15 LGBTQ+ films the whole family will love
This holiday season, the world is more divided than ever. When families gather this Thanksgiving and Christmas, they might feel like they don't have anything they can talk about that won't lead to a fight or someone walking out.In order to help you bond with family that may come from different places and have different world views and interests, Out has collected this group of queer inclusive movies that anyone can love. Moms, dads, straight cousins, grandparents, and kids will all find something for them here!Looking for a romance, comedy, animated film, musical, or drama? Look no further. Here are 15 queer films that any family would love.'Nimona'This family-friendly animated film, based on a graphic novel by ND Stevenson, follows a queer shapeshifter (Chlo Grace Moretz) who teams up with a falsely accused knight to save their kingdom. Riz Ahmed voices Ballister Boldheart, who must go on the run from the all-powerful Institution (and his boyfriend, Ambrosius Goldenloin, voiced by Eugene Lee Yang). They learn powerful lessons about loving oneself, allowing others to help, and fighting against fascism.Streaming on Netflix.'A Nice Indian Boy'This heartwarming 2025 rom-com stars Karan Soni as Naveen, an Indian-American doctor who brings his white fianc, Jay (Jonathan Groff), to meet his traditional family.Streaming on Hulu.'Love, Simon'Greg Berlanti directs this classic coming-of-age film about a closeted teen named Simon (Nick Robinson) who is struggling to balance his life after a blackmailer threatens to out him to the entire school. The film also stars Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Garner, Katherine Langford, Alexandra Shipp, and Keiynan Lonsdale.Streaming on Prime Video.'Anything's Possible'Billy Porter's directorial debut follows a trans teen, Kelsa (Eva Reign), as she navigates her first love with her classmate Khal (Abubakr Ali) while dealing with self-doubt, bullying, and her relationship with her mother (Renee Elise Goldsberry).Streaming on Prime Video.'Strange World'Disney's 2022 animated family adventure, Strange World, follows three generations of a family of legendary explorers who must team up to survive a trip to a mysterious underground world. Jaboukie Young-White plays Ethan, the youngest member of the adventuring Clade family, who was touted as Disney's first out gay main character in an animated film.Streaming on Disney+.'Pride'Families will love this film about a group of British LGBTQ+ activists who joined in solidarity with striking miners in 1980s Wales. It's a heartwarming story of community as two very different groups come together to help each other through thick and thin. Starring Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, Andrew Scott, and George MacKay.Streaming on Prime Video.'Happiest Season'This Christmas rom-com stars Mackenzie Davis as Harper and Kristen Stewart as Abby, a couple who must pretend to be friends when they go to Harper's conservative parents' house for the holidays. It also stars Aubrey Plaza, Mary Holland, Alison Brie, Dan Levy, Mary Steenburgen, and Victor Garber.Streaming on Hulu.'The Birdcage'Robin Williams and Nathan Lane star as a longtime couple in this hilarious farce about their son getting married to the daughter of a conservative politician (Gene Hackman). Williams and Lane are perfect as an over-the-top gay couple who must pretend to be straight for their son's sake.Streaming on Prime Video.'The Devil Wears Prada'This classic 2006 comedy stars Anne Hathaway as aspiring journalist Andy Sachs, who gets a job at a high-end fashion magazine run by the tyrannical Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). Also starring Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker, and Emily Blunt, this movie has something for everyone.Streaming on Hulu.'The Half of It'Alice Wu's high school romance film The Half of It is about a shy queer teen girl named Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) who befriends a jock classmate and helps him write love letters to the girl they both have a crush on.Streaming on Netflix.'To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar'Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, and John Leguizamo star as three drag queens on a cross-country road trip who run into some car trouble and a homophobic cop in a small town in Nebraska. The town's inhabitants are a little wary at first, but soon adopt the three queens as community members, and they all help each other grow.Streaming on Prime Video.'The Prom'Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, James Corden, Kerry Washington, Jo Ellen Pellman, and Ariana DeBose star in this musical about two girls who want to go to a high school prom and the Broadway stars who come to their small town to help.Streaming on Netflix.'In & Out'Kevin Kline stars in this 1997 comedy about an English teacher whose former student thanks him for being a gay role model when he wins an Oscar. The only problem is, he's not gay. Or at least that's what he tells himself. Also starring Tom Selleck and Joan Cusack.Streaming on Prime Video.'Wicked'The magical musical event of 2024 was this adaptation of the "true story" of the Wicked Witch of the West and her former best friend, Glinda. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star alongside Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, and Ethan Slater.Streaming on Prime Video.