Gay & Lesbian Documentaries on Netflix
The Gay & Lesbian Documentaries category on Netflix is identified by the secret code 4720. Below are 12 Gay & Lesbian Documentaries titles currently traceable on Netflix, sorted by rating. Top picks include I Am Divine (2013), Circus of Books (2020), Transformer (2017).
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Last updated: 28 Sep 2021. Independent reference, not affiliated with Netflix.
I Am Divine (2013)
This captivating documentary explores the life and work of filmmaker John Waters's muse: internationally celebrated drag superstar Divine.
Year: 2013
IMDb: 7.6
Netflix rating: 4.1/5
Runtime: 01:30:11
Netflix ID: 70273272 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Circus of Books (2020)
For decades, a nice Jewish couple ran Circus of Books, a porn shop and epicenter for gay LA. Their director daughter documents their life and times.
Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.6
Runtime: 01:26:31
Netflix ID: 81011569 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Transformer (2017)
Powerlifter Matt Kroczaleski faced his greatest challenge when he came out as transgender. This documentary captures his transition into a woman.
Year: 2017
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:19:11
Netflix ID: 81031652 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
The Queen (1968)
From wartime drafts to evening gowns, this candid time capsule documents a 1967 beauty pageant that offers an inside look at competitive drag.
Year: 1968
IMDb: 7.5
Runtime: 01:06:18
Netflix ID: 81220949 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado (2020)
Dazzling and tender-hearted, legendary astrologer Walter Mercado vanished at the peak of his fame. This documentary poignantly explains what happened.
Year: 2020
IMDb: 7.3
Runtime: 01:36:29
Netflix ID: 81200204 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
All In My Family (2019)
After starting a family of his very own in America, a gay filmmaker documents his loving, traditional Chinese family's process of acceptance.
Year: 2019
IMDb: 6.8
Runtime: 00:40:10
Netflix ID: 80208662 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
John Was Trying to Contact Aliens (2020)
A rural electronics whiz broadcasts radio signals into space and monitors for signs of aliens, but makes a more important connection here on Earth.
Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.2
Runtime: 00:16:45
Netflix ID: 81252991 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Disclosure (2020)
In this documentary, leading trans creatives and thinkers share heartfelt perspectives and analysis about Hollywood's impact on the trans community.
Year: 2020
IMDb: 6.1
Runtime: 01:47:55
Netflix ID: 81284247 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
A Secret Love (2020)
Amid shifting times, two women kept their decades-long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with its own set of challenges.
Year: 2020
Runtime: 01:22:33
Netflix ID: 80209024 · Watch on Netflix · IMDb
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell (2020)
From unseen footage to the last table read, this documentary takes an inside look at the final season of the acclaimed comedy series "Schitt's Creek."
Year: 2020
Runtime: 00:44:11
Netflix ID: 81286241 · Watch on Netflix
Carlos Almaraz: Playing with Fire (2019)
Mixing archival footage with interviews, this film celebrates one of Los Angeles's most influential painters and Chicano art activists from the 1970s.
Year: 2019
Runtime: 01:22:50
Netflix ID: 81338420 · Watch on Netflix
The Boys in the Band: Something Personal (2020)
Decades after his play first put gay life center stage, Mart Crowley joins the cast and crew of the 2020 film to reflect on the story's enduring legacy.
Year: 2020
Runtime: 00:28:21
Netflix ID: 81332757 · Watch on Netflix