10 Best LGBT Movies in the Philippines 2024 | Call Me by Your Name, I Am Jonas and More

This movie tells the story of Oliver, a doctoral student who stayed at his supervisor's house during one summer in Italy. His stay there proved to be a memorable experience for both him and his supervisor's son, Elio. The premise of the story was quite controversial. But if you are in the mood to be touched, this is for you.

You can engross yourself in the charming story of its two lead actors, Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer. They act so well that you will be hooked and invested in their story. This movie was also a strong contender in the 2018's Academy Awards, so you know it's one of those high-caliber movies!

The Half of It is a story of three high school students whose lives intersected unexpectedly. It happened when Paul, the school jock, asked help from Ellie, an introvert, to help him woo Aster. The premise may be too simple, but the movie's heartwarming storytelling will surely stay with you.

Enjoy the performances of Daniel Diemer, who played Paul, Leah Lewis, who played Ellie, and Alexxis Lemire, who played Aster. They proved that being new to the film industry is not a hindrance to giving justice to the characters they play. Watch this movie if you need a good pick-me-up!

I Am Jonas, also known as Boys, is an underrated film that deserves a spot on your watch list. It is about Jonas, played by Félix Maritaud, an impulsive man in his 30s who tries to find balance in his life. In the process, he reflects on his experiences as a teenager. You can expect a flood of emotions when you watch this.

Thanks to the brilliant directing of Christophe Charrier and the heartfelt performance of Maritaud, you are in for a memorable cinematic experience. This movie is in French, but don't let the subtitles stop you from watching it. The seamless storytelling of this film transcends the language barrier. 

This film is a good place to start if you are new to LGBT movies. Ride in the roller coaster journey of Simon, a closeted gay high school student whose life turned upside down when his identity was suddenly revealed. Love, Simon is a good study on the process of coming out and how it affects someone and the people around that person.

Nick Robinson plays the titular role of Simon, and he is accompanied by established actors Josh Duhamel and Jennifer Garner, who played his parents. Expect a heartwarming performance from these actors as they deal with love and discovering identity in high school.

Alex Strangelove, played by Daniel Doheny, is happily in love with his girlfriend. However, complications begin to arise when he meets a charming gay teen, Elliott, played by Antonio Marziale. Their unexpected meeting leads Alex to question his sexual identity.

This may sound like your usual teenage rom-com, but it's really not. Craig Johnson was able to deliver a genuine and fresh take on the genre. It also has the right amount of comedy and drama that will surely leave you engaged throughout the movie. You might even relate to the characters!

Another feel-good movie you should check out is Die Beautiful starring Paolo Ballesteros, who played the lead role of Trisha/Patrick. You can expect a treat from the colorful portrayal of the life and death of a transgender in this film. It has a good balance of comedy and drama that you will surely enjoy.

The film is a great medium for telling the real-life struggles of a transgender person. Moreover, because of its unusual take on the sensitive theme of death, it caught the attention of many during the Metro Manila Film Festival or MMFF in 2016. 

This film talks about how a homosexual man came to terms with his sexuality at an old age. Along with his journey is Bwakaw, his loyal companion. It stars Eddie Garcia, a Filipino veteran actor who proved himself to be versatile.

Most LGBT films talk about the life of their members during their adolescent and young adulthood stages, but they seldom discuss the gender identity of senior people. This is why Bwakaw is a refreshing take on LGBT films' common themes.