Retro gay movies

In that spirit, here are a few groundbreaking pieces of queer cinema from early European, pre-code American, and the silent era of film, because we’ve always been here and we’ve always been queer.

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.

Thanks, to a few ground-breaking early films, or later Mainstream, with well known stars - otherwise we would've never had the late 90's New Gay Wave, where these films were made not just by, or for the pink dollar anymore, but bigger studios and budgets.

Some of the films listed are modern gay classics, others are hidden gems. T he Boys in the Band directed by William Friedkin is a must-see for anybody interested in gay cinema. You can read my review of The Boys in the Band here.

Here are a just few groundbreaking pieces of queer cinema from early European, pre-code American, and the silent era of film.

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. Below, IndieWire rounds up some of the best decidedly non-gay films that are actually gay after all — and gayer than many contemporary movies proclaiming themselves as such actually are.

Glenn's Favorite Gay Themed Movies before the New Millennium, that I've actually seen. N.B. RANKED IN IMBb MOVIEmeter ORDER - You can change how you view it. Please see my other list for: GAY FAVORITE TOP NEW MOVIE CLASSICS AFTER Not all on this list are my Favorite - but are still worth a watch and a placing. Like Str8 Hollywood - there's good, bad and the ugly in Queenywood also.

Watch them and more on Fandango at Home! Every movie here is Certified Fresh. For now, join us as we celebrate the work of hundreds of filmmakers whose talents and risks have opened up the possibilities of cinema.