Any recs for fun queer films that don’t end in tragedy? Things like The Birdcage, To Wong Foo, etc. I know they’re out there but need some help finding them, could be comedies, dramas, docs, just anything where the characters all live to see the end of the movie!

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Tricia B · Answer

Political Animals: Female Lawmakers Fighting for Equality: Documenting the story of four LGBT female California lawmakers courage to move us all forward

daphne🪽 · Answer

Adults by FX: a tv show not movie but so funny like a modern-day friends concept

Maoxian · Answer

Blue is the Warmest Color (2013): Sad ending, but everyone survives.

Arne · Answer

"But I'm a Cheerleader" is great, amazing satire.

Elena · Answer

My Old Ass: One of the best films of the last decade, so hilarious, heartwarming, and wise

Dylan · Answer

D.E.B.S. (2004): They're calling you a hero, when really you're a slut...A GAY SLUT!!!

Rewatched this iconic camp-lesbian-teen-spy masterpiece recently, and it did not disappoint. So silly and so gay.

Dylan · Answer

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma: I don't even have the words to describe how hilarious, camp, meta, silly and horny this film is. I usually don't like horror but this was genius. I didn't feel scared, just aroused.

age · Answer

saving face, imagine me & you, but i’m a cheerleader,  young hearts, tomboy,  friends and family

Aya C · Answer

Young Hearts: Not fun perhaps but sweet, pure, hopeful and nostalgic. IMO, a perfect movie. Watched it on Kanopy.

maeve ⭐️ · Answer

a secret love (2020): Pat Henschel and Terry Donahue spent nearly 70 years loving each other, much of it in secret.

tender, hopeful, & absolutely worth watching

Clara · Answer

Ammonite (2020): I adore this film. One of the most aesthetically gorgeous I’ve seen in many years! Kate Winslet is at the top of her game.

Space Camp · Answer

Bros (2022 film): I'm currently listening to Billy Eichner's memoir and remembering how much I adore this movie. It's a delight!

Jess · Answer

But I’m A Cheerleader: Fun, campy, queer. What more could you want?

birdie · Answer

bottoms: no tragedy here

Lo · Answer

Imagine me and you: Delightful sapphic rom com. The leads have great chemistry. Very 2005

marika brownlee · Answer

Pride (2014): rules! extremely feel good! chock full of all my favorite british & irish guys!! it was just adapted into a musical that’s happening at the national theatre right now and I wish I could see it :(

Jenn · Answer

Saving Face: Made in 2004!

https://letterboxd.com/journal/alice-wu-saving-face-retrospective-anniversary-interview/

Jenn · Answer

Dating Amber: heartfelt, coming of age queers

Soph · Answer

Midnight Diner: This is such a cozy cooking slice of life Japanese drama. The writing is really good. It’s super queer which was a delightful surprise. 20 min. episodes. I feel like no one knows about it. Man who runs a diner from midnight to dawn, attracts many unlikely characters.

Soph · Answer

Princess Jellyfish (TV show): A group of women have fully opted out of society: each one is devoted to a single obsession (jellyfish, trains, ancient Rome, dolls). Then they get their world upended by a glamorous cross-dressing rich guy needing somewhere to hide. Only one season. Tragically. So cozy.

Coco Quizon · Answer

Straight Up dir. James Sweeney: I have enjoyed the way James Sweeney explores queerness in his films. Extremely funny, slightly uncomfortable, but always a good time!

Meg · Answer

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: Best on the big screen but in lieu of that any screen will do. Fierce drag queens lighting up stunning landscapes, heartfelt care among friends, a road trip. This iconic film has it all.

JV · Answer

Fire Island (Hulu, 2022) Romance, Comedy: Before Heated Rivalry (HBO), there was Fire Island (2022), a steamy gay movie starring Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang, dir. Andrew Ahn. I produced it, I swear it’s like summer in a bottle (of rosé).

Jenn · Answer

The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love (1995): The title says it all.

Sara Quinn · Answer

But I'm a Cheerleader: If you haven’t seen it! Queer classic. So funny. Soooo good.

Carly · Answer

Booksmart: Very funny directorial debut by Olivia Wilde

Michael Bolognino · Answer

Beautiful Thing (1996): Beautiful, funny, heartening, and ahead of its time film from the late nineties. Set in London, with a soundtrack entirely made up of The Mamas & the Papas songs.

pairofgeese · Answer

Bottoms: A bonkers comedy where two girls start a self defence/fight club in their high school.

Chiara · Answer

D.E.B.S.: This movie gets better every time you watch it, I swear. It’s so unhinged and there are so many hilarious details (the security laser system is in plaid, for example!) It’s a camp time capsule and an absolute delight. My wife and I watch it every year at Christmas (no one knows why).

Rachel · Answer

love Simon: Cute teen movie where the parents are good people and there is happy ever after

Oleg K · Answer

The Watermelon Woman: It's been a few years since I watched this film but I don't recall it having a tragic ending. Pretty funny,  actually.

If your library has access to Kanopy, you can find it there.

Loose Links · Answer

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert: Aussie film with a stellar cast of Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp. Predates To Wong Foo but with some plot similarities. Also has some of that beloved Muriel’s Wedding/Strictly Ballroom Australian quirkiness.

Christiane · Answer

Portrait of a Lady on Fire: Beautiful actors, breathtaking cinematography, amazing wardrobes, vibrant score - this movie has it all!! Def not a tragedy but also not a complete happily ever after. C’est la vie!

Spines, Flicks, and Wax · Answer

Desert Hearts (1985): Set in 1959, a woman hangs out in the Reno area on a ranch while waiting out for a "quick divorce" from her husband. During her stay, she meets some quirky characters as well as a charming sculptress named Cay.

Hope this is one you'll enjoy!