14 Best LGBTQ-Affirming Movies to Stream in 2023

Whether you love it or hate it, the holiday season is a lot. Maybe you’re celebrating something this time of year, or maybe you’ll simply be subjected to the inescapable onslaught of festivity that makes checkout lines longer, tempers shorter, and everything, everywhere cinnamon-scented. For many people in the LGBTQ+ community, the holidays are rife with expectations and pressure, and even those who do enjoy them may also find them overwhelming, complicated, or emotionally draining. Whatever your holiday experience is like, the aftermath of it all is a great time to be gentle with yourself. That means curling up in your most comfortable clothes, enjoying your favorite snacks, and streaming something to aid your recovery. Not sure what to watch? Try something that reminds you your identity is beyond reproach. There are tons of options available online, some of which are free and others that may cost a bit to rent. Start with one of these 14 LGBTQ-affirming movies.1. Anything’s PossibleContentThis content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.Anything’s Possible is a sweet, funny high school romance about the blossoming of first love between Kelsa (Eva Reign), a charismatic trans girl, and Khal (Abubakr Ali), her shy cis classmate, after they’re paired together in art class. While the film does feature plot points related to transphobia, it doesn’t linger on trauma, and its message is ultimately uplifting. It’s also the feature-film directorial debut of celebrated actor, musician, and activist Billy Porter, and takes place in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Available to stream on Prime. 2. Fire IslandContentThis content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.