Movies with LGBTQ+ Characters and Leads

Last updated: August 3, 2026

With the need for inclusive media more important than ever, movies that feature LGBTQ+ stories and characters deserve the spotlight. We've put together the best LGBTQ+ movies that highlight a wide range of identities and experiences for families and teens craving better representation in their lives. These picks celebrate love, perseverance, and the real-life icons who've led the LGBTQ+ community to where it is today. For more stories with great representation, check out our lists of TV Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters and Books with LGBTQ+ Characters.

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Lightyear Movie Poster

MOVIE

Lightyear

age 6+

Buzz origin story is exceptionally animated and inclusive.

June 17, 2022 2022 PG (100 minutes)

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Strange World: Movie Poster

MOVIE

Strange World

age 8+

Sci-fi adventure/tender family drama has scares, peril.

November 23, 2022 2022 PG (102 minutes)

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines movie poster: A car bursting with happy family members, a pug on the car hood

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

age 8+

Action-packed family adventure tackles tech dependence.

April 30, 2021 2021 PG (113 minutes)

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Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Autism movie poster: Kaleb and his dog.

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Unleashing Hope: The Power of Service Dogs for Autism

age 8+

Poignant docu highlights compassion; self-harm mentioned.

April 22, 2025 2025 NR (42 minutes)

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A Christmas Karen movie poster: Angry White woman with Santa hat and dog

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A Christmas Karen

age 10+

Holiday comedy has some scary moments, mild language.

January 1, 2022 2022 NR (98 minutes)

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Immutable movie poster: Sitara, Noah, and Madison of the Washington Urban Debate League pose in black and white

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Immutable

age 10+

Language, mature themes in empowering student debate docu.

March 6, 2026 2026 NR (95 minutes)

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Kaathal - The Core movie poster: Main characters Mathew Devassy and Omana

MOVIE

Kaathal - The Core

age 10+

Tender Indian drama shines light on gay and women's rights.

November 23, 2023 2023 NR (114 minutes)

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Magnetosphere movie poster: Maggie's face is seen smiling into her fist surrounded by patches of rainbow colors.

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Magnetosphere

age 10+

Quirky coming-of-age tale about teen with synesthesia.

December 8, 2024 2024 NR (89 minutes)

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Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful: The singer in shadow.

MOVIE

Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful

age 10+

Some suggestive dancing and lyrics in pop opera.

June 6, 2025 2025 NR (55 minutes)

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Sally movie poster: Sally Ride in her uniform.

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Sally

age 10+

Pioneer's story addresses sexuality, sexism; some language.

June 16, 2025 2025 NR (104 minutes)

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Story & Pictures By movie poster: pen and paintbrush twist around each other

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Story & Pictures By

age 10+

Inspirational docu about picture books celebrates diversity.

January 31, 2025 2025 NR (84 minutes)

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Summerland Poster Image

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Summerland

age 10+

Moving, relatable WWII drama about grief and lost love.

July 31, 2020 2020 PG (99 minutes)

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Billie Eilish Hit Me Hard and Soft: Live in Concert movie poster: Images of Eilish singing and playing guitar

MOVIE

Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour Live in 3D

age 11+

Energetic concert film has some language, mature lyrics.

May 8, 2026 2026 PG-13 (114 minutes)

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Nimona movie poster: Shapeshifter and knight to the rescue.

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Nimona

age 11+

Book-based tale has both violence and positive messages.

June 30, 2023 2023 PG (101 minutes)

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Chris & Martina: The Final Set movie poster: Two women today and on the court in earlier years.

MOVIE

Chris & Martina: The Final Set

age 12+

Tennis greats talk careers, sacrifices; swearing, illness.

June 26, 2026 2026 NR (97 minutes)

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Fly Me to the Moon movie poster: Scarlett Johansson adjusts Channing Tatum's tie; a full moon is behind them

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Fly Me to the Moon

age 12+

Charming revisionist-history dramedy has language, brands.

July 12, 2024 2024 PG-13 (132 minutes)

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Gender Revolution Poster Image

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Gender Revolution

age 12+

Absorbing, empathetic documentary dives deep into gender.

June 6, 2017 2017 NR (95 minutes)

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L'immensità movie poster: Luana Giuliani sits on steps, eating an ice cream, beside Penelope Cruz

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L'immensità

age 12+

Italian drama has language, sexual threat, domestic abuse.

May 12, 2023 2023 NR (99 minutes)

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Colorful digital circus scene with whimsical characters and abstract shapes.

MOVIE

The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act

age 12+

Emotional movie-length conclusion to popular show; violence.

June 4, 2026 2026 NR (95 minutes)

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The Most Dangerous Year Poster Image

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The Most Dangerous Year

age 12+

Affecting documentary speaks up for trans kids.

April 12, 2019 2019 NR (90 minutes)

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About the Author

Li Lai

Li is the Senior Director of Content at Common Sense and founder of Mediaversity - which exists to review content for diversity and encourage the industry to create more media that more accurately reflects the population of the US. Her work has won several awards by Fast Company, Graphic Design USA, WebAwards, BizBash, PRO Awards, and recognition by London's Design Museum. Li worked behind the scenes with our editorial team to create our new diverse representations rating rubric, and is now managing the rollout of these reviews.