Ghostbusters
Although it was alluded to in the film, Kate McKinnon's character's sexuality wasn't confirmed until after its release.
Star Trek Beyond
In the Star Trek reboots, John Cho's character Sulu was gay as an homage to George Takei, who originally played the character but came out as gay later in life.
Harry Potter
J.K. Rowling admitted the Hogwarts headmaster was gay during her book tour in 2007. When the audience applauded, she quipped, "I would have told you earlier if I knew it would make you so happy."
Beauty and the Beast
Disney's live-action remake stars Josh Gad as LeFou, but in this version Gaston's beloved sidekick is gay.
Boys in the Band
Hailed as a milestone in the history of "queer cinema," the 1970 drama tells the story of a straight man who is accidently invited to a party where all the guests are gay men.
Making Love
Harry Hamlin stars as a writer who falls head over heels in love with his doctor, who happens to be married to Charlie's Angels alum Kate Jackson.
Maurice
The 1987 romantic drama set in early 20th century England is the story of a young gay man named Maurice Hall (James Wilby) and his love affair with Clive Durham (Hugh Grant).
Longtime Companion
The 1989 film chronicles the first years of the AIDS epidemic through the eyes of a group of gay friends and one of their sisters.
My Own Private Idaho
A gay street hustler (River Phoenix) travels the streets of Portland with his best friend (Keanu Reeves). What comes next is an authentic journey of self discovery.
Philadelphia
Andrew Beckett (Tom Hanks) is a young lawyer who enlists the help of an attorney (Denzel Washington) to sue the law firm he believes fired him for being gay and having AIDS.
The Birdcage
A gay cabaret owner (Robin Williams) and his drag queen companion (Nathan Lane) agree to behave themselves when their son introduces them to his fiancé's conservative parents.
In & Out
Kevin Kline is a straight engaged-to-be-married high school teacher who comes out of the closet in this romantic comedy costarring Tom Selleck as his love interest.
Gods and Monsters
After surviving the Korean War, James Whale (Sir Ian McKellen) befriends his handsome gardner (Brendan Fraser) after suffering from depression and strokes
Boys Don't Cry
In the 1999 real-life drama, Hilary Swank plays a young transgender male who becomes romantically involved with Chloë Sevigny, a young woman unaware of her partner's biological sex and troubled past.
Brokeback Mountain
Cowboys Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger try to keep their relationship secret for many years.
Milk
Sean Penn stars in the story of Harvey Milk, the gay rights activist who was killed after becoming California's first openly gay elected official.
A Single Man
After the sudden death of his longtime boyfriend, George (Colin Firth) struggles to grieve and cope with the loss of his best friend.
The Kids Are Alright
Things get complicated for onscreen couple Julianne Moore and Annette Bening when their kids want to learn more about their sperm donor dad (Mark Ruffalo).
The Runaways
Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning are real-life rockers Joan Jett and Cherie Currie in this coming-of-age flick about the all-girls band The Runaways.
Beginners
Christopher Plummer surprises his son (Ewan McGregor) when he comes out of the closet at age 75.
Behind the Candelabra
Memorable outfits and transformations ensued when director Steven Soderbergh took a look at the the life of Liberace (Michael Douglas) and his love affair he had with a much younger Scott Thorson (Matt Damon).