The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix Right Now (February 2023) (2023)

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What should I watch Netflix LGBT? ›

It contains theatrically released films that deal with important gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender characters or issues and may have same-sex romance or relationships as a plot device. Made-for-television films are listed separately.

According to a survey conducted in November 2022, 26 percent of respondents in the United States watch Netflix on a daily basis, while the share of daily Netflix users is roughly the same with men as well as with women.

9875: Crime Documentaries. 180: Sports Documentaries. 1159: Travel & Adventure Documentaries. 5349: Historical Documentaries.

Restricted (R 18+)

R 18+ material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the adult community.

But 2022 will see the streaming service provide its first ever movie that is intended for adults only. Blonde has been rated NC-17 in the States - the equivalent to an 18s certificate in Ireland - for its sexual content, making it the first ever Netflix movie to receive that certification.

Strange World, which was released on November 23, 2022, features Ethan Clade, who is the first gay lead character in a Disney animated film. Ethan Clade is voiced by gay comedian Jaboukie Young-White.

'LGBTIQA+' is an evolving acronym that stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual. Many other terms (such as non-binary and pansexual) that people use to describe their experiences of their gender, sexuality and physiological sex characteristics.

What is the 1 Netflix movie of all time? ›

1. "Red Notice" (2021) — 364.02 million hours.

Netflix is distinctly more popular with younger consumers in the United States than with older generations. According to the findings of a recent survey, around 75 percent of respondents aged 18 to 34 subscribed to Netflix as of mid-2021, compared to just 44 percent of those aged 65 or above.

Netflix is owned by its shareholders. The largest ones are asset management giant Vanguard, which owns 8.0% of the company, followed by BlackRock, with a 6.2% ownership share, and Fidelity, with a 5.3% ownership. Co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings owns 1.2% of Netflix.

Standard ($15.49/mo.) allows for both 720p and HD 1080p video resolution (depending on the content), and two simultaneous streams. This is the most popular Netflix plan. Premium ($19.99/mo.) can stream 720p, 1080p, and 4k video resolution, and allows for up to 4 simultaneous streams.

A Netflix account is meant to be shared in one household (people who live in the same location with the account owner). People who are not in your household will need to sign up for their own account to watch Netflix. Was this article helpful?

Just don't use the phrase “Netflix and chill.” Be specific and intentional, asking if they'd like to watch a particular show you've already talked about. It's likely you chatted about favorite shows and recommendations already.

To explore these collections — ordering off the secret menu, if you will — all you need to do is fire up your web browser, type in “netflix.com/browse/genre/” and then add your ID code of choice to the end of the URL.

Do Netflix have R rated movies? ›

Netflix has established itself as a serious contender during award seasons with some of the best R-rated movies available to stream on the platform. The massive streaming service also still keeps its competitors close by housing non-Netflix Original rated-R movies right beside its original content.

You might think you've binged every decent movie and TV show on Netflix. But the titles you can see on your home screen are based on the previous content you've watched or added to your list, and there are in fact thousands of films and TV series tucked away in secret.

No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.

R: RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Netflix's new Marilyn Monroe movie Blonde is already stirring things up – and it doesn't even have a release date yet. The film has been slapped with an NC-17 rating, or an 18 in UK terms, for sexually explicit content, making it the first release on the streamer to be given the adult-only certification.

Set maturity levels for a profile

Open the Profile & Parental Controls settings for the profile you want to manage. Change the Viewing Restrictions setting. Enter your Netflix password. Set the maturity rating level for the TV shows and movies you want to allow in that profile.

To set a maturity rating level for a profile, go to Profile and Parental Controls, choose a profile, and select Viewing Restrictions. Profiles with a set maturity level will only show titles that fit the selected maturity rating level. You can also block specific shows and movies from individual profiles.

2. Pinocchio. What is this? Pinocchio was released by RKO Radio Pictures on February 7, 1940 and was the second animated feature film produced by Walt Disney.

Raine is Disney's first non-binary character. The episode "Knock, Knock, Knockin' on Hooty's Door", reveals that Eda and Raine were formerly dating, before breaking up.

Who is Disney's first character? ›

Before Mickey Mouse, there was his predecessor: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. Before Mickey Mouse, there was his predecessor: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. For the first time, we're seeing footage of the first Disney character. The silent film in black and white dates back to 1928, when a young Walt Disney created Oswald.

Lesbian & WLW (women who love women) media is often corny, dramatic, stereotypical, and sometimes just down right lame. The titles in this list won't always escape the pitfalls mentioned above, but all of them have at least one redeeming quality.

People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or gender expansive, queer and/or questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) are members of every community, and provide incredibly important contributions to society every day.

A person whose gender identity is different from the sex placed on their birth certificate. “Q” stands for Queer. Queer is an umbrella term often time used to categorize the entirety of the LGBTQ2+ community. Next, we have the “2”. It's for Two-Spirits.

“Two-Spirit” is a term used within some Indigenous communities, encompassing cultural, spiritual, sexual and gender identity. The term reflects complex Indigenous understandings of gender roles, spirituality, and the long history of sexual and gender diversity in Indigenous cultures.

What Netflix movie should I watch tonight? ›

Set maturity levels for a profile

Open the Profile & Parental Controls settings for the profile you want to manage. Change the Viewing Restrictions setting. Enter your Netflix password. Set the maturity rating level for the TV shows and movies you want to allow in that profile.

To explore these collections — ordering off the secret menu, if you will — all you need to do is fire up your web browser, type in “netflix.com/browse/genre/” and then add your ID code of choice to the end of the URL.

PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. This signifies that the film rated may be inappropriate for pre-teens. Parents should be especially careful about letting their younger children attend.

Stranger Things is rated TV-14.

Overall, the nonprofit notes it's best for kids 13 and older.

Never Have I Ever season 3 is rated TV-14, meaning it may not be suitable for ages 14 and under. If you've been watching Never Have I Ever since the very beginning, you'd know that TV-14 has always been the age rating for the teen series.