12 queer movies for every summer mood this Pride Month

It’s the first week of Pride, ya’ll! And what better way to get your vibes right than with a flick or two. We’ve created the perfect watchlist—with trailers and where to stream—to kick off Pride Month with queer stories to fit every mood. Whether you’re looking to have a spicy or demure Pride, this list has the range.

❤️‍🔥 Sexy and Sultry

You’ll want to crank your AC up high while watching

1. Bound (Paramount+)

A neo-noir cult classic that’s heavy on the sapphic sexual tension

2. The Duke of Burgundy (AMC+)

A deeply seductive yet sensual tale where BDSM and power play are at the center

🍯 Syrupy Sweet

Butterflies and happy endings guaranteed

3. Red, White & Royal Blue (Prime Video)

An enemies to lovers romcom story between the First Son of the U.S. and the Prince of England that is flirty and cute

4. Fire Island (Hulu)

A witty, queer take on Pride & Prejudice that offers plenty of summer fun, comedy, and romance

🧨 Hair-Raising Thrillers

A little love, a touch of lust, and a whole lot of suspense that’ll keep you at the edge of your seat

5. The Handmaiden (Prime Video)

A story of forbidden love between a noblewoman and her maid that has all the twists, turns, and deception you need for a psychological thriller

6. Love Lies Bleeding (Max)

A gym manager falls for a bodybuilder in this gritty, slightly moody slow burn turned crime thriller

🎭 Full-Blown Dramaaaa

Get ready to clutch your pearls

7. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (Max)

This dramatic telling of the love between a painter and her subject is a masterpiece in sapphic longing

8. Passages (Mubi)

A messy bisexual love triangle that’s equal parts intimate and unhinged

🎪 Campy AF

Extra in all the best ways

9. Bottoms (Prime Video)

Three words: Queer fight club

10. But I’m a Cheerleader (Paramount+)

A witty satire about a teen sent to a conversion camp—and RuPaul is the counselor

🥹 Soul-Churning Stories

Get your tissues ready for these heartwrenching flicks

11. Moonlight (Tubi)

A tender yet powerful story of a Black boy growing into his identity

12. The Miseducation of Cameron Post (Peacock)

A teen is sent to a conversion facility where she finds strength and solidarity in this honest, heartbreaking flick

This list is only a taste of the queer cinema out there just waiting to be enjoyed. But these flicks are guaranteed to get you in the mood for the season. Happy Pride, and happy streaming! 🏳️‍🌈✨