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At the time, Brokeback Mountain looked like a surprising pivot from director Ang Lee, who had recently made the superhero film Hulk, though his other directing credits ranged from an acclaimed Jane Austen adaptation 's Sense and Sensibility to a hugely successful martial arts film 's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

161 Best LGBTQ+ Movies of All Time

We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. So when a film comes along that manages to really nail the queer experience, well, suffice it to say, we as a community hold on tight to our favorites. Here are 55 of the most beloved LGBTQ movies of all time, ranging from subtle and quiet to political and groundbreaking.

Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. We may earn a commission from these links. It's that time of year: Pride Month, which means it's time to celebrate. As always, it's a great time to march, party, and be marketed to. But it's also an opportunity to learn your queer history, and a self-curated LGBTQ film festival is a great way to do that.

Borrow a streaming-service password from family—however you define it! Amazon Apple. If it feels a bit like a CW version of an after-school special, that's no mistake: Teen-tv super-producer Greg Berlanti makes his feature-film directorial debut here. The queer kids of the future need their wholesome entertainment, too.