The Best LGBT Films and Shows to Watch Online
Celebrate Pride with these movies and TV shows available on popular streaming services. (Good news: a lot of them are available for free.)
Ojai (2025)
Ricky and his cancer-stricken mother move to the seemingly innocuous town of Ojai in pursuit of a vague yet promising experimental treatment. As Ricky tries to adjust to his new life, he becomes increasingly skeptical of the town's innocence and concerned for his mom's well-being.
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Ricky and his cancer-stricken mother move to the seemingly innocuous town of Ojai in pursuit of a vague yet promising experimental treatment. As Ricky tries to adjust to his new life, he becomes increasingly skeptical of the town's innocence and concerned for his mom's well-being.
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Genre:Science Fiction, Drama
Written By:David Austin Thompson
In Theaters:7/2/2025
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Runtime:122 minutes
Studio:Ojai Picture Company
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