June is Pride Month, and what better way to celebrate than by watching some powerful LGBTQ films? Whether you're looking for comedy, romance, or drama, there's something for everyone on this list. So grab some popcorn and get ready to be entertained!

Here are 10 of the best movies to watch this year.

1. "But I'm a Cheerleader" (1999)

Directed by Jamie Babbit, "But I'm a Cheerleader" is a cult classic LGBTQ film that follows Megan (Natasha Lyonne), a high school cheerleader who is sent to conversion therapy after her friends and family suspect she may be gay.

2. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" (1975)

Directed by Jim Sharman, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" is a cult classic musical film that follows Brad and Janet (Barry Bostwick and Susan Sarandon), two cis heterosexuals who find themselves stranded at the home of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a mad scientist who is creating his own perfect man.

3. "The Birdcage" (1996)

Directed by Mike Nichols, "The Birdcage" is a comedy film that follows Armand (Robin Williams) and Albert (Nathan Lane), a gay couple who own and operate a drag club in South Beach, Miami. When Armand's son Val (Dan Futterman) announces that he is engaged to Barbara Keeley (Calista Flockhart), the daughter of conservative politician Kevin Keeley (Gene Hackman), the two men must put aside their differences and pretend to be a heterosexual couple for the sake of Val's future.

4. "Bound" (1996)

Directed by The Wachowskis, "Bound" is a crime thriller film that follows Corky (Gina Gershon), a former mobster who has just been released from prison, and Violet (Jennifer Tilly), her girlfriend. When Violet's mobster husband Ceasar (Joe Pantoliano) becomes suspicious of their relationship, Corky and Violet must go on the run to save their lives.

5. "The Kids Are All Right" (2010)

Directed by Lisa Cholodenko, "The Kids Are All Right" is a comedy-drama film that follows Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore), a lesbian couple who are raising their two children, Joni (Mia Wasikowska) and Laser (Josh Hutcherson). When Joni and Laser start to become curious about their biological father, they track him down and invite him into their lives, much to the chagrin of Nic and Jules.

6. "Pariah" (2011)

Directed by Dee Rees, "Pariah" is a coming-of-age drama film that follows Alike (Adepero Oduye), a lesbian teenager who is struggling to come to terms with her identity. When her parents (Kim Wayans and Charles Parnell) catch her in the act of kissing her friend Laura (Pernell Walker), they force her to see a therapist in an attempt to change her.

7. "Carol" (2015)

Directed by Todd Haynes, "Carol" is a romantic drama film that follows Carol (Cate Blanchett), a married woman who is in the midst of getting a divorce, and Therese (Rooney Mara), a young woman who is working in a department store. When the two women meet and develop a friendship, it quickly turns into something more.

8. "Moonlight" (2016)

Directed by Barry Jenkins, "Moonlight" is a coming-of-age drama film that follows Chiron (Ashton Sanders), a gay African-American man who is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. The film follows Chiron through three different stages of his life, from his childhood in Miami to his teenage years and finally to his adulthood.

9. "Call Me by Your Name" (2017)

Directed by Luca Guadagnino, "Call Me by Your Name" is a romantic drama film that follows Elio (Timothee Chalamet), a 17-year-old Italian-American boy, and Oliver (Armie Hammer), a 24-year-old graduate student who is staying with Elio's family for the summer. The two quickly develop a friendship that turns into something more.

10. "A Fantastic Woman" (2017)

Directed by Sebastian Lelio, "A Fantastic Woman" is a drama film that follows Marina (Daniela Vega), a transgender woman who is grieving the death of her boyfriend, Orlando (Francisco Reyes). When Orlando's family refuses to accept Marina and treats her with disdain, she must fight for her right to grieve and be treated with respect.

Conclusion

As we celebrate Pride Month, it's important to reflect on the progress that has been made for LGBTQ rights, while also looking ahead to the work that still needs to be done. These 10 movies are a great place to start when exploring queer cinema and its history. What other LGBTQ films would you add to this list?