15 slept-on gems of LGBTQ representation

We’ve got 15 slept-on gems of LGBTQ representation in TV and movies.

Even though the movies and television shows we watch are slowly becoming more and more diverse and representative of the world we live in, there’s still work to be done. There are so many LGBTQ stories that still need to be told, from uplifting, lighthearted ones to the difficult, heartbreaking ones that are still so essential for us to learn about.

Though there are 11 other months in the year to watch great queer movies and television shows, Pride Month is the perfect time to learn all about the gems you’re missing. Everybody knows the big ones, like Will & Grace, Queer As Folk, The L Word, Call Me By Your Name, and Love, Simon, but there is so much more out there. Not only are there foreign movies that perfectly capture queer voices, but there are also a ton of shows and movies available to stream online.

LGBTQ stories are so varied, just like the people within the community, and it’s important to represent them all. So you can explore some of these slept-on gems of LGBTQ representation to see all the facets of being a queer person, from the turmoil of a hidden love like in God’s Own Country to the struggle of being gay and disabled like on Special.

Whether you’re in the mood for something funny, something gut-wrenching, or something uplifting, there is bound to be something to satisfy you on this list.