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3 Netflix Movies That Are the Perfect Watch for Pride Month

In the year of our lord 2023, we have fortunately established, at least on the
surface, that every faction that identifies with the LGBTQ+ spectrum is one that
prides itself. And while we still have a long way to go, the month of June is
all about celebrating one’s Pride as the legacy of the Stonewall Inn Riots.
Cinema, with its gift of storytelling, was among the first to rise up to the
occasion and thus one of its most popular hubs, Netflix, has a plethora of
movies to celebrate the beauty of Pride month.

The OTT Mogul, with numerous coming-of-age series, has helped numerous people
struggling to come to terms with their identity to express themselves. However,
the true gold lies in the versatile array of movies that the streamer presents.
After a day of marching in Pride, these movies, celebrating the joy of pride,
are just what you need.


3 LGBTQ+ NETFLIX MOVIES YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS PRIDE MONTH


1. THE HALF OF IT

In their pursuit of bringing to the surface versatile projects that not only
represent the LGBTQ+ community but also remain racially sound, the OTT mogul
often ends up investing millions in lackluster projects. That is until it
decided to put its money where its mouth is and invested in Alice Wu’s second
more up-to-date tale of a lesbian Chinese girl not yet living in her own world.
The first was the cult classic 2004 movie Saving Face, which has remained a
Pride Month staple for many.



Netflix’s The Half of It, however, follows a protagonist who comes face to face
with a lot more than her identity when she sets up a boy with her own crush.

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City Gay Replica?
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The movie makes up for all the sad years in high-school rom-coms where LGBTQ+
characters were either only used as the loyal best friend or worst a laughing
gig. This Netflix movie is the perfect Pride month watch if you are looking for
an all-rounder rom-com.


2. CALL ME BY YOUR NAME AKA PRIDE MONTH CURRENCY

It would be sinister to talk about movies that celebrate LGBTQ+ and not mention
Call Me by Your Name. There are layers to why this indie and underrated movie
became such a core part of the mainstream.

> the aesthetic of call me by your name ꧁꧂ pic.twitter.com/Jfs6yCdn0I
> [https://t.co/Jfs6yCdn0I]
> 
> — anna ☽ ⊃∪∩⪽ (@SUNTANSTILINSKI) May 28, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/SUNTANSTILINSKI/status/1662908961757036545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



It is not just Timothée Chalamet or the fact that the movie is set in Northern
Italy in 1983. Well, it was that to some extent, but more importantly, it was
the undying love of a seventeen-year-old boy.

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December
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Elio Perlman falls head over heels for his father’s assistant, Oliver. And since
then, with a few hiccups in between, it has just been them against the world.
The movie is the most beautiful one you can pick from Netflix’s colorful pride
month catalog.


3. THE OLD GUARD- A PRIDE MONTH NETFLIX EXTRAVAGANZA

There is a reason why Netflix manages to stay afloat, no matter how great of a
tide comes its way. It is because OTT Mogul genuinely believes in unique
storytelling. And a product of this beautiful belief is the Gina Prince
Bythewood-directed The Old Guard. This Netflix movie throws every notion of what
the norms for a gay romance movie are out the window. And the best part is that
it is not marketed as one.



Based on Greg Rucka’s comic, it follows a group of immortal mercenaries who get
exposed. The plot sounds like just the perfect one-time watch blockbuster.
However, its characters Joe and Nicky make sure that is not the case. The movie
features a beautiful and unhinged gay romance where the characters are openly
affectionate and in love.

ALSO READ: Best Netflix Thrillers That Will Have You at the Edge of Your Seat
[https://www.netflixjunkie.com/what-to-watch-best-netflix-thrillers-that-will-have-you-at-the-edge-of-your-seat/]

For an audience that was not used to seeing gay characters in action movies,
this was truly one for the books. And if you want a full-blown action thriller
this Pride Month, this is the pick for you.

Which among these Netflix movies will you be watching this pride month? Let us
know in the comments below.

Aliza Siddiqui

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<p>In the year of our lord 2023, we have fortunately established, at least on the surface, that every faction that identifies with the LGBTQ+ spectrum is one that prides itself. And while we still have a long way to go,<strong> the month of June is all about celebrating one&#8217;s Pride as the legacy of the Stonewall Inn Riots</strong>. Cinema, with its gift of storytelling, was among the first to rise up to the occasion and thus one of its most popular hubs, Netflix, has a plethora of movies to celebrate the beauty of Pride month.</p>
<p>The OTT Mogul, with numerous coming-of-age series, has helped numerous people struggling to come to terms with their identity to express themselves. However, <strong>the true gold lies in the versatile array of movies that the streamer presents</strong>. After a day of marching in Pride, these movies, celebrating the joy of pride, are just what you need.</p>
<h2><strong>3 LGBTQ+ Netflix movies you NEED to watch this Pride month</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>1. The Half of It</strong></h3>
<p>In their pursuit of bringing to the surface versatile projects that not only represent the LGBTQ+ community but also remain racially sound, <strong>the OTT mogul often ends up investing millions in lackluster projects</strong>. That is until it decided to put its money where its mouth is and invested in Alice Wu&#8217;s second more up-to-date tale of a lesbian Chinese girl not yet living in her own world. The first was the cult classic 2004 movie <em>Saving Face,</em> which has remained a Pride Month staple for many.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Half of It | Official Trailer | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B-yhF7IScUE?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Netflix&#8217;s <em>The Half of It,</em> however, follows a protagonist who comes face to face with a lot more than her identity when she sets up a boy with her own crush.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ</strong>: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/is-neil-patric-harris-drama-uncoupled-on-netflix-mere-sex-and-the-city-gay-replica/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Is Neil Patric Harris’ Drama, &#8216;Uncoupled&#8217; on Netflix Mere Sex and the City Gay Replica?</a></p>
<p>The movie makes up for <strong>all the sad years in high-school rom-coms where LGBTQ+ characters</strong> were either only used as the loyal best friend or worst a laughing gig. This Netflix movie is the perfect Pride month watch if you are looking for an all-rounder rom-com.</p>
<h3><strong>2. Call Me by Your Name aka pride month currency</strong></h3>
<p>It would be sinister to talk about movies that celebrate LGBTQ+ and not mention <em>Call Me by Your Name</em>. There<strong> are layers to why this indie and underrated movie</strong> became such a core part of the mainstream.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">the aesthetic of call me by your name ꧁꧂  <a href="https://t.co/Jfs6yCdn0I">pic.twitter.com/Jfs6yCdn0I</a></p>
<p>&mdash; anna ☽ ⊃∪∩⪽ (@SUNTANSTILINSKI) <a href="https://twitter.com/SUNTANSTILINSKI/status/1662908961757036545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2023</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>It is not just <strong>Timothée Chalamet or the fact that the movie is set in Northern Italy in 1983</strong>. Well, it was that to some extent, but more importantly, it was the undying love of a seventeen-year-old boy.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-single-all-the-way-netflixs-first-gay-romcom-is-coming-this-december/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Single All the Way: Netflix’s First Gay Holiday Romcom Is Coming This December</a></p>
<p>Elio Perlman falls head over heels for his father&#8217;s assistant, Oliver. And since then, with <strong>a few hiccups in between, it has just been them against the world</strong>. The movie is the most beautiful one you can pick from Netflix&#8217;s colorful pride month catalog.</p>
<h3><strong>3. The Old Guard- A Pride Month Netflix extravaganza</strong></h3>
<p>There is a reason why Netflix manages to stay afloat, no matter how great of a tide comes its way. It is because OTT Mogul genuinely believes in unique storytelling. And<strong> a product of this beautiful belief is the Gina Prince Bythewood-directed <em>The Old Guard</em></strong>. This Netflix movie throws every notion of what the norms for a gay romance movie are out the window. And the best part is that it is not marketed as one.</p>
<div class="flex-video widescreen youtube"><iframe loading="lazy" title="The Old Guard | Official Trailer | Netflix" width="1170" height="658" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aK-X2d0lJ_s?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
<p>Based on Greg Rucka&#8217;s comic, it follows a group of immortal mercenaries who get exposed. The plot<strong> sounds like just the perfect one-time watch blockbuster.</strong> However, its characters Joe and Nicky make sure that is not the case. The movie features a beautiful and unhinged gay romance where the characters are openly affectionate and in love.</p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ</strong>: <a href="https://www.netflixjunkie.com/what-to-watch-best-netflix-thrillers-that-will-have-you-at-the-edge-of-your-seat/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Best Netflix Thrillers That Will Have You at the Edge of Your Seat</a></p>
<p>For an audience that was<strong> not used to seeing gay characters in action movies</strong>, this was truly one for the books. And if you want a full-blown action thriller this Pride Month, this is the pick for you.</p>
<p>Which among these Netflix movies will you be watching this pride month? Let us know in the comments below.</p>


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