Best LGBTQ+ Movies On Hulu Right Now
There's a lot more queer representation available than there once was and it can be hard to know where to start, so here are the best LGBTQ+ films currently streaming on Hulu. Queer stories are evolving and gaining more traction in mainstream media, but there are also decades-old films in the genre that should be recognized for the mark they've made in history. This selection of Hulu's LGBTQ+ films is full of diverse and original stories that honor queer identity greatly.
LGBTQ+ representation hinges heavily on what types of narratives are being produced in Hollywood or by notable filmmakers. The market has been expanding for years, exceptionally recently due to the burgeoning expansion of streaming services. Hulu has amassed a wide collection of not only LGBTQ+ movies but television shows as well, including series such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Killing Eve.
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From Criterion's The Watermelon Woman examining intersectionality through a thought-provoking slice-of-life narrative to the necessary normalization of queer identity through a teen comedy like 2022's Crush, the accumulation of LGBTQ+ films today has become both educational and fun. Hulu is currently presenting an array of queer classics as well as new innovative stories from directors with recent debuts, such as Olivia Wilde. Here are the best LGBTQ+ movies on Hulu right now and context for why each of them should be watched.
The Watermelon Woman, a romance film written and directed by New Queer Cinema auteur Cheryl Dunye, revolves around the aspirations of a young lesbian filmmaker who wishes to examine the history of a Black 1930s actress who played a racist stereotype in her time on the silver screen.
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