| Characteristic | Share of films |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 71% |
| 2022 | 77% |
| 2021 | 56% |
| 2020 | 90% |
| 2019 | 73% |
| 2018 | 65% |
| 2017 | 64% |
| 2016 | 39% |
| 2015 | 36% |
| 2014 | 55% |
| 2013 | 41% |
| 2012 | 43% |
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September 2024
United States
2012 to 2023
This statistic is based on a report by GLAAD which centered its analysis on U.S. theatrically released films to evaluate the quality and quantity of LGBTQ representation The source adds the following information: "For a film to pass the Vito Russo Test, the following must be true:
1) The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer.
2) That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity (i.e. they are comprised of the same sort of unique character traits commonly used to differentiate straight/cisgender characters from one another).
3) The LGBTQ character must be tied to the plot in such a way that the character’s removal would have a significant effect, meaning the character is not there to simply provide colorful commentary, paint urban authenticity, or set up a punchline. The character must matter.
4) The LGBTQ character’s story must not be outwardly offensive (avoids defaulting to well-known tropes or stereotypes with no further development). In films with multiple LGBTQ characters, at least one character must pass this point for the film to pass the test."
