Movies and TV Shows That Capture Latino LGBTQ+ Experiences

Recent years have seen the intersection of LGBTQ+ and Latino identities finding more space in film and television, providing viewers with a wide range of stories about the challenges and triumphs of navigating the complexities of these identities. From fictional dramas like Elite to fact-based stories such as Cassandro, we've compiled a list of films and TV shows that offer a powerful, poignant look at love, family, challenges, and self-discovery. For more stories with great representation, check out our lists of TV Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters and movies and TV shows that explore intersectionality and queer identities.

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One Day at a Time

age 11+

Worthy update of classic sitcom has heart.

Network: Netflix (2017)
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TV

Love, Victor

age 11+

Earnest LGBTQ+ spin-off series is endearing and lovely.

Network: Hulu (2020)
Freeridge TV show poster: Woman covers her face with 4 tarot cards that have the pictures of 3 girls and 1 boy
TV

On My Block: Freeridge

age 13+

Teen comedy-drama sequel has mature themes and language.

Network: Netflix (2023)
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Mucho Mucho Amor

age 13+

Celebratory docu profiles magnetic Puerto Rican TV star.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Movie Poster: The characters stand back to back in front of a field of stars
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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

age 13+

Touching 1980s-set coming-of-age drama; language, violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
Cassandro movie poster: Gael García Bernal stars as the flamboyant wrestler.
MOVIE

Cassandro

age 15+

Moody Tex-Mex wrestler biopic has sex, language, violence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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Moonlight

age 15+

Heartbreaking, mature, unforgettable coming-of-age drama.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
Problemista Movie Poster: Alejandro (Julio Torres) looks overwhelmed while surrounded by cartoon images of tall buildings
MOVIE

Problemista

age 15+

Fresh, fantastic, inclusive comedy has sex, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2024)
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TV

Gentefied

age 15+

Funny, family-centric drama examines race, class issues.

Network: Netflix (2020)
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TV

La Casa de las Flores

age 15+

Soapy, mature modern telenovela has a darkly funny twist.

Network: Netflix (2018)
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TV

Pose

age 15+

Groundbreaking series brings NYC drag ball culture to life.

Network: FX (2018)
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TV

With Love

age 15+

Inclusive Latino show talks frankly about family, love, sex.

Network: Amazon Prime Video (2021)
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TV

Elite

age 16+

Sex, drugs, and murder in racy, compelling Spanish import.

Network: Netflix (2018)
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TV

Vida

age 16+

Sisters return to East L.A. in unique, tender drama.

Network: Starz (2018)
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TV

Los Espookys

age 16+

Bilingual horror comedy is unique and delightful.

Network: HBO (2019)
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MOVIE

A Fantastic Woman

age 17+

Powerful story of trans woman's grief; language, sex, nudity

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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MOVIE

Y Tu Mama Tambien

age 18+

Bittersweet road-trip movie with graphic sex, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2001)