June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This month is dedicated to highlighting and appreciating the experiences and history of those who are part of the LGBTQ+ community. Showing support during pride month can be done in a variety of ways, such as appreciating media that focuses on representation. Here are five movies that show the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals to watch during Pride Month.

The Half of It

The Half of It is a teen drama/romance featuring Ellie Chu, a quiet girl who is next-door-neighbors with a football player. He requests her help in writing a love letter to a girl he likes, and along the way, Ellie realizes she has feelings for this girl as well. It is a story about connection and love. This movie can be found on Netflix. 

Disclosure

Disclosure is a documentary made to highlight the Hollywood depiction of transgender people and their impact on their community and American culture. The documentary follows real transgender people in the movie industry as it teaches about the history and importance of proper representation. It is available on Netflix.

3 Generations

Ray is a teenager who wants to transition from female to male. His family must accept and understand his decision, while also tracking down his father who is absent so that the consent papers for his transition can be signed. The movie is on Hulu, Paramount+, and Amazon Prime.

Geography Club

Geography Club is a comedy/drama about a group of high school students, who all have a variety of LGBTQ+ identities, forming an after-school club. They use the club as a way to talk about their experiences and identities. The movie is available on Amazon Prime.

I Can’t Think Straight

Soon-to-be bride Tala meets a quiet girl named Leyla. Though the two women are both together with men, they develop feelings for each other. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Shamim Sarif, and is available on Amazon Prime and Apple TV