The 25+ Best PG-Rated LGBTQ+ Movies

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Berlin during the rise of the Nazi Party, Cabaret centers around the lives of performers at the Kit Kat Klub, including bisexual chanteuse Sally Bowles. The film masterfully combines iconic songs, dazzling performances, and thought-provoking exploration of sexual identity and politics, revealing the fragile line between decadence and destruction.

Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big-hearted high school girl who becomes an overnight sensation when she lands a spot on a local television dance show. The film uses catchy musical numbers and vibrant costumes to address serious topics such as body image, race relations, and LGBTQ+ acceptance, all while maintaining its uplifting spirit and inspiring message of inclusion.

A delightful musical comedy set in 1930s Paris, Victor Victoria follows the story of a struggling female singer who teams up with a gay male performer to transform herself into a male impersonator of a female performer, dazzling audiences and causing havoc in the process. This comedy of errors smartly explores gender identity, acceptance, and the power of love and friendship, transcending boundaries.

Based on the life of British spy Guy Burgess, this riveting drama explores the experiences of a group of friends attending a prestigious English boarding school in the 1930s, where homosexuality is strictly forbidden. As love blossoms between two of the boys, the oppressive environment and societal expectations lead to tragic consequences, highlighting the damaging effects of forced conformity on the lives of LGBTQ+ individuals.

This Alfred Hitchcock classic tells the thrilling story of two strangers who meet on a train and devise a deadly pact to "trade" murders, with one of the characters exhibiting subtle homosexual undertones. The subtextual relationship between the two leads adds depth and intrigue to the gripping narrative, making it one of the earliest and most significant examples of mainstream films incorporating LGBTQ+ themes.

In this quirky romantic comedy, an aspiring artist who creates a beautiful mannequin discovers that she comes to life as a spirited young woman, with the two falling in love. While not explicitly an LGBTQ+ film, its playful exploration of fantasy, non-traditional relationships, and breaking societal norms lends itself to the wider themes of inclusion and acceptance.