After the arduous months we live, who has the energy or brain space to sit in a heavy drama of more than two hours, especially when real life is as scary as it is? Naturally, Variety offers a list of the 35 best gay romantic comedies now broadcast on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and Disney Plus.
Whether you are paired with your better half or with a glass of wine, these romantic comedies are sure to make you cry, blush and sigh with joy. From romantic comedy classics like “When Harry Met Sally” and “10 Things I Hate About You” to the latest films “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “Palm Springs”, you’re sure to find your ultimate obsession here .
If you are looking for romantic stories with underrepresented leads, opt for the subtle and charming LGBTQ + romance film “The Half of It” or the hilarious “The Lovebirds”, starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani.
For romance with a fantasy side, opt for the iconic cult classic “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World”, with Michael Cera in the lead role. If you miss your childhood, watch “13 Going on 30” led by Jennifer Garner or the 2019 live-action “Aladdin”.
Whether you’re a rom-com sage or avoid the genre altogether, these films are here to remind you that the romance isn’t dead – it’s just streaming now.