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The Hallmark Channel has transformed significantly over the past few years, evolving from its traditional intimacy formula to embrace more diverse and inclusive storytelling. LGBTQ+ voice has become an increasingly significant part of Hallmark&#;s programming, offering viewers heartwarming stories that mirror a wider range of experiences and relationships.
In this comprehensive reference (updated for ), we underline the best LGBTQ+ Hallmark movies, from groundbreaking early representations to the latest releases. Whether you&#;re looking for holiday cheer, lovey-dovey comedies, or heartfelt dramas, these inclusive Hallmark films provide real stories of love and acceptance that everyone can enjoy.
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A Turning Point for Inclusion
When our podcast &#;Girls Gone Hallmark&#; began reviewing Hallmark movies in late , we rapidly noticed a significant lack of diversity. We even implemented a &#;diversity check&#; segment in our earlier episodes to highlight this issue.
The catalyst for change came after a controversy in , when Hallmark aired and subsequentl
55 LGBTQ+ Holiday Movies to Make Your Spirits Bright This Season
Season's Greetings From Cherry Lane ()
The only LGBTQ+ story on Hallmark's docket of almost 50 movies is one of three sequels to Christmas on Cherry Lane, with Mike and Zain's romance again sharing the narrative with two other couples. (The whole indicate of the Cherry Lane movies is that different couples have fallen in love at the same house. It's wild to contemplate that eight of the nine couples are straight. Anyway!) Unless I'm erroneous and Sugarplummed ends with Janel Parrish and Maggie Lawson getting together, this is it.
Premieres December 5 on Hallmark+.
A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter ()
The "Espresso" singer's holiday extraordinary promises to be for the girls and for the gays. With a Chappell Roan duet at bare minimum, it seems favor Sabrina is going to deliver!
Premieres December 6 on Netflix.
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Last ExMas ()
Two girls who used to date trying to avoid each other over Christmas in their tiny town? And then another ex-girl
34 Best LGBTQ+ Movies and Shows to Watch on Hulu This Pride Month and Every Month
Happy Self-acceptance Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting the best gay titles on Hulu.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant society of LGBTQ+ television and cinema, and explore inspiring stories of love, self-discovery, struggle, fierceness, and fearlessness with these LGBTQ+ movies and shows streaming now.
You can find even more incredible LGBTQ+ content from our Pride Never Stops hub, including live coverage of Pride parades across the U.S. for all Hulu subscribers.
LGBTQ+ Movies on Hulu
Celebrate Pride Month with these LGBTQ+ films streaming now on Hulu.
Crush ()
When a young artist (Rowan Blanchard) is forced to join her high university track team, she decides to use the opportunity to pursue her crush. However, she finds herself falling for a distinct (and very unexpected) teammate who shows her what real love feels like.
Crush is a Hulu Authentic produced by Maya Rudolph and Natasha Lyonne, streaming right now.
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Fire Island ()
Parties, romance, and a tropica
10 Best Christmas Movies Starring Queer Characters
While it's not the focus for most Christmas classics, making the yuletide gay is - literally - at the forefront for films, especially those of the last decade. Queer characters are becoming much more mainstream in film and television, and that includes holiday movies to make your spirits extra bright.
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Whether it's Kristen Stewart's first-ever queer character, a holly jolly RuPaul Christmas spectacular, or Jonathan Bennett's groundbreaking Hallmark Channel roles, if you're looking for some gay, happy meetings with LGBTQ+ characters, there are plenty of movies to choose from this holiday season.
'Happiest Season' ()
After Kristen Stewart publicly came out in , her first role as a queer character came in that year's Happiest Season, a GLAAD Award-winning film starring alongside fellow LGBTQ+ actors Dan Levy, Aubrey Plaza and kingly queens BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon.
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