Revry Wrapped 2023: Celebrating a Year of Queer Entertainment
As we bid farewell to another remarkable year, Revry is delighted to take you on a journey through the most-viewed and celebrated movies and TV shows in the realm of queer entertainment. Revry Wrapped 2023 is a celebration of LGBTQ+ cinema, featuring an impressive lineup of timeless classics and original series that have captivated audiences throughout the year.
Nostalgic Classics Steal the Spotlight
In 2023, nostalgia was the name of the game in LGBTQ+ cinema on Revry. Timeless classics like "Who's That Girl" featuring the iconic Madonna and Griffin Dunne, "The Hunger" starring the legendary David Bowie and Susan Sarandon, and "This Boy's Life" headlined by the talents of Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro took center stage. These films became favorites among queer audiences, connecting viewers with LGBTQ+ cinematic heritage and providing a sense of cultural continuity.
A Milestone in Watch Time
The popularity of these LGBTQ+ classics and original series propelled Revry to nearly 500 million hours of watch time on its free ad-supported TV channels. Audiences from around the world embraced these captivating LGBTQ+ shows and movies across various platforms, including Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO WatchFree+, Roku, Rakuten TV, Xumo, Freevee, Philo Fubo, and Plex.
Revry's Geographic Impact
Wondering where Revry audiences tuned in from? The top five states for Revry viewers in 2023 were California (13%), New York (12%), Texas (9%), and a tie between Florida (6%) and New Jersey (6%), closely followed by Virginia (5%). Collectively, these states accounted for more than half of all viewers. In addition, major cities like Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Ashburn (VA), Miami, and Secaucus (NJ) were among the top locales where Revry content resonated.
The Preferred Genres
Romantic comedies and drama were the dominant genres of the year, collectively attracting 64% of the most-watched programming, with nearly 5 million viewers on Revry. Highlights included heartwarming films like "Boy Meets Girl," "A Very Sordid Wedding," "Dating My Mother," and "Eat With Me," all of which tugged at heartstrings and provided a sense of connection and belonging.
Reality competitions secured the third spot among the most popular genres. Leading the pack was the #1 Revry original series, "Drag Latina," which won the hearts of over 1 million viewers in its inaugural season. "Stitch, Please!" hosted by the fabulous Blu Hydrangea also added to the reality TV craze.
Top Picks of Revry Wrapped 2023
Here's a glimpse of the top 5 movies, series, and specials that graced Revry screens in 2023:
Top 5 Movies:
"Boy Meets Girl" starring Michael Galante, Michael Welch, and Michelle Hendley
"A Very Sordid Wedding" starring Leslie Jordan and Caroline Rhea
"Dating My Mother" starring Kathryn Erbe, Patrick Reilly, Kathy Najimy and Michael Rosen
"Eat With Me" starring Sharon Omi, Nicole Sullivan and George Takei
"Haymaker" starring Nomi Ruiz, Nick Sasso, John Ventimiglia and Zoe Bell
Top 5 Series:
"Drag Latina" Season 2 hosted by Carmen Carrera and Fedro
"Flunk" starring Jessica Li, Caylen Forbes and Lin Yin
"Queens of Kings" Season 4 featuring Junior Mintt, The Dragon Sisters, Emi Grate, The Cake Boys, Novaczar and Rify Royalty
"Gay Mean Girls" starring Vicky Li, Hannah Raine, Lane Webber, Jensen Porter and Jordan Li
Top 5 Specials:
"Can't Cancel Pride 2023" hosted by JoJo Siwa
"Pride Ball 2023" hosted by DaShaun Wesley, Isla Ebony, Jack Mizrahi and Precious Basquiat
"QueerX Awards 2023" hosted by Arisce Wanzer and Dexter Mayfield
Honoring the Classics
Revry also paid homage to timeless classics that continue to hold a special place in LGBTQ+ cinema:
"Who's That Girl" starring Madonna and Griffin Dunne
"The Hunger" starring David Bowie and Susan Sarandon
"This Boy's Life" starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro
"Before Night Falls" starring Sean Penn and Javier Bardem
"Hedwig and the Angry Inch" written, directed, and starring John Cameron Mitchell with Andrea Martin
A Festive Finale to Revry Wrapped 2023
Revry Wrapped 2023 isn't just about looking back; it's also about celebrating the present. As the year comes to a close, we invite you to join us for marathons of hit shows and more, including the immensely popular reality series "Drag Latina." With brand-new episodes premiering every Sunday and the season finale on December 31st, there's no better way to wrap up a year of outstanding LGBTQ+ entertainment.
At Revry, we're dedicated to showcasing the diversity, creativity, and talent within the LGBTQ+ community. We thank our incredible viewers for being a part of this journey, and we look forward to bringing you even more groundbreaking content in the year ahead. Here's to another year of pride, celebration, and queer entertainment!
