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When the leaves turn and the days start shrinking, there’s a particular kind of movie that just feels right. Something intimate, heartfelt, a little melancholic, and the type of story you watch under a blanket with a mug of something warm. And for queer audiences, fall is the perfect time to lean into those slower, softer stories that blend love, longing, and self-discovery.

Sure, summer has the beach rom-coms and winter brings the holiday chaos, but autumn? Autumn belongs to the wistful glances, the letters never sent, and the romance that sneaks up between cups of cider. From classic sapphic dramas to small-town gay comfort films, these nine queer movies capture the spirit of the season in different shades of cozy, complicated, and beautifully human.