If you’re anything like us, you’ve spent way too much time scrolling through Netflix, hoping the algorithm will magically deliver some top-tier lesbian films straight to your screen. And let’s be honest—sometimes it does, and sometimes it just suggests another season of Queer Eye (which, hey, we love, but not quite the same vibe). So, to save you the endless scroll, we’ve rounded up the best lesbian movies currently streaming on Netflix. Grab your snacks, your cat, or your situationship, and let’s dive in. Ps, be sure to bookmark this article as we’ll be updating it on the regular.
Lesbian Movies on Netflix Right Now
The Half of It
This modern take on Cyrano de Bergerac gives us all the coming-of-age, small-town, unspoken-feelings vibes. Ellie Chu, a shy but brilliant student, starts writing love letters on behalf of a clueless jock to his crush Aster. The twist? Ellie is also in love with Aster. Expect longing stares, poetic moments, and a refreshingly wholesome storyline that doesn’t rely on tragedy to tell a queer story. We love to see it.
Elisa & Marcela
A black-and-white, slow-burn period drama? Say no more. Elisa & Marcela tells the real-life story of the first recorded same-sex marriage in Spain (back in 1901!). If you’re in the mood for sweeping romance, stunning cinematography, and a dash of historical rebellion, this one’s for you. Just prepare for some heartbreak—because, history. Pre-warning, it is in Spanish, so you do actually have to pay attention and read the subtitles – no “Netflix and chill” with the gf.
Fear Street Trilogy
Horror meets queer representation in the Fear Street series, and honestly, we’re obsessed. The films follow a group of teens battling an ancient curse, and at the heart of it, we get a compelling lesbian love story. Queer characters surviving in a horror movie? Groundbreaking. And totally binge-worthy.
Duck Butter
Ever wanted to see what happens when two women decide to spend 24 hours together, getting to know each other through intense emotional (and physical) intimacy? Duck Butter explores that in the most indie, artsy way possible. It’s raw, it’s messy, and it’s probably the closest thing to a real-life U-Haul relationship you’ll see on screen.
Tell It to the Bees
A honey-sweet yet heartbreaking period drama starring Anna Paquin and Holliday Grainger? Yes, please. Set in 1950s Scotland, Tell It to the Bees follows a forbidden romance between a doctor and a young mother. It’s romantic, it’s tragic, and it’s got plenty of “staring longingly while covered in rain” moments.
The Old Guard
Okay, so this is more of a badass action movie than a traditional lesbian film, but we’re including it because Charlize Theron + immortal queer warriors = essential viewing. The film gives us one of the best, most stable queer relationships in a blockbuster film, and honestly, we need more of that. Plus, the fight scenes are just chef’s kiss.
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Ride or Die
For those who like their queer cinema with a side of crime and passion, Ride or Die delivers. This Japanese psychological thriller follows a woman who helps her childhood crush escape an abusive marriage—by killing her husband. What follows is a wild, intense road trip filled with longing, danger, and a whole lot of complicated feelings.
Honorable Mentions
Netflix is always switching up its catalogue, so if any of the above disappear into the streaming void, keep an eye out for other gems like A Secret Love (a touching documentary about a decades-long lesbian relationship), Loving Annabelle (a classic teacher-student drama), or Ammonite (for when you need your period drama fix).
Final Thoughts
So there you have it—plenty of sapphic goodness to add to your watchlist. Now, if Netflix could just keep up the queer content and maybe throw in a rom-com that doesn’t end in heartbreak, that’d be great. If we’ve missed any, just drop us an email and we’ll be sure to have it added.
Enjoy,
Nonchalant x