Queer Stories on Screen: LGBTQ+ Movies Worth Watching

Moonlight:

This coming of age film follows the life of a young black man who is navigating through sexuality. Whilst growing up in poverty, there comes a question of identity as trauma and human connection have a part to play within black masculinity. 

Call Me by Your Name:

A romance in Italy in the 80’s follows a 17 year old boy and his fathers 24 year old American graduate assistant. Through a beautiful summer spent together they navigate a life changing romance. But it only leads to heartbreak in the end.

God's Own Country:

A love story set in Yorkshire delves into the life of an isolated sheep farmer. When he is overwhelmed by all the struggles of the farm since his fathers stroke he starts to self-destruct. When a migrant worker spawns into his life and transforms his life. 

Red, White & Royal Blue:

A romantic comedy story about the first song of the United States and Prince. With their public beef over the years starts getting heated a brawl ends up happening at the royal wedding. The two rivals are forced to create a friendship whether it is fake or not. But it only soon blooms into a secret romance. 

All of Us Strangers:

A sad one, not one for the faint hearted. It still sticks with me now. A romantic fantasy about a lonely screenwriter who is struggling to write his script. When he becomes infatuated with the next door neighbour he starts a fiery romance with him. But amongst this he starts to go back to his childhood home and face grief. 

Carol:

A drama set in the 50’s New york city, how fun. A photographer who is trapped in a divorce she is forbidden to unveil her truth. An affair which challenges societal norms and only entraps them. It forced them to choose what is more important to them. Their hearts or the expectations they are made to feel they should live up to.