Queer Comedy Movies: 15 Must-Watch LGBTQ+ Films
Looking for the best queer comedy movies to brighten your watchlist? You’re in the right place. We’ve curated a list of 15 hilarious, heartwarming, and fabulous films that prove coming out can be awkward, romantic, and laugh-out-loud funny.
From drag clubs to Ferris wheels, these queer comedy movies bring joy, representation, and plenty of iconic moments. Click on each title to read the full review and start streaming your next favorite film.
- I Love You Phillip Morris (2009) – A wild ride of scams, romance, and one man’s elaborate devotion to love behind bars.
- G.B.F. (2013) – High school politics meets glitter when one teen becomes everyone’s must-have gay best friend.
- The Broken Hearts Club (2000) – A found family of gay friends in West Hollywood navigate life, love, and softball.
- Jeffrey (1995) – A celibate New Yorker meets Mr. Right… who just happens to be HIV positive. Funny, sharp, and unexpectedly heartfelt.
- Edge of Seventeen (1998) – Coming of age in the ’80s, with synth-pop, confusion, and a whole lot of heart.
- Torch Song Trilogy (1988) – A drag performer’s emotional journey through love, loss, and self-worth.
- Trick (1999) – One night, one apartment, and a hundred reasons two guys can’t get any privacy. Hilarious chaos ensues.
- Dating Amber (2020) – Two Irish teens fake a straight relationship to survive high school — and discover themselves along the way.
- Alex Strangelove (2018) – A sweet, messy teenage tale of figuring out who (and what) you want.
- In & Out (1997) – A small-town teacher is outed by a former student on national TV. What follows? Pure comedy gold.
- Bros (2022) – Two commitment-phobes fall for each other — in a romcom that’s smart, sexy, and unapologetically gay.
- Fire Island (2022) – Jane Austen meets party weekend in this witty ode to queer friendships and summer love.
- The Birdcage (1996) – Drag, deception, and dinner with conservatives — a timeless comedy about family and fabulousness.
- Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) – The son of the U.S. president falls for a British prince. Politics, passion, and plenty of emails.
- Love, Simon (2018) – A heartfelt teen romcom about secrets, emails, and the courage to come out — with love waiting at the top of the Ferris wheel.
Bookmark this list of queer comedy movies, grab your popcorn, and enjoy the queer joy – one laugh at a time. 🌈🎬