LGBTQIA+ holiday romance/family movies list
A new festive "resource" list on Invisible Cake Society
Merry Queersmas and happy holigays! While Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, Max, Prime, Hulu, and more are certainly known for their abundant straight/cis holiday romances and family comedies, queer holiday romance and family movies do exist! We have more Christmas, Thanksgiving, holiday, seasonal, and new year movies and miniseries than you might think. Representation can be so important for queer people, and these films normalize queer relationships, gender expressions, and identities for everyone. Joy is revolutionary, hope is our fuel, peace is our dream, and love wins in every form: romantic, platonic, familial, and more.
Fair warning that while some of these are produced by major studios like the streamers and networks above, some of these are very indie, and they vary in quality of writing, acting, and cinematography. Also read the linked description for content, rating, and where to watch.
Save this list and check off the ones you’ve seen as you go!
I’ve seen all of them currently available for streaming as of 2024. While I didn’t love them all, I will refrain from commenting because what didn’t resonate with me might be exactly what you need!
I’ll update over on the main Invisible Cake Society site with more as more are released each year. Let me know if you have more to suggest! The only criteria are that an LGBTQIA+ person is a major character (not necessarily the main one, though), it is overall a positive/affirming message in regards to queer rights and dignity, and that it is a holiday-centered romance or family movie miniseries that takes place primarily around November, December, or early January.
Visit the Invisible Cake Society site for the most up-to-date version of the LGBTQIA+ holiday romance and family comedy movies list!