But, in the meantime, here are some great options to watch with your kids right now. This is particularly devastating for LGBTQ+ youth, who often do not see themselves on-screen until they get older. (Bisexual, trans, and other populations encapsulated in the “plus” are basically invisible in film, according to a report from GLAAD.) Jane Campion won Best Director at the 2022 Academy Awards for this Western about a self-hating gay cowboy who inserts himself into the life of his new sister-in-law’s. It’s especially difficult to find family-friendly LGBTQ+ movies, often because these stories (problematically) often focus on the painful, violent, R-rated struggles of gay and lesbian folks. Now, even as recognition and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community is on the rise, these important stories are still few and far between in the media landscape. While many of these skew a bit older - more appropriate for teens than toddlers - we’ve compiled a list of family-friendly LGBTQ+ movies that has something for everyone. Fortunately, filmmakers are out there, ready to tell these diverse, important stories in a way that families can enjoy together.
You can go to a Pride parade as a family, learn about LGBTQ+ history, or maybe just be more intentional and inclusive in the media you and your kiddos are consuming. After bringing someone home for the holidays, they must decide whether to commit or walk away forever by the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve.June is Pride Month, and there’s lots you can do to celebrate with your kids. Along the way, they’ll face regular elimination ceremonies, complicated blasts from the past and no shortage of conflicting emotions. Just as they make connections, new love interests arrive, adding plenty of twists, turns - and hopefully - holiday cheer. As in all great rom-coms, our romantic leads’ paths to love won’t be easy. 1 Pariah Dees Rees’s coming of age drama Pariah beautifully captures the story of Alike, a young teenager in Brooklyn coming to terms with her identity as. The romance begins at a fairy-tale castle in Austria where 10 magical wintery dates await - from ugly sweater parties and an intriguing masquerade ball to après-ski activities, these dates are sure to send temperatures soaring. Here are the best LGBTQ+ films on Netflix. Plot: Season 1 of the reality competition follows three hopelessly romantic singles - Faith, Chad and Garrett - on their journey to meet that special someone to bring home for the holidays. Starring: Natasha Rothwell (who narrates)
The Diaz family takes a wild ride through all the highs and lows of life, during some of the most heightened holidays of the year. The patriarchs of the family, Beatriz and Jorge Sr., as they also deal with their own relationship challenges and finding new ways to keep the spark alive in their 50’s. Each of the five episodes, set during a different holiday throughout the year, follows Lily on her transition from being newly single to caught in a love triangle with two sexy suitors and Jorge Jr. as he introduces his new boyfriend Henry to the family for the first time on Christmas Eve/Nochebuena, and the Diaz's cousin, Sol Perez, as they balance a potential blossoming relationship with their coworker Dr.
Plot: With Love is a romantic comedy following the Diaz siblings, Lily and Jorge Jr., who are both on a mission to find love and purpose. Starring: Emeraude Toubia, Mark Indelicato, Desmond Chiam, Rome Flynn, Vincent Rodriguez III, Isis King, Todd Grinnell, Constance Marie, Benito Martinez