age 13+

Celebratory docu profiles magnetic Puerto Rican TV star.

July 8, 2020 2020 NR (96 minutes)
Freeridge TV show poster: Woman covers her face with 4 tarot cards that have the pictures of 3 girls and 1 boy
TV

On My Block: Freeridge

age 13+

Teen comedy-drama sequel has mature themes and language.

Netflix Drama (2023)
English Teacher TV show poster: Evan Marquez stands on a desk in a classroom, with students sitting
TV

English Teacher

age 14+

Dating, sex, and language in charming school-set dramedy.

FX Comedy (2024)
Transmitzvah Movie Poster: Back of young person standing on table as people fit his suit
MOVIE

Transmitzvah

age 14+

Dramedy about being trans and Jewish; language, drinking.

November 22, 2024 2024 NR (100 minutes)
Cassandro movie poster: Gael García Bernal stars as the flamboyant wrestler.
MOVIE

Cassandro

age 15+

Moody Tex-Mex wrestler biopic has sex, language, violence.

September 15, 2023 2023 R (106 minutes)
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TV

Gentefied

age 15+

Funny, family-centric drama examines race, class issues.

Netflix Drama (2020)
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TV

La Casa de las Flores

age 15+

Soapy, mature modern telenovela has a darkly funny twist.

Netflix Drama (2018)
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MOVIE

Moonlight

age 15+

Heartbreaking, mature, unforgettable coming-of-age drama.

October 21, 2016 2016 R (110 minutes)
Pose TV poster: A woman in a glamorous feathered skirt poses elegantly
TV

Pose

age 15+

Mature themes in groundbreaking show about NYC ball culture.

FX Drama (2018)
Problemista Movie Poster: Alejandro (Julio Torres) looks overwhelmed while surrounded by cartoon images of tall buildings
MOVIE

Problemista

age 15+

Fresh, fantastic, inclusive comedy has sex, language.

March 1, 2024 2024 R (98 minutes)
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TV

With Love

age 15+

Inclusive Latino show talks frankly about family, love, sex.

Disco Ibiza Locomia Movie Poster: Images of the cast
MOVIE

Disco, Ibiza, Locomía

age 16+

Musical biopic with nudity, language, and heavy drug use.

September 6, 2024 2024 NR (104 minutes)
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TV

Elite

age 16+

Sex, drugs, and murder in racy, compelling Spanish import.

Netflix Drama (2018)
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TV

Los Espookys

age 16+

Bilingual horror comedy is unique and delightful.

HBO Comedy (2019)
Vida TV poster: Two sisters lounge outside in sunset setting
TV

Vida

age 16+

Sex, language in tender Mexican American drama.

Starz Drama (2018)
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MOVIE

A Fantastic Woman

age 17+

Powerful story of trans woman's grief; language, sex, nudity

February 2, 2018 2018 R (100 minutes)
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MOVIE

Y Tu Mama Tambien

age 18+

Bittersweet road-trip movie with graphic sex, language.

June 8, 2001 2001 R (106 minutes)
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