Gay comedies
Home / gay topics / Gay comedies
The characters are well-rounded and the jokes are great, so make sure to put this one on the list!
Bryony Parker is a writer and artist currently living in São Paulo, Brazil and working on her Masters in International Affairs. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. Crush stands out with its vibrant portrayal of youthful energy, the awkwardness of first loves, and the journey of self-discovery.
Watch on Hulu
11 But I’m A Cheerleader (2000)
- Release Date
- September 12, 1999
- Runtime
- 85 Minutes
- Director
- Jamie Babbit
- Writers
- Brian Peterson, Jamie Babbit
But I'm a Cheerleader is a cult classic in the gay rom-com genre, celebrated for its satirical take on conversion therapy.
Synopsis: A closeted gay teen (Paul Iacono) wants to join the popular gals' clique, but his scheme backfires when his best [More]
Starring: Michael J. Willett, Paul Iacono, Sasha Pieterse, Andrea Bowen
Directed By: Darren Stein
#11
Critics Consensus: With two appealing leads adrift in a sitcom-worthy plot, Life Partners doesn't do quite enough to earn viewers' commitment.
The movie stands out for its layered portrayal of love and relationships. Produced by Judd Apatow, the film strikes a balance between humor, romance, and real-life challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. It’s loosely based on Cyrano de Bergerac, a 1897 French play by Edmond Rostand. The story revolves around two gay men with contrasting personalities who navigate the complexities of a budding romance in New York City.
You can find her at @par666ker on all social media.
Top 10 Gay Comedy Films You Can’t Miss
TRAILER
▶
Director: Stephan ElliottRating: IMDb 7.5Cast: Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp, Bill Hunter, Sarah Chadwick, June Marie Bennett
TRAILER
▶
Director: Beeban KidronRating: IMDb 6.8Cast: Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard
TRAILER
▶
Director: Mike NicholsRating: IMDb 7.2Cast: Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dan Futterman, Dianne Wiest, Calista Flockhart
TRAILER
▶
Director: Frank OzRating: IMDb 6.4Cast: Kevin Kline, Joan Cusack, Tom Selleck, Matt Dillon, Debbie Reynolds, Wilford Brimley
TRAILER
▶
Director: Nicholas HytnerRating: IMDb 6.0Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Alan Alda, Nigel Hawthorne, John Pankow, Tim Daly
TRAILER
▶
Director: Jim FallRating: IMDb 7.2Cast: Christian Campbell, John Paul Pitoc, Tori Spelling, Brad Beyer, Lacey Kohl, Steve Hayes
TRAILER
▶
Director: Jamie BabbitRating: IMDb 6.8Cast: Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Cathy Moriarty, RuPaul, Melanie Lynskey, Katharine Towne
TRAILER
▶
Director: Q.
Allan BrockaRating: IMDb 5.8Cast: Rebekah Kochan, Ryan Carnes, Scott Lunsford, Emily Brooke Hands, Jim Verraros, Kris Black
TRAILER
▶
Director: Julian JarroldRating: IMDb 7.1Cast: Joel Edgerton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sarah-Jane Potts, Nick Frost, Linda Bassett, Jemima Rooper
TRAILER
▶
This movie is not available on Amazon Prime, but you can use the bonus:
30 Days FreeDirector: Todd StephensRating: IMDb 5.0Cast: Michael Carbonaro, Jonah Blechman, Jonathan Chase, Mitch Morris, Ashlie Atkinson, Scott Thompson
×
30 Essential LGBTQ+ Comedies
(Photo by © Gramercy/courtesy Everett Collection)
Queer culture is so many vibrant and beautiful and rambunctious things, but often times when you’re wading through the history of queer cinema it can feel like a community defined by tragedy and unhappy endings.
It combines humor, heartache, and sincerity, offering a thoughtful exploration of the journey toward self-acceptance and the courage to embrace one's true self.
Watch on Netflix
13 Bros (2022)
The First-Ever Major Studio Movie With An All-LGBTQ+ Principal Cast
Bros stands out in the gay rom-com genre as a groundbreaking film, being the first major studio release to feature an all-LGBTQ+ principal cast.
Don’t get me wrong, these films absolutely need to be on your must-watch list, but queer people also deserve a little light-hearted fun. We deserve hope and happiness, silliness and fun.
So, if you’re feeling as frustrated as I am and you’re looking for some gay love and laughs, here are my top picks for the best queer comedies in a world of sad, gay films:
Fire Island
Fire Island is a modern queer adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he meets an openly gay teenager, sparking a journey of self-discovery. The film stands out for its authentic portrayal of the challenges faced by teenagers grappling with their sexual orientation.
It boldly tackles the absurdity and harm of conversion therapy, while also being a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and young love. The film follows Alex Truelove, a high school senior with plans to lose his virginity to his girlfriend.
Synopsis: In Miami Beach, a gay couple pretend to be man and wife when a son's future father-in-law and family visit.
We need to see more queer joy, more queer love that ends in marriage and children and growing old together or, at least, that doesn’t end in despair. Starring Natasha Lyonne, this black comedy follows a naive teenager as she is sent to True Directions, a conversion therapy camp, to cure her lesbianism.