2026 Pride Month Watch Rankings

In honor of Pride month in June, I watched 12 unseen films with LGBTQAI+ themes and protagonists, always trying to expand my horizons both in film and culture. Here are the films how I would rank them, with links to my reviews. I'd love to hear about others I haven't seen or your thoughts on any of these films.

12.

My Beautiful Laundrette (1985)

A good film that feels a little uneven.

11.

All of Us Strangers (2023)

A beautiful depiction of grief that gets too deep in the doldrums.

10.

Desert Hearts (1985)

A perfectly watchable film that shows its age.

9.

Orlando (1992)

A showcase for Swinton that still feels a notch below great.

8.

Happy Together (1997)

A technical masterclass where I couldn't get on its wavelength.

7.

Tropical Malady (2004)

A diptych experiment that feels weightier than what is essentially a simple narrative.

6.

Maurice (1987)

Little baby Hugh Grant and James Ivory do a dress rehearsal for Call Me By Your Name.

5.

God's Own Country (2017)

The legend of sexy Josh O'Connor is born.

4.

But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

Satire to the nth degree, tearing apart conversion therapy.

3.

Longtime Companion (1989)

Trailblazing heartbreaker that would sew the seeds for future films.

2.

Pride (2014)

One of the sweetest films you'll see that will warm your heart.

1.

BPM (Beats per Minute) (2017)

What an activism film should be: we're in this together, even if apart.