The Best Lesbian Romances to Stream on Netflix This Month

This Spanish rom-com has a premise reminiscent of "Grace and Frankie," except it's in the form of a short and sweet movie. In "So My Grandma's a Lesbian!," a young Spanish lawyer marrying into an ultrarich (and ultraconservative) Scottish family finds her wedding plans in jeopardy after her grandmother decides to marry her best friend, who's a woman. It's a little bit of romance, a little bit of family drama, and a whole lot of fun. "So My Grandma's a Lesbian!" is also set in the Canary Islands, so it's a visual treat for an easy movie-night pick.

Watch "So My Grandma's a Lesbian!" on Netflix now.

Devoted Ryan Murphy fans will want to tune in to this project directed by the "Glee" and "American Horror Story" showrunner. Starring Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, and Andrew Rannells, among many others, this Broadway musical adaptation follows four burnt-out Broadway has-beens who decide to team up to improve their reputations and support a worthy cause: a small-town prom in Indiana that got canceled because a girl wanted to bring her girlfriend as her date. In addition to the sweet and straightforward plot, the feel-good film also features some pretty sick ear worms. You'll be belting "Zazz" and "Love Thy Neighbor" before you know it.

Watch "The Prom" on Netflix now.

Welcome to the action-packed thriller that has enough twists and turns to make you question everything. "Heart Shot" is about the relationship between two high school seniors who are unclear about what their future holds. However, when the couple gets to spend a weekend together thanks to one set of their parents leaving town, that's when the chaos begins.

Watch "Heart Shot" on Netflix now.

Cate Blanchett has become a lesbian icon, and that has a lot to do with her portrayal in the movie "Carol." In the 2015 film, Blanchett plays Carol, an upperclass married woman who meets and pursues department store worker, Therese (played by Rooney Mara). Soon, the two build a connection, which leaves them both exploring unchartered territory together.

Watch "Carol" on Netflix now.

"A Secret Love," which was filmed between 2013 and 2018, dives into the love story of Terry Donahue and Pat Henschel, who began dating back in the 1940s but kept their relationship a secret from family and friends. If you're looking to take a break from true-crime cases for a minute, this warm, cozy, and sentimental social documentary is definitely worth a shot. Alongside the masthead of producers, which include recognizable names such as Jason Blum and Ryan Murphy, the women's nephew, Chris Bolan, serves as the film's director, adding a whole other layer of personal touch to this moving documentary.

Watch "A Secret Love" on Netflix now.

Starring Rosamund Pike, Peter Dinklage, Eiza González, and Dianne Wiest, this satirical thriller revolves around court-appointed legal guardian Marla Grayson (Pike), who defrauds her older clients and traps them under her care. Unfortunately, Marla's newest scheme gives her a run for her money as she comes up against the mob. As the drama and chaos unfolds, you get snippets of a sweet love affair between Marla and her associate Fran (González).

Watch "I Care a Lot" on Netflix now.

You'll need some tissues for this Netflix original documentary about standup comedian and actress Tig Notaro. In this touching project, the titular comic opens up about her cancer diagnosis in 2012. The documentary also dives into how her relationship with actress Stephanie Allynne, her struggles with trying to have a child, and her mother's death all played a role in forming her comedy. It's really a heartwarming documentary about taking risks in the face of uncertainty. If you find yourself compelled by it, don't forget to check out her standup special "Tig Notaro: Happy to Be Here," which is also on Netflix.

Watch "Tig" on Netflix now.

Smart and shy, Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) agrees to write love letters to a popular jock's love interest for him. Though strapped for money, she soon finds herself falling for his crush while developing a friendship with him. At the end of the day, she has to figure out who means more to her. Besides the queer take on "Cyrano de Bergerac," the film shows us Ellie's experience as one of the only Asian Americans in a predominantly white town. We also get a tender look at her relationship with her widowed father, who's been having a hard time making ends meet.

Watch "The Half of It" on Netflix now.

"Beauty," from director Andrew Dosunmu and writer Lena Waithe, stars Gracie Marie Bradley as Beauty, a young singer who's about to become a superstar if she can sort out her personal life. Her religious parents, played by Niecy Nash and Giancarlo Esposito, want to help guide her, but they're very opposed to her relationship with Jasmine (Aleyse Shannon). Many believe the film's plot is inspired by Whitney Houston, who allegedly had a close relationship with her friend and assistant Robyn Crawford that she ended before it could affect her career. "Beauty" creates a fictional singer to tell this story.

Watch "Beauty" on Netflix now.

In "Disobedience," Rachel Weisz plays Ronit, a woman who returns to the strict Orthodox Jewish community she left because her father has died. She no longer lives the Orthodox way, but she decides to stay for a visit, attend funeral events, and reconnect with her old friend Esti (Rachel McAdams). Soon, Ronit and Esti have an affair and reveal that they were together when they were younger, too, and were caught by Ronit's father. But Esti is married, and their connection is complicated. The film has become a lesbian classic thanks to its erotic sex scenes and strong romance.

Watch "Disobedience" on Netflix now.

This sultry Japanese psychological thriller tells the story of a lesbian woman named Rei who learns that her former crush Nanae is stuck in an abusive relationship. To show her love, Rei decides to help save her through pretty extreme measures. The two are then forced to go on the run, causing their feelings for each other to intensify and eventually turn sexual. In the role of Rei is actress, singer, and designer Kiko Mizuhara, who's been in projects such as "Norwegian Wood," "Yae No Sakura," the Japanese remake of "The Good Wife," and "Queer Eye: We're in Japan!"

Watch "Ride or Die" on Netflix now.

"Anne+: The Film" is a Dutch drama based on a popular web series. In the movie, Anne (Hanna van Vliet) comes of age. She's working on her book in Amsterdam, while her girlfriend (Jouman Fattal) has moved to Montreal. They agree to open their relationship, which Anne has complicated feelings about, though she soon develops a crush on a new person she meets at a drag show (Thorn Roos de Vries). Soon, Anne starts questioning her career, her relationship, and what it is she really wants out of life. The movie is less of a romance than a character study, but its look at relationships feels grounded and real.

Watch "Anne+: The Film" on Netflix now.

Wrapped up "Happiest Season?" It's now time to tap into "A New York Christmas Wedding," a lesbian holiday drama that has the DNA of a cheesy Hallmark movie and the soapiest soap you can think of. After a tough talk at home, Gabby, a bride-to-be (Nia Fairweather), decides to get some fresh air when she's greeted by her guardian angel, Azrael (Cooper Koch). The angel shows her a snippet of what her life could have been like if she had followed her feelings for her best childhood friend, who unfortunately died young.

Watch "A New York Christmas Wedding" on Netflix now.

If you've read R.L. Stine's Fear Street series, you know that nothing good happens in the small town of Shadyside. In "Fear Street: 1994," our lead character Deena is just on the cusp of getting over her ex-girlfriend Sam, when Sarah Fier's centuries-long curse comes out to get her and her friends. In the film, we witness a bunch of sweet moments between Deena and Sam . . . as well as a bunch of gory murders from past killers raging about town. After tuning in to "Fear Street Part One: 1994," make sure to watch the rest of the trilogy, which includes "Fear Street Part Two: 1978" and "Fear Street Part Three: 1666."

Watch "Fear Street Part One: 1994" on Netflix now.

Based on the young adult novel by John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle, Netflix's "Let It Snow" is your cozy teen version of "Love Actually." The Christmas film follows multiple interconnected plots in the small town of Laurel, IL, and one of the main stories focuses on a local Waffle Town waitress named Dorrie (Liv Hewson). As Dorrie comforts her best friend Addie (Odeya Rush) over relationship troubles, she also struggles with her own romantic drama. The closeted cheerleader that Dorrie's seeing, Kerry (Anna Akana), mocks Dorrie in front of her friends and pretends not to know her. Does this young couple make it? Grab a cup of hot chocolate and stream the film to find out.

Watch "Let It Snow" on Netflix now.

"Do Revenge" stars Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke as two high schoolers obsessed with vengeance. Things don't turn out as either of them plan, however, and the biggest thing they get out their scheme is a lasting friendship with each other. Hawke's character, Eleanor, is a lesbian, intent on getting revenge on the person who outed her at summer camp years earlier. But over the course of the film, she also falls head over heels for Gabbi, played by Talia Ryder, and their sweet romance is the cherry on top of this delicious high school movie.

Watch "Do Revenge" on Netflix now.

While this Brazilian romance drama definitely gives off "The Prom" vibes with its emphasis on music, it's far more understated and laid back, giving it an entirely different atmosphere that may sit better with viewers who aren't too big on musicals. In the film, two young musicians, Ana and Vitória, are brought together by their shared love for music despite their different approaches to love. As they collaborate together, both of them find tender and intimate romance in the process (along with some truly beautiful harmonies). Fun fact: the leads are actually part of a Brazilian Grammy-winning musical duo under the name Anavitória!

Watch "Ana e Vitória" on Netflix now.

Here's another steamy and tender pick. "Elisa & Marcela" is a Spanish biographical romantic film based on the story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga (Natalia de Molina) and Marcela Gracia Ibeas (Greta Fernández), the first two women to have a same-sex marriage in Spain in 1901. They were able to do so only because Elisa had assumed the identity of a man. To really highlight the history that they made, the film is also shot in black and white. This movie's beautiful cinematography and color grading was definitely one of the highlights that critics praised when it first came out.

Watch "Elisa & Marcela" on Netflix now.

"Get Out" and "Girls" star Allison Williams plays an up-and-coming cellist in this thrilling yet campy movie. Right off the bat, Charlotte (Williams) shares a steamy encounter with Lizzie (Logan Browning), the star pupil of her previous music school who replaced Charlotte after she left the academy. But their relationship definitely comes with strings attached as the movie's horror unfolds, and we learn some pretty twisted secrets as the two women get to know each other better. Keep in mind that there's quite a bit of shocking gore in this film, so it might not be for the faint of heart!

Watch "The Perfection" on Netflix now.

If you have a soft spot for "Bridesmaids," "Wine Country" might just be your next favorite watch, although it's definitely a lot more subtle in its humor. This Netflix gem stars your favorite "SNL" ladies (think, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler, and Rachel Dratch) as a group of friends who head to Napa Valley for one of their own's 50th birthday party. While it's more about these women's friendships above all else, we also get a fun romance between Paula Pell ("Sisters") and Maya Erskine ("Pen15") in Amy Poehler's directorial debut — let's just say it involves some heavy reading of Fran Drescher's role in "The Nanny!"

Watch "Wine Country" on Netflix now.