6 Must-Watch Movies to Stream This Pride Month
June is Pride Month, shining a spotlight on LBGTQIA+ icons and stories.
All month long and beyond, we are streaming our favorite movies to celebrate. From movies featured on Hulu to Netflix and more, here are six of our favorite films you can stream right now.
I Carry You With Me – Starz
Based on a true story, I Carry You With Me takes love on a journey over decades and countries. The story begins in Mexico, where aspiring chef Iván cannot catch a break in the kitchen. When a friend takes him to a gay bar, he meets Gerardo, a teacher, and the two chat it up all night, sparking their love journey. Iván is afraid to come out, fearing he will lose his young son due to political and cultural pressures. Almost two decades later, he is an established chef in New York City, but he is also isolated from his family back in Mexico. Will Iván and Gerardo's love stand the test of time and space? Find out on Starz.
(I Carry You With Me via Sony Pictures Classics)
The Half of It – Netflix
Ellie is a shy girl used to doing homework assignments for her classmates. Things change when she's asked by football star Paul to help him write swoony love letters to his crush, Aster. Ellie, pretending to be Paul, hits it off with Aster, but how long can they keep it up? Can Paul learn to be himself and express his feelings without Ellie's help? Can Ellie keep her feelings in check, or will she end up falling for Aster herself? Stream The Half of It on Netflix.
(The Half of It via Netflix)
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Crush – Hulu
Paige loves art, but when her high school is vandalized, she becomes the prime suspect and joins the track team to avoid suspension. New teammates and twin sisters Gabby and AJ teach Paige everything they know about the 4×100 relay they will all be running in. Along the way, there will be drama, kisses and awkward situations. Who will win the race? Add Crush to your Hulu watch list.
(Crush via Hulu)
Call Me By Your Name – Netflix
Elio's family hosts grad student Oliver at their home in Italy. It seems the two are total opposites, but as they spend more time together, Elio takes a secret liking to Oliver. Will Elio keep his attraction a secret? Will the end of Oliver's studies break them apart? Catch Call Me By Your Name on Netflix.
(Call Me By Your Name via Sony Pictures Classics)
Erin's Guide to Kissing Girls – Showtime
Middle school can be hard enough, especially when your classmates don't embrace being out, like Erin. Having a friend like Liz who likes the same things you do can make it easier. Enter the new girl, Sydni. Will she prove to be a fun, new distraction? Can her friendship with Liz withstand it? Erin's Guide to Kissing Girls is on Showtime if you want to find out.
(Erin's Guide to Kissing Girls via Switch Hitter Films)
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Changing the Game – Hulu
This documentary follows the story of three high school athletes as they compete in their favorite sports. They all have one thing in common—they are all transgender, and facing scrutiny and bullying by competing. Will they be accepted and allowed to continue to train? Tune in to Changing the Game on Hulu.
(Changing the Game via Hulu)
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