Harper's Bazaar's 30 of the Best LGBT Films of All Time

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These culturally significant films range from subtle and quiet to political and groundbreaking.

BY KEELY WEISS AND DANIEL TAROY | MAY 18, 2020

There’s a reason why “representation matters” has long been a rallying cry for the LGBTQ community: From books to movies to television, the stories we consume have the power to shape how we see other people—and ourselves. 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 30 of the most beloved LGBTQ movies of all time, ranging from subtle and quiet to political and groundbreaking.

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  1. 3 new

    Saving Face

    2004, in 1 top list Check
  2. 6 new

    The Birdcage

    1996 — a.k.a. Birds of a Feather, in 3 top lists Check
  3. 11 new

    But I'm a Cheerleader

    1999, in 3 top lists Check
  4. 12 new

    My Beautiful Laundrette

    1985, in 7 top lists Check
  5. 14 new

    The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

    1994, in 6 top lists Check
  6. 15 new

    Beautiful Thing

    1996, in 1 top list Check
  7. 19 new

    Hedwig and the Angry Inch

    2001, in 10 top lists Check
  8. 24 new

    The Kids Are All Right

    2010, in 6 top lists Check
  9. 27 new

    Pride

    2014, in 3 top lists Check
  10. 29 new

    Tangerine

    2015, in 5 top lists Check
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