Brosis historic, as the first queer romantic comedy produced by a major studio to hit theatres. While the movie did not do nearly as well as many had expected in terms of profits, the film received wonderful reviews and very favorable audience approval.
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Billy Eichnerwas phenomenal in the film, and also served as the writer. Lately, the market for queer films, especially, comedies, has been fairly scarce. For fans ofBrosand comedy films, there are quite a number of queer comedy films that are worth the watch.
‘Fire Island’ (2022)
Fire Islandis a queer adaptation of Jane Austen’sPride and Prejudice. InFire Island,written byJoel Kim-Booster, a group of gay friends goes on vacation to Fire Island (a gay travel destination). However, things become increasingly complicated by both classicism in the gay community and, of course, romance.
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The movie’s ensemble cast features actors likeBowen Yang,Matt Rogers, andConrad Ricamora.Fire Islandis both touching and utterly hilarious. It is easily one of the funniest gay films in history.
‘The Half of It’ (2020)
The Half of Itis a coming-of-age dramedy film. The movie follows teenager Ellie Chu who decides to write a love letter for a popular jock when, in reality, she is falling for the same girl. This film is also loosely based on the playCyrano de Bergeracwith the plotline of writing love letters on behalf of another when they both love the same person.
The movie is quite good, and it should receive more attention since there is not nearly enough lesbian and AAPI content in the entertainment industry.
‘The Thing About Harry’ (2020)
The Thing About Harryis a romantic comedy television film that premiered on Freeform and Hulu. The movie follows a young gay man named Sam who reunites with his high school bully, Harry, as adults.
The two become unlikely friends and, not surprisingly, fall in love after Harry comes out to Sam as pansexual. This movie is also hilarious and deserves more attention. Who doesn’t love a feel-good rom-com?
‘Alex Strangelove’ (2018)
Alex Strangeloveis aromantic comedy film that was produced by Netflixthat takes place in high school settings. The film follows Alex Truelove, a high school senior who takes academics quite seriously. He has practically anything any high school straight boy could want: a bright future, good grades, and a wonderful girlfriend named Claire.
However, there is one thing he hasn’t done yet—lost his virginity. When he meets Elliot, an openly gay teenager at school, he realizes feelings within him that he hasn’t noticed before. Strange!
‘Single All the Way’ (2021)
Single All the Wayis the newest LGBTQ+ romantic comedy Christmas film to be released on Netflix.The film follows a gay man named Peterwho convinces his best friend Nick to pretend to be his boyfriend when he goes home—the all-too-familiar fake dating trope.
However, his mother had already set him up on a blind date. As Peter realizes what is true love and what is not amongst the complications and reunited companionships of Christmastime, he must make a decision.
‘Booksmart’ (2019)
Booksmartis a coming-of-age comedy film that wasOlivia Wilde’s directorial debut. The movie starsBeanie FeldsteinandKaitlyn Dever. The film follows two high-achieving high school seniors (Feldstein and Dever) who set out to break all of the rules and party on their final night of high school after realizing that they never had a leg up on their peers for working and never partying.
They must make up for years of lost time and give one night their all. Friendships are tested, love is found, and chaos is everywhere.
‘The Birdcage’ (1996)
Perhaps one of the most classic LGBTQ+ films to date,The Birdcageis a comedy film starringRobin Williams,Gene Hackman,Nathan Lane,a ndDianne Wiest. The movie is an English remake of the 1978 Franco-Italian film (and subsequent Broadway musical)La Cage aux Folles.
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The movie is about a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner as they agree to pretend to be straight so their son can introduce them to his fiancée’s ultra-conservative parents.
‘The Edge of Seventeen’ (2016)
The Edge of Seventeenis another coming-of-age comedy-drama film starringHailee Steinfeld,Woody Harrelson, andKyra Sedgwick. The film follows Nadine, a teenage girl who is already struggling enough in high school.
Things get harder for her, however, when her best friend starts dating her older brother. The movie is an excellent watch and has received a multitude of positive reviews.
‘Plan B’ (2021)
Plan Bis a new comedy film titled after the emergency contraceptive pill since the pill plays a large role in the plot of the film.Plan Bfollows two high-school-aged friends as they take an overnight road trip to find Plan B to prevent an accidental pregnancy within South Dakota, a very conservative state with anti-choice constraints.
The movie is hilarious, hands-down, and any amount of lesbian representation should be given a bigger platform.
‘Crush’ (2022)
Crushis a coming-of-age romantic comedy starringRowan Blanchardthat was released in 2022. Blanchard plays Paige Evans, an aspiring artistwho joins that track team in order to get closer to her crush.
However, she discovers that she has inadvertently been getting closer to another teammate. The movie was released on Hulu and received wonderful reviews and was praised for its well-rounded queer characters.
