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The 68 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now (August 2024)

You'll go bananas over Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Hulu doesn't usually get the kind of box office blockbusters that Max, Disney+, and Paramount+ do — those streamers are lucky to have business connections to major movie studios — but it got one in August in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes . The action film is now streaming on Hulu, and it's worth your time as a special effects spectacle.

Four other recent films added to Hulu should be on your radar: Emma Stone's Oscar winner  Poor Things , the Oscar-nominated Japanese film  Perfect Days , Michael Mann's engrossing  Ferrari , and the horror prequel  The First Omen , a rare example of a modern addition to an old horror franchise that actually rules. 

This list isn't just about the absolute best movies of all time; it's about the best movies to watch on Hulu right now . That means this list will look a little different from the other ones out there, as we're focusing on Hulu originals, new arrivals to Hulu, and our own personal favorites.

Last updated Aug.7; newer additions are at the top.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes  (2024)

For fans of:  Special effects, special effects, special effects

Director:  Wes Ball Stars:  Freya Allan, William H. Macy, Owen Teague, Kevin Durand, and Dichen Lachman Genre:  Action Rating:  PG-13 Metacritic score: 66

One of 2024's biggest movies, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is the fourth film in the Planet of the Apes reboot series, and because the film industry works in threes, it's technically the first movie in a planned second trilogy. Set 300 years after 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes , Kingdom stars The Witcher 's Freya Allan and The Stand 's Owen Teague as a human and a young chimpanzee, respectively, who go on a journey to determine the future of their species. Those expecting a special effects feast will be sated, but they may be surprised at the insightful story. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge   (2024)

For fans of:  Fashion, entrepreneurship, badassery

Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge

Director:  Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton Genre:  Documentary Rating:  n/a Metacritic score: 63

To many, the name  Diane von Furstenberg  is synonymous with the wrap dress. It's expected since the Belgian entrepreneur built her fashion empire around that clothing item. But in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton's documentary  Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge,  Furstenburg is introduced as far more than a designer. The film is an intimate portrayal of her life from being the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, to the wife of Prince Egon von Furstenberg, to a global voice empowering women.  Woman in Charge  paints an undeniable portrait of a trailblazer who never shied away from pushing boundaries. And while interviews with figures like Oprah Winfrey and Marc Jacobs certainly establish Furstenberg as an industry icon, it's the interviews with her family that are the film's most poignant. - Kat Moon   [ Trailer ]

Perfect Days   (2023)

For fans of: Finding happiness, minimalism

Kōji Yakusho and Arisa Nakano, Perfect Days

Director: Wim Wenders Stars:  Kōji Yakusho and Arisa Nakano Genre: Drama Rating:  PG Metacritic score: 80  

Japan's entry for the Best International Feature Film award at the 2024 Oscars (it lost to  The Zone of Interest ) is directed by the very non-Japanese Wim Wenders, the legendary German director behind  Buena Vista Social Club ;  Paris, Texas ; and  Wings of Desire .  Perfect Days  is a quaint and poignant film about a man (Kōji Yakusho) who cleans public toilets in Tokyo for a living and enjoys the little things in life. Don't expect a typical movie experience from this one; it's a meditative look at living in the now, with a quietly standout performance from Yakusho and minimalist direction from Wenders. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]  

The First Omen   (2024)

For fans of: Religious horror, Satan

Nell Tiger Free and Nicole Sorace, The First Omen

Director: Arkasha Stevenson Stars: Nell Tiger Free, Sonia Braga, Ralph Inneson, Maria Caballero Genre: Horror Rating: R Metacritic score: 83  

Way back in the original The Omen , a politician's stillborn child was secretly replaced with an Antichrist baby — The First Omen is the story of where that baby came from. Despite the franchise baggage, The First Omen works well as a creepy little standalone story, and Tiger Free is outstanding as the protagonist, a nun-in-training who was just brought to the Vatican at the request of the priest who ran the orphanage she was raised at. It's a slow burn and the ending that ties the franchise together is kinda awkward, but The First Omen has a lot to offer fans of religious horror — it's a lot more compelling than last year's Exorcist sequel, that's for sure. - Phil Owen [ Trailer ]

Ferrari   (2023)

For fans of : True stories about historical figures, vibey character studies

Adam Driver, Ferrari

Year: 2023 Director: Michael Mann Stars: Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz, Shailene Woodley Genre: Drama Rating: R Metacritic score: 73

Mann paints a poignant portrait of Enzo Ferrari with this film, never shying away from his flaws, and telling an unexpectedly resonant personal story. And despite Adam Driver being far too young for the role — Enzo Ferrari was nearly 60 during the events of the film, two decades older than Driver — the multi-time Emmy and Oscar nominee pulls it off nearly flawlessly. Despite Ferrari being all about cars, it's the quieter portions of the film that give it its substance. - Phil Owen [ Trailer ]

The Contestant   (2023)

For fans of: Documentaries, reality TV horror stories

Tomoaki "Nasubi" Hamatsu, The Contestant

Year:  2023 Director:  Claire Titley Stars:  Tomoaki Hamatsu, narrated by Fred Armisen Genre:  Documentary Rating:  n/a Metacritic score:   71

In 1998, a Japanese reality show convinced a man named Tomoaki Hamatsu to participate in a strange contest: He had to live in complete isolation, without any clothes, and live off only what he could win from magazine sweepstakes cards. And then the whole thing was livestreamed and became a national sensation — the man lived like this for more than a year without having a clue about his popularity. That really happened, and this compelling documentary from director Claire Titley retells the story both from Hamatsu's perspective and that of the TV producer who exploited him. But it's the final act, which focuses on Hamtsu's later life and his attempts to climb Mount Everest, where The Contestant hits the hardest. All that and it lasts under 90 minutes. - Phil Owen [ Trailer ]

Spermworld  (2024)

For fans of: Documentaries, weird human stories

Director:  Lance Oppenheim Genre:  Documentary Rating:  n/a

The world is full of strange black markets and surprising underbellies, and Spermworld wants to introduce you to one of them: the online sperm donor market. This is a world most of us will never venture into ourselves, but this pleasantly enthralling doc will fill you in on the ins and outs of this unregulated market by following three prominent donors as they meet with prospective recipients. But despite the odd premise, Spermworld ends up being a surprisingly relatable little movie. - Phil Owen [ Trailer ]

The Stones and Brian Jones  (2023)

For fans of: Early Rolling Stones, rock docs

Brian Jones, The Stones and Brian Jones

Year:  2023 Director:  Nick Broomfield Stars:  Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and others Genre:  Documentary, Music Rating:  n/a Metacritic score:   75

Kurt & Courtney director Nick Broomfield looks back at the dawn of rock 'n' roll with this documentary about Brian Jones, the founder of the Rolling Stones, and the band that would eventually move on without him. Jones started the Rolling Stones in 1962 before seeing his influence on the band fade away as Mick Jagger and Keith Richards took creative control, leading to his ouster in 1969. He died less than a month later, but his footprint on the British rock scene remains as strong as ever. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Poor Things  (2023)

For fans of: Weirdness, movies that could have won Best Picture if not for Oppenheimer

Emma Stone, Poor Things

Year:  2023 Director:  Yorgos Lanthimos Stars:  Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, and Vicki Pepperdine Genre:  Drama, Comedy, Romance, Fantasy Rating:  R Metacritic score:   88

Yorgos Lanthimos ' endearingly odd fantasy/romance/drama/comedy film and Best Picture nominee hit subscription streaming just in time for your Oscars cram. Though it didn't win Best Picture,  Emma Stone  won Best Actress for playing a previously deceased woman who is brought back to life and thirsts for worldliness and self-discovery. Best Supporting Actor nominee  Mark Ruffalo  plays the man she runs off with for a global adventure. It's a good one. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Suncoast (2024)

For fans of:  Indie movies, Aughts nostalgia, based-on-a-true story films

Nico Parker,  Suncoast

Year:  2024 Director:  Laura Chinn Stars:  Laura Linney, Nico Parker, Woody Harrelson Genre:  Drama Rating:  R Metacritic score:   61

This semi-autobiographical film from writer/director Laura Chinn is a coming-of-age tale with a compelling set of wrinkles — the girl at the center of the story has a brother who is terminally ill, and the movie takes place during the final days of Terri Schiavo's life in 2005. The broad strokes of this one can get a bit trope-y, but it's the emotional honesty from Chinn, and young star Nico Parker , that will hit viewers square in the heart. Suncoast  — which also stars Woody Harrelson and Laura Linney — is quite a first movie from Chinn. - Phil Owen [ Trailer ]

Self Reliance  (2023)

For fans of:  Deadly games of comedy, Jake Johnson

Jake Johnson and Anna Kendrick, Self Reliance

Year:  2023 Director:  Jake Johnson Stars: Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Natalie Morales, Andy Samberg Genre:  Comedy, thriller Rating:  R Metacritic score:   59

In a move that was true to the spirit of the title,  Jake Johnson  wrote, directed, and stars in  Self Reliance . The  New Girl  actor's feature film directorial debut follows a man who's offered a chance to win $1 million if he can survive a deadly reality TV competition. The loophole is that he can only be killed when he's alone, setting him off on a quest for constant companionship. Reviews for the movie  have been pretty solid ; it sounds like good company. - Kelly Connolly   [ Trailer ]

Beyond Utopia  (2023)

For fans of:  Political documentaries

Beyond Utopia

Year:  2023 Director:  Madeleine Gavin Genre:  Documentary Rating:  PG-13 Metacritic score:   84

This acclaimed documentary from director Madeleine Gavin follows families trying to escape North Korea after living a life of hardship and lies brought upon them by the North Korean government. Using rare footage of life inside North Korea, Beyond Utopia captures the harrowing and life-threatening journey toward freedom, aided by South Korean pastor Seungeun Kim, who has helped over a thousand North Koreans defect. While the human stories are captivating, it's worth noting that some critics found the movie failed to detail America's involvement in making North Korea what it is today. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

The Creator (2023)

For fans of:  Isaac Asimov, the singularity

John David Washington, The Creator

Year:  2023 Director:  Gareth Edwards Stars:  John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Allison Janney, Madeleine Yuna Voyles Genre:  Sci-Fi, Action, Drama Rating:  PG-13 Metacritic score:   63

Rogue One director Gareth Edwards tackles a future in which artificial intelligence isn't just writing college students' term papers, it's in all-out war against the human race after a bot launches a nuclear attack on Los Angeles. Years later, a special agent ( John David Washington ) goes on a mission to hunt down the mysterious "creator," the mastermind behind a new weapon that will help AI win the war. And then things get complicated! It's a solid action-based sci-fi film with better visuals than story, so have the popcorn handy. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Theater Camp (2023)

For fans of:   Wet Hot American Summer , mockumentaries, show tunes

Ben Platt and Molly Gordon, Theater Camp

Year:  2023 Director:  Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman Stars:  Jimmy Tatro, Molly Gordon, Ben Platt, Ayo Edebiri, Noah Galvin, Patti Harrison Genre:  Comedy Rating:  PG-13 Metacritic score:   70

Among all the great things about Theater Camp , it gives American Vandal 's Jimmy Tatro the starring film role he deserves. He plays Troy, the clueless tech bro son of a theater camp director who is suddenly put in charge of the camp's operations for one tumultuous summer, much to the frustration of drama instructors Amos ( Ben Platt ) and Rebecca-Diane ( Molly Gordon ). As Troy tries to keep the camp financially afloat, Amos and Rebecca-Diane work on staging their annual original musical amid their own personal drama. - Allison Picurro [ Trailer ]

No One Will Save You (2023)

For fans of:   Home Alone , but with aliens

Kaitlyn Dever, No One Will Save You

Year:  2023 Director:  Brian Duffield Stars:  Kaitlyn Dever Genre:  Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller Rating:  PG-13 Metacritic score:   64

No One Will Save You , a nearly wordless thriller from  Brian Duffield  ( Love and Monsters ,  The Babysitter ), stars  Kaitlyn Dever as a creative but lonely young woman named Brynn, whose alienation turns literal when extraterrestrials invade her childhood home one night. In order to confront her intruders, Brynn will have to face her past. Beam this one up; it's a lot of fun. - Kelly Connolly [ Trailer ]

How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)

For fans of: Environmental thrillers

How to Blow Up a Pipeline

Year:  2023 Director:  Daniel Goldhaber Stars:  Lukas Gage, Marcus Scribner, Kristine Forseth Genre:  Drama, Thriller Rating:  R Metacritic score:  n/a

Hulu is still one of the strongest streamers for great under-the-radar movies, and this 2023 film from Neon might be one of the best you'll see all year.  How to Blow Up a Pipeline  follows a group of youngsters who band together to take out a controversial oil pipeline, tiptoeing the line between environmental activism and domestic terrorism. It was a hit among critics, who lauded it as a taut thriller with eco-friendly themes, and it features a cast that includes  The White Lotus '  Lukas Gage ,  black-ish 's  Marcus Scribner , and  The Society 's  Kristine Forseth . - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Infinity Pool (2023)

For fans of: The twisted minds of the Cronenberg family, Alexander Skarsgård

Mia Goth and Alexander Skarsgård, Infinity Pool

Year:  2023 Director:  Brandon Cronenberg Stars:  Alexander Skarsgård, Cleopatra Coleman, Mia Goth Genre:  Sci-Fi, Mystery, Thriller, Horror Rating:  R Metacritic score:   72

If the name "Cronenberg" didn't tip you off, you should know that  Infinity Pool is a bizarre and often disturbing film. (The director, Brandon Cronenberg, is the son of the king of body horror, David Cronenberg.) It follows a vacationing married couple, played by Alexander Skarsgård and Cleopatra Coleman, who, after an accident, begin to discover the dark, twisted secrets hidden beyond the walls of their resort. It's difficult to say much without spoiling everything, but this is certainly a movie that will stick with you long after it ends. - Allison Picurro   [ Trailer ]

Rye Lane (2023)

For fans of: Breezy rom-coms, London

David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, Rye Lane

Year:  2023 Director:  Raine Allen Miller Stars:  Vivian Oparah, David Jonsson Genre:  Comedy, Romance Rating:  R Metacritic score:   83

This cute rom-com film set in the London neighborhoods of Peckham and Brixton has a tried-and-true setup — two people reeling from bad breakups have a chance encounter with each other, and you know the rest — but it's presented in a dazzling, magnetic way thanks to director Raine Allen Miller. Yas ( Vivian Oparah ) and Dom ( Industry 's  David Jonsson ) are twentysomethings who use their new friendship to deal with their exes over the course of a day, and who knows, maybe they will fall for each other. Who knows!?!? - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Triangle of Sadness (2022)

For fans of: Eating the rich, literal toilet humor

Triangle of Sadness

Year:  2022 Director:  Ruben Östlund Stars:  Harry Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, Woody Harrelson, Dolly de Leon Genre:  Comedy, Drama Rating:  R Metacritic score:   63

Ruben Östlund's latest film won the Palme d'Or in 2022, Best Picture at the European Film Awards, and was nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. But it also has a  63 score on Metacritic . It's one of  those  movies, a satirical look at and takedown of the rich and famous on a cruise ship, and for some the satire and black humor don't hit. Others love it though, and as one of the year's most polarizing Best Picture nominees, it's a mandatory watch.  -Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Bruiser (2023)

For fans of: Coming-of-age stories, learning how to be a man, gut punches

Shamier Anderson and Jalyn Hall, Bruiser

Year:  2023 Director:  Miles Warren Stars:  Jalyn Hall, Shamier Anderson, Trevante Rhodes Genre:  Drama Rating:  TV-MA Metacritic score:   81

First-time feature director Miles Warren arrives with the confidence of a veteran filmmaker with this family drama about a 14-year-old ( Jalyn Hall ) caught between his father ( Shamier Anderson ) and a mysterious drifter ( Trevante Rhodes ). It's a story about fatherhood and parenting, coming-of-age, and defending yourself. It's also one of the best things Onyx Collective, a subdivision of Disney focusing on Black stories, has produced.  -Tim Surette [ Trailer ]     

Fire of Love  (2022)

For fans of: Magma, French New Wave, love stories

Fire of Love

Year:  2022 Director:  Sara Dosa Stars:  Maurice Krafft, Katia Krafft Genre:  Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   83

This stunning film was nominated for Best Documentary at this year's Academy Awards, and for good reason. Fire of Love introduces audiences to Maurice and Katia Krafft, a pair of charismatic French volcanologists who bucked the stuffy stereotypes of scientists from the 1970s to early 1990s. Director Sara Dosa also innovates with a stylish collage of the Kraffts' massive library of film footage, multimedia animations, groovy music, and entrancing editing. But what makes Fire of Love better than the sum of its parts is the fascinating love triangle between Maurice and Katia, who were married, and the explosive volcanoes that drew them in. It's a nature documentary, a profile of a couple who found love against all odds, and an art film in one splendid package.  -Tim Surette [ Trailer ]     

Riotsville, U.S.A. (2022)

For fans of:  Learning about America's dark history

Riotsville, U.S.A.

Year: 2022 Director:  Sarah Pettengill Stars:  Charlene Modeste Genre: Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   83

History repeats itself — or maybe it just never ends — in  Riotsville, U.S.A . This  well-reviewed  2022 documentary looks back on the social justice movement of the late 1960s and traces how America's police forces militarized in response. Its focus is on fake towns built by the Army, which were used to train police and the military to violently subdue protests. Director Sarah Pettengill uses archival footage and pointed narration to tell a story that has obvious parallels in the present. - Kelly Connolly   [ Trailer ]

Stars at Noon (2022)

For fans of:  Beautiful, sweaty people

Margaret Qualley and Joe Alwyn, Stars at Noon

Year: 2022 Director:  Claire Denis Stars:  Margaret Qualley, Joe Alwyn, Benny Safdie, John C. Reilly Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   67

Claire Denis ' latest film was a big hit at Cannes, and now it's on Hulu for you to form your own opinion about. A modern adaptation of Denis Johnson's 1984 novel, it stars Margaret Qualley as an American journalist stranded in Nicaragua and Joe Alwyn as the British guy she meets and immediately falls for, only to discover he's in deep with — wait for it — the CIA. It's a woozy, sweaty, and sexy romantic thriller elevated by a dynamic performance from Qualley. - Allison Picurro   [ Trailer ]      

Crimes of the Future (2022)

For fans of:  David Cronenberg's twisted mind, Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart and Léa Seydoux, Crimes of the Future

Year: 2022 Director:  David Cronenberg Stars:  Kristen Stewart, Léa Seydoux, Viggo Mortensen, Scott Speedman Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Horror Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   67

David Cronenberg 's name is synonymous with stomach-churning body horror, and his latest film is a return to the genre he helped pioneer. Set in an alternate future, Viggo Mortensen and Léa Seydoux star as a performance artist couple who make their money staging live surgeries in which they remove extra organs from the body for rapt audiences. They catch the attention of a government organization that keeps track of new organs, as well as a peculiar cult of people who are experimenting with their own form of biological performance art. It's a big old Cronenbergian blend of ideas that's guaranteed to make your squirm. - Allison Picurro   [ Trailer ]      

On the Count of Three  (2021)

For fans of:  Dark, dark, dark buddy comedies

Christopher Abbott and Jerrod Carmichael, On the Count of Three

Year: 2021 Director:  Jerrod Carmichael Stars:  Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Tiffany Haddish, Henry Winkler, JB Smoove Genre: Drama, Comedy Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   85

Jerrod Carmichael directs this dark buddy dramedy about two best friends – one played by Carmichael, the other by Christopher Abbott – who hatch a joint suicide pact. Before they kill themselves, though, they spend their last day alive taking care of unfinished business and engaging in shameless debauchery. It's difficult to recommend a movie with such upsetting subject material, but Carmichael's singular voice makes this one worth it. - Allison Picurro   [ Trailer ]      

Prey (2022)

For fans of:   Predator movies

The Predator and Amber Midthunder, Prey

Year: 2022 Director:  Dan Trachtenberg Stars:  Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Dane DiLiegro Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Horror Rating:  R Metacritic score:   69

Hulu went ahead and revived the Predator franchise, and this time it's a prequel.  Prey  is set in the Comanche Nation in the 1700s, and finds the Predator coming to Earth, where he faces off against a young warrior ( Amber Midthunder ) trying to protect her tribe. It has all the brawling and killing you want from a Predator movie, and as Jordan Hoffman said in his review for TV Guide , its setting feels refreshing. - Allison Picurro   [ Trailer   |  Review ]      

Ultrasound (2022)

For fans of:  Total mind f-cks, small-budget films

Breeda Wool and Vincent Kartheiser, Ultrasound

Year: 2021 Director:  Rob Schroeder Stars:  Vincent Kartheiser, Chelsea Lopez, Bob Stephenson Genre: Sci-fi, thriller Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   55

This 2021 low-budget indie film from first-time director Rob Schroeder isn't a great movie, but it is the type of challenging sci-fi thriller that hardcore movie buffs will love to try to decipher. (Hence the 55 Metacritic score, it's a niche film targeted at fans of movies like Primer .) It starts with a man ( Mad Men 's Vincent Kartheiser) who is invited into a stranger's house after his car breaks down and is asked to have sex with the stranger's wife, and then turns into something really weird. It's entirely unpredictable and may even need a second watch to fully make sense of everything. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Aftershock (2022)

For fans of:  Learning about medical crises

Year: 2022 Director:  Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee Genre: Sci-fi, Mystery Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   89

This documentary from directors Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee puts the focus on the healthcare crisis that disproportionately affects Black women, who face rising maternal death rates after childbirth. The film follows the families of two women, Shamony Gibson and Amber Rose Isaac, as they bring attention to this largely ignored issue. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)

For fans of:  Emma Thompson getting her groove back, sex positivity

Daryl McCormack and Emma Thompson, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

Year: 2022 Director: Sophie Hyde Stars:  Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance Rating:  R Metacritic score:   78

Emma Thompson is one of our all-time greats, period. She has the unique ability to light up just about anything she's in, a talent on full display in this charming dramedy about a retired widow who decides, for the first time in her life, to seek out good sex, leading her to hire and form an unexpected bond with a sex worker ( Daryl McCormack ). Thompson and McCormack have enough chemistry to make this very dialogue-heavy movie feel sweet and easily watchable. - Allison Picurro [ Trailer   | Review ]

The Worst Person in the World (2022)

For fans of:  Young people who are just trying to figure it out, man

Renata Reinsve, The Worst Person in the World

Year: 2021 Director: Joachim Trier Stars:  Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   90

One of the most well-liked and well-reviewed films of last year (it was nominated for Best International Feature and Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars), The Worst Person in the World is not actually all that romantic or all that much of a comedy, despite often being classified as a rom-com. It's more of a character study about one aimless woman ( Renate Reinsve ) in her twenties, following her over the course of several years as she drifts in and out of relationships and jobs — think Frances Ha , but Norwegian. - Allison Picurro [ Trailer ]

Fire Island (2022)

For fans of: Pride and Prejudice , Marisa Tomei

Margaret Cho, Tomás Matos, Bowen Yang, Joel Kim Booster, and Matt Rogers, Fire Island

Year: 2022 Director: Andrew Ahn Stars:  Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, Margaret Cho, Matt Rogers Genre: Comedy, Romance Rating:  R Metacritic score:   72

Joel Kim Booster writes and stars in this hilarious, heartbreaking, and horny adaptation of Pride and Prejudice , which reimagines one of Jane Austen's most famous novels as a gay romantic comedy set on New York's Fire Island. Booster stars as Noah, the Elizabeth Bennett role, and Bowen Yang plays his best friend Howie, the Jane Bennett; the film hits all the Austenian beats regarding class and social status, but Booster's observations about being gay and Asian American gives a well-trodden story its updated perspective. It's likely the only movie you'll see that has jokes about Quibi, My Cousin Vinny , and Yolanda Hadid. - Allison Picurro [ Trailer ]

The Last Tourist (2022)

For fans of: Saving the environment, guilt, beautiful shots of places you can't go

The Last Tourist

Year: 2022 Director: Tyson Sadler Genre: Documentary Rating:  NR

This documentary about the tourism industry and how it's destroying the world will have you rethinking that trip to a developing nation where you were planning to justify your Instagram posts from on top of an elephant by contributing a few dollars to the local economy. The movie is a hit among critics, who laud  The Last Tourist  for its important message and beautiful shots of these international lands. And yes, those picturesque vistas will make you want to go there, but please don't. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Try Harder! (2021)

For fans of: Watching others succeed, high school drama

Try Harder!

Year: 2021 Director: Debbie Lum Genre: Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score: 75

If you'd like to get in on the anxiety high school seniors are facing as they await the decisions of the colleges they applied to, this documentary will do the trick. The film examines how much college admissions have changed over the years, with students now expected to have 5.0 GPAs, be a member of no less than 17 clubs, and run a 4-minute mile. Slightly exaggerated, but the competition has never been fiercer, even to get into some second-choice school like Vassar. Thankfully, director Debbie Lum handles the absurdity of it all with a playful sense of humor. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Sundown   (2021)

For fans of: Middle-aged man ennui, Mexico, jerks

Tim Roth, Sundown

Year: 2022 Director: Michael Franco Stars: Tim Roth, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Iazua Larios Genre: Drama Rating: R Metacritic score: 70

Tim Roth is the embodiment of indifference in this mellow drama about a wealthy British man vacationing in Acapulco with his siblings when they're suddenly called back for a family tragedy. Only he doesn't go back, pretending he forgot his passport back at the hotel. Then he just stays in Mexico while everyone else deals with all the responsibility! Roth is excellent as a man who has completely given up in this film that's low on plot but high on masculine malaise and shots of drinking beer on the beach. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Death on the Nile  (2022)

For fans of: Big boats, old-fashioned mystery and adventure, all-star casts

Gal Gadot, Death on the Nile

Year:  2022 Director:  Kenneth Branagh Stars:  Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Annette Bening, Jennifer Saunders, Rose Leslie Genre:  Mystery, Adventure Rating:  PG-13 Metacritic score:   52

Cruises aren't a good idea right now, but you can still get the feelings of big-boat adventures — large terraces overlooking the water, grand ballrooms, floating reverie, MURDER — with Death on the Nile , Kenneth Branaugh's adaptation of Agatha Christie's famous 1937 novel. The mystery film is a whodunnit with a who's who cast, which includes Gal Gadot, Annette Bening, Armie Hammer, and Branaugh (who does double duty as director). It's an imperfect film, no doubt, but it has an old-fashioned sensibility to it that makes it a great escape from life's doldrums. - Tim Surette  [ Trailer ]       

Deep Water   (2022)

For fans of: Erotic thrillers, the flash-in-the-pan coupling known as "BenAna"

Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck, Deep Water

Director: Adrian Lyne Stars:  Ben Affleck, Ana de Armas   Genre:  Drama, Mystery, Thriller Rating:  R Metacritic score:  52

This is the first film from director Adrian Lyne ( Fatal Attraction ), one of the central figures of the erotic thriller subgenre, in 20 years. His last one was 2002's Unfaithful , which came out right at the end of the erotic thriller's period of commercial viability. Now that streaming is creating a demand for erotic thrillers again, Lyne is back like he never went away. Deep Water stars Ana de Armas and Gone Girl mode Ben Affleck , who started a relationship when the movie was shooting in 2019 and have since broken up, as a married couple who play twisted psychosexual mind games with each other, and then people around them start turning up dead. Uh oh! Deep Water was supposed to get a theatrical release in 2020, but now it's going directly to Hulu with less fanfare than it deserves — though straight-to-streaming may end up being the best thing for it. It's a trashy good time. -Liam Mathews [ Trailer | Review ]

Hell Hath No Fury (2021)

For fans of: WWII heist flicks, tension

Nina Bergman, Hell Hath No Fury

Director: Jesse V. Johnson Stars: Nina Bergman, Daniel Bernhardt, Timothy V. Murphy Genre: Action, War, Crime Rating:  R

This is one of those low-budget movies that are worth the bargain bin price. Action filmmaker and stuntman Jesse V. Johnson, a frequent collaborator with underground British action star Scott Adkins, helms this WWII thriller about Nazis, resistance fighters, and American soldiers hunting down rumors of buried Nazi gold in a French cemetery. It's set almost entirely in the cemetery, and centers on a French woman (Nina Bergman) accused of being a Nazi sympathizer who might know more about the gold than anyone else. It's not going to blow anyone away, but it's a gritty, violent, and tense film that's an impressive bit of atmosphere building. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Flee  (2021)

For fans of: Documentaries, animation, international film, LGBTQ+ stories of perseverance

Director: Jonas Poher Rasmussen Genre: Documentary, Animation, Biography Rating: PG-13 Metacritic score: 91

Be more efficient with your Oscar nominee watch by checking out Flee , a triple threat that's nominated for Best Documentary, Best Animated Feature, and Best International Feature. The gorgeous film was a top pick on many critics' Best of 2021 lists and focuses on Amin Nawabi, who tells the story of his journey to Denmark as a child refugee from Afghanistan and the secret he kept hidden for 20 years. It's an astounding piece of art. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Fresh  (2022)

For fans of: Never dating again

Sebastian Stan, Fresh

Director:  Mimi Cave Stars:  Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan  Genre:  Thriller, Comedy Rating:  R Metacritic score:  67

It's not really a spoiler to say that this movie starts out as a romantic comedy and then turns into a horror movie a half-hour in, because that's the whole thing of it. I just won't tell you what happens, other than to say Sebastian Stan gets his Patrick Bateman on. Fresh is the debut film from promising director Mimi Cave, and it stars Normal People 's Daisy Edgar-Jones as a young woman who's sick of online dating. She meets a charming man in a grocery store, and after they quickly hit it off, she agrees to go away with him to a remote cabin for a weekend. You can guess how it goes. The cinematographer is Midsommar 's Pawel Pogorzelski, who's very good at shooting visually striking, gruesome horror. -Liam Mathews [ Trailer ] 

No Exit  (2022)

For fans of:  Paranoia, weather, parentless children

Havana Rose Liu, No Exit

Director:  Damien Power Stars:  Havana Rose Liu, Danny Ramirez, Dennis Haysbert, David Rysdahl, Dale Dickey Genre:  Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror Rating:  R Metacritic score: 54

In this day and age of pandemic paranoia where trust in strangers is at an all-time low, we probably don't need a movie about being stuck in a room with four people, one of whom is a suspected kidnapper, to get our suspicions elevated. But here we are with No Exit , a Hulu-exclusive movie about a troubled young woman who finds herself waiting out a snowstorm with four strangers. That's already an inconvenience, but things go really bad when she discovers a kidnapped child in one of their cars. Early reviews are mixed, but this feels like the kind of film made for audiences looking for a thrill rather than for movie critics.  - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Titane  (2021)

For fans of: Insanity with a sweet center, cars, mayhem 

Agathe Rousselle, Titane

Director:  Julia Ducournau Stars:  Agathe Rousselle, Vincent Lindon, a dope Cadillac Genre:  Body horror, Drama Rating:  R Metacritic score: 75

Given its everything , I have no idea how Titane became the winner of the 2021 Palme d'Or, the top prize at the Cannes International Film Festival. But I'm glad it did because Titane is absolutely amazing in the most primal sense of the word. The French-Belgian film defies genre but spends lots of time in almost all of them — horror, science-fiction, drama, comedy — as it follows a model with a titanium plate in her head that she got after a car crash when she was young at car shows. From there, Titane is a riveting and savage ride as shocking as it is unpredictable (you'll never think of airport bathroom sinks the same way again). And just when you think it's gone entirely off the rails, it becomes an emotional and thought-provoking film about character relationships. Love it or hate it, no reaction would surprise me from this truly original and daring film. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

The Feast  (2021)

For fans of: Slow-burn horror movies, movies in languages you don't expect             

Annes Elwy, The Feast

Director:  Lee Haven Jones Stars:  Annes Elwy, Nia Roberts, Julian Lewis Jones Genre:  Horror Rating:  Not rated Metacritic score: 68

You may have never seen a Welsh-language horror movie before, but Hulu can make your first one a good one. The Feast , which made a splash on the film festival circuit, is an ecologically minded folk horror slow-burner that takes its sweet time getting going, but is well worth it when it gets there. It's about a strange, quiet young woman named Cadi ( Annes Elwy ) who's hired to be a cater-waitress at a dinner party of the home of an exploitative politician and his stuck-up wife. They've forgotten their connection to the land, and Cadi is going to remind them, in very gruesome and disturbing fashion. - Liam Mathews [ Trailer ]

Charli XCX: Alone Together  (2021)

For fans of: Reliving the pandemic, fan-artist collaborations, good music

Charli XCX: Alone Together

Director:  Bradley Bell and Pablo Jones-Soler Stars:  Charli XCX Genre:  Music, Documentary Rating:  Unrated Metacritic score: 71

It might be a little too soon to relive early quarantine days, but it's different when you do it through the eyes of one of our greatest (and somehow still underrated) pop stars — in this case, Charli XCX . Told largely through self-taped footage, Alone Together follows the inception, creation, and release of one of the more unique projects to come out of the pandemic: Charli's near-perfect 2020 album How I'm Feeling Now . It's a fascinating look at a truly collaborative process between an artist and her fans, showing how songs were written with their help over Instagram Live, and also presents a raw account of Charli's struggles with anxiety. This is definitely a documentary primarily for the diehard fans, but even a casual listener can enjoy bearing witness to such a cool creative process. -Allison Picurro [ Trailer ]

Nightmare Alley  (2021)

For fans of: The circus, sideshow freaks and cons, an A-list cast and A-list sets

Bradley Cooper, Nightmare Alley

Director:  Guillermo del Toro Stars:  Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, David Strathairn Genre:  Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Crime Rating:  R Metacritic score: 70

Someone somewhere is still eating popcorn they bought while watching Nightmare Alley in the theaters on its mid-December premiere night, and yet the movie is already on Hulu. That's not a knock on the quality of Nightmare Alley , the traveling circus film noir from Guillermo del Toro; it's more an indication of the speed of streaming. Bradley Cooper stars as a carnival worker in the 1930s and 1940s who learns to grift the rich and famous from other circus folk, and he's joined by a stellar cast that includes Cate Blanchett , Rooney Mara , Toni Collette , Willem Dafoe , Richard Jenkins , Ron Perlman , and David Strathairn . Under del Toro's eye, Nightmare Alley is a sight to behold, a time warp to the shady traveling sideshows and elegant art deco ballrooms of the era when everyone was working some sort of scheme.  -Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Bergman Island   (2021)

For fans of: Dissolving marriages, filmmaking, Ingmar Bergman, vacationing in gorgeous Sweden

Tim Roth and Vicky Krieps, Bergman Island

Director:  Mia Hansen-Løve Stars:  Tim Roth, Vicky Krieps, Mia Wasikowska Genre:  Drama Rating:  R Metacritic score:   81

A filmmaking couple, played by Tim Roth and Vicky Krieps , head to the Swedish island of Fårö, the home of legendary director Ingmar Bergman, to root around for inspiration. But as they spend more time on the quaint island and their opinions of Bergman diverge, their marriage slowly falls apart. The film is like two indie movies in one, with a movie-within-a-movie playing in the middle as a visualization of the screenplay the wife is working on, and it all floats along gorgeously with the natural beauty of Fårö.  -Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

I'm Your Man  (2021)

For fans of: Black Mirror 's "Be Right Back," Dan Stevens speaking German

Dan Stevens and Maren Eggert, I'm Your Man

Director:  Maria Schrader Stars:  Dan Stevens, Maren Eggert Genre:  Sci-Fi, Comedy, Romance Rating:  Not Rated Metacritic score:   78

This Best International Feature Film selection from Germany for the 2022 Academy Awards was this science-fiction rom-com starring Dan Stevens ( Legion ) as a robot built to be the perfect boyfriend. He does the rumba. Do you need any other reason to watch this? (In German, with English subtitles.)  -Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Pig   (2021)

For fans of:  Nicolas Cage as a great actor, deep sadness 

Nicolas Cage, Pig

Director:  Michael Sarnoski Stars:  Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff Genre:  Drama Rating:  R Metacritic score:   82

"We don't get a lot of things to really care about." If that line resonates with you, you'll want to see the indie drama  Pig . Nicolas Cage stars as a onetime prominent chef from Portland who left society to go live in the woods with his beloved truffle-hunting pig. When his pig is stolen, he has to return to the city to look for one of the few things he really cares about. It's a similar premise to  John Wick,  with assassin action replaced by tragicomic character study. It's a top-tier Nicolas Cage performance, and probably his most subtle in at least 20 years.  -Liam Mathews [ Trailer ]  

Mandibles   (2020)

For fans of:  The Farrelly Brothers, French comedy, absurdity

Director:  Quentin Dupieux Stars:  David Marsais, Grégoire Ludig, Adèle Exarchopoulos, India Hair Genre:  Fantasy, Comedy Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   74

If you've ever wondered what a silly stoner comedy would be like en français , wonder no more. Mandibles , from bugged out writer-director Quentin Dupieux, is about two dumb slacker pals who find themselves in possession of a gigantic housefly. They initially plan to train the fly to rob people for them, but instead they just end up meandering around the South of France with their bristly companion having moronic misadventures. It's a flyweight buddy comedy with a refreshing sense of creativity – you never know what's going to happen next – that generated a lot of buzz on the film festival circuit. All right, that's enough bug puns. Just watch it. -Liam Mathews [ Trailer ]

For Madmen Only (2020)

For fans of:  Improv comedy, pretty much every comedian working today

For Madmen Only

Director:  Heather Ross Stars:  Ike Barinholtz, Janet Coleman, Josh Fadem, Mike Gold, Robert Dassie Genre:  Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   n/a

You may not know the name Del Close, but you're definitely a fan of his work. Close was instrumental in establishing improv comedy, and is credited by many top comedians — Bob Odenkirk, Tina Fey, John Belushi, to name a few — as their mentor, with his knowledge being passed down to today's generation. The documentary For Madmen Only digs into Close's legacy, including his legendary stories and mental illness. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Maybe This Year (2021)

For fans of:  Football (like, to an insane degree), booing Santa Claus, throwing batteries, passion

Maybe This Year

Director:  Kyle Thrash Genre:  Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:  n/a

Director Kyle Thrash follows fans of the Philadelphia Eagles during the team's 2017 Super Bowl run in this character documentary. What's the big deal about that? Have you seen fans of Philadelphia sports teams? They're a unique type of insane. They throw batteries at opposing players . They boo Santa Claus ! Maybe This Year (sometimes called Maybe Next Year ) isn't so much about football as it is a look at fandom from the perspective of one of the most die-hard fanbases in the world, like the guy who spent his life savings making a makeshift Eagles bar in his home or the self-proclaimed shy woman who calls into sports radio and screams. And you know it has a happy ending. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Jacinta   (2020)

For fans of:  Painful but important documentaries, stories of addictions, mother and daughter bonds

Director:  Jessica Earnshaw Genre:  Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   n/a

This documentary isn't an easy watch, but it is an essential watch. Director Jessica Earnshaw trains her cameras on three generations of a family, with the focus on young mother Jacinta, a heroin addict who is in and out of jail and desperate to reconnect with her young daughter. But Jacinta's addiction, born from her mother's behavior, might be too powerful for her to ever have a normal relationship with her child. There's a lot of pain on screen here (as well as lessons to be learned), but a bittersweet ending at least avoids the worst possible scenario. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Summer of Soul   (2021)

For fans of:  The best musical acts of the '60s, reclaiming history

B.B. King, Summer of Soul 

Director:  Ahmir-Khalib Thompson Stars:  B.B. King, Jesse Jackson, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder Genre:  Documentary, Music Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   96

The same year Woodstock was held and grabbed all the headlines as the only thing that happened in music in 1969, the Harlem Cultural Festival took place, with performances by Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Sly and the Family Stone, and more. Footage of the festival never saw the light of day until the release of this film, which marks the directorial debut of musician Questlove. If you need more reason to watch it, Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) has been universally acclaimed and won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in the documentary category at Sundance. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Shadow in the Cloud  (2020)

For fans of:  Bonkers genre mash-ups, Chloë Grace Moretz

Chloë Grace Moretz, Shadow in the Cloud

Director:  Roseanne Liang Stars:  Chloë Grace Moretz, Nick Robinson Genre:  Action, Horror, War Rating:  R Metacritic score:   66

This movie isn't for everyone, but if Chloë Grace Moretz fist-fighting a bat-like creature is for you, then this is definitely your kind of movie. It's a WWII movie, a creature feature, and a female action flick all in one, as Moretz stars as a woman with secrets who catches a lift from a WWII combat plane. In addition to firing at Japanese fighter planes, the crew ends up tangling with a monster and they're picked off one-by-one until Moretz has to save the day. These aren't spoilers, these are just facts you know are coming. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Changing the Game   (2019)

For fans of:  Trans rights, emotional sports stories

Changing the Game

Director:  Mike Barnett Stars:  Andraya Yearwood, Mack Beggs, Ngozi Nnaji, Ngozi Yarwood, Sarah Rose Huckman, Terry Miller Genre:  Documentary, Sports Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   77

One of the most talked about issues in sports today is the role of transgender athletes. The award-winning documentary Changing the Game  takes a humane, honest look at the subject from the point of view of three transgender teen athletes fighting for their right to compete. The centerpiece is trans man Mack Beggs, who was given two options by his home state of Texas: wrestle as his assigned sex (female) or quit. He chose to wrestle. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

The Biggest Little Farm   (2018)

For fans of:  Cute animals, feeling hopeful for once, saving the world

The Biggest Little Farm

Director:  John Chester Stars:  John Chester, Matthew Pilachowski, Molly Chester Genre:  Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   73

The thought of watching a white couple from Los Angeles give up city life to start an organic farm sounds like a hard pass. But in the documentary The Biggest Little Farm , self-righteousness and hipster woke culture isn't the star; nature, in all her splendid beauty, is. This stunning documentary manages to capture the power of life with incredible footage of flora and fauna. It also captures the positive impact that humans can have, for a change, as the director, John Chester, and his wife, Molly, transform neglected acreage into a thriving ecosystem where literally every animal big and small plays an important part. Even though there are some basic facts of life on full display here — animals will die — it's a great watch for the whole family. This is one of those rare films you'll leave feeling that you can make a difference. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Parasite   (2019)

For fans of:  Class conflict, conning the rich

Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Song Kang-ho, and Jang Hye-jin,  Parasite

Director:  Bong Joon-ho Stars:  Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Lee Jung-eun, Jang Hye-jin Genre:  Drama, Thriller, Comedy Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   96

Parasite , the 2020 winner for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, is on Hulu, so you are really running out of excuses if you haven't seen it. Though technically not at all about any parasites, it's the parasitic metaphor that really strikes hard as a low-income family slowly infiltrates a wealthy family, living off them like ticks on a dog. But both sides have deep, dark secrets that come to light by the movie's totally bonkers ending. The movie's message isn't the only thing to watch for; Bong's immaculate direction and cinematography are bolstered by a truly incredible performance by its ensemble cast. Don't be that person who hasn't seen Parasite . - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn (2021)

For fans of:  Startups shutting down, cults, bad business

Adam Neumann, WeWork: Or the Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn

Director:  Jed Rothstein Stars:  Adam Neumann Genre:  Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   61

This Hulu original documentary is best watched by knowing as little as possible about WeWork, the real estate company that provided work stations for startups and became a Wall Street juggernaut before its founder, Adam Neumann, essentially drove the company off a cliff. That's because it probably won't tell you anything you don't already know, if you've followed the story, but even with that, it's still astonishing to see how events unfolded as Neumann essentially built a cult and had a desire to change the world with some pretty far-out ideas, like WeGrow, a private communal school built on the same foundations of WeWork. This is a dangerous lesson in capitalism. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Minding the Gap   (2018)

For fans of:  Skateboarding, the bittersweet passage of time

Minding the Gap

Director:  Bing Liu Stars:  Kiere Johnson, Zack Mulligan Genre:  Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   90

If you like your documentaries with a side of a punch in the gut, Minding the Gap will suffice! The Oscar-nominated film, from first-time director Bing Liu, follows Liu as he reconnects with two of his old skateboarding buddies while the twentysomething young men all deal with the struggles of growing up after childhoods of abuse and neglect. Archival footage is both exuberant and emotional as the trio escapes troubles through skateboarding and details the problems at home, while new footage shows how their lives have changed (or not changed) through unplanned fatherhood, new family issues, and more all-too-common obstacles. - Tim Surette [ Trailer ]

Portrait of a Lady on Fire   (2019)

For fans of:  French affairs, the way Saoirse Ronan says "Women" in Little Women

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Director:  Céline Sciamma Stars:  Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel Genre:  Drama, History, Romance Rating:  R Metacritic score:   95

The most romantic movie of 2019, Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a simmering love story designed to devastate and delight. Céline Sciamma directs the film, which is set in 18th century France and revolves around the affair that develops between an artist and her subject, a young aristocratic woman who is about to be married off. The chemistry between the leads, Noémie Merlant and Adèle Haenel , is a pleasure to watch in action, made all the more upsetting because of the pervasive knowledge that there's a hard expiration date on their relationship. - Allison Picurro   [ Trailer ]

Palm Springs   (2020)

For fans of:   Groundhog Day , wedding shenanigans

Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg,  Palm Springs

Director:  Max Barbakow Stars:  Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Camila Mendes, June Squibb, Peter Gallagher, Tyler Hoechlin Genre:  Mystery, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance Rating:  R Metacritic score:   83

The less you know about Palm Springs going into it, the better, but it's probably no secret at this point that this delightful comedy features Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as a pair of wedding goers who find themselves trapped in a time loop. Their performances are at once goofy and grounded, and there are plenty of surprises packed into every precious minute of this wild, incredibly fun rom-com with touches of sci-fi. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Nomadland   (2020)

For fans of:  Camper vans, using a bucket as a bathroom

Frances McDormand, Nomadland

Director:  Chloé Zhao Stars:  Frances McDormand, David Strathairn Genre:  Drama Rating:  R Metacritic score:   93

You have Hulu, so you may as well watch the 2021 Oscar winner for Best Picture. Frances McDormand stars in this adaptation of the 2017 book about a nomad who works odd jobs and lives out of a van as part of a lifestyle choice, bringing light to an expanding community of people breaking the mold of how we're supposed to live. Many of those people are in the film as major characters, adding an immersive sense of authenticity. Part of that authenticity? The feeling you get wondering if you should ditch your house and hit the road to fully appreciate everything life and nature has to offer. Nomadland is a unique achievement that deserved every award it got. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Together Together   (2021)

For fans of:  Unlikely friendships, modern parenthood

Patti Harrison and Ed Helms, Together Together

Director:  Nikole Beckwith Stars:  Patti Harrison, Ed Helms Genre:  Comedy Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   70

I keep telling people to seek out this sweet indie, which had a theatrical release before movie theaters really opened up, and now everyone can watch it for free*! (*Well, with a Hulu subscription.) Ed Helms stars as a man who wants a baby, and Patti "I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson" Harrison plays the woman he's chosen to be his surrogate, and it's one of those movies where nothing really happens, but also everything happens. Helms and Harrison are great as two people who don't really know what to do with or how to relate to each other, but who have been thrown together for the better part of a year due to their circumstances. It made me laugh, it made me cry, and I hope it does the same for you. - Allison Picurro   [ Trailer ]

Another Round   (2020)

For fans of:  Mads Mikkelsen, Danish drinking culture

Mads Mikkelsen, Another Round

Director:  Thomas Vinterberg Stars:  Mads Mikkelsen, Cassius Aasav Browning, Helene Reingaard Neumann, Lars Ranthe Genre:  Drama Rating:  Not Rated Metacritic score:   79

Directed by Thomas Vinterberg , Another Round follows four high school teachers all in the throes of mid-life crises who, desperate to find a reason to keep going on, decide to test out a psychiatrist's theory that maintaining a certain blood alcohol content each day makes humans more content. It's a darkly funny and deeply sad film about aging and friendship and the struggle to find fulfillment in life. The 2021 Oscar winner for Best International Film is best known for its luminous final scene, which features its star, Mads Mikkelsen , performing an exuberant dance number to a thumping Euro pop track. - Allison Picurro   [ Trailer ]

Supernova   (2020)

For fans of:  Tragic love stories, Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci

Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, Supernova

Director:  Harry Macqueen Stars:  Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci Genre:  Drama, Romance Rating:  R Metacritic score:   73

This isn't one of those totally sad movies or one of those totally happy movies, even though it will make you both extremely happy and sad. It's one of those 'tweeners about the beauty of love and life in the face of tragedy, and I'm already crying. The bittersweet story about a couple ( Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci ) spending some of their last days together as one of them is afflicted with early-onset dementia is a weeper, but carrying you through it will be Firth and Tucci's excellent performances.  [ Trailer ]

Three Identical Strangers   (2018)

For fans of:  Family secrets, getting your damn mind blown

Three Identical Strangers

Director:  Tim Wardle Stars:  Adrian Lichter, Andrew Lovesey, David Kellman Genre:  Documentary Rating:  PG-13 Metacritic score:   81

Every documentary that has used some variation of the selling point "a story so crazy it has to be true" needs to step aside. The truth in Three Identical Strangers is so bizarre and goes in so many directions you'd never expect that you'll want to put a pillow on the floor for your jaw. The film follows the story of identical triplets — three gregarious New York boys — separated at birth who meet in their teenage years and become media sensations, but gets really insane when it dives into the circumstances of why they were separated. If I told you any more, I'd ruin it for you. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

Possessor  (2020)

For fans of:  Mind trips, like seriously

Director:  Brandon Cronenberg Stars:  Andrea Riseborough, Sean Bean, Christopher Abbott, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Daniel Park Genre:  Sci-Fi, Thriller, Horror Rating:  Not Rated Metacritic score:   72

I tend to stay away from movies with trailers that proclaim "from the visionary mind of [insert writer/director here]," because it's like, get over yourself, dude, but Brandon "son of David" Cronenberg's latest film is a doozy. The sci-fi film follows an assassin ( Andrea Riseborough ) who executes hits by taking control of other people's bodies using implanted chip tech. Seems easy, right? It is, until she has trouble with her latest target (the always dying in a movie or show Sean Bean ) when the body ( Christopher Abbott ) she takes over decides he's not ready to give up total control. Like his dad, Brandon isn't afraid to go cuckoo bananers with practical effects and hallucinatory montages. This is an art house freak-out film that deserves cult status. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

The Mole Agent (2020)

For fans of:  Elderly spies, pure emotion

The Mole Agent

Director:  Maite Alberdi Genre:  Documentary Rating:  NR Metacritic score:   69

The charming Chilean documentary The Mole Agent was nominated for an Oscar in 2020, and it's easy to see why. When a man in his 80s answers an ad from a family who believes their matriarch is being mistreated in a nursing home, he goes in undercover to report what he sees. But what he finds is a unique connection to its residents. Grab a hanky, this one will make your heart explode. - Tim Surette   [ Trailer ]

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The 25 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now

This post is updated regularly as movies leave and enter Hulu. *New additions are indicated with an asterisk.

Still considered largely a streaming service for television fans, Hulu has struggled to carve out its own reputation as a home for movie lovers too. To that end, they have become one of the most prominent supporters of recent arthouse cinema, particularly critical darlings like The Banshees of Inisherin, Broker , All of Us Strangers , and more. They also have an interesting revolving door of beloved recent films of all genres, mostly from 2010 and beyond. Take the time you were going to use to catch up on your latest sitcom and check out one of the films below in this list that will be updated as titles come and go, starting with our pick of the week.

This Week’s Critic’s Pick

* raising arizona.

Year: 1987 Runtime: 1h 34m Director: Joel Coen

Long before they won Oscars, Joel and Ethan Coen made one of the best comedies of the ‘80s about a babynapping. Of course, this Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter vehicle is about way more than the stealing of one of the Arizona children. It’s about redemption, maturity, partnership, and, of course, the advice to not put a panty on your head. It’s also somehow even funnier now than it was when it was released.

How We Pick Our Films

Critic Brian Tallerico watches and writes about movies and TV every day. To curate this list, he dives into Hulu’s catalogue to surface acclaimed, surprising, or otherwise noteworthy titles — using his taste and a lifetime of cinema study as his guide, instead of whatever the algorithm happens to be pushing. After triple-checking to make sure they’re still available, he watches each, organizes them by category, then writes his recommendation. We highlight more than just Oscar winners or popcorn flicks: These films present interesting ideas, made an impact on cinema, and changed our culture. Read on to find something to watch.

All of Us Strangers

Year: 2023 Runtime: 1h 45m   Director: Andrew Haigh

One of the best films of 2023 is exclusively available on Hulu thanks to the relationship between the company and Fox Searchlight—both owned by Disney, essentially. Andrew Scott is stunning as a man who essentially travels in time to visit the parents (Jamie Bell & Claire Foy) who died when he was young, all while starting a relationship with one of his neighbors (Paul Mescal). Imagine getting to say what you never could to those you lost and allowing them a chance to see how you’ve changed too. It’s a beautiful, moving piece of work.

Anatomy of a Fall

Year: 2023 Runtime: 2h 31m Director: Justine Triet

The latest Oscar winner for Best Original Screenplay is already exclusively on Hulu thanks to their relationship with Neon. The great Sandra Huller stars as a woman whose husband dies from a fall at their home. Was it suicide or murder? More than a mere courtroom drama, this is a dissection of a marriage that’s raw, brutal, and real.

Year: 2023 Runtime: 2h 10m Director: Michael Mann

Michael Mann’s first film in eight years wasn’t given nearly the theatrical attention it deserved, which means people can now catch up with it on Hulu! A masterful dissection of obsession and ego, Ferrari stars Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari, captured here in 1957 as he juggles a collapsing personal life with a drive to win the 1957 Mille Miglia. Driver is underrated here, but that’s because Penelope Cruz drives off with the movie, giving one of the best performances of the last few years.

Master Gardener

Year: 2023 Runtime: 1h 47m Director: Paul Schrader

Oscar nominee and living legend Paul Schrader closes out a trilogy about lost men (with First Reformed and The Card Counter ) in this underrated drama starring Joel Edgerton and Sigourney Weaver. Edgerton plays Narvel Roth, a horticulturist for a wealthy woman played by Weaver. He falls for her grandniece, who struggles with Narvel’s former identity as a White supremacist. Of course, it ends in violence, but Schrader is more interested in recovery than vengeance this time.

Year: 2020 Runtime: 1h 48m Director: Chloe Zhao

The Oscar winner for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress , this 2020 drama is one of the most moving films of the young decade so far, and it’s exclusively on Hulu thanks to the company’s relationship with Fox Searchlight (they’re both owned by Disney). Frances McDormand stars as Fern, a woman displaced by the loss of her husband and job, sending her out on the road. Blending non-fiction filmmaking choices like the use of non-actors telling their own stories with a deep sense of character-building, this is a phenomenal film.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Year:  2019 Runtime:  2h 42m Director:  Quentin Tarantino

It’s hard to believe it’s already been almost a half-decade since Quentin Tarantino’s last movie, one of the last greats of the 2010s. Wildly misunderstood during production (and even a bit after release), it’s way more than just a reclamation of the Sharon Tate murders, it’s a funny, scary, smart alternate version of Hollywood history with some of the career-best performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, and Oscar winner Brad Pitt.

Year: 2023 Runtime: 2h 21m Director: Ava DuVernay

Neon inexplicably buried this movie at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024, which means most Hulu subscribers probably haven’t seen it. Correct that oversight. The director of Selma daringly adapts Isabel Wilkerson’s Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents in a new way, essentially unpacking the themes of the non-fiction book through a feature film about the research that went into it. Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor is stunning as Wilkerson in a film that provokes conversation more than nearly anything on Hulu.

Poor Things

Year:  2023 Runtime:  2h 21m Director:  Yorgos Lanthimos

Emma Stone took home a second Oscar for her fearless portrayal of a Bella Baxter in the latest mindfuck from the director of  The Lobster  and  The Favourite . Bella is the Frankenstein-esque creation of a mad scientist (Willem Dafoe), who teaches her the way of the world, until she discovers sex and her own identity. Visually stunning, it’s like nothing else on Hulu. Or anywhere really.

The Promised Land

Year: 2024 Runtime: 2h 7m Director: Nikolaj Arcel

Danish filmmaker Arcel introduced this film at TIFF by saying that his country doesn’t usually get to make epics like this one. The truth is that no one makes historical, David Lean-inspired period pieces with this kind of impressive scope anymore. The fantastic Mads Mikkelsen stars as a retired Danish officer who is forced into action by a corrupt magistrate who is basically trying to take his land.

* Rachel Getting Married

Year: 2008 Runtime: 1h 53m Director: Jonathan Demme

Jonathan Demme’s character drama contains arguably Anne Hathaway’s best performance as Kym, a recovering alcoholic dealing with trauma over the course of her sister Rachel’s wedding weekend. This is a beautiful film, full of both joy and regret, and anchored by Demme’s deep humanism and skill with performers. It’s one of the best films of the ‘00s.

* Zero Dark Thirty

Year: 2012 Runtime: 2h 37m Director: Kathryn Bigelow

Its legacy has been a bit tarnished by history, but there’s no denying the craft at work in Kathryn Bigelow’s retelling of the hunt for Osama bin Laden, featuring one of the career-best performances from Jessica Chastain. Bigelow reunited with her The Hurt Locker writer, Mark Boal, to detail how the United States caught one of history’s most vile murderers in a film that was nominated for Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Original Screenplay.

Documentaries

Year: 2022 Runtime: 1h 42m Director: David Siev

This charming documentary about a family living in Michigan during the pandemic and all the things that came after it is one of the most empathetic and moving pieces of filmmaking about the 2020s to date. The Siev family own a family restaurant in Michigan, but it threatens to go under after the restrictions put in place by the pandemic. That is followed by divisions within the community that arise during the Black Lives Matter movement that same summer. Bad Axe is a phenomenal piece of work that you probably haven’t seen.

Summer of Soul

Year: 2021 Runtime: 1h 58m Director: Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson

It’s unfair how talented Questlove is. The drummer for The Roots proved to have an incredible touch with documentaries, too , when this future Oscar winner premiered at Sundance 2022, where it won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award. It’s the story of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, an unforgettable display of creativity and passion that was almost forgotten, the footage buried in a basement for generations. Watch this one loud.

The Banshees of Inisherin

Year:  2022 Runtime:  1h 54m Director:  Martin McDonagh

One of the best films of 2022 and a multiple Oscar nominee last year, this dark comedy is already on streaming services, less than a year after its release. Colin Farrell does career-best work as a hapless Irishman who discovers that his best friend, played by Brendan Gleeson, doesn’t want to talk to him anymore. A film about how neighbors become enemies feels particularly timely in the currently fractured world, and this one is brilliant, funny, and moving.

Force Majeure

Year: 2014 Runtime: 2h Director: Ruben Ostlund

Forget that mediocre remake with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell, just stick with this 2014 dramedy about a man who makes a very bad decision when the life of his family is threatened by an avalanche. Instead of trying to save them, he flees in the other direction, and it changes everything in his marriage and family from that day forward. Funny and insightful, this is a great movie.

Year: 2023 Runtime: 1h 22m Director: Raine Allen Miller

The best romantic comedy in years premiered at Sundance in January 2023 and is now on Hulu. David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah star in a film that’s reminiscent of Before Sunrise in the way it captures two people meeting and walking through a city as they slowly fall in love. Heartbroken, creative people, these characters are so incredibly likable in this film that has a sharp, brilliant screenplay, and stunning use of setting. The world around these people comes so vibrantly to life that it almost feels like a character.

Triangle of Sadness

Year: 2022 Runtime: 2h 29m Director: Ruben Ostlund

A Best Picture nominee and Palme d’Or winner, Triangle of Sadness is the one of the biggest international critical darlings of 2022. From the writer/director of Force Majeure, this is the story of a model couple on a boat trip from Hell, a journey that goes so disastrously wrong that social lines are blurred forever. It’s a sharp commentary on the haves and have-nots with fun performances from Harris Dickinson, Dolly de Leon, Woody Harrelson, and more.

The Worst Person in the World

Year:  2021 Runtime:  2h 8m Director:  Joachim Trier

The partnership between Neon and Hulu continues to pay off for subscribers as the streamer is the exclusive home of one of the most acclaimed films of 2021 in this Best Original Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film Oscar nominee. Renate Reinsve is stunning as a young woman named Julie who navigates career, love, and life in a film that’s funny, moving, and true.

Crimes of the Future

Year: 2022 Runtime: 1h 47m Director: David Cronenberg

The master of body horror returned to the form for the first time in a generation and delivered one of the most mesmerizing films of 2022. Viggo Mortensen plays a man in a future where evolution has gone awry, creating new organs in human bodies. His is particularly active, and it draws the attention of characters played by Kristen Stewart and Lea Seydoux. It’s a fascinating film. You won’t be able to turn away.

* The First Omen

Year: 2024 Runtime: 1h 59m Director: Arkasha Stevenson

There’s no reason for The First Omen to be as good as it is. First off, most studio horror films don’t take anywhere near the kind of risks that this daring genre flick takes. Second, horror prequels are very rarely good. Nell Tiger Free ( Servant ) plays an American novitiate in Rome who discovers a vile plan to bring the antichrist to life. With stunning use of practical effects and an incredible lead performance, director Arkasha Stevenson crafted one of the best horror films of the 2020s.

Year: 2017 Runtime: 1h 45m Director: Jordan Peele

This is the one that really changed the current state of horror, reminding studios how acclaimed and popular it could be if treated with the right respect. It also won its creator an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, launching one of the most interesting careers of the current era. It’s held up remarkably well, and it’s hardly ever available on streaming services, so take this chance while you can to rewatch a movie whose influence is still shaking the industry.

* Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Year: 2024 Runtime: 2h 25m Director: Wes Ball

The director of Maze Runner picks up the saga of Planet of the Apes for the start of another planned trilogy of films to continue the brilliance of Rise/Dawn/War . Set a couple centuries after the end of that last trilogy, Kingdom is a world in which different ape factions are fighting for dominance, most of them using the teachings of Caesar as a guide. When a young ape (voiced perfectly by Owen Teague) meets a human (Freya Allen), they discover they may have common goals. It’s a smart, ambitious blockbuster filmmaking that’s exclusively on Hulu.

Year: 1994 Runtime: 2h 21m Director: James Cameron

Remember when James Cameron made kick-ass action movie that weren’t set on Pandora? Those were the days. Cameron directed Arnold Schwarzenegger in this influential action pic about a family man who also happens to be a G-man. Co-starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, and Bill Paxton, it’s a perfectly paced film that’s easy to watch over and over again.

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

Year: 2009 Runtime: 1h 28m Director: Wes Anderson

The director of The Royal Tenenbaums and The Grand Budapest Hotel adapted the 1970 children’s novel of the same name in this delightful stop-motion animated classic with one of the best voice casts in history. George Clooney, Meryl Steep, Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe, and Owen Wilson star in the tale of the titular character as his family is hunted by three farmers. It’s a visual marvel for the whole family.

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The 30 Best Movies on Hulu This Week

In 2017,  Hulu made television history by becoming the first streaming network to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, thanks to the phenomenon that was  The Handmaid’s Tale .

While Netflix has largely cornered the streaming market on  original movies —and even managed to persuade A-listers like  Guillermo del Toro ,  Alfonso Cuarón , and  Martin Scorsese to come aboard—Hulu is starting to find its footing in features too. Below are some of our top picks for the best movies (original and otherwise) streaming on Hulu right now.

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Sydney Sweeney produced this religious horror flick and also stars as Cecilia, a young nun (yep, you read that right) whose traumatic brush with death has convinced her that God saved her for a higher purpose. When she is invited to join a convent in the remote Italian countryside that assists older nuns at the end of their life, she happily accepts—then quickly comes to realize that all may not be what it seems.

Casino isn’t one of Martin Scorsese’s most financially successful movies, nor is it one of his most critically acclaimed. But it’s the kind of movie that only gets better with time and increased viewings (yes, even with its 178-minute running time). Based on Nicholas Pileggi’s 1995 book Casino: Love and Honor in Las Vegas , the film is based on the Vegas exploits of real-life gangster Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal. Sam “Ace” Rothstein (Robert De Niro) is a low-level Chicago mobster who is asked to move to Las Vegas to run the Tangiers Casino. Once there, the one-time handicapper realizes that he’s pretty great at his job, which brings with it the respect of some of Las Vegas’ most powerful leaders. But when hot-headed enforcer Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci) follows his friend to Las Vegas, the careful world that Ace has built around him and the casino business starts to crumble. As does Ace’s relationship with his con artist wife (Sharon Stone). While Casino struck some viewers as being too similar to Goodfellas and some of Scorsese’s other works to stand on its own, its impeccable performances—including a career-best from Stone—make it compulsively watchable.

Enzo Ferrari (Adam Driver) is a man who should have it all: the one-time race car driver and founder of the Ferrari car company oozes charm, wealth, and excitement. But behind the scenes, the walls are closing in on him. Set during the summer of 1957, Michael Mann’s biopic finds Ferrari (the man) on the verge of bankruptcy, mourning the death of his son, and desperately trying to hide his past indiscretions from his estranged wife—who helped build the car company and who holds the key to his financial future. Though the film earned mixed reviews, it does a solid job of telling the complex story of a complicated man. But it’s biggest selling point is Penélope Cruz’s bravura performance.

Perfect Days

Nearly 60 years into his career as a filmmaker, Wim Wenders managed to make one of his best films yet with Perfect Days (which is saying a lot when you consider that this is the same director who made Paris, Texas (1984) and Wings of Desire (1987). Hirayama (Kōji Yakusho) is a toilet cleaner in Tokyo who is blissfully content with the simplicity of his life, as it allows him the time to indulge his more personal passions: music (he’s an avid collector of cassette tapes and allows his favorite music to set the soundtrack to his life), books, and nature. The movie is not punctuated by any overly dramatic storylines; just the quiet interactions that Hirayama has with those around him—family, coworkers, total strangers—and the way those interludes impact him. It’s that poetic simplicity, and Yakusho’s wonderful performance, that gives the film its heart.

In 2017, Jordan Peele went from one half of Key & Peele to an Oscar-winning screenwriter (not to mention the first Black writer to win the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and the first Black filmmaker to be nominated as a producer, writer, and director in one year). Seven years later, the impact of Peele’s Get Out is still just as impressive. Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) has been invited by his girlfriend, Rose (Allison Williams), to spend the weekend at her parents’ home in upstate New York. While Chris worries that her seemingly upper-class parents won’t be accepting of an interracial relationship, Rose assures him it won’t be a problem—and she’s right, but for all the wrong reasons. With Get Out , Peele cracked the code on making a film that was a horror movie, psychological drama, and telling commentary on race all at once.

Writer-director Ava DuVernay finds a way to yet again change the language of cinema with what is both a biopic and a historical document. The movie is based on the life of Isabel Wilkerson (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), the first Black woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in journalism for her work at The New York Times. It follows Wilkerson’s journey to write her 2020 book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents —a project that took her from the US to Germany to India to research the troubling history of each country’s caste system and the parallels that exist between them.

An office drone (Edward Norton) with a love of catalog shopping and self-help groups meets a rebellious soap maker (Brad Pitt) on a flight. Then doesn’t seem able to shake him. But doesn’t really seem to want to, especially when they realize that beating the shit out of each other is a great way to relieve the stress of everyday life. Soon, they’ve assembled an army of Fight Club members who are ready to take on the world. It’s been 25 years since David Fincher’s adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk’s bestselling novel turned a generation of moviegoers on their head, and even though the film was a bit of a bomb when it was released in theaters, it has since gained a massive cult following—and, yes, even spawned some very real fight clubs.

The Contestant

On January 11, 1998, 22-year-old comedian Tomoaki Hamatsu entered an apartment in Japan where he lived, nude and with no human contact, for 15 months as part of an understandably controversial game show titled Susunu! Denpa Shōnen . Hamatsu had no idea his life was being broadcast. This riveting documentary delves into not just how anyone ever allowed this experiment to happen, but the real-world effects—cultural, psychological, and beyond—it had on both Hamatsu and the tens of millions of viewers who were somehow drawn into witnessing his on-camera abuse.

Anatomy of a Fall

Between her starring roles in The Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall, German actress Sandra Hüller made it clear that when it comes to scripts, she knows how to pick ’em. In this compelling courtroom drama, Hüller plays a successful writer turned murder suspect when her husband (Samuel Theis) is found dead outside their home on a snowy day. Ultimately, it might be her son (Milo Machado-Graner) and/or his guide dog (Messi, the movie’s real star) who ultimately seal Sandra’s fate. It’s a smart, twisty, and well-acted mystery that will keep you guessing.

Poor Things

Whether or not you agree with her Best Actress Oscar win, there’s no denying that Emma Stone’s performance is one that won’t be soon forgotten and has likely changed the trajectory of her career. Bella Baxter (Stone) is a young woman with the brain of an infant who is brought back to life by the lovably mad scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter, aka God (Willem Dafoe). But Bella is a fast learner and is intrigued by the many adventures the world has to offer her—regardless of what polite society dictates. Mark Ruffalo, Ramy Youssef, and Christopher Abbott are among the men who are entranced by Bella’s frankness (“I must go punch that baby”) in what is undoubtedly the most over-the-top title in Yorgos Lanthimos’ filmography—which is saying a lot. One caveat: Those who are easily offended by nudity or graphic sex might want to give this a skip.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia ’s Glenn Howerton is practically unrecognizable in this immensely entertaining recounting of the rise and fall of BlackBerry—the must-have cell phone that had the world entranced before the iPhone came along. Howerton costars as Jim Balsillie, the very real negotiator who, alongside Mike Lazaridis (Jay Baruchel), gave the world its first smartphone. Which is a lot more dramatic (and darkly humorous) than it sounds.

The Royal Hotel

Ozark star Julia Garner reunites with director Kitty Green ( The Assistant ) for this taut psychological thriller in which BFFs Hanna (Garner) and Liv (Jessica Henwick) decide to backpack their way through the Australian outback. When they’re offered the chance to live and work at a remote hotel in order to replenish their dwindling bank accounts, they jump at the chance—despite Hanna feeling that something isn’t quite right with their place of employment or its clientele. She’s on to something. Garner has played one badass character after the next, and The Royal Hotel is no exception.

All of Us Strangers

It should’ve been a contender! While Oscar snubs are generally a matter of opinion, that All of Us Strangers deserved much greater consideration—and even just a single nomination—from the Academy is a matter of fact. Adam (the always superb Andrew Scott) is a television writer who largely keeps to himself, until an awkward encounter with his tipsy neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal) kickstarts a passionate new relationship. But when he’s not in London with Harry, Adam is returning to the suburban home where he grew up—and where he encounters and is able to interact with his parents (Claire Foy and Jamie Bell), despite their having died 30 years ago. In the hands of a lesser director, the fantastical elements could seem forced. But with Andrew Haigh ( Weekend , 45 Years ) behind the camera, the surreal setup only augments the emotion.

The Creator

Director Gareth Edwards ( Rogue One ) imagines a not-too-distant future in which the human race is at war with AI—which feels all too relatable for some . John David Washington ( Tenet star/son of Denzel) is the world’s best hope for putting an end to this battle once and for all when he’s tasked with tracking down the eponymous Creator, the architect behind the technology that has created this world upheaval. While there are some undeniable plot holes, the Oscar-nominated film’s stellar set pieces and first-class acting talent make this a must-see film for sci-fi fans. If you like what you see here, be sure and check out Monsters , Edwards’ feature directorial debut, which is also on Hulu.

Self Reliance

New Girl ’s Jake Johnson makes his feature directorial debut with this wonderfully weird and occasionally dark meta comedy, which he also wrote and stars in. Tommy Walcott (Johnson) is living a pretty ordinary existence until he’s approached by Andy Samberg (as Andy Samberg), who offers him the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to win $1 million as part of a massive reality competition. The only thing Tommy needs to do is not get murdered for 30 days, despite being hunted by dozens of contract killers whose job is to ensure that no contestant walks away with the big prize. The catch? Contestants can only be killed when they’re entirely alone. So Tommy takes it upon himself to partner up with another contestant, which is where Maddy (Anna Kendrick) comes in. Since they both have a cool mil to gain and a lot to lose (aka their lives) if they don’t triumph, they make a pact to spend every waking moment of the next 30 days together. Just when you think you know where Self Reliance is headed, it goes ahead and surprises—and in the best ways possible.

Christine (Eva Green) is a children’s fashion designer suffering from a debilitating, but undiagnosed, illness following a tick bite. She finds relief, in many forms, with the arrival of Diana (Chai Fonacier), a nanny and housekeeper who happens to possess healing gifts. Christine’s husband Felix (Mark Strong) is suspicious of Diana’s all-too-helpful demeanor, and it turns out he has every right to be. While this film operates as social commentary on the fashion industry, Nocebo is more effective as a creepy psychological thriller filled with the kind of uncomfortable close-ups that make the viewer feel the walls closing in.

No One Will Save You

Home invasion thrillers are never in short supply, but the really effective ones are hard to come by. Kaitlyn Dever shines—and proves yet again that she can shoulder the weight of an entire film—as Brynn Adams, a seamstress living a solitary existence in her childhood home and mourning the loss of her mother and closest friend. When she wakes up one night to discover that someone is in her house, that someone turns out to be something . A home invasion thriller with extraterrestrials might not have been on your must-watch Bingo card, but No One Will Save You is 93 minutes well spent.

Miguel Wants to Fight

Miguel (Tyler Dean Flores) is 17 years old and has never been in a fight. So when he learns that he’ll be moving away from the place and people he has known all his life, he enlists his pals to help him get into his first fistfight. It’s probably not the first coming-of-age ritual to spring to mind, but it’s certainly among them. A talented cast of young actors make this comedy—cowritten by Shea Serrano and Jason Concepcion—immensely watchable.

David Siev paints a deeply personal portrait of the American Dream disrupted as he traces his family’s journey from the Killing Fields of Cambodia to the tiny—and overwhelmingly white—town of Bad Axe, Michigan. Shot in real time, this moving documentary shows the challenges facing Siev’s family, and the restaurant they own, amid political tension and anti-Asian sentiment during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hal Porterfield (Christopher Abbott) has just been handed the keys to the castle following the death of his hotel magnate father. Rebecca Marin (Margaret Qualley) is a dominatrix who believes she deserves some of the credit—and half the cash—that comes with Hal’s new CEO position. Sexual politics have rarely played out as twisted, or darkly funny, as they do in this mesmerizing, and often claustrophobic, thriller from Zachary Wigon.

Vicky Krieps delivers yet another top-notch performance as Empress Elisabeth of Austria, who—following her 40th birthday—longs to recapture the freedom of her youth. Marie Kreutzer writes and directs this fictional biopic (Empress Elisabeth is real, though the story told within takes plenty of creative liberties), which sees the royal rebelling against her lack of power to affect any real change, despite her title. Even more so, it’s about a woman who is desperate to hold on to the power that youth and beauty entitle her to—regardless of the consequences.

How to Blow Up a Pipeline

Environmentalism meets heist movie in director Daniel Goldhaber's thriller about a group of young people who try to—as the title implies—expose the fragility of the oil industry. It's not often that a movie examining the fight against the climate crisis is also an edge-of-your-seat adventure, but here those elements come together beautifully. (You can give cinematographer Tehillah de Castro a bit of credit for that.) Smart, prescient, and nearly unprecedented, How to Blow Up a Pipeline is more than worth the stream.

Alien was originally released in 1979, but it has lost none of its potency in the intervening years—which isn’t something most fortysomethings could say. By now you probably know the story: The crew aboard the spacecraft Nostromo , including warrant officer Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), put a presumably slight pause on their trip back to Earth in order to respond to a distress call from a nearby planetoid. But what they discover is a bizarre alien life form that seems to delight in knocking off crew members in new—and frequently terrifying—ways. Can you say Facehugger? Or Chestburster? Alien is also noteworthy for being the film that kicked off a bona fide, and legendary, sci-fi/horror franchise—and introduced the world to Ridley Scott, who changed the genre game yet again with his next feature, Blade Runner .

Raine Allen-Miller made a splash at Sundance with her directorial debut, which offers a playful twist on the typical rom-com. Yas (Vivian Oparah) and Dom (David Jonsson) are both twentysomethings reeling from recent break-ups. After a chance—and rather awkward—first meeting, the pair spend a day wandering around South London, bonding over their shared experience, finding cheeky ways to get over the mourning of their previous relationships, and maybe discovering that romance is not dead after all.

Triangle of Sadness

Think of it like  Gilligan’s Island , but with more class commentary and vomit. When a bunch of rich people head out to sea on a luxury yacht, their plans are thwarted when a terrible storm leaves many of them stranded on a beach where none of their money or power can help them survive. That already gives away too much, but suffice to say, if you like  The Menu -esque critiques of the excesses of wealth with just as many dark-comedy twists, this Oscar-nominated film is right for you.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

OK, so this might be the movie that turned the idea of “ lesbian period drama ” into a trope, but it’s also one of the best modern queer romance films around, alongside  Moonlight  and  Carol . Set on an isolated French coast in the late-1700s, writer-director Céline Sciamma’s film centers on a young aristocrat woman, Héloïse (Adèle Haenel), who is betrothed to a wealthy Milanese man. When Héloïse’s mother hires Marianne (Noémie Merlant) to paint a portrait of her daughter, the two women fall in love and have the kind of heartbreaking affair that made lesbian period dramas so undeniable in the first place. You’ll be transfixed.

Look, there are probably far too many Princess Diana movies and TV shows already. But this one, directed by Pablo Larraín and starring Kristen Stewart as the one-time Princess of Wales, focuses on one specific Christmas at Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham Estate in a way that narrows down just how complex each day Diana’s life with the royal family must have been. Yes, the backdrop is the divorce rumors surrounding Diana and Prince Charles (Jack Farthing), but the story is about her relationships within the family and the life she left behind to join them.

This film from director Chloé Zhao, about one woman’s post–Great Recession quest through the American West, won a ton of Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Actress for lead Frances McDormand, and Best Director and Best Editing wins for Zhao. Zhao also won for Best Adapted Screenplay for her adaptation of  WIRED contributor Jessica Bruder’s book, also called Nomadland . It’s a bracing look at the modern American dream.

Noa (Daisy Edgar-Jones) is a single woman who is on the lookout for a partner but tired of the online dating scene. When she meets Steve (Sebastian Stan), a quirky, handsome stranger, she decides to give him her number. The two hit it off on the first date and eventually find themselves making plans to spend a weekend away—which is when Noa realizes that Steve has been hiding a few disturbing details about himself. Ultimately,  Fresh  stands as a lesson in the horrors of dating in the digital age (both real and imagined).

Palm Springs

Given the existence of Harold Ramis’ near-perfect Groundhog Day , it takes a whole lot of chutzpah for a filmmaker to add another picture to the infinite-time-loop rom-com canon. But writer-director Max Barbakow did it anyway with  Palm Springs , and audiences are thankful he did. Building upon the rules originally established in  Groundhog Day ,  Palm Springs  offers its own unique twist on the story. Instead of showing one person (Billy Murray’s Phil Conners) slowly being pushed to the brink of insanity because he’s the only one who seems to be experiencing the phenomenon,  Palm Springs  has three wedding guests—Nyles (Andy Samberg), Sarah (Cristin Milioti), and Roy (J. K. Simmons)—living the same day again and again and working together to find a way out of it.

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Though it may not garner the same level of attention as Netflix or HBO, Hulu is home to a wealth of options when it comes to its breadth of critically acclaimed new releases and classic movies. If you’ve popped open the streamer on your TV or computer, you’ve probably scrolled for a couple of minutes before asking yourself, How can I find the best movies to stream on Hulu? The answer is simple: right here.

From modern classics like Akira and Memories of Murder to contemporary favorites like Portrait of a Lady on Fire and Spencer , we’ve pulled together a list of the best movies currently streaming on Hulu. The selections run the gamut of genres, from horror movies and erotic thrillers to comedies, action movies, romances, and heartfelt dramas. Our hope is anybody visiting this list is going to find something they like.

We’ll continue updating this list as new releases come to the platform, so feel free to check back next month to see what new recommendations we have in store.

Let’s just cut to the chase here: Akira unambiguously slaps, full stop. Katsuhiro Otomo’s 1988 postapocalyptic sci-fi epic, adapted from his influential manga series of the same name, is a certified must-see film for any discerning anime fan. The story of biker gang ne’er-do-well Kaneda and his former best friend (and now psychic-powered nemesis), Tetsuo, has loomed unconquerably vast over the collective imagination of Japanese pop culture in the decades since the film’s release. Japan was even originally planning on organizing the 2020 Olympic Games around Akira’s iconic visuals (until COVID-19 happened). With a live-action Hollywood adaptation perpetually ensnared in production hell and a new Akira anime series currently in development , now’s as perfect a time as any to either revisit or experience for the first time one of the most indelible touchstones of anime cinema ever produced. — Toussaint Egan

Few filmmakers have made a name for themselves violently confronting the nigh-puritanical state of modern cinema the way Paul Verhoeven has. His signature style is all about doing the most when it comes to depictions of sex and violence, marrying gratuitous aesthetics with uncommon thoughtfulness. Benedetta , his first film since 2016’s acclaimed thriller Elle , is perhaps the most openly provocative movie of 2021, and maybe of Verhoeven’s filmography as well.

The story is set in 17th-century Italy, where the nun Benedetta (Virginie Efira) has felt the touch of the supernatural in her life since childhood. A belief that God speaks to her has been continually reaffirmed by small miracles that spared her and her family in childhood, leading her family to commit her life to God and send her to a convent. When she comes of age, her daily life in the convent is upended by the arrival of Bartolomea (Daphné Patakia), as they begin a secret love affair. At about the same time, her visions take an erotic turn, and her sexual awakening is entangled in a spiritual one.

Some may find Benedetta too exploitative to take seriously. That criticism has its merits: The movie’s lasciviousness can be read as being meant for the camera as much as it is for the characters. Its queerness can come across as something purely meant to titillate straight men. But in the context of the rigid confines of Catholicism at the peak of its powers, Verhoeven’s argument for Benedetta ’s extremes is compelling. He presses the sacred against the profane, and brings the religious denial of the human experience into question. — Joshua Rivera

Hell Hath No Fury

Jesse V. Johnson is one of the best filmmakers working in the direct-to-video action space today, and his latest film, Hell Hath No Fury , is one of the high points of his prolific career. Marie DuJardin (Nina Bergman), a French woman, has been marked as a traitor for her relationship with a Nazi officer (Daniel Bernhardt). As World War II comes to a close and Marie’s place in the future French society is uncertain, she is rescued by a group of American soldiers on one condition: She must reveal the location of a secret stash of Nazi gold and lead the group there.

What follows is a gripping, tense thriller almost entirely set in a cemetery, with a palpable air of uncertainty throwing everything you think you know into question. Bergman is excellent in a complicated, layered role, and Bernhardt brings an uncanny combination of menace and charm in one of the richest roles he’s had the opportunity to play. There are no heroes in this story, only survivors. —PV

Minding the Gap

This 2018 documentary about three young men in Rockford, Illinois, is a heartfelt, thoughtful meditation on masculinity in America. A confident debut by filmmaker Bing Liu, the movie follows Liu and his friends as they grow from a group of skateboarding-obsessed teens to troubled young adults. Filmed over the course of 12 years, it’s an impressive and powerful work filled with the moments of joy and anguish that make up life. Content warning: The movie deals explicitly with domestic violence. — PV

While frequently compared to 2014’s John Wick when it was first announced, Michael Sarnoski’s Pig is anything but a hyper-violent revenge thriller. Instead, the story of a former chef turned truffle hunter and his single-minded quest to recover his stolen pig is a highly affecting drama, replete in moments of stunning vulnerability and grace as quietly unassuming as they are powerfully devastating. Nicolas Cage delivers an all-time career-best performance as Rob, the aforementioned truffle farmer whose beleaguered appearance and world-weary tone belies a lifetime of regrets and loss. —TE

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

I wish I could watch this movie again for the first time, but I’ll settle for watching it over and over. Portrait of a Lady on Fire is absolutely exquisite, gorgeous, and cheeky — telling the tale of a woman hired to paint the portrait of another, for the sake of sending to a potential suitor. Of course, the two fall for each other — over the course of thorny portrait sessions, coastal walks, discussions of Eurydice and the nature of art and memory. The quiet longing! The marvel of seeing desire fulfilled! Finally, a period piece about queer women that is firmly rooted in the female gaze, and one that does not fixate on the tragedy of separation but in the joy of passion, intimacy, and companionship. The placement of that mirror ! (If you know, you know.) The filmmaking is crisp, considered, and full of life — the slow burn made me consider both the nature of seeing and being seen , and what it means to make intentional choices about how that impression of love is preserved, even as memory erodes all. — Nicole Clark

Brandon Cronenberg takes a page out of his father’s playbook with the sci-fi psychological horror film Possessor . Andrea Riseborough ( Birdman ) plays Tasya Vos, an assassin who infiltrates the minds of her targets through a machine that inserts her consciousness into their own. When her latest target (Christopher Abbott) begins to resist Tasya’s conditioning, the two consciousness-battle with one another as she desperately attempts to fulfill her mission and return to her own body. As sleek as it is grotesque, cerebral as it is visceral, Possessor is a stylish and unnerving body-horror nightmare well worth experiencing. —TE

Set in 1719, Dan Trachtenberg’s prequel to the long-running Predator franchise centers on the story of Naru (Amber Midthunder), a young Comanche warrior eager to prove herself among the legendary hunters of her tribe and become one herself. While stalking a ferocious mountain lion as her rite of passage, she inadvertently discovers an even deadlier foe: a vicious creature from beyond the stars who has come to Earth in search of challenging new prey.

There’s so much to love about this film apart from the impressive new design of the Predator itself, like the breathtaking shots of the forests and plains of Calgary, the fastidious attention to the accuracy of the Comanche language and the French fur traders of that time, and the intense choreography of the action sequences. Prey is both a triumph and far and away the best Predator film the series has seen in ages . —TE

Riders of Justice

After the tragic death of his wife in a train accident, soldier Markus (Mads Mikkelsen) is surprised to meet mathematician Otto at his doorstop. Otto is working on an algorithm that he claims can predict the future, and he tells Markus his wife’s death was no accident. Welcoming the opportunity to make sense of tragedy, Markus joins Otto and his friends on a quest to get to the bottom of things. Riders of Justice subverts the traditional expectations of revenge thrillers in ways I will not spoil. With great performances by Mikkelsen and the crew of math nerds that accompany him (Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Lars Brygmann, and Nicolas Bro) and a deft balance between action and comedic beats, Riders of Justice is one of the finest movies of 2021. — PV

Pablo Larraín’s ( Jackie ) latest film takes a different angle at a biopic of a woman in the public eye: Instead of attempting to tell the story of her life, it focuses in on one horrible weekend. Kristen Stewart’s incredible performance as the near-mythic Princess Diana grounds the now larger-than-life figure with an incredibly human and raw portrayal. Seamlessly blending in horror aesthetics to heighten the anxiety-provoking atmosphere of a weekend getaway with the royal family, Larraín and Stewart both manage to evoke the feelings of being surrounded, being perceived at all times, and of standing out while also being completely ignored. — PV

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The best movies on Hulu right now (August 2024)

Hulu has now reached the point in the summer where movies that came out in May are arriving for their streaming debut. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was Disney/20th Century Studios’ first big hit of the summer, and it’s got a new home on Hulu. Somehow, we suspect that Disney’s other big hits of the season, Inside Out 2  and Deadpool & Wolverine , will only be streaming on  Disney+ .

Besides the latest Planet of the Apes adventure, the best movies on Hulu include new arrivals like the horror flick Immaculate , a drama called Rachel Getting Married , and O Brother, Where Art Thou? , a Coen brothers film unlike anything else in their catalog. For these films and more, check out our picks for the best movies on Hulu right now below.

Subscribe to a different platform? Not only do we have a guide to the best shows on Hulu , but we’ve rounded up the best movies on Amazon Prime Video , the best movies on Netflix , and the best movies on Disney+ .

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

The Planet of the Apes films have been around since 1968, but there’s still a lot of life left in the franchise in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes . This story takes place 300 years after the life of Caesar, as one tribe of apes has taken to raising eagles as companions. Noa (Owen Teague) is the heir to Eagle Clan, until his people are brutally kidnapped and enslaved by the forces of Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand).

Proximus has perverted the teachings of Caesar and installed himself as a tyrant. He’s also after Mae (Freya Allan), a young human girl who may be able to lead him to hidden tech and weapons. Both Noa and Mae have reasons to oppose Proximus, but can they bring themselves to trust each other enough to bring him down?

Immaculate (2024)

If you’ve seen one movie this year about a young nun at the center of an evil plan, then you’ve either seen Immaculate  or The First Omen . There are definitely a lot of overlapping themes between them. But so you can keep them straight, this is the one that stars Sydney Sweeny as Cecilia, a woman who can’t wait to take her vows and devote herself to God.

Unfortunately for Cecilia, there are shady things happening at her new home in the Italian countryside. Someone believes that Sister Cecilia is the perfect candidate to play an important role in the future of the world. Cecilia doesn’t get to choose what happens to her body, but she will have to decide how to react when the truth behind her immaculate pregnancy comes out.

Rachel Getting Married (2008)

The name of the movie may be Rachel Getting Married , but Anne Hathaway’s face is the one on the film’s poster. Hathaway plays Kym Buchman, an ex-model and recovering addict who has temporarily been released from rehab to attend the wedding of her sister, Rachel (Rosemarie DeWitt), to a man named Sidney Williams ( Twisters  star Tunde Adebimpe).

One of the first things that Kym finds is that there’s not a lot of forgiveness waiting for her on Rachel’s big weekend. Lingering conflicts with her sister, and their parents, Paul (Bill Irwin) and Abby Buchman (Debra Winger), threaten to derail both the weekend and Kym’s sobriety. She’s the odd woman out, and Kym may never fully be accepted by her family again because of her past sins.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)

Collectively, the Coen brothers have a very strong lineup of films, but O Brother, Where Art Thou? is one of their few feel-good movies. The story is an Americanized remix of The Odyssey , with George Clooney as Ulysses Everett McGill. Ulysses is a prisoner who has convinced two of his fellow inmates, Pete (John Turturro) and Delmar (Tim Blake Nelson), to escape a chain gang with him to find a treasure before a local area is submerged. Somewhere along the way, they become music superstars who are known as the Soggy Bottom Boys.

Yet what Ulysses really wants is his wife and daughters back in his life. And it’s going to take an act of God for that to happen. The music in this film is incredible, even if bluegrass and country aren’t really your things. The songs lend the film an irreverent tone, and it’s just a lot of fun to watch things play out.

Ford v Ferrari (2019)

Only the most enthusiastic race fans knew much about the fabled rivalry between Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) and Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari (Remo Girone) before director James Mangold’s Ford v Ferrari . But the film explains why Ford held such a grudge against Ferrari before turning the story over to Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and a volatile race car driver named Ken Miles ( Christian Bale ).

Shelby and Miles are a pair of mavericks who have been tasked with building and designing a car that can match Ferrari’s top models in competitive racing. However, Miles is, to put it mildly, very abrasive, even with his friends. His attitude also earns the duo some powerful enemies within Ford itself who would love to sabotage their efforts. It’s going to take a battle of wills for Miles and Shelby to bring their dream car to fruition and ride it to glory.

Courage Under Fire (1996)

Denzel Washington stars in Courage Under Fire as Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Serling, a Gulf War veteran who is struggling with the knowledge that he accidentally killed his friend in a friendly fire incident. After his mistake is covered up by the military, Serling is tasked with determining whether Captain Karen Emma Walden (Meg Ryan) deserves to be the first woman to posthumously win the Medal of Honor for her heroics during the war.

As Serling investigates the circumstances around Walden’s death, some conflicting details emerge. Staff Sergeant John Monfriez (Lou Diamond Phillips) claims credit for her deeds, and Specialist Andrew Ilario ( Matt Damon ) isn’t talking. In order to find some measure of redemption for himself, Serling refuses to stop looking into Walden’s case until he finds the truth.

The Cable Guy (1996)

Even among Jim Carrey’s wild stable of characters, The Cable Guy ’s Ernie “Chip” Douglas is particularly unhinged. And Carrey absolutely throws himself into the role after a guy named Steven (Matthew Broderick) takes advice from his friend, Rick (Jack Black), to bribe the cable guy and get extra channels for free.

Chip takes that as an invitation to be Steven’s new best friend, and he goes far beyond stalking to get the latter back together with his ex-girlfriend, Robin (Leslie Mann). Yet Chip has no concept of boundaries, and as soon as Steven tries to establish some, his cable guy “friend” sets out to destroy his life.

Get Out (2017)

Get Out was a transformative experience for writer and director Jordan Peele, who is now widely acclaimed as one of the best helmers in the horror genre. The main character of the movie, Chris Washington (Daniel Kaluuya), doesn’t have the same positive experience in the film itself. Get Out starts off as a slightly comedic social horror story as Chris accompanies his girlfriend, Rose Armitage (Allison Williams), to her family’s estate for the weekend.

Chris is unnerved by how welcoming everyone is, as the wealthy friends and family of Rose put on performative displays of acceptance. It’s only when Chris encounters another Black man at a party that he starts to realize that his weekend away is more insidious than he initially suspected. But it may already be too late to get away unscathed.

The First Omen (2024)

Depending upon whether you consider the made-for-TV movie Omen IV: The Awakening  as canon, the story of The Omen has been over since the third film hit theaters in 1981. And yet The First Omen reinvigorates the franchise with a prequel set in the early 1970s before the events of the original film.

The film follows Margaret (Nell Tiger Free), an American who has come to Rome to train for a life as a nun out of her religious devotion. Almost from the start, Margaret finds herself targeted by a conspiracy that she doesn’t understand. The forces of evil have decided that Margaret is the perfect woman to bring the antichrist into the world, whether she wants to or not.

Bullet Train (2022)

Brad Pitt was 58 years old when Bullet Train  hit theaters in 2022, and yet you can’t tell his age by looking at him. As Pitt has grown older, he’s also gotten a lot funnier, and this movie makes his character, Ladybug, the butt of a lot of the jokes in the film. Ladybug is an assassin who is very unlucky, to the point where he wants to leave the life of a killer behind him. But he’s roped into filling in for an operative on a Japanese bullet train for a supposedly easy job.

All Ladybug has to do is retrieve a briefcase full of stolen money and slip out of the train before anyone realizes it’s missing. It’s easy to say, and almost impossible to do when multiple assassins get on the train, each with their own agendas. Ladybug may not have been looking for trouble, but it’s found him. And there’s an even more dangerous threat awaiting everyone at the end of the line.

Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)

Natasha Lyonne was still very early in her career when she nabbed the leading role in the coming of age comedy Slums of Beverly Hills . Lyonne plays Vivian Abromowitz, the 15-year old daughter of Murray Abromowitz (Alan Arkin), a hardworking father who can’t support his kids in the 1970s … at least not without the help of his wealthy older brother, Mickey Abromowitz (Carl Reiner).

When Mickey’s adult daughter, Rita Abromowitz (Marisa Tomei), comes to live with Murray and his family, Vivian finds herself roped into keeping Rita from relapsing into addiction and getting into trouble. The problem is that Vivian wants to spend time figuring out who she is, and what she’s going to be like. She may be a bad influence on her older cousin, and the reverse is also true.

It Follows (2015)

It Follows is one of the most inventive horror films of the century because it came up with a new breed of monster/slasher. The monster in this film is a curse that can take on the form of almost anyone as it relentlessly pursues the last person who had sex with the previous victim. Jaime “Jay” Height ( Longlegs star Maika Monroe) discovers this only after her new boyfriend, Hugh (Jake Weary), sleeps with her and passes on the curse.

Only someone who has been touched by the curse can see the entity, which never runs after its victims. And it never has to. The entity always knows where Jay is, and no matter how far away she gets, it’s always going to be there unless Jay figures out how to break the curse.

Bad Boys for Life (2020)

To paraphrase the immortal words of Danny Glover from the Lethal Weapon movies, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are getting too old for this bleep in Bad Boys for Life . That can’t be avoided when the sequel comes out 17 years after the second film. This does work to the movie’s advantage, as Detective Lieutenants Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Miles Burnett (Lawrence) clash over whether they should retire from the force.

Before they can think about stepping away for good, they’ll have to contend with someone from Mike’s past, Isabel “La Bruja” Aretas (Kate del Castillo). Isabel is the widow of a drug kingpin, and she’s sent her son, Armando Aretas (Jacob Scipio), to Miami to wipe out their enemies and get her revenge on Mike. And when Armando strikes, he strikes hard.

War for the Planet of the Apes (2017)

The end of the reboot trilogy arrives in War for the Planet of the Apes , and Caesar ( Luther: The Fallen Sun ‘s Andy Serkis ) is no longer the idealistic leader he used to be. This is understandable considering that humans killed his wife and oldest son. With the Colonel (Woody Harrelson) making a final push to defeat Caesar’s tribe, Caesar plots to lead his tribe to sanctuary and avoid the war.

While attempting to lead the Colonel’s forces away from his followers, Caesar and Maurice (Karin Konoval) encounter a young mute human girl they call Nova (Amiah Miller). And despite Caesar’s reluctance to feel anything for Nova, her friendship may prove to be critical in the struggle against the Colonel.

Poor Things (2023)

Emma Stone won her second Oscar for Best Actress for her performance as Bella Baxter in Poor Things . Max McCandles (Ramy Youssef) falls for Bella before he learns that a mad scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe), brought her back to life with a newborn’s brain. That doesn’t dissuade Max from wanting to marry Bella, but she has other ideas.

Bella runs away with a lawyer, Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), so she can experience everything that the world has to offer her. Much like Max, Duncan’s influence over Bella only goes so far before she starts setting the agenda for herself, and no one is prepared to accept that.

Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

Anatomy of a Fall was a five-time nominee at the Oscars, and the winner for 2023’s Best Original Screenplay. The story revolves around the death of Samuel Maleski (Samuel Theis) and the discovery of his body by his son, Daniel Maleski (Milo Machado-Graner). Did Samuel fall from the attic in his home, or was he pushed?

The police soon openly suspect that Samuel’s wife and Daniel’s mother, Sandra Voyter (Sandra Hüller), attacked Samuel and pushed him to his death. Even Daniel doesn’t quite know what to think when the truth about his parent’s strained marriage is brought out to the open. Affairs and resentment are only a small part of why Sandra and Samuel were estranged. But it looks damning when one of the leading characters in Sandra’s new novel contemplated killing her husband in a similar manner.

Life of Pi (2012)

Life of Pi is not a fantasy, but there’s a touch of magic in director Ang Lee’s adaptation of Yann Martel’s hit novel. The film and the book are the story of Piscine Molitor “Pi” Patel (Suraj Sharma), a teenager who accompanies his family and their zoo animals as they travel by sea to immigrate to Canada. Tragedy strikes when the boat sinks, killing Pi’s family and most of the animals.

Only a handful of animals make it off the ship with Pi, including a large Bengal tiger named Richard Parker. Soon, it’s just Pi and the tiger as the former attempts to find a way to co-exist with Richard Parker without being eaten or attacked. Because the boy and the tiger need each other to survive while stranded in the open waters of the sea.

Suncoast (2024)

Laura Chinn’s Suncoast is largely based on true events that happened to her and her family, but the movie does take some dramatic license with the story. Nico Parker stars as Doris, a teenager who is overwhelmed by the brain cancer afflicting her brother, Max (Cree Kawa), and from her attempts to deal with their mother, Kristine (Laura Linney).

When Max enters hospice care, Doris befriends Paul (Woody Harrelson), an activist who is fighting to keep a woman named Terri Schiavo hooked up to life support despite her persistent vegetative state and the wishes of her husband. As for Doris, she has to face the very real possibility that her brother will never come home from hospice.

Uncharted (2022)

Fans of the Uncharted video games may have done a double take when the MCU’s Spider-Man , Tom Holland, was cast as a much younger version of adventurer Nathan “Nate” Drake. The Uncharted  movie is an alternate take on Nate’s origin story and how he formed a partnership with Victor “Sully” Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg), a treasure hunter who claims to have been the partner of Nate’s missing brother, Sam Drake (Rudy Pankow).

In the way of Nate and Sully’s first expedition is Santiago Moncada (Antonio Banderas), a very wealthy man who hires Jo Braddock (Tati Gabrielle) and her mercenaries to take out anyone in their path. Nate and Sully only have Chloe Frazer (Sophia Ali) to call upon for help, but even she may be less than trustworthy.

Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019)

If Quentin Tarantino is serious about making only one more movie, then his penultimate film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood , will go down as one of his best pictures. In this alternate version of history, Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a faded Hollywood star, and his best friend and bodyguard, Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), is a dangerous man with a murky past. Rick is desperate for a comeback, and his opportunities are drying up.

Meanwhile, Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) is on the rise as a prominent actress, unaware that the Manson family’s violent ambitions may mean the death of her. Tarantino creates so much tension whenever the Mansons menace any of the three leads in this film that the inevitable violence is almost cathartic when it finally arrives.

Quiz Lady (2023)

Quiz Lady features a unique pairing of Awkwafina and Sandra Oh as sisters Annie and Jenny Yum, respectively. When their mother flees the country to avoid a gambling debt, the struggling Jenny moves back home with her younger sister. While Annie effortlessly answers the questions as she watches a TV game show, Jenny films it and later posts it online where it goes viral.

This attracts the wrong kind of attention to Annie’s talent, as a criminal kidnaps the family dog to blackmail Annie into going on the game show in order to cover her mother’s debt and get their pet back. What Annie doesn’t realize is that Jenny also has other ulterior motives to get her sister on TV.

A Haunting in Venice (2023)

Kenneth Branagh’s Hercule Poirot is accustomed to murder mysteries, but less so to ghosts in A Haunting in Venice . Just two years after World War II, Poirot is ready to put his life as a detective in the past. However, Poirot just can’t resist the opportunity to unmask a fraud when he is invited to attend a seance held by Joyce Reynolds (Michelle Yeoh).

It doesn’t take Poirot long to figure out how Joyce pulls off her supposedly supernatural tricks. But much to Poirot’s alarm, someone soon tries to murder him before Joyce’s body is discovered. Now, Poirot has to figure out if he is dealing with a conventional murderer, or something more sinister from beyond the grave.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

The curse of Jumanji returns for a new generation of characters in Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle . Now transformed into a video game, Jumanji entices four teenagers – Spencer Gilpin (Alex Wolff), Anthony “Fridge” Johnson (Ser’Darius Blain), Bethany Walker (Madison Iseman), and Martha Kaply (Morgan Turner) – into playing without fully understanding the consequences of their decision.

Suddenly, the group finds themselves physically transported into the game, with Spencer in the body of Dr. Xander “Smolder” Bravestone (Dwayne Johnson), Fridge as Franklin “Mouse” Finbar (Kevin Hart), Bethany as Professor Sheldon “Shelly” Oberon (Jack Black), and Martha as Ruby Roundhouse ( Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ‘s Karen Gillan). Each of the kids has only three lives to escape from Jumanji. But first, they have to locate the fifth player in their group.

No One Will Save You (2023)

Kaitlyn Dever stars in the Hulu original movie No One Will Save You  as Brynn, a young woman who lives a solitary existence in large part because she is a pariah in her small town. That’s one of the reasons why Brynn has no one to turn to when an alien invades her home. In the aftermath, Brynn finds no support from her fellow humans, and she discovers just how alone she really is.

No One Will Save You barely has any dialogue at all, but Dever’s expressive and earnest performance carries the entire film. It also goes a long way toward making little gray men scary again, especially when Brynn meets the more horrific aliens.

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

There are few things more heartbreaking than when your best friend suddenly decides they don’t like you anymore. Writer and director Martin McDonagh explores this idea in his dark comedy The Banshees of Inisherin . Colin Farrell stars as Pádraic Súilleabháin, an ordinary man living on Inisherin, who is absolutely bewildered and hurt when his best friend, Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson), abruptly ends their relationship.

Pádraic assumes that he’s somehow offended Colm and bends over backwards to apologize … to no avail. Even the efforts of Pádraic’s sister, Siobhán Súilleabháin (Kerry Condon), fail to reconcile Colm and Pádraic. And soon, Colm threatens to take drastic actions if Pádraic doesn’t stop trying to speak with him.

Flamin' Hot (2023)

What do you do when there’s a true story that may not be true? As was famously said in the 1962 Western classic The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, “when the legend becomes fact, print the legend.” The story of Flamin’ Hot  is truly inspirational regardless of whether these events actually played out this way in reality. The film is based on the memoir of Richard Montañez (Jesse Garcia), the man who claims that he created Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. And he didn’t do it alone.

With the support of his wife, Judy Montañez (Annie Gonzalez), and his co-worker, Clarence C. Baker (Dennis Haysbert), Richard rises from the rank of janitor and works up the nerve to pitch his Flamin’ Hot ideas to Frito-Lay executive Roger Enrico (Tony Shalhoub). From there, a snack food legend is born.

Something in the Dirt (2022)

An exciting example of the kind of narrative ingenuity that only a worldwide pandemic can foster, Something in the Dirt is the latest film from writer-director duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead ( The Endless , Synchronic ), and is arguably the most primitively fascinating work of these two collaborators. Shot over the course of a year with a crew of just 12, our story follows Levi and John, apartment-dwelling neighbors who decide to make a documentary about a range of supernatural events occurring in their Los Angeles residence. But as the two men discover that these kinds of extraordinary happenings are taking place all over L.A., their findings lead them to a combative exchange of theories and calculations.

The Valet (2022)

Ultrasound (2022).

In director Rob Schroeder’s Ultrasound , Mad Men  alum Vincent Kartheiser stars as Glen, an unassuming everyman who just so happens to encounter some car trouble on a dark and stormy night. Seeking some help, he knocks on the door of a perfectly kind stranger named Arthur (Bob Stephenson), leading the former down an uncanny rabbit hole of deceit and mind control. Presenting a nail-biter of a story without diving into carnage and other typical screen grabs, Ultrasound does its best work as a quietly curious foray into a world that’s hard to pin down.

The Last Tourist (2021)

Hellraiser (2022).

It’s about time the world of Hellraiser received some much-needed reimagining. For years now, the franchise has seen sequel after sequel, and while Cenobite fans are always pleased to see Doug Bradley donning his Pinhead garb, the series has certainly run into its fair share of cinematic duds. But director David Bruckner has come along to get the saga on track once more. The 2022 remake stars Odessa A’zion as Riley, an on-the-mend drug addict who comes into the possession of a runic puzzle box — a mysterious device that summons an armada of hellish entities. Led by the Hell Priest (Jamie Clayton), Odessa is plunged into a fight for survival when the demonic visitors begin wreaking havoc in the real world. Bruckner’s Hellraiser reboot may not satisfy all of the saga’s diehards, but when you consider it as a gruesome yet polished homage to Clive Barker’s source novella and first batch of films, the 2022 version more than gets the job done.

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Original programming on Disney+ remains the domain of preschoolers in August. But fortunately, there are two shows that have come riding to the rescue so adults and older viewers have something to watch as well. The sixth and final season of Grown-ish has arrived on Disney+ alongside National Geographic's new series, OceanXplorer, which is a lot better than the awkwardly spelled name suggests.

Note that neither of those two shows is produced by Disney+, which is currently overly reliant on Hulu for interesting shows like The Bear, Clipped, Only Murders in the Building, and Hit-Monkey ... which you have to pay for. While you may be able to watch Hulu shows on Disney+, Disney is still going to charge extra for the privilege. But for the fans who only want a single streaming service, these are the best shows on Disney+ right now.

College football is officially back, which means you've got plans for about the next 20 weeks. Whether it's a Top-10 blockbuster or an underrated FCS showdown, there will be a reason to tune in each and every Saturday.

In 2024, games will be televised across the following networks: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, CW, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Fox, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, NBC, truTV or SEC Network. Other games will stream exclusively on ESPN+, Peacock, Max, FloFootball or Facebook Live. As such, the live stream options can be numerous and sometimes confusing, but we have a full rundown on all the best ways to watch college football games online this season. Can you watch a live stream of college football games for free?

Coming into the last week of August, our list of the best movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max (HBO), and other services keeps getting better. This week, there are four new additions to the list, although none are quite as big as Max's release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga last week.

Nonetheless, this week, Netflix adds the high school comedy Incoming, John Woo's remake of his own classic action movie The Killer that lands on Peacock, Hulu serves up indie The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat, and Shudder adds Hell Hole. We also have guides to the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, and the best movies on Max.

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• Hulu offers a curated collection of high-quality movies, providing a slimmer but excellent selection for viewers.
• From comedies like Idiocracy to dramas like Saint Omer , Hulu offers a diverse range of top films.
• Some standout movies on Hulu include Bad Boys For Life and Pig , which received critical acclaim and feature stellar performances.

Thanks to its affiliation with Disney, the best movies on Hulu include some of the most popular and sought-after content on any streaming service. While competitors like Netflix and Amazon offer an ever-expanding library, Hulu offers a more focused collection of great movies. Because volume isn’t the objective, Hulu succeeds in curating a batch of excellent films across several genres. Never leaving subscribers overwhelmed for choice, Hulu instead recreates a local video rental store feel by offering a slimmer but high-quality carefully picked selection of top-tier viewing.

From cult comedy gems like Idiocracy to Hulu original thrillers like Prey , Hulu's top films right now offer something for everyone. Modern streaming libraries are like carousels, always moving and always changing. The films released and available on Hulu's streaming library today are subject to change, so subscribers would make sure to add the best movies on Hulu to their watch lists right away. Here are 30 great options to enjoy in August 2024.

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Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story is a 2004 comedy directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber and starring Vince Vaughn. Vaughn plays Peter La Fleur, the owner of a struggling gym who has fallen behind on payments. But after White Goodman (Ben Stiller) threatens to buy his competitor's gym, Peter and his gang enter a dodgeball tournament to raise money.

2004's Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story is a difficult movie to define in many ways. On the one hand, it's clearly a parody of sports movies, whether sports-comedy or otherwise. On the other hand, it's also one of the funniest sports-comedy movies ever made, and remains just as hilarious two decades after it released as it did in the early 2000s. What's more, it's arguably a better sports movie than many that are taking themselves completely seriously.

Starring Vince Vaughan and Ben Stiller, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story takes all the well-known tropes of sports films and turns them on its head. As the title suggests, the plot revolves around an incredibly unlikely sport — dodgeball. While it received mixed reviews from critics (especially those who perhaps expected more depth than Dodgeball ever promised to deliver), audiences fell in love with the movie from director Rawson Marshall Thurber, and it's often quoted to this day, especially memorable lines like " if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball".

Dodgeball 2 was confirmed to be in development in 2023.

Idiocracy (2006)

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Mike Judge returns to create Idiocracy, a comedic satire film set primarily in a trash-riddled dystopian future. The movie follows Private Joe Bauers, the definition of the "average American" who the Pentagon selects as the guinea pig for a top-secret hibernation program. Forgotten, he awakes five centuries in the future. He discovers a society so incredibly dumbed down that he's easily the most intelligent person alive.

The 2006 Mike Judge sci-fi comedy Idiocracy is not only hilarious, but it was become — worryingly — more poignant over time. It's a film whose premise alone sparks intrigue, and has also led it to become considered something of a cult classic. The movie centers on Joe (Luke Wilson), an unremarkable army librarian who volunteers for a suspended animation program in 2005. He awakens 500 years later after the facility he's stored in is hit by a garbage avalanche to discover that, due to gradually declining intelligence over the centuries, he is now the smartest man in the United States.

Its satirical take on the trajectory of society seems to only grow sharper with each passing year.

Due to the collective stupidity of the populace (from which Idiocracy draws its name), Joe is quickly hired to work for the White House thanks to knowing facts like sports drinks not being suitable for watering crops. Wilson is joined in the cast by Maya Rudolph and Terry Crews as serving president and former adult movie star Dwayne Camacho. It's truly one of the most unique movies currently available on Hulu, and its satirical take on the trajectory of society seems to only grow sharper with each passing year.

Quiz Lady (2023)

Quiz Lady is a comedy film directed by Jessica Yu and created for Hulu. Anne, a bright young woman with a gameshow obsession, must team up with her wildcard older sister Jenny to save her kidnapped dog and pay off their mother's gambling debts. The stakes are hilariously raised further when Anne's dog is kidnapped, forcing the two to dash across the country to win as many gameshow competitions as possible.

Whether it's her Golden Globe-winning performance in the heartfelt The Farewell or being the hilarious comic relief in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings , Awkwafina has been taking Hollywood by storm , and in Quiz Lady , she teams up with the legendary Sandra Oh. The film centers on the game show-obsessed, high-strung Anne (Awkwafina) and her reckless older sister Jenny (Oh). The mismatched siblings are forced to team up and hit the road to get the cash needed to pay their mother's gambling debts and rescue Mr. Linguini, Anne's dog who was kidnapped by a loan shark.

Sandra Oh and Awkwafina have impeccable onscreen chemistry, and their Odd Couple sisters dynamic is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. Quiz Lady is one of the funniest road movies in recent years, and it's all thanks to their stellar performances and Jessica Yu's skilled direction.

Quiz Lady won Best Movie Made for Television at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards.

Fight Club (1999)

Fight Club, David Fincher's 1999 thriller starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter, is the cinematic adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's eponymous 1996 novel. In it, reckless soapmaker Tyler Durden helps the desolate Narrator find meaning in his monotonous life by creating an underground fight club where dejected men release their frustration in the form of fistfights.

David Fincher's 1999 cult-hit Fight Club is considered to be a highlight of not only the director's career, but also of stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter. While it wasn't a critical success when it released, Fight Club almost immediately became considered by fans as a phenomenal critique of modern capitalist culture, and in the decades since has establish a legacy that sees it regularly dissected and discussed (especially thanks to the incredible twist ending).

Fight Club was nominated for a handful of awards in 1999 when it released, and stands as a prime example of movies that were underappreciated when they released in comparison to their contemporary fame. Many critics now list Fight Club in their top movie lists, and Hulu subscribers can now find out why the controversial film remains so widely discussed decades after it released.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood (2019)

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Once Upon A Time in Hollywood, which takes place in Los Angeles in 1969, at the height of hippy Hollywood. The two lead characters are Rick Dalton, the former star of a western TV series, and his longtime stunt double Cliff Booth. Both struggle to make it in a Hollywood they don’t recognize anymore, but Rick soon realizes he's the next-door neighbor of the infamous Sharon Tate.

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most recognizable names among directors still working today, and he's left an impressive mark on filmmaking that will last for decades to come. While Tarantino's movies have been studied by cinephiles for years, he's also one himself, and in 2019 celebrated his love of movies with the comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in Hollywood — a movie about making movies that comes with all the signature Quentin Tarantino style Hulu subscribers could ask for. Set in 1969, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood captures the drug-fueled chaos of the industry at the time.

The impressive ensemble cast is led by Leonard DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, though they're far from the only names present. What's more, many A-Listers of today portray fictionalized versions of the household names of yesteryear, such as Damian Lewis as Steve McQueen, Timothy Olyphant as James Stacy, Mike Moh as Bruce Lee, and Rafal Zawierucha as Roman Polanski. As cutting and edgy as any Quentin Tarantino movie ought to be, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood easily earns its place among the best movies currently on Hulu.

Saint Omer (2022)

Saint Omer is a drama film directed by Alice Diop. The story follows a young novelist who attends the trial of a woman accused of infanticide. As the trial unfolds, she grapples with her own unresolved emotions, shedding light on themes of motherhood, cultural identity, and the complexity of the human condition. The film presents a thought-provoking examination of justice and personal introspection.

A powerful contemporary drama that mirrors the classical Greek tragedy Medea , Saint Omer is inspired by a heartbreaking true story of infanticide. Pregnant novelist named Rama (Kayjie Kagame) attends the trial of Laurence Coly (Malanda), a Senegalese mother accused of allowing her baby to be swept away by the ocean .

Based on the true story of Fabienne Kabou, director Alice Diop carefully toes the line between horror and sympathy, weaving a complex, thought-provoking narrative. Saint Omer was recognized as the Best International Film by the African-American Film Critics Association, the Best First Film by the Cesar Awards, and has over a dozen more international accolades.

Saint Omer is French filmmaker Alice Diop's first feature film. However, her documentaries stretching back to 2005 have received multiple awards and accolades, highlighting both her talent and versatility.

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Starring Nicolas Cage, Pig centers on a truffle hunter in Oregon who returns to his former home in Portland to track down his beloved pig that was stolen from him. The drama mystery was directed by Michael Sarnoski, who would go on to direct the Quiet Place spinoff titled A Quiet Place: Day One.

Pig won several critics' awards and earned a high 97% Rotten Tomatoes score.

Nicolas Cage has taken on some unique roles , but few have generated the hype or acclaim of Pig . Released in 2021, Pig sees Cage as a former Portland chef who has become a recluse, living in a cabin deed in the Oregon forests. However, when someone steals his beloved truffle-hunting pig, he sets out to find who kidnapped his animal companion and ends up on a journey of reflection and self-discovery.

While it was a limited release and looked on paper like a typically bombastic Cage revenge thriller, Pig won several critics' awards and earned a high 97% Rotten Tomatoes score.

The many awards for Pig include an Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay for Vanessa Block and Michael Sarnoski.

Fire Island (2022)

Fire Island

Released on Hulu, Fire Island is a 2022 Comedy and Romance film that follows a group of gay friends that head to the iconic Fire Island, only for complicated feelings of romance to unfold amongst the group. The release was directed by Andrew Ahn.

Some of the best rom-coms are modern retellings of Jane Austen novels, from Bridget Jones's Diary to Clueless , and Fire Island is squarely among their ranks. Inspired by Pride and Prejudice , the movie sees a pair of gay best friends get together for a weekend vacation on Fire Island, where they deal with their issues and possibly find love in the process.

Fire Island was universally praised for its entirely LGBTQ+ cast and its depiction of layered queer characters that never fall into stereotype or over/undersexualization. And beyond its progressiveness, Fire Island is just wildly fun and one of the best movies on Hulu.

Good Luck To You, Leo Grande (2022)

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is a drama-comedy directed by Sophie Hyde, starring Emma Thompson as a retired widow seeking intimacy and self-discovery with a young sex worker, played by Daryl McCormack. The film explores themes of sexual liberation and human connection, presenting a nuanced portrayal of personal growth and relationships in later life.

A heartfelt examination of life and love after grief, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is both poignant and hilarious. Emma Thompson stars as Nancy, a woman who, following the death of her husband, hires a sex worker named Leo (Daryl McCormack) in an effort to experience her first orgasm. Although the relationship begins purely physical, the pair form a more intimate emotional bond that enables them to heal and work through their different traumas.

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande was acclaimed upon release, while Emma Thompson won the Most Daring Performance Award from the Alliance of Women Film Journalists.

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande was a breakout role for Daryle McCormack, whoe most prominent previous roles included recurring parts on Peaky Blinders and The Wheel of Time. However, he held his own alongside Hollywood heavyweight Emma Thompson, and can next be seen in 2024's Twisters.

Palm Springs (2020)

Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a sci-fi comedy film that sees two strangers, Nyles and Sarah, who meet at a wedding reception and, after heading off for a night of debauchery, are tossed into a strange vortex that keeps them date locked in November 9th with no perceivable way out. Nyles and Sarah bond while trying to find an escape from the odd time loop as the truth behind the vortex slowly unravels.

Another Hulu original, Palm Springs is an innovative science fiction comedy about two strangers who meet at a wedding in Palm Springs and end up stuck in a time loop. Starring Andy Samberg as Nyles and Cristin Milioti as Sarah , Palm Springs ' time-hopping narrative helped mean that more people watched the movie in its first three days than any other in the service's history (via IndieWire ). As an original take on the classic sci-fi trope, the movie also secured rave reviews from critics.

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Bad Boys For Life (2020)

Bad Boys for Life

In Bad Boys For Life, the third installment in the Bad Boys film franchise,  Marcus Burnett wants to retire, but when Mike Lowrey is shot, and the assailant goes after a friend of Burnett's, the two team up together for one last ride.

Few franchises manage to straddle the line between action and comedy as seamlessly as the Bad Boys movies . Bad Boys: Ride of Die arrived to continue the buddy-cop series in 2024, revitalizing interest, and Hulu subscribers can catch what many to consider the best Bad Boys movie of all — 2020's Bad Boys For Life. Releasing almost two decades of 2003's Bad Boys II, Bad Boys For Life was the triumphant return of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett.

The plot of Bad Boys For Life sees Marcus forced out of retirement to help his old partner. The movie was regarded as a perfect example of how to successfully revise a franchise. Rather than feeling like a tired cash-in after so many years since the previous installment, Bad Boys For Life felt just as fresh as the previous entries, and this is arguably why the fourth movie got optioned at all.

Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle (2017)

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is an action-adventure comedy directed by Jake Kasdan and acts as the sequel to the original 1995 film. When a group of disconnected high school students end up in detention, they stumble upon a video game titled "Jumanji." When they decide to try it, the group is dragged into the video game world, all in entirely different bodies. Trapped in a lush-jungle-themed digital world, the four teenagers must play by the game's rules if they hope to return home.

On the surface, a sequel to the classic 1995 adventure movie Jumanji 20 years after the fact didn't seem like a guaranteed winner. However, thanks to an inventive update to the source material, Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle delivered above and beyond expectations. Whereas the Robin Williams original revolved around a board game, the 2017 update reimagined Jumanji as a videogame, sucking characters into a virtual world. Add in the unparalleled chemistry between all four cast members, and Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle becomes a refreshingly funny action adventure for all the family.

A fourth Jumanji movie has been in development for some time, however the project might have possibly stalled — despite demand for a sequel to Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle remaining high.

Akira (1988)

A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath who can only be stopped by a teenager, his gang of biker friends and a group of psychics.

One of the most popular and acclaimed anime features of all time, Akira is a landmark achievement both for its mainstream impact and its furiously energetic storytelling style. Set in an alternate 2019 Tokyo, the film centers on the leader of a biker gang whose childhood friend acquires incredible telekinetic abilities following an accident. This brings the pair into conflict with the military, with spectacularly explosive results. The film's lovingly hand-drawn animation style set the new standard for the genre, and Akira ranks among the best animated action movies ever made.

Despite its significant cultural impact, Akira's only notable award is the 1992 Silver Scream Award at the Amsterdam Fantastic Film Festival. This is an incredible juxtaposition to how often it appears on many critics' lists of essential animated movies — and demonstrates the increased regard animation is seen with in the 21st century.

Split (2016)

M. Night Shyamalan's Split follows Kevin Wendell Crumb (James McAvoy), a man with dissociative identity disorder, who kidnaps three teenage girls and imprisons them in an underground facility. When Casey (Anya Taylor-Joy) realizes that she can play Crumb's personalities against one another, she begins to form a plan for escape before she is sacrificed to a creature he refers to as "the Beast". 

It's unsurprising that the master of twist endings, writer-director M. Night Shyamalan, helmed one of the best thriller movies currently available on Hulu — and 2016's Split is a nailbiting watch throughout. Though it's the middle entry in Shyamalan's Unbreakable trilogy , Hulu subscribers shouldn't be put off if they've not seen Unbreakable, as Split exists and was marketed as a standalone movie. Split stars James McAvoy as Kevin, a man struggling with Dissociative Identity Disorder which, unfortunately, leads to the kidnap of three young women due to the wishes of his various other personalities.

While the cast of Split also includes Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley, Haley Lu Richardson, and Jessica Sula, it's McAvoy who steals the show. Dennis has 23 distinct personalities, ranging from the mischievous 9-year-old boy Hedwig, the sophisticated British woman Patricia, and a teenaged girl named Jade. James McAvoy plays each of these personalities to perfection, and this combined with Shyamalan's incredibly impressive directing make Split a movie Hulu subscribers won't want to miss.

No One Will Save You (2023)

No One Will Save You

No One Will Save You is a sci-fi horror film by writer-director Brian Duffield created for Hulu. Kaitlyn Dever stars as Brynn, a young woman who struggles to connect with the world and spends her time at home honing her creative talents. However, Brynn's peace is disrupted when her home is suddenly the stage of an alien invasion, forcing her to break out of her shell enough to fend off her would be extraterrestrial assailants.

A thriller with plenty of sci-fi and horror elements, 2023's No One Will Save You created many conversations when it arrived for three main reasons. First, the distinct lack of dialogue throughout most of the movie. Second, the outstanding performance of Kaityln Dever as Brynn, a young woman who lives alone and finds herself at the center of an alien invasion. Finally, No One Will Save You was immediately noticed when it arrived on Hulu thanks to just how tense the movie manages to be.

No One Will Save You is the second movie directed by Brian Duffield after 2020's Spontaneous, and once again the Quarantine and The Babysitter screenwriter showed he's more than adept in the directors' chair. No One Will Save You was largely overlooked when it came to accolades and awards, but it was the most streamed movie in the US during the week it debuted (via The Wrap ). Hulu subscribers seeking a subtle-yet-nailbiting thriller with a unique feel will find this one of the best options currently available on the platform.

How To Blow Up A Pipeline (2022)

How to Blow Up a Pipeline

Loosely based on the book of the same name, How to Blow Up a Pipeline is an environmentally focused thriller film that follows a group of eight people who aim to destroy a Texas pipeline to reduce the negative impact it has created. The film explores the morality behind destructive activism for a world increasingly threatened by climate change.

Taking inspiration from Andreas Malm's non-fiction book of the same name, How to Blow Up a Pipeline is as explosive and incendiary as its title suggests . The film follows a group of young eco-terrorists as they plot to destroy an oil pipeline in West Texas. Despite their violent plan, the movie raises thought-provoking questions about to what extent such actions are justifiable, given the existential nature of the climate emergency. Powerful and provocative, How to Blow Up a Pipeline is a considered thriller that never shies away from the complexity of its themes.

Hulu's best original films include sci-fi hits like Prey, great rom-coms like Happiest Season, and indie movies like Rye Lane.

American Murderer (2022)

American Murderer

Based on the true story of Jason Derek Brown, American Murderer stars Tom Pelphrey as Brown, a con man with a lust for life and partying who learned his skills from his father. When his luck runs out and the money starts getting dry, Brown starts conducting schemes that are less than above board. When one crime goes too far, he puts himself on the radar of FBI agent Lance Leising (Ryan Phillipe), an FBI agent worn down but determined to pin his mark. The film explores why Brown went down the dark and deadly path he did back in 2007. American Murderer initially premiered at the San Diego International Film Festival in 2022, and was released in theaters on October 28 2022.

A true-crime story that expertly blends history with narrative license, American Murderer chronicles the real-life murderer, robber, and fugitive Jason Derek Brown, played by Tom Pelphrey. Jason is a charismatic conman using a series of scams to fund his decadent lifestyle - while being pursued by FBI special agent Lance Leising (Ryan Philippe).

For his portrayal of Jason Derek Brown, Tom Pelphrey won the Best Actor award at the Boston Film Festival. Meanwhile, the San Diego International Film Festival gave Matthew Gentile the Artistic Director's Award, and the Fayette Film Festival handed him the Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature.

Independence Day (1996)

Independence Day

Roland Emmerich's iconic 1996 sci-fi disaster movie Independence Day chronicles the attack of a hostile race of aliens against planet Earth. When extraterrestrial aircraft occupy Earth without warning, the forces of humanity quickly band together to stop them. At the behest of President Thomas J. Whitmore (Bill Pullman), US Marine pilot Captain Steven Hiller (Will Smith) and satellite engineer David Levinson (Jeff Goldblum) organize humanity's last-ditch counterattack against the technologically-advanced alien mothership. 

There have been no shortage of disaster movies focusing on a global alien invasion, though full have pulled off the premise quite as effectively as Roland Emmerich's Independence Day. Released in 1996, Independence Day was an instant success both at the box office and with many critics. While the Academy only acknowledged it with an Oscar nomination for Best Sound and a win for Best Visual Effects, both the case and the movie itself were beloved by audiences (especially Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum, who at least received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Actor).

The plot of Independence Day is incredibly straightforward — aliens invade and destroy a swathe of landmarks and cities across the globe. Humanity must then fight back, with characters like Will Smith's Captain Steve Hiller and Bill Pullman's President Whitmore pulling out all the stops to free humankind from their would-be exterminators. While Independence Day may not be a cerebral or incredibly deep movie, few on Hulu can match it in terms of action and spectacle.

The Planet Of The Apes Reboot Quadrilogy (2011-2024)

Rise of the Planet of the Apes

A prequel and reboot to the Planet of the Apes franchise, Rise of the Planet of the Apes stars James Franco as pharmaceutical chemist Will Rodman. While working with apes, Rodman befriends Caesar (Andy Serkis), a particularly intelligent chimpanzee. Not all humans are as gentle with the apes as Rodman, however, and Caesar is destined to start the line of super-intelligent apes that will one day inherit the Earth.

With Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the latest movie in the franchise, having arrived in 2024, interest in Planet of the Apes is once again high — and Hulu subscribers can catch the first 3 movies in the reboot series from the comfort of their living room. 2011's Rise of the Planet of the Apes, 2014's Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, 2017's War for the Planet of the Apes, and 2024's Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are all currently available on Hulu.

The sci-fi trilogy stands as one of the best on the platform, and makes for a perfect watch before viewing Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Each is set several decades prior to the most recent Planet of the Apes movie, with Rise of the Planet of the Apes taking place in 2011 when apes first gain sentience and the deadly Simian Flu virus is first released into the human populace. From Rise through to , the modern Planet of the Apes movies are critically acclaimed and make it easy to see why anticipation for 2024's Kingdom was so high.

Alien (1979)

Alien is a sci-fi horror-thriller by director Ridley Scott that follows the crew of a spaceship known as the Nostromo. After the staff of the merchant's vessel perceives an unknown transmission as a distress call, its landing on the source moon finds one of the crew members attacked by a mysterious lifeform, and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun.

When it comes to classic sci-fi (and, for that matter, horror) movies on Hulu, few options are as iconic or critically acclaimed as Ridley Scott's Alien, the 1979 hit that introduced the world to the terrifying Xenomorphs. Alien stars Sigourney Weaver as the now-widely-recognized action heroine Ellen Ripley, one of several crew members on doomed spaceship the Nostromo. While investigating a planet, the Nostromo picks up a deadly stowaway — a horrifying alien creature that hitches a ride on one of the crew when an egg opens and it impregnates him via his face.

Once the fully-gestated creature bursts from his chest aboard the ship, Alien becomes a slasher movie set in space. The crew are picked off one-by-one by the deadly Xenomorph lurking in the shadows. Alien perhaps has more iconic shots and moments than it's capabale to list, and Hulu subscribers will see after a single viewing why it ended up spawning a franchise which still continues to this day.

The Creator (2023)

The Creator

The Creator is a sci-fi action film from Rogue One director Gareth Edwards. Edwards wrote and directed the movie, which centers on the human race's war against AI. In the post-apocalyptic world, Joshua (John David Washington) is tasked with finding and killing the architect of the dangerous AI and the mysterious weapon they are developing.

With AI at the forefront of conversation in the 2020s, the Gareth Edwards sci-fi movie The Creator feels incredibly timely. Set in 2065, this sci-fi film on Hulu finds the world reeling from a tragedy — a rogue AI detonating a nuclear warhead above L.A. This kick-starts a war between humanity and the machines. However, The Creator leans much more toward franchises like The Matrix than The Terminator, as war is really a narrative vehicle to explore philosophical questions like what it really means to exist, and whether AI truly counts as "life".

While The Creator wasn't the box office smash many had hoped it would be, it still found its footing and received generally favorable reviews from critics schooled in the genre. It also won and has been nominated for many lesser-known but still prestigious awards, with its grassroots popularity helping it slowly but surely amass a following. The cast all deliver solid performances, especially John David Washington in the lead role of Joshua Taylor.

Prey (2022)

Serving as a prequel to the entire Predator series, Prey is set in the world of the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. The action-thriller follows Naru, the skilled warrior who fiercely protects her tribe against a highly evolved alien predator. The film will also reveal the origin of the Predator warrior race's descent to Earth for the first time. Naru will have to utilize the tools of her time to combat a threat with skills and weapons that exist far beyond her time.

After a string of sub-par sequels, the Predator franchise was in dire need of restitution. Thankfully, Dan Trachtenberg's Prey restored the Predator series to its former greatness. Taking place in 1719, the Hulu movie pits a young Comanche woman against the terrifying alien hunter , restoring Predator to its roots with a brutally efficient premise.

The movie was a huge success, becoming not only one of the best movies in the franchise, but one of the best Hulu movies in general. Prey has a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with new star Amber Midthunder winning plaudits for her performance.

In early 2024 it was confirmed that Prey 2 is in development , pushing the Predator franchise further into its new exciting historic setting.

Infinity Pool (2023)

Infinity Pool

Written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg, Infinity Pool is a horror/sci-fi film That follows a couple vacationing on a mysterious island resort. While enjoying their time on the idyllic island, they soon meet a mysterious woman named Gabi, who lures them outside the resort grounds and into a world of hedonistic pleasures and violence. However, when they find themselves at the center of a tragic accident, they come face to face with a zero-tolerance policy for crime where execution - or worse, may be the punishment.

Surreal and sinister, Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool is an intricate blend of science-fiction and horror. Centering on James Foster, a struggling writer in search of inspiration, the movie takes place in a picture-perfect resort with something ugly bubbling below the surface. After he's embroiled in a car accident, James discovers an underground hedonistic cabal who commits horrific acts, only to create clones and have their doubles punished in their place. Praised by critics for its unsettling visuals and style, Infinity Pool cements Cronenberg's status as a major player in modern horror.

Bone Tomahawk (2015)

Bone Tomahawk

Bone Tomahawk is a Western film that follows Sheriff Franklin Hunt, who gathers together a group of fighters to save three kidnapped victims from a clan of cannibals. After the town's doctor is kidnapped along with two others, forcing the sheriff to partner with the town's Native American professor and find the tribe before it's too late.

Directed and written by S. Craig Zahler, Bone Tomahawk is a Western horror whose premise betrays just how cerebral and well-made it actually is. While there are many somewhat tacky horror movies that feature groups of cannibals, Bone Tomahawk manages to take the idea and turn it into a surprisingly cerebral character study and period drama with some amazing landscape shots and a solid performance from the cast throughout.

The movie stars Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Matthew Fox, to name a few members of the ensemble cast. The 1890 setting is also explored incredibly well, especially for a horror movie, which explains why Bone Tomahawk went down incredibly well with critics. Of course, it also executed its horror elements incredibly successfully too, and it's this balance of considered storytelling alongside some incredibly visceral and brutal sequences that elevates Bone Tomahawk to one of the best horror movies on Hulu.

The First Omen (2024)

The First Omen

The First Omen is a horror film from director Arkasha Stevenson that acts as a prequel to the 1976 film The Omen. The film follows a young woman who goes to Rome to become a nun but begins to question her faith after encountering a terrifying darkness that aims to spawn an evil incarnate.

There is no shortage of great horror movies on Hulu, and the streaming service definitely caters well to fans of the genre when it comes to fresh releases. While the movie only came out in April 2024, The First Omen has already arrived on the platform for subscribers to enjoy. The First Omen is the sixth movie in the franchise overall, but is a prequel to the 1976 original. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, The First Omen delivers everything that fans of the original have come to love.

It features a dose of creepyness that is beyond healthy, and continues to mix horror and religious ideas for a truly sinister tale. Set in 1971, The First Omen creates new foundations for the rest of the franchise, with the ending setting the stage for the coming of the Antichrist, Damien, in The Omen. Critics and audiences alike found the movie to be genuinely terrifying, and unlike some recent attempts to modernize existing horror franchises from yesteryear, The First Omen managed to breath fresh life into the Satanic property.

Poor Things (2023)

Poor Things

Poor Things is a sci-fi romance film from The Lobster director Yorgos Lanthimos. The story focuses on the bizarre and fantastical world of Bella Baxter after a scientist named Dr. Godwin Baxter brings her back to life. The film is based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray.

Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone in an Oscar-winning lead role as Bella Baxter, 2023's Poor Things is a subversive black comedy/horror movie that stormed the 2024 Academy Awards, with nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor (for Mark Ruffalo) alongside its multiple wins. In Poor Things, Emma Stone's Baxter is a deceased woman brought back to life by a deranged scientist in 19th century London. However, in a dark horror twist, Bella's brain and mind are in fact that of the fetus the woman was pregnant with, giving her a childlike personality.

While the resurrection and brain-swap give the award-winning movie many horror undertones, it is at its heart a story about sexual liberation and self-discovery. This doesn't mean that it's a wholesome tale, however, as Bella is subjected to an incredible amount of torment and trauma, especially toward the end of the movie. Stone is joined in the Poor Things cast by the likes of Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe. The entirety of the movie is dripping in Lanthimos' inimitable directoral style, and — as the many, many awards it's won prove — few recent movies currently on Hulu can match it.

The Boogeyman (2023)

The Boogeyman

The Boogeyman is a 2023 film directed by Rob Savage and starring Madison Hu, Vivien Lyra Blair, and Sophie Thatcher. The release is based heavily on Stephen King's short story of the same name. The director intends to warp the story enough to be somewhat different from the 1973 release.

Stephen King adaptations will forever be a staple of horror cinema , and 2023 offers The Boogeyman , an adaptation of King's 1973 short story of the same name, shows why. It centers on sisters Sadie (Sophie Thatcher) and Sawyer Harper (Vivien Lyra Blair), two sisters grieving the loss of their mother with no emotional support from their father, Will (Chris Messina). The Harpers' tragedy takes a horrifying turn when a mysterious man shows up at the house and leaves behind a supernatural entity who terrorizes the family.

The Boogeyman isn't destined to reach the legacy of iconic King adaptations like Carrie (1976) or The Shining , and it does rely a little too heavily on jump scares, but the cast's strong performances and the themes of grief and loss make this film a memorable story worth a watch. Just be sure to have a death-grip on the popcorn.

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Fresh (2022)

Fresh is a Hulu original film starring Daisy Edgar-Jones as a single woman named Noa who is searching for love on dating apps. But after meeting a man named Steve (Sebastian Stan), she agrees to take a romantic weekend trip with him. The only catch is that she discovers he is a cannibal that consumes and sells human flesh.

A brutal parable about the perils of modern dating, Fresh was a welcome addition to the modern canon of so-called "elevated horror" when it released in 2020. Daisy Esgar-Jones stars as a woman named Noa who is struggling in the dating world, but soon finds what she thinks is the perfect man in Sebastian Stan's Steve.

What she doesn't realize is that Steve is a butcher of human meat, and Noa is his latest conquest. The movie is rightly recognized as one of the best Hulu horror movies , as well as one of its most-watched originals.

Hellraiser (2022)

Both a reimagining and a new novella adaptation of Clive Barker's The Hellbound Heart, Hellraiser is a new film exclusively arriving on Hulu. In this film, a young woman struggling with addiction somehow stumbles upon a puzzle box from ages past. By solving this puzzle, she will summon the Cenobites, supernatural beings with a love of sadism and who believe the line is blurred between pain and pleasure. 

After a succession of sub-par releases went a long way towards ruining the franchise's reputation, Hellraiser (2022) was a welcome return to form. Just like earlier entries, the movie revolves around a mysterious puzzle box that has the power to summon sinister and terrifying demons.

However, where other Hellraiser movies have ignored plot and character for the sake of gore, Hellraiser (2022) explores themes of addiction and trauma in order to bring its story to life. The result is a horror that, while not quite on a par with original, is certainly one of the better entries in the series.

Skinamarink (2023)

Skinamarink

Highly experimental and utterly disturbing despite not showing much, Skinamarink is one of the most unsettling psychological horrors of the past decade. The movie follows two children who awake in their house to find their father missing. To make matters worse, the building's doors and windows slowly start to vanish, leaving them trapped.

Skinamarink has a nightmarish quality, and was even inspired by a recurring dream from the director. Shot on a minuscule budget, the movie is deliberately paced and extremely atmospheric, marking it out in a saturated horror market.

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Run (2020): Most Tense Psychological Thriller About an Overbearing Mother

IMDb Rating : 6.7/10

Genre : Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Starring : Sarah Paulson, Kiera Allen, Onalee Ames

Directed By : Aneesh Chaganty

Motion Picture Rating: PG-13

Running Time : 1 hour, 30 minutes

Diane (Sarah Paulson) is an overprotective mother. She homeschools her daughter Chloe (Kiera Allen) and adamantly shields her from the supposed horrors of the world. As it turns out, she's hiding a secret that is more horrifying than anything outside their home.

The claustrophobic mood and Paulson's imposing acting make Run a tense little thriller. While not particularly original, it's both scary and fun. Run was originally planned to debut in theaters on Mother's Day 2020 before being released digitally in November.

Summer of Soul (2021): Best Musical Documentary About Black Artists

IMDb Rating : 8.3/10

Genre : Documentary, Music

Starring : Lin-Manuel Miranda, Chris Rock, Redd Foxx

Directed By : Questlove

Motion Picture Rating : PG-13

Running Time : 1 hour, 57 minutes

Through digitally restored footage, DJ Questlove presents the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival in astonishing detail. Taking place in Marcus Garvey Park over a six-week period, the performances by Nina Simone, Mahalia Jackson, Stevie Wonder, and other contemporary black artists were thought to be lost until now.

After sitting in a basement for decades, video and audio recordings of the event were painstakingly reconstructed and edited together for this historical documentary. Before dropping on Hulu, Summer of Soul won both the Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival.

Mother/Android (2021): Darkest Dystopian Disaster Survival Story

IMDb Rating : 4.5/10

Genre : Thriller, Sci-Fi, Drama

Starring : Chloë Grace Moretz, Algee Smith, Raúl Castillo

Directed By : Mattson Tomlin

Motion Picture Rating : R

Running Time : 1 hour, 50 minutes

In the not-so-distant future, robots become self-aware and start eradicating humans from the planet. As they anticipate the birth of their child, Georgia (Chloë Grace Moretz) and Sam (Algee Smith) are in a race against time to find refuge in one of the few remaining human shelters.

The premise is far from original, but the main focus of Mother/Android is less on the dystopian sci-fi world and more about the survival of its lead characters. Overall, it's a solid action flick that makes the most of its straight-to-streaming budget.

Stop and Go (2021): Darkest Pandemic-era Road Trip Comedy

IMDb Rating : 5.6/10

Genre : Comedy

Starring : Whitney Call, Mallory Everton, Julia Jolley

Directed By : Mallory Everton, Stephen Meek

Motion Picture Rating : NR

Running Time : 1 hour, 20 minutes

When sisters Blake (Mallory Everton) and Jamie (Whitney Call) learn about a COVID outbreak at their grandmother's nursing home, they drop everything and drive across the country to bring her home. Meanwhile, their other sister is on a cruise, seemingly oblivious to the pandemic.

Stop and Go hits home for everyone. Although some of the jokes wear thin, the characters are relatable enough to carry this road-trip COVID comedy to a satisfying end.

Small Engine Repair (2021): Funniest Adaptation of a Dramatic Dark Comedy

IMDb Rating : 6.6/10

Genre : Comedy, Drama, Thriller

Starring : Jon Bernthal, John Pollono, Jordana Spiro

Directed By : John Pollono

Running Time : 1 hour, 42 minutes

Frankie (John Pollono) invites his old buddies Swaino (Jon Bernthal) and Packie (Shea Wigham) over for a night of drinking and catching up. Why are they really there? It's better to find out for yourself.

Small Engine Repair is based on a play by the show's writer and star John Pollono, which won multiple rewards on and off-broadway. It walks a fine line between thriller and comedy, and the line gets blurrier the deeper the plot gets.

All Light, Everywhere (2021): Darkest Documentary About the Surveillance State

IMDb Rating : 6.8/10

Genre : Documentary

Starring : Theo Anthony, Keaver Brenai, Robert Cunniff

Directed By : Theo Anthony

Running Time : 1 hour, 45 minutes

All Light, Everywhere examines the unprecedented proliferation of cameras in our society. Who makes them, who is using them, and are they really making us safer? You might not like all the answers.

If you're a fan of Werner Herzog documentaries like Lo and Behold , which explores the history and social influence of the internet, you'll probably enjoy All Light, Everywhere . You also won't be surprised to hear that director Theo Anthony is Herzog's protégé.

Vacation Friends (2021): Funniest Summer Comedy You Can Only Watch on Hulu

IMDb Rating : 6.1/10

Genre : Adventure, Comedy

Starring : John Cena, Meredith Hagner, Lil Rel Howery

Directed By : Clay Tarver

Running Time : 1 hour, 47 minutes

Making new friends is one of the best parts of going on vacation. Unfortunately, Marcus (Lil Rel Howery) and Emily (Yvonne Orji) get more than they bargained for when they meet fun-loving couple Ron (John Cena) and Kyla (Meredith Hagner) during their trip to Mexico.

John Cena shines like he usually does as the comedic lead, and the rest of the cast is equally charming. Vacation Friends is exclusive to Hulu, so you can't stream it anywhere else.

Two of Us (2019): Best Modern LGBT Love Story

IMDb Rating : 7.1/10

Genre : Drama, Romance

Starring : Barbara Sukowa, Martine Chevallie, Léa Drucker

Directed By : Filippo Meneghetti

Running Time : 1 hour, 39 minutes

Nina (Barbara Sukowa) and Madeleine (Martine Chevallie) have kept their deep love for one another a secret for many years, but as they grow older, it becomes harder and harder to carry on a clandestine romance. Eventually, they and everyone else are going to have to accept the truth.

Two of Us (released as Deux in France) was the French nominee for the Best International Feature Film at the Academy Awards. Good romance stories about older couples are rare, especially LGBT ones, so Two of Us feels refreshingly original.

Madagascar: A Little Wild Holiday Goose Chase (2021)—Best New Animated Christmas Short

Genre : Animation, Family

Starring : Eric Petersen, Amir O'Neil, Tucker Chandler

Directed By : Tom McGrath, Eric Darnell

TV Rating : TV-G

Running Time : 23 minutes

When a Canadian goose named Hank (Mark Whitten) gets lost while trying to fly south for the winter, he ends up at the Central Park Zoo with Melman the giraffe (Luke Lowe) and the rest of the Madagascar crew, who take it upon themselves to help Hank reunite with his family.

Animated Christmas shorts are a staple of the holidays, so add Holiday Goose Chase to your annual watchlist. If you like the special, you can also catch every episode of Madagascar: A Little Wild on Hulu .

MLK/FBI (2021): Best Historical Exposé About the American Civil Rights Movement

IMDb Rating : 6.9/10

Genre : Drama, Thriller

Starring : Martin Luther King Jr., J. Edgar Hoover, David Garrow

Directed By : Sam Pollard

Motion Picture Rating : TV-PG

Running Time : 1 hour, 44 minutes

Before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was celebrated as an American hero, he was the target of an elaborate government surveillance plot to undermine the civil rights movement for racial equality. This film elucidates newly declassified documents about the FBI's intimidation campaign against the legendary activist.

Through archival footage, MLK/FBI chronicles King's involvement with the civil rights movement leading up to his assassination in 1968. Like Judas and the Black Messiah , an Academy Award-winning film about Black Panther leader Fred Hampton released a year earlier, MLK/FBI tells the uncomfortable truth about the US government's role in sabotaging civil rights leaders.

False Positive (2021): Scariest Pregnancy Story

IMDb Rating : 5.9/10

Starring : Ilana Glazer, Justin Theroux, Pierce Brosnan

Directed By : John Lee

Running Time : 1 hour, 32 minutes

Lucy (Ilana Glazer) and Adrian (Justin Theroux) are finally going to be parents thanks to the fertility clinic of Dr. Hindle (Pierce Brosnan). Dr. Hindle seems like a savior at first, but the further along she gets, the more suspicious Lucy becomes of his intentions.

This Hulu exclusive is clearly inspired by films like Rosemary's Baby , another horror classic about a terrifying pregnancy. Under the scary surface, there's some interesting commentary about the social pressures that come with being an expectant parent.

Little Fish (2020): Best Pandemic Love Story

Genre : Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

Starring : Olivia Cooke, Jack O'Connell, Soko

Directed By : Chad Hartigan

Running Time : 1 hour, 41 minutes

Jude (Jack O'Connell) and Emma (Olivia Cooke) have built a life together, but it suddenly starts to fall apart when they both get infected by a virus that slowly erases their memories. To survive, the couple must reassemble the pieces of their relationship and remember why they fell in love.

There are a lot of sci-fi romance movies coming out these days, and this one hits particularly close to home since it takes place during a pandemic. If you're into the sci-fi romance genre, you definitely don't want to skip Little Fish .

Four Good Days (2021): Best Story About Healing From Addiction

IMDb Rating : 6.5/10

Genre : Drama

Starring : Glenn Close, Mila Kunis, Stephen Root

Directed By : Rodrigo García

Running Time : 1 hour, 40 minutes

Margaret (Mila Kunis) says she's ready to give up drugs and go back to rehab, but her mother Deb (Glenn Close) isn't ready to let her daughter back into her life. Having nowhere else to go as she awaits treatment, Margaret begins camping outside her Mom's house.

Four Good Days belongs to the same genre as movies like Ben is Back and Beautiful Boy , which both focus on relationships between parents and their addicted children. It's not original, but it's still a moving story about a real-life problem that affects too many Americans.

Felix and the Hidden Treasure (2021): Best Original Kid's Adventure Movie

IMDb Rating : 5.7/10

Genre : Animation, Adventure, Family

Starring :  Elias Harger, Guy Nadon, Karine Vanasse

Directed By : Nicola Lemay

Motion Picture Rating : PG

Running Time : 1 hour, 25 minutes

After his father goes missing at sea, Young Felix (Elias Harger) sets out to find him. Along the way, he is joined by a friendly fisherman named Tom (Guy Nadon), a one-legged parrot, and a cat who thinks he's a dog. Together, they discover a secret underground world controlled by a mad ruler named Morgäa (Karine Vanasse).

Original ideas in movies are rare these days, but Felix and the Hidden Treasure delivers enough creative twists to keep children and adults entertained. Exceptional animation and voice acting make this light-hearted kid's flick a delightful watch.

The Ultimate Playlist of Noise (2021): Saddest Coming-of-Age Teen Romance

IMDb Rating : 6.4/10

Genre : Comedy, Drama, Music

Starring : Keean Johnson, Madeline Brewer, Rya Kihlstedt

Directed By : Bennett Lasseter

Motion Picture Rating : TV-MA

Like the films The Fault in Our Stars and Clouds , The Ultimate Playlist of Noise  fits into the tragic teenage romance genre. Devastated with facing the possibility of losing his hearing, music-loving Marcus (Keean Johnson) goes on a journey with aspiring musician Wendy (Madeline Brewer) to record the ultimate bucket playlist.

The Ultimate Playlist of Noise falters in its handling of deafness, and it's not particularly original. Still, the story is sweet enough to satisfy hopeless romantics and the young at heart. If you've watched other Hulu originals, you know what to expect in terms of the acting and production quality.

Stalker (2020): Creepiest Social Media Scary Story

IMDb Rating : 7.7/10

Genre : Thriller

Starring : Christine Ko, Vincent Van Horn, Michael Lee Joplin

Directed By : Tyler Savage

Motion Picture Rating : R

Running Time : 1 hour, 30 minutes

Seeking a fresh start, recently single Andy (Vincent Van Horn) moves to Los Angeles, where he quickly hits it off with new friends Roger (Michael Lee Joplin) and Sam (Christine Ko). However, as Andy and Sam grow closer, Roger is left on the sidelines seething with jealousy.

Stalker starts as a predictable thriller, but the story takes several unexpected turns as it unfolds. With its pessimistic outlook on life in the digital age, this film will make you think twice about what you post on social media.

Jacinta (2021): Most Inspiring Story About Recovery and Redemption

IMDb Rating : 7.5/10

Genre : Documentary, Biography

Starring : Jacinta

Directed By : Jessica Earnshaw

TV Rating : TV-MA

This critically acclaimed documentary follows two women, Jacinta and her mother Rosemary, who are both imprisoned at the Maine Correctional Center. Upon her release, Jacinta struggles to adjust to life without Rosemary as she sets out to reconcile with her own daughter.

Jacinta offers an unflinching look at the difficulties prisoners in the U.S. often face when reintegrating into society. Unlike a lot of sensationalized prison documentaries, this film delivers a message of hope and redemption.

Farewell Amor (2020): Most Touching Film About Immigration in America

Genre : Drama, Music, Romance

Starring : Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Zainab Jah, Jayme Lawson

Directed By : Ekwa Msangi

Running Time : 1 hour, 35 minutes

Seventeen years after coming to America from Angola, Walter (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine) has finally saved enough money for his wife Esther (Zainab Jah) and their daughter Sylvia (Jayme Lawson) to join him. Although they are at first elated by their reunion, all three eventually struggle with adjusting to their new life.

Farewell Armor is neither a celebration nor a critique of the American Dream; rather, it's a candid story about one family's immigration experience from three different perspectives. Things aren't perfect, but the enduring bonds of love and family make life worth living.

American Night (2021): Hottest Heist Movie About Art

Genre : Action, Thriller

Starring : Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emile Hirsch, Paz Vega

Directed By : Alessio Della Valle

Running Time : 2 hours, 3 minutes

Master art forger John Kaplan (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) successfully balances his love of art, money, and beautiful conservator Sarah Flores (Paz Vega). However, when a famous Andy Warhol painting goes missing, it threatens the foundations of his illegal enterprise.

American Night divided critics and general audiences. While it got a lot of bad reviews, art aficionados and fans of the gangster genre praised it. When American Night debuted at the Venice Film Festival, it accompanied an exhibit of famous art from the film.

Cryptozoo (2021): Weirdest Sci-Fi Animated Movie for Adults

Genre : Animation, Sci-Fi

Starring : Lake Bell, Michael Cera, Emily Davis

Directed By : Dash Shaw

In a fantasy world where humans co-exist with magical creatures called Cryptids, a Cryptozookeeper named Lauren (Lake Bell) embarks on a mission to rescue a wild, dream-eating beast before it falls into the hands of the military.

Cryptozoo is directed by graphic novelist Dash Shaw, and his distinct visual style shines through the intentionally crude hand-drawn animation. Despite the inviting visuals, Cryptozoo is for adult eyes only.

The Year of the Everlasting Storm (2021): Best Pandemic-Era International Anthology

IMDb Rating : 5.8/10

Genre : Mystery, Anthology

Starring : Yay Yay Bobby Jones, Catherine Machovsky, Yu Zhang

Directed By : Anthony Chen, David Lowery, Jafar Panahi

Motion Picture Rating : TV-14

Running Time : 1 hour, 55 minutes

The Year of the Everlasting Storm is perhaps the best thing to come out of 2021. Seven short stories from different directors around the globe showcase how the coronavirus pandemic has brought people together in unexpected ways.

A truly international film, The Year of the Everlasting Storm takes place in Chile, China, Iran, U.S., and Thailand. You might enjoy some segments better than others, but the themes are universal, and the stories are relatable.

Pig (2021): Most Emotional Drama About the Unbreakable Bond Between Man and Swine

Starring : Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin

Directed By : Michael Sarnoski

A hermit living in the Oregon wilderness is driven out of self-imposed exile when his prized truffle pig gets snatched by bandits. To get her back, he must return to a world he wished to leave behind.

A movie like Pig can only work with an actor like Nicolas Cage. The concept could easily be turned into a comedy, but Cage brings such sincerity to the role that you might find yourself sobbing over the fate of a fictional pig.

The Binge (2020): Best Drug-Fueled Parody of the Purge

Starring : Vince Vaughn, Skyler Gisondo, Dexter Darden

Directed By : Jeremy Garelick

Running Time : 1 hour, 38 minutes

Instead of violent crime being legal for a day, the premise behind The Binge is that all drugs are legal, and excessive use is considered your patriotic duty.

While The Binge didn't receive favorable reviews when it was released in August 2020, it provides enough laughs to justify watching, if you're into irreverent comedies. Needless to say, the humor is for adults only.

Nomadland (2020): Best Road Trip Movie Based on a Nonfiction Book

IMDb Rating : 7.6/10

Starring : Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May

Directed By : Chloé Zhao

Running Time : 1 hour, 48 minutes

After her employer of many years shuts down, Fern moves into a van and leaves her hometown to find work. She eventually ends up at the Rubber Tramp Rendezvous, a gathering of fellow nomads where she learns how to survive life on the road.

Nomadland is inspired by Jessica Bruder's nonfiction book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century , which documents the real struggles of Americans traveling in search of stability in the wake of the Great Recession. Many of the characters from the book play themselves in the film.

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The 25 best comedy movies on Hulu

Oscar-nominated satires and endless time loops are a few of the experiences in store in this list of comedy films that are must-watch.

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Life is hard, and we could all use a mental vacation sometimes. From wanting to whale on a printer like the guys in Office Space to the cringe-worthy laughs of Not Okay , we've got your comedy needs covered from coast to coast, with a variety of genre destinations in between. As of August 2024, here are the best comedy movies streaming on Hulu .

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Tom Hanks fulfilled every child's dream in this beloved fantasy-comedy about a 12-year-old named Josh, whose wish to be "big" is granted one day as he wakes up as an adult-sized version of himself. While still maintaining the mind of a pre-adolescent boy, he navigates New York City and inadvertently a job at FAO Schwarz, where he excels thanks to his knowledge of what kinds of toys excite kids. Josh also stumbles into a romance with a co-worker (Elizabeth Perkins), which naturally becomes complicated when the truth is finally revealed. Hanks won a Golden Globe and earned his first Oscar nomination for his performance, which EW's critic describes as "the best encapsulation of the lovably zany first act of Hanks' career." — Kevin Jacobsen

Where to watch Big : Hulu

EW grade: A ( read the review )

Director: Penny Marshall

Cast: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia , John Heard

Enchanted (2007)

Amy Adams becomes a Disney princess before our eyes in this charming sendup of the studio's animated classics. Giselle, a princess-to-be, is banished from her animated fairy tale world by a corrupt queen, sending her to modern-day (and live-action) New York City. A fish out of water, Giselle (now inhabited by Adams) is mercifully taken in by a handsome divorce lawyer ( Patrick Dempsey ) and his daughter, leading to an unexpected connection. Led by Adams in one of her most memorable performances to date, EW's critic writes , "Adams transcends the self-referential winks that could’ve made  Enchanted  truly trivial with a turn that's utterly cartoonish  and  fully alive." — K.J.

Where to watch Enchanted : Hulu

Director: Kevin Lima

Cast: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden , Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel , Susan Sarandon

Fire Island (2022)

Jane Austen 's novel Pride and Prejudice gets a queer, Millennial makeover in Fire Island , the debut film from comedic multihyphenate Joel Kim Booster . Booster stars as Noah, a broke thirtysomething with a longstanding tradition of vacationing with his friends on Fire Island. When the group learns their house mother ( Margaret Cho ) plans to sell her home, the friends are forced to confront their love lives and class issues during their last week together. Fire Island also stars Saturday Night Live 's Bowen Yang as Howie, Noah's neurotic best friend. A clutch casting choice, Yang imbues the film with some of its most memorable comic sequences. EW's critic writes , "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a very small swimsuit must be in want of a rom-com to call his own; Fire Island sets the stage, messy and sweet, and lets its freak flag fly." — Andrew Walsh

Where to watch Fire Island : Hulu

EW grade: B+ ( read the review )

Director: Max Barbakow

Cast: Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Margaret Cho , Matt Rogers

The Full Monty (1997)

This cheeky British comedy — emphasis on cheeky — is a hilarious yet poignant ode to friendship and brotherhood. Desperate for money, a former mill worker named Gaz ( Robert Carlyle ) recruits a group of fellow unemployed men to form a striptease act. While not exactly model material, the men's eagerness to put themselves out there makes them an unexpected sensation. There's plenty of comedy to be found in the film's premise alone, but The Full Monty also wears its heart on its sleeve while resisting being too cutesy. The film also spawned a sequel TV series on Hulu with the original cast, which was released in 2023. — K.J.

Where to watch The Full Monty : Hulu

EW grade: B ( read the review )

Director: Peter Cattaneo

Cast: Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson , Mark Addy

Happiest Season (2020)

In 2020, actress, writer, and director Clea DuVall pulled us out of our collective pandemic funk with the gift of Happiest Season, a queer holiday rom-com released on Hulu. Co-written with actress Mary Holland and directed by DuVall, Happiest Season follows Abby ( Kristen Stewart ) as she goes to meet her girlfriend Harper's ( Mackenzie Davis ) parents and spend Christmas at their family's home. The visit is only slightly complicated by the fact that Harper's conservative family — including her perfectionistic mother Tipper ( Mary Steenburgen ) and her mayoral candidate father ( Victor Garber ) — don't know she's gay...or that she's dating Abby. Hijinks ensue, feelings are hurt, and the city of Pittsburgh has never looked more inviting.

With a monster cast that includes Alison Brie and Holland as Harper's eccentric sisters, Aubrey Plaza as her ex, and Dan Levy as Abby's best friend, Happiest Season manages to be, as EW's critic puts it , "a smart, heartfelt comedy whose small flaws are easily blotted out by bigger charms." — A.W.

Where to watch Happiest Season : Hulu

Director: Clea DuVall

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Dan Levy, Mary Holland, Victor Garber, Mary Steenburgen

The Heat (2013)

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The Heat features the kind of pairing that makes you wish they starred in a dozen more movies together. Alas, Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy have only teamed up for this riotous crime comedy, starring the former as straitlaced FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn and the latter as street-smart Boston detective Shannon Mullins. Ashburn and Mullins partner up to catch a local drug lord, though their differing approaches to the case make things difficult. While its pacing may be familiar to any buddy cop comedy fan, EW's critic praises the film as "a piece of smash-and-grab  policier  pulp that, through the interplay of Bullock and McCarthy, spins to its own snarly/confessional feminine beat." — K.J.

Where to watch The Heat : Hulu

Director: Paul Feig

Cast: Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demián Bichir , Marlon Wayans , Michael Rapaport

Horrible Bosses (2011)

Everyone has had that pain-in-the-you-know-what boss at some point in their life. This outrageously dark comedy actualizes what some beleaguered employees fantasize about doing: killing them — or at least having someone else take care of the job. Jason Bateman , Charlie Day , and Jason Sudeikis star as friends who each have a horrible boss of their own and make plans to off them. They then hire a hitman ( Jamie Foxx ), who convinces them of the best way to kill their bosses without getting caught. Described by EW's critic as "a bouncy, well-built, delightfully nasty tale of resentment, desperation, and amoral revenge," Horrible Bosses is a fun excuse to watch good actors be bad. — K.J.

Where to watch Horrible Bosses : Hulu

EW grade: A– ( read the review )

Director: Seth Gordon

Cast: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey , Jennifer Aniston , Colin Farrell , Jamie Foxx, Donald Sutherland , Julie Bowen

Juno (2007)

High school problems take on a much rounder shape in Juno , the story of 16-year-old Juno MacGuff ( Elliot Page ) who finds herself accidentally impregnated with her friend Paulie Bleeker's ( Michael Cera ) baby. With the support of her father ( J.K. Simmons ) and stepmother ( Allison Janney ), Juno finds the ideal adoptive candidates in Mark ( Jason Bateman ) and Vanessa ( Jennifer Garner ), only to discover there's no such thing as a perfect parental situation.

Sparkling with Diablo Cody 's aggressively verbal, fast-moving dialogue, and brought to life by a cast representing some of the mid-aughts' best comedic and deadpan talents, Juno was well-deserving of the four Academy Award nominations (and one win!) the film received. The key to its success? Underneath all the linguistic acrobatics, Midwestern niceties, and pubescent sarcasm, Juno is ultimately a story about family and growing — up, out, and into oneself. — A.W.

Where to watch Juno : Hulu

Director: Jason Reitman

Cast: Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Allison Janney, J.K. Simmons

My Cousin Vinny (1992)

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After his nephew Bill ( Ralph Macchio ) and his friend Stan (Mitchell Whitfield) are convicted of a murder they didn't commit in Alabama, Brooklyn lawyer Vinny Gambini ( Joe Pesci ) tries to defend them in this beloved courtroom comedy. Unbeknownst to Bill and Stan, however, Vinny only just became a practicing lawyer, and he completely lacks trial experience. Vinny ultimately stumbles his way through his defense, though his smart-talking fiancée Mona Lisa ( Marisa Tomei ) greatly helps him in assembling a case. Pesci, two years removed from his riotous performance in Goodfellas , is in full command of his instrument, but it's Tomei who steals the show here, winning an Oscar for her hilariously sassy turn. — K.J.

Where to watch My Cousin Vinny : Hulu

EW grade: C+ ( read the review )

Director: Jonathan Lynn

Cast: Joe Pesci, Ralph Macchio, Marisa Tomei, Mitchell Whitfield, Fred Gwynne

Not Okay (2022)

The perils of internet fame are explored in this satirical cautionary tale. Zoey Deutch plays Danni, a photo editor whose innocent lie about attending a writers' retreat in Paris spirals out of control as she fabricates photos of her trip for online attention. Things are taken to a new level when she claims to have survived a bombing at the Arc de Triomphe, which gains her unearned sympathy as she struggles to maintain the lie. Not Okay made headlines with its tongue-in-cheek trigger warning at the start of the film, claiming some viewers may be turned off by its depiction of an " unlikable female protagonist ." With its sharp, provocative edge, it won't be for everyone, but few would disagree with its messaging of the dangers of being Too Online. — K.J.

Where to watch Not Okay : Hulu

Director: Quinn Shephard

Cast: Zoey Deutch, Mia Isaac, Dylan O'Brien , Nadia Alexander, Embeth Davidtz, Karan Soni

Office Space (1999)

Before The Office , there was Office Space , written and directed by Mike Judge as a sendup of workplace culture in the late-'90s. The film stars Ron Livingston as a software company employee who hates his job. After a round of layoffs affects his two co-worker friends, the trio schemes to embezzle money from the company via a computer virus — though it all spins out of control when a clerical error leaves them with a lot more money than anticipated. Despite not being universally praised at the time (see EW's original grade), Office Space has since been celebrated as a clever satire that still resonates today. — K.J.

Where to watch Office Space : Hulu

EW grade: C ( read the review )

Director: Mike Judge

Cast: Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, Stephen Root, Gary Cole

On the Count of Three (2022)

Jerrod Carmichael made his feature directorial debut with this dark comedy in which he stars alongside Girls alum Christopher Abbott . The duo play friends who make a suicide pact, but decide to spend one last day doing whatever they want and resolving prior issues. Despite its dark premise, Carmichael finds the right tone to deliver an authentic portrait of friendship as his Val and Abbott's Kevin are able to find simple joys in life even through the pain. "The movie settles into the blackest kind of buddy comedy," EW's critic writes in the review , "a lacerating slice of nihilism rooted in real despair, and real I-love-you-man tenderness, too." Plus, the film's expert use of Papa Roach's "Last Resort" certainly leaves an impact. — K.J.

Where to watch On the Count of Three : Hulu

Director: Jerrod Carmichael

Cast: Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Tiffany Haddish , J.B. Smoove , Lavell Crawford, Henry Winkler

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)

Quentin Tarantino 's ode to 1960s Hollywood is arguably the writer-director's most sentimental film. Bathed in the warm glow of nostalgia, the film centers on fading actor Rick Dalton ( Leonardo DiCaprio ) and his stunt double, Cliff Booth ( Brad Pitt ), each struggling to stay relevant and find work during changing times in Hollywood. The film also incorporates real-life figures like actress Sharon Tate ( Margot Robbie ) as she experiences life as a budding star; of course, with its 1969 Los Angeles setting, the threat of the Manson Family is ever-present. It's a sprawling epic packed with stars and set pieces both big and small, with some of the funniest sequences in Tarantino's filmography, from Rick's trailer breakdown to the gonzo ending featuring a particularly well-deployed flamethrower. — K.J.

Where to watch Once Upon a Time in Hollywood : Hulu

Director: Quentin Tarantino

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Emile Hirsch , Margaret Qualley , Timothy Olyphant , Austin Butler , Dakota Fanning , Bruce Dern , Al Pacino

Palm Springs (2020)

Nyles (Andy Samberg) and Sarah ( Cristin Milioti ) are stuck at a Palm Springs wedding that will literally never end. While Nyles is resigned to his fate, Sarah — the maid of honor — is desperate to escape this desert hell. Directed by Max Barbakow with a script from Andy Siara, Palm Springs adds a trippy time loop twist to the rom-com genre. This existential comedy — which broke Sundance sales records by 69 cents (nice) — uses its sci-fi hook to explore what it really means to forgive yourself and let go of the past. Then there's the standout performance from J.K Simmons as deranged wedding guest Roy, who manages to be inspiring, terrifying, and hilarious all at once. Still, it's the budding romance between Milioti and Samberg that will make you want to revisit Palm Springs again and again. — A.W.

Where to watch Palm Springs : Hulu

Cast: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons

Punch-Drunk Love (2002)

This Adam Sandler romantic dramedy is a far cry from his typical Happy Madison productions. Writer-director Paul Thomas Anderson allowed the actor to flex his dramatic muscles while still delivering on his comedic instincts as Barry Egan, a novelty business owner struggling with mounting social anxiety. He eventually meets a woman named Lena ( Emily Watson ), for whom he develops feelings, though his life becomes even more headache-inducing when a con man sends his lackeys to extort money from him. EW's critic praises , "Sandler, for the first time, removes the quote marks from his famous personality, and he is utterly winning to watch." — K.J.

Where to watch Punch-Drunk Love : Hulu

EW grade: N/A ( read the review )

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson

Cast: Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman , Luis Guzmán

Quiz Lady (2023)

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Part of the appeal of this charming, Emmy-nominated comedy from Jessica Yu is in seeing its stars stretch beyond their typical roles. Awkwafina , often cast as the brazen comic relief, plays anxious game-show aficionado Anne, while the typically hyper-competent Sandra Oh plays Anne's messy older sister Jenny. They are reunited after their mother flees the country on a gambling streak, and after a loan shark comes out of the woodwork, the sisters come up with a scheme for Anne to go on her favorite game show to get enough money to pay him back. Awkwafina and especially Oh excel in their against-type roles, creating a believable chemistry that goes beyond silly antics; their bonding allows them to confront old traumas and get to a more hopeful place as sisters. — K.J.

Where to watch Quiz Lady : Hulu

Director: Jessica Yu

Cast: Awkwafina, Sandra Oh, Will Ferrell , Jason Schwartzman , Holland Taylor , Tony Hale , Jon "Dumbfoundead" Park

Raising Arizona (1987)

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The Coen brothers have long been lauded for putting their offbeat spin on the plight of working-class characters stumbling their way through crimes and their messy aftermath. Raising Arizona is one of their foundational comedies of this variety, centering on ex-convict Hi ( Nicolas Cage ) and his ex-police officer wife Ed ( Holly Hunter ) as they try to figure out how to start a family. Unable to conceive or adopt, they resort to kidnapping a newborn baby, leading to a chaotic series of events. Cage and Hunter are perfectly suited for the film's zany energy, with EW ranking Raising Arizona as the No. 1 Coen brothers movie , praising it as "a fairy tale that points out that no good guy is ever all good, and the bad guys are just flawed characters who were raised wrong." — K.J. Where to watch Raising Arizona : Hulu Director: Joel Coen Cast: Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter

Rye Lane (2023)

Fresh off a splashy, well-received premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, this British rom-com centers on Dom (David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah), who meet in a gender-neutral bathroom and bond over their recent breakups. Walking around Rye Lane Market in South London, they discuss life and love as their bond grows inevitably closer. While rom-coms of this variety have existed for decades and decades, critics were universal in their praise of Rye Lane as an invigorating addition to the genre. There is a warmth and vibrancy to the film, with first-time feature director Raine Allen-Miller infusing her South London setting with specificity and genuine affection, and Jonsson and Oparah have the kind of complementary energies that make such films so magical. — K.J.

Where to watch Rye Lane : Hulu

Director: Raine Allen-Miller

Cast: David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah

Step Brothers (2008)

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The man-child was a popular trope in 2000s comedy, but few movies were quite as go-for-broke funny within this subgenre as Step Brothers . Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly star as Brennan and Dale, adults with arrested development who still live with their respective single parents despite being fully grown men. When their parents get together, Brennan and Dale are forced to live together (unhappily at first) and given an ultimatum to find employment or else be booted out of the house. Step Brothers may not be high art, but as EW's critic writes , "It's not just an idiot revel: It's nutty, profane, and caustically heartless." — K.J.

Where to watch Step Brothers : Hulu

Director: Adam McKay

Cast: Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins , Mary Steenburgen , Adam Scott , Kathryn Hahn

Support the Girls (2018)

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This hidden gem stars Regina Hall as Lisa, the general manager of a "breastaurant" called Double Whammies, where anything that can go wrong does go wrong. From an attempted robbery to a cable outage to wrangling her employees to pressure from her boss, Lisa tries to keep calm when one false move could cause even further headaches. Fittingly, director Andrew Bujalski keeps all these plates spinning, delivering a working-class comedy with genuine heart. EW's critic calls Support the Girls a "low-key pleasure," with particular praise for Hall, in a "lovely, nuanced performance as a woman who cares too much, even when no one else is watching." — K.J.

Where to watch Support the Girls : Hulu

Director: Andrew Bujalski

Cast: Regina Hall , Haley Lu Richardson , James LeGros, Shayna McHayle, Dylan Gelula, AJ Michalka, Brooklyn Decker , Jana Kramer

That Thing You Do! (1996)

This nostalgic music comedy follows a band's short-lived brush with success in 1960s Pennsylvania. Known as the Oneders (later the Wonders), the group records a single called "That Thing You Do!" which becomes a smash hit, though their sudden fame proves difficult for most of the members. Written and directed by Tom Hanks, the film has a fun satirical edge that only someone who knows the ins and outs of the industry can depict with such accuracy. As EW's critic writes , "It looks at the invention of our pop-rock mythology, and the bands that fed it until they were consumed by it, just as you’d expect Tom Hanks to: with open eyes (and a raised eyebrow)." — K.J.

Where to watch That Thing You Do! : Hulu

Director: Tom Hanks

Cast: Tom Everett Scott , Liv Tyler , Johnathon Schaech , Steve Zahn , Ethan Embry , Tom Hanks

Triangle of Sadness (2022)

Triangle of Sadness comes after a slew of similarly delicious "eat the rich" satires in recent years, from Parasite (2019) to The White Lotus to The Menu (2022). Ruben Östlund , whose previous class commentaries include Force Majeure (2014) and The Square (2017), won the Palme d'Or for writing and directing this audacious comedy about a pair of dating models who set sail on a luxury cruise that ends in disaster. (Think Titanic , but with a lot more bodily fluids.) As EW's critic raves in the review , Triangle of Sadness is "not the funhouse mirror we need for these ridiculous times, maybe, but one we deserve." Östlund's film went on to score Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay, though curiously not nominated was Dolly de Leon, whose forceful presence in the film's third act makes for a wildly unpredictable ending. — K.J.

Where to watch Triangle of Sadness : Hulu

Director: Ruben Östlund

Cast: Harris Dickinson , Charlbi Dean, Dolly de Leon, Woody Harrelson , Zlatko Burić, Iris Berben, Vicki Berlin, Henrik Dorsin, Jean-Christophe Folly, Amanda Walker, Oliver Ford Davies, Sunnyi Melles

True Lies (1994)

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No one would suspect a guy who looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger to be an ordinary computer salesman, and that just makes the setup of True Lies that much funnier. The actor plays Harry Tasker, who shields his true identity as a secret agent from his wife, Helen ( Jamie Lee Curtis ). After suspecting Helen of having an affair, Harry devises a mission to learn the truth...which soon escalates into Helen being kidnapped by the leader of a terrorist organization. With hilarious performances (Curtis has arguably never been better) and director James Cameron 's brilliant mind for action set pieces, True Lies is a splashy delight. — K.J.

Where to watch True Lies : Hulu

Director: James Cameron

Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold , Bill Paxton , Tia Carrere

Warm Bodies (2013)

Due to the nature of zombies, we rarely get stories from their perspective but this adaptation of the 2010 novel of the same name does just that with R ( Nicholas Hoult ), a zombie who falls in love with a human, Julie ( Teresa Palmer ). She eventually takes a liking to him, too, though the nature of their opposing species creates a series of obstacles — not unlike star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet. Made at a time when Twilight fever was continuing to sweep the nation (and, with it, a fair share of backlash), Warm Bodies is a refreshingly light spin on sci-fi romance, not taking itself too seriously but still investing you in its core relationship. As EW's critic quips , " Warm Bodies is a funnier and pleasantly cheaper-grade movie than Twilight that aims to draw in both Bella & Edward lovers and haters." — K.J. Where to watch Warm Bodies : Hulu EW grade: B ( read the review ) Director: Jonathan Levine Cast:  Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry , Dave Franco , Lio Tipton , Cory Hardrict , John Malkovich

Working Girl (1988)

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This quintessential '80s comedy is a rallying cry for the underdog. Melanie Griffith plays Tess McGill, a Staten Island secretary who longs to get ahead in the business world. After catching her boss ( Sigourney Weaver ) stealing her idea for a merger, Tess tries to negotiate for it behind her boss' back — and falls in love with the associate ( Harrison Ford ) who helps secure the deal. Satirizing corporate '80s culture, Working Girl is emblematic of its time while still holding up thanks to its wonderfully committed performances by Griffith, Weaver, Ford, and a scene-stealing Joan Cusack . — K.J.

Where to watch Working Girl : Hulu

Director: Mike Nichols

Cast: Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford, Sigourney Weaver, Alec Baldwin , Joan Cusack

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Browsing the Hulu homepage offers plenty of content for a guaranteed good time, so much so that it can be hard to pick what to watch next! The good news is, you can’t go wrong with Hulu’s fantastic selection. You’ll see plenty of comedy, action, and adventure to keep you on the edge of your seat (or rolling on the floor!).

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‘Triangle of Sadness’ (2022) — Editor’s Top Pick

Rated: R | Genre: Comedy Drama | Run Time: 2 hours and 27 minutes | Director: Ruben Östlund

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 | Metacritic Rating: 63

Cast: Harris Dickinson, Charlie Dean, Woody Harrelson

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“Triangle of Sadness” is a biting satirical black comedy following a group of the super wealthy on a luxury cruise that goes awry. The film is a sharp and darkly funny satire of the ultra-rich, with a witty and subversive screenplay by Ruben Östlund that creates a sense of dread and suspense throughout the film. Featuring excellent performances from Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean, and Woody Harrelson as the hilariously deadpan Captain, “Triangle of Sadness” is dark, clever, often uncomfortable, and sure to stay with you long after you watch it. This multi-award winner is one of the best movies on Hulu from the past few years.

'Poor Things’ (2023)

Rated: R | Genre: Sci-fi Comedy | Run Time: 2 hours and 21 minutes | Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

IMDb Rating: 8.0/10 | Metacritic Rating: 88

Cast: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe

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The surrealist, subverted coming-of-age story “ Poor Things ” was one of the best films of 2023, earning Emma Stone the Academy Award for Best Actress. After a woman commits suicide in Victorian London, she is found by mad scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe ), who reanimates her by transplanting her brain with that of her unborn child. The creature that is created is Bella Baxter (Stone) whose infant mind develops impossibly quickly as she awakens to life in an adult body. Bella yearns for freedom, taking off on an around-the-world journey of self-discovery with disreputable lawyer Duncan Wedderburn ( Mark Ruffalo ). Bella discovers that the more she matures, the more the men around her want to keep her sheltered and innocent, and she’s simply having none of that.

Emma Stone is a joy to watch in this highly dynamic role full of dark, weird humor.

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‘A Haunting in Venice’ (2023)

Rated: PG-13 | Genre: Horror Mystery | Run Time: 1 hour and 43 minutes | Director: Kenneth Branagh

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 | Metacritic Rating: 63

Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Dornan

Watch the trailer for “A Haunting in Venice”

The third installment in Kenneth Branagh’s slick series of Agatha Christie adaptations has finally hit streaming, and mystery fans are over the moon. Hercule Poirot (Branagh), now retired from his role as a world-renowned detective and living in self-imposed exile in Venice, finds himself once again at the heart of a murder he didn’t commit. Reluctantly convinced to attend a Halloween party and seance at a decaying, haunted palazzo in order to expose the medium ( Michelle Yeoh ) as a fraud, the evening turns dark when a ghost conveys that they were murdered by one of the guests, sending the party into a frenzy. Any one of the attendees could be a potential murderer, and with the body count rising, this party is getting too frightening for children.

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‘Rye Lane’ (2023)

Rated: R | Genre: Romantic Comedy | Run Time: 1 hour and 22 minutes | Director: Raine Allen-Miller

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 | Metacritic Rating: 83

Cast: David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Poppy Allen-Quarmby

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Lovers of feel-good London rom-coms can’t miss “Rye Lane,” the tale of two jaded young singles who may be just the lesson one another needs. Dom ( David Jonsson ) is a sweet and sensitive accountant who has recently been dumped by his girlfriend. Yas ( Vivian Oparah ) is a confident and outgoing artist still reeling from her own breakup. The two meet by chance in a gender-neutral bathroom and decide to spend the day together exploring the vibrant working-class London neighborhood of Rye Lane. As they wander the streets, Dom and Yas share their stories and get to know each other, find misadventures, and, perhaps, feel the twitch of love once again.

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‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline’ (2022)

Rated: R | Genre: Crime Thriller | Run Time: 1 hour and 44 minutes | Director: Daniel Goldhaber

IMDb Rating: 6.9/10 | Metacritic Rating: 76

Cast: Ariela Barer, Kristine Froseth, Lukas Gage

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In this controversial environmentalist action-thriller, lifelong friends Theo ( Sasha Lane ) and Xochitl ( Ariela Barer ) have watched their home city of Long Beach, California become choked with pollution from multiple oil refineries. Now in college, Xochitl's mother passes away during an unexpected heatwave due to climate change. Done with timid environmental campaigns on her college campus, Xochitl decides to do something more drastic. Banding together with Theo, Theo's girlfriend Alisha ( Jayme Lawson ), and five strangers with their own motives, they cook up a plan to blow up an oil pipeline in West Texas. With danger hot on their tail from authorities, locals, and their own inexperience with highly dangerous explosives, the stakes of making a stand are higher than ever.

Strong performances present flawed and human characters, and excellent screenwriting uses the characters’ extreme actions to open the political discussion the film centers around without preaching or glamorizing.

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‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’ (2022)

Rated: R | Genre: Comedy Drama | Run Time: 1 hour and 37 minutes | Director: Sophie Hyde

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 | Metacritic Rating: 78

Cast: Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Isabella Laughland

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“Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” proves that it’s never too late to get your freak on. Nancy ( Emma Thompson ) is a widow who has never had an orgasm and is determined to change that before she dies. Nancy is insecure about her body and her age, uptight, and far too businesslike to get down to business. Her hired escort, Leo Grande ( Daryl McCormack ) is patient, understanding, and a little amused by Nancy’s unusual goal. Over the course of four hotel room encounters, Nancy and Leo develop a surprising human connection, challenge each other's assumptions about sex and love, and learn a lot about themselves in the process.

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‘Spencer’ (2021)

Rated: R | Genre: Biographical Drama | Run Time: 1 hour, 57 minutes | Director: Pablo Larraín

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 | Metacritic Rating: 76

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins

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The evocative and haunting biographical drama “Spencer” follows one weekend in the life of Princess Diana ( Kristen Stewart in her Oscar-nominated role) at the Queen's Sandringham Estate. With her marriage to Prince Charles ( Jack Farthing ) crumbling under the pain of infidelity and the overwhelming pressures of royal life, the film offers an intimate character study that is starkly different from other royal biopics. Director Pablo Larraín creates a narrative that is less a historical account and more a deep psychological exploration of a woman trapped in a life that is both a fairytale and a prison. The film’s atmosphere is charged with tension and melancholy, with Stewart's performance capturing Diana’s battle for her identity and happiness.

A reflection on fame, motherhood, relationships, and sacrifice, the film stands out for its lyrical storytelling, exquisite cinematography, and haunting score. As much a tribute to the person Diana was as it is a universal call to find yourself amidst all the pressures of the world, “Spencer” is one of the most powerful biopics of recent years.

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‘Summer of Soul’ (2021)

Rated: PG-13 | Genre: Music Documentary | Run Time: 1 hour and 58 minutes | Director: Questlove

IMDb Rating: 8/10 | Metacritic Rating: 96

Cast: Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, Cyril Innis Jr .

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This universally acclaimed and multi-award-winning documentary brings you into the music and politics of the cultural revolution like you’ve never seen them before. Woodstock gets all the fame as the biggest music event of the summer of 1969, but just a short way away, artists such as Stevie Wonder , BB King , Nina Simone , and Sly and the Family Stone were singing their hearts out at the Harlem Cultural Festival. With Black Panther Party members stepping in to provide policing and civil rights activists including Jesse Jackson taking direct part in the concert, it became more than just music. Why have most of us never heard of such an important political and cultural event?

“Summer of Soul” shows never-before-seen footage from the festival, interwoven with interviews from attendees, artists, and activists exploring why the revolution couldn’t be televised.

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‘Flee’ (2021)

Rated: PG-13 | Genre: Adult Animated Documentary | Run Time: 1 hour and 29 minutes | Director: Jonas Poher Rasmussen

IMDb Rating: 7.9/10 | Metacritic Rating: 91

Cast: Amin Nawabi, Daniel Karimyar, Fardin Mijdzadeh, Jonas Poher Rasmussen

Watch the trailer for “Flee”

This Danish animated documentary tells the true story of Amin Nawabi, a refugee from Afghanistan who fled to Denmark when he was a teenager. Through a series of interviews, Amin recounts his journey from Afghanistan to Denmark and the horrific trauma that he experienced along the way. The beautiful, haunting, dreamlike animation style combines traditional 2D illustrations with live-action footage, creating an emotionally evocative work of art that transports the viewer into Amin's world. Tackling heavy themes like war and displacement with artistic grace, “Flee” leaves you with the ultimate message of the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most difficult challenges.

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‘Palm Springs’ (2020)

Rated: R | Genre: Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy | Run Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes | Director: Max Barbakow

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 | Metacritic Rating: 83

Cast: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons

Watch the trailer for “Palm Springs”

Nyles ( Andy Samberg ) and Sarah ( Cristin Milioti ) are the ultimate odd couple. Nyles is a carefree bachelor who’s living his best life, whereas Sarah is a type-A workaholic who’s trying to get her life back on track. While at a friend’s wedding in Palm Springs, they discover that the only thing more awkward than attending a wedding is being stuck in a time loop at a wedding. As they embrace the joys of consequence-free shenanigans and existential crises, they'll make you question whether it's love, laughter, or just plain old insanity that keeps us all going. They struggle to work together to find a way out, learning about themselves and each other, as well as how to have fun, let loose, and enjoy the simple things in life along the way. In between poignant life lessons and hilariously bizarre, never-ending festivities, “Palm Springs” will make you question your sanity too.

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‘Nomadland’ (2020)

Rated: R | Genre: Drama | Run Time: 1 hour and 47 minutes | Director: Chloé Zhao

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 | Metacritic Rating: 89

Cast: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Bob Wells

Watch the trailer for “Nomadland”

Tough widow Fern (portrayed in a hauntingly powerful performance by Frances McDormand ) loses her job and home during the Great Recession. With nothing left to lose, she packs up her van and sets out on a journey to explore the American West, joining a growing community of nomads who live on the margins of society. Visionary director Chloé Zhao's masterful storytelling paints a vivid portrait of resilience and freedom as shown through the lost inhabitants of the harsh American landscape and the community and connection that keeps them going. “Nomadland” is a meditation on the beauty found in simplicity, the search for belonging, the bonds forged in transience, and the enduring hope that drives us to keep moving forward, even when the horizon is uncertain.

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‘Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood’ (2019)

Rated: R | Genre: Comedy Drama | Run Time: 2 hours, 41 minutes | Director: Quentin Tarantino

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 | Metacritic Rating: 84

Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie

Watch the trailer for “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood”

Quentin Tarantino ‘s nostalgic odyssey through the final moments of Hollywood's Golden Age tells the tale of fading Western star Rick Dalton ( Leonardo DiCaprio ) and his loyal stunt double Cliff Booth ( Brad Pitt ). As Rick struggles to find meaningful work in a Hollywood that he doesn't recognize anymore, he and Cliff spend their days hanging out, drinking, and trying to stay afloat in the ever-changing film industry. The year 1969 is a turbulent time in Tinseltown, with the Manson Family murders in the news. The threat is disrupting the idyllic lives of Rick’s starlet neighbor ( Margot Robbie ) and her filmmaker husband, leading Rick and Cliff on a life-changing adventure.

Tarantino’s signature style shows in razor-sharp dialogue and intertwining stories of colorful characters, creating a love letter to the Golden Age of cinema and the bygone era of spaghetti Westerns and TV cowboys. With creative, cool filmmaking and brilliant performances from an extensively star-studded ensemble cast, movie lovers can’t miss “Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood.”

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‘Portrait of a Lady on Fire’ (2019)

Rated: R | Genre: Romantic Drama | Run Time: 2 hours and 2 minutes | Director: Céline Sciamma

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 | Metacritic Rating: 95

Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami

Watch the trailer for “Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

In 18th-century France, Marianne ( Noémie Merlant ), a young painter, is commissioned to paint a portrait of Héloïse ( Adèle Haenel ), an enigmatic, reluctant bride-to-be. As Marianne observes Héloïse by day and secretly paints her by firelight at night, she discovers an intense passion and forbidden love that threatens to derail both of their lives. A sensual and atmospheric feast for the senses, “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” takes a deeply moving look at love, desire, freedom, self-expression, and the female gaze, with a breathtaking climax that is one of the most beautiful and moving love scenes ever put on film.

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‘Ready Player One’ (2018)

Rated: PG-13 | Genre: Sci-Fi Action Adventure | Run Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes | Director: Steven Spielberg

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10 | Metacritic Rating: 64

Cast: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe

Watch the trailer for “Ready Player One”

In a dystopian 2045, where the real world is a harsh and unforgiving place, Wade Watts ( Tye Sheridan ) escapes his grim existence by immersing himself in the OASIS, an expansive virtual reality universe created by the eccentric genius James Halliday ( Mark Rylance ). When Halliday's death sets off a global frenzy to discover the hidden easter egg within the OASIS, Wade and a band of misfit gamers embark on a thrilling, high-stakes journey filled with pop culture references and mind-bending challenges. With dazzling visual effects, heart-pounding races, and a thrilling battle between corporate greed and the power of imagination, “Ready Player One” is a nostalgia-fueled roller coaster ride that celebrates the geek in all of us and leaves you cheering for the underdogs in the digital revolution.

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‘The Death of Stalin’ (2017)

Rated: R | Genre: Comedy Satire | Run Time: 1 hour and 47 minutes | Director: Armando Iannucci

IMDb Rating: 7.3/10 | Metacritic Rating: 88

Cast: Steve Buscemi, Michael Palin, Simon Russell Beale

Watch the trailer for “The Death of Stalin”

Based on a French graphic novel, the award-winning political black satire “The Death of Stalin” puts the madness of Soviet bureaucracy in the hands of a hilarious ensemble cast, including Steve Buscemi , Jeffrey Tambor , and “Monty Python”’s Michael Palin . Stalin ( Adrian McLoughlin ), orders a special recording of a performance from Radio Moscow, forcing the orchestra to stay late and perform again. Rebellious pianist Maria Yudina ( Olga Kurylenko ) slips a note into the recording sleeve wishing for Stalin's death, which he immediately suffers a cerebral hemorrhage upon seeing. With his discordant inner circle thrown into chaos upon his death, Maria’s note becomes an important piece of leverage in the power struggle that ensues.

A scathing critique of power, politics, and the absurdity of totalitarian regimes, “The Death of Stalin” is an absurd, witty, and irreverent take on a pivotal moment in history.

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‘Ingrid Goes West’ (2017)

Rated: R | Genre: Comedy Drama | Run Time: 1 hour and 38 minutes | Director: Matt Spicer

IMDb Rating: 6.6/10 | Metacritic Rating: 71

Cast: Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Wyatt Russell

Watch the trailer for “Ingrid Goes West”

“Ingrid Goes West” takes social media stalking to a whole new level of cringe-worthy comedy. Aubrey Plaza gives an iconic performance as Ingrid, a woman so obsessed with Instagram influencers that she moves to California to befriend her favorite one, Taylor (Elizabeth Olsen). Armed with her iPhone and a flair for imitation, Ingrid navigates the world of avocado toast, filtered selfies, and hashtag-driven friendships. As she infiltrates Taylor's glamorous life, the film hilariously skewers our addiction to the curated perfection of social media, reminding us that while the grass might be greener on Instagram, it's also astroturf. Get ready for a selfie-induced laugh riot that shows us just how far someone might go for the perfect Instagram post and the consequences of living life through the lens of a smartphone.

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‘I, Tonya’ (2017)

Rated: R | Genre: Biographical Comedy Drama | Run Time: 1 hour and 59 minutes | Director: Craig Gillespie

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10 | Metacritic Rating: 77

Cast: Margot Robbie, Sebastian Stan, Allison Janney

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“I, Tonya” is a roller derby of dark humor and toe-pick drama that spins the jaw-dropping tale of Tonya Harding ( Margot Robbie ), a figure skater who was at the center of one of the biggest sports scandals of all time. This film chronicles her tumultuous life, from her hardscrabble upbringing to the notorious incident involving a certain rival's knee. Coping with her dysfunctional, foul-mouthed mother ( Allison Janney ) and dimwitted, abusive ex-husband ( Sebastian Stan ), Tonya whirls through a story so bizarre you couldn't make it up if you tried. Blending satire with a hint of sympathy, “I, Tonya” pirouettes through the absurdities of fame, ambition, and the American Dream, leaving you laughing and cringing in equal measure.

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‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ (2014)

Rated: R | Genre: Adventure Crime Comedy | Run Time: 1 hour and 39 minutes | Director: Wes Anderson

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 | Metacritic Rating: 88

Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Jude Law

Watch the trailer for “The Grand Budapest Hotel”

“The Grand Budapest Hotel” is a delightful and offbeat whimsical cinematic confection that's as colorful and layered as a thousand nested Matryoshka dolls. A fading luxury hotel in a fictional European country is helmed by the charming and peculiar concierge Gustave H. ( Ralph Fiennes ). When a priceless painting goes missing, Gustave and his loyal lobby boy, Zero ( Tony Revolori ), embark on a surreal caper involving a secret society, a prison break, and more pastries than you can shake a croissant at. Director Wes Anderson ‘s signature visual style and quirky characters are on full display in this madcap adventure, where every frame is a work of art and every line of dialogue is a punchline. Quirky comedy fans can’t miss this delightful, off-kilter romp through a world where absurdity reigns supreme.

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'Ocean’s Eleven’ (2001)

Rated: PG-13 | Genre: Crime Thriller | Run Time: 1 hour and 56 minutes | Director: Steven Soderbergh

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 | Metacritic Rating: 74

Cast: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts

Watch the trailer for “Ocean’s Eleven”

The classic caper movie “Ocean's Eleven” is a must-watch for those who love films from the early aughts. Danny Ocean ( George Clooney ) is a smooth-talking con who's already planning his next big score before his prison release. His target is three of the most prestigious casinos in Las Vegas owned by his friend’s ruthless rival Terry Benedict ( Andy Garcia ). Danny and his right-hand man Rusty Ryan ( Brad Pitt ) assemble a team of 11 specialists. Each has a special position or skill set — an explosives expert, a smooth-talking blackjack dealer, a nimble acrobat, and a tech whiz among them. To pull off the impossible heist, the team meticulously plans and practices every detail. It gets personal when Danny discovers that Benedict is dating his ex-wife, Tess ( Julia Roberts ), spurring him to commence the heist against his team’s better judgment.

Stylish and witty, “Ocean's Eleven” celebrates the art of the con and draws you into the group with a charismatic ensemble cast.

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‘A Beautiful Mind’ (2001)

Rated: PG-13 | Genre: Biographic Drama | Run Time: 2 hours and 15 minutes | Director: Ron Howard

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10 | Metacritic Rating: 72

Cast: Russell Crowe, Ed Harris, Jennifer Connelly, Christopher Plummer

Watch the trailer for “A Beautiful Mind”

A moving exploration of a brilliant but tormented mind, “A Beautiful Mind” follows arrogant and socially awkward John Nash (in a tour-de-force performance from Russell Crowe ), a gifted mathematician fighting to hide his battle with schizophrenia. Approached by two government agents asking his help to crack a Soviet code, Nash works toward a breakthrough while teetering ever closer to a breakdown. Ron Howard’s biographical masterpiece takes you on a journey through Nash's groundbreaking work in game theory, his struggles with mental illness, and the enduring love and support of his wife, Alicia ( Jennifer Connelly ). As the lines between reality and delusion blur, the film unravels the haunting beauty of Nash's unique perspective on the world and the redemptive power of love and friendship.

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‘The Full Monty’ (1997)

Rated: R | Genre: Comedy Drama | Run Time: 1 hour and 31 minutes | Director: Peter Cattaneo

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 | Metacritic Rating: 75

Cast: Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Addy

Watch the trailer for “The Full Monty”

“The Full Monty” is a hilarious striptease of a comedy that bares it all — almost. A group of unemployed steelworkers in the bleak town of Sheffield, England, decide to put on a one-night-only male strip show to make ends meet. With more courage than dance skills, the ragtag bunch, led by Gaz ( Robert Carlyle ), fumble their way through a series of misadventures as they prepare for their epic performance. From practicing their moves at the job center to stealing tips from a rival act, their tale is a roller coaster of laughs and mishaps. Get ready to laugh until your sides ache and root for these unlikely heroes as they strive to give their audience the “full monty” of entertainment. Be sure to also check out the sequel miniseries that just dropped on Hulu this summer.

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‘Die Hard’ (1988)

Rated: R | Genre: Action Thriller | Run Time: 2 hours and 12 minutes | Director: John McTiernan

Cast: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia

Watch the trailer for “Die Hard”

The most adrenaline-fueled Christmas film you will ever see, “Die Hard” redefined the action genre and inspired a long-running franchise. On Christmas in the Nakatomi Plaza skyscraper, NYPD cop John McClane ( Bruce Willis ) battles a group of ruthless terrorists led by the charismatic Hans Gruber ( Alan Rickman ). McClane's mission is to save his estranged wife and fellow hostages from certain doom by playing a heart-pounding game of wits against the terrorists. With explosive action sequences, snappy one-liners, and a relentless pace, “Die Hard” is the ultimate thrill ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the first gunshot to the final explosion, while still driving home softer themes of bravery, selflessness, family, and empathy.

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‘Predator’ (1987)

Rated: R | Genre: Sci-Fi Action Horror | Run Time: 1 hour and 47 minutes | Director: John McTiernan

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 | Metacritic Rating: 47

Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Bill Duke

Watch the trailer for “Predator”

This heart-pounding sci-fi thriller drops you into the jungle of Central America where an elite military rescue team, led by the fearless Dutch (the Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger ), finds themselves hunted by an invisible, technologically advanced alien predator. As the team faces off against an enemy with superior weaponry and stealth, the suspense escalates to epic proportions. The jungle becomes a deadly battleground as the team is picked off one by one, leaving Dutch to outwit and outfight an otherworldly foe. With classic Arnie one-liners, intense action sequences, and a terrifying and mesmerizing foe, “Predator” is an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat and pits humanity against an unstoppable hunter from another world in an exhilarating battle for survival.

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‘Blue Velvet’ (1986)

Rated: R | Genre: Neo-Noir Mystery Thriller | Run Time: 2 hours | Director: David Lynch

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 | Metacritic Rating: 76

Cast: Laura Dern, Kyle MacLachlan, Isabella Rossellini, Dennis Hopper

Watch the trailer for “Blue Velvet”

A haunting and surreal exploration of the dark underbelly that lurks beneath the surface of suburban America, David Lynch’s visionary “Blue Velvet” brings audiences along on a descent into the twisted psyche of its characters. College student Jeffrey Beaumont ( Kyle MacLachlan ) stumbles upon a severed human ear in a field, a macabre discovery that leads him into a nightmarish world of sadistic crime, corruption, and sexual obsession. Delving deeper into the mystery, Jeffrey becomes entangled with a troubled nightclub singer and a volatile and unhinged criminal. A chilling and thought-provoking exploration of the dualities of human nature, “Blue Velvet” shows us the secrets that people keep hidden and the unsettling truths that can be uncovered when one delves too deep into the shadows.

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‘Alien’ (1979)

Rated: R | Genre: Sci-Fi Horror | Run Time: 1 hour and 57 minutes | Director: Ridley Scott

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 | Metacritic Rating: 89

Cast: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright

Watch the trailer for “Alien”

“Alien” is a heart-pounding, sci-fi horror classic that follows the crew of the spaceship Nostromo, awakened from their cryosleep to investigate a mysterious distress signal on a desolate planet. What they discover is a derelict spacecraft and a nightmarish extraterrestrial organism unlike anything they've ever encountered. As the crew battles for survival, they soon realize that they’re not alone, and their ship becomes a claustrophobic battleground against an insidious, ever-evolving creature that is hell-bent on hunting them down one by one until only Ripley ( Sigourney Weaver ) remains. With spine-tingling moments, gruesome surprises, and a pervasive sense of dread, “Alien” is a visceral, pulse-pumping landmark of the science fiction and horror genres.

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Hulu top 10 movies — here's the 3 worth watching right now

These 3 movies are definitely worth watching this week

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• Full Hulu top 15 movies and shows

The best streaming services , including Hulu , come with deep content libraries. While that's great, because we get endless hours of TV shows and movies, it can be a bit of a struggle to figure out what to watch . Luckily, Hulu has a top 15 shows and movies collection that gives you a look at what’s trending on the platform. 

After going through what's popular this week, we've narrowed down three of Hulu's current top 10 movies that stand out from the rest. The "Alien" franchise and "Planet of the Apes" franchises both make appearances in the top 10, but only the latter has its latest movie already on Hulu. There are also some new entrants to the Hulu top 10 this week, including a new Hulu original movie starring Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor and Sanaa Lathan and a 2023 horror movie about a harrowing trip to the depths of the ocean.

So without further ado, here are the three movies worth watching right now in Hulu’s top 10 movies.

This is based on the Hulu top 15 movies and shows as of Thursday, August 29.

BEST MOVIES IN THE HULU TOP 10

'the supremes at earl's all-you-can-eat' (2024).

Based on the 2013 novel of the same name, "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" stars Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Odette, Sanaa Lathan as Barbara Jean and Uzo Aduba as Clarice. This group of friends — dubbed "The Supremes" by Big Earl (Tony Winters), who owns a local restaurant — have been through so much together, with a friendship spanning decades. But now, they must survive the biggest test of their friendship yet.

Because this movie spans decades, many characters have actors playing younger versions of themselves, including Odette, Barbara Jean and Clarice. The acting performances are the primary draw of the movie, but fans of the 2013 novel will also find this to be an enjoyable adaption based on early reviews .

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'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' (2024)

In the earlier "Planet of the Apes" movies, the ape Caesar rose to power in a world dominated by humans. But in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" apes are already the dominant species, with humans either subjugated or left scavenging in the wild.

Set generations following Caesar's rise the ape King, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), has his sights set on further cementing his dominance over apes and humans alike. But when a young ape named Noa (Owen Teague) befriends a human scavenger Mae (Freya Allan), Proximus' plans are thrown into chaos. If you need to catch up on this movie franchise before watching, the previous three movies — "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" and "War for the Planet of the Apes" — are all available on Hulu as well.

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'The Dive' (2023)

It's tough to get more intimate than a story about three friends but this horror film about two sisters only has a cast of five. In "The Dive," May (Louisa Krause) and Drew (Sophie Lowe) set out to a beautiful remote location for a day of diving. However, things go bad fast once a landslide pins one of the sisters 28 meters deep. The other sister must reach the surface for help but only has 20 minutes to return before it's too late.

This movie also features some flashbacks, with Shire Richardson and Stella Uhrig as the younger versions of May and Drew. At just 91 minutes, the movie plays out in real-time, which is always an interesting conceit. Just a quick spoiler warning: don't watch the trailer past the 1:20 mark, as it potentially spoils the movie with a bizarre editing choice. 

HULU TOP 15 MOVIES AND SHOWS RIGHT NOW

• "Only Murders in the Building" s1 ep1 "True Crime"
• "The Bachelorette" s13 ep3 "Week 3"
• "WWE Monday Night Raw" s24 ep1229 "Mon, Dec 12, 2016"
• "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat" (2024)
• "General Hospital" s61 ep239 "Thu, Aug 15, 2024"
• "Reasonable Doubt" s1 ep1 "Can't Knock the Hustle"
• "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" (2024)
• "Futurama" s1 ep1 "Space Pilot 3000"
• "Alien: Covenant" (2017)
• "The Dive" (2023)
• "After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun" s1 ep2 "Show Me the Money"
• "Step Brothers" (2008)
• "Alien" (1979)
• "Prometheus" (2012)
• "MasterChef" s9 ep1 "The Judges Do Battle"

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5 new movies coming to Hulu in September with 91% and higher on Rotten Tomatoes

Hulu throws quite the party…

Hulu is one of the best streaming services for a reason. It has a library already stocked full of movies and shows to watch, but still manages to introduce new titles on a monthly basis. That means fresh content for your ever-expanding watchlist. There’s also the chance to make additions to our best Hulu movies and best Hulu shows lists, which shouldn’t be hard considering the five entries below boast over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The platform has already released its list of everything new on Hulu in September 2024 , most of which land on September 1 with a slower release of titles throughout the rest of the month. Unfortunately, that does mean there’s also a list of titles leaving Hulu – check out what's being removed from the platform in our list of everything leaving Hulu in September . But fear not, the new additions far outweigh the departed.

While titles like The Favourite are indeed a favourite of ours at TechRadar, it’s just one of five movies we've spotted below that have been praised highly on Rotten Tomatoes, which is no mean feat from the widely followed rating system. Let’s jump into the excellent titles joining Hulu in September.

Die Hard (1988)

RT Score: 94% Age rating: R Length: 132 minutes Director: John McTiernan Arriving on: September 1

The Christmas movie that isn’t quite a Christmas movie. New York City cop, John McClane (Bruce Willis) is embroiled in a terrorist hostage situation during his ex-wife’s Christmas party. Aside from the party being at Christmas and John wearing a Christmas hat in a vent, the action-packed thriller pits John up against an iconic villain, Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman), while trying to save his wife, her colleagues, and ultimately, I guess, Christmas. It’s one of the most epic action movies of all time, is one of Bruce Willis’ best movies , and somehow manages to intertwine a comedic element throughout that keeps the action light-hearted while equally thrilling. Yippee-ki-yay! 

Sicario (2015)

RT Score: 92% Age rating: R Length: 121 minutes Director: Denis Villeneuve Arriving on: September 1

In the midst of an impressive directorial timeline from Denis Villeneuve including sci-fi hits Dune, Blade Runner 2049, and Arrival , he crafted this intense action-thriller. Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) is an FBI agent enlisted by the government to take down the leader of a powerful Mexican drug cartel. With a cast list including Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro, Jon Bernthal, and Daniel Kaluuya, Sicario is praised for its impressive acting in scenes that only build in intensity throughout. It performed well during its box office release and it holds true today with its outstanding RT score.

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Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)

RT Score: 91% Age rating: PG-13 Length: 130 minutes Director: Matt Reeves Arriving on: September 1

There’s been ten ‘ Planet of the Apes’ movies in a franchise spanning over five decades, but Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is arguably the best one. Set ten years after the events of Rise , Dawn picked up the baton and ran with it. A group of human survivors, led by Dreyfus (Gary Oldman) must navigate a deadly landscape on Earth. Plus, there’s a simmering uncertainty between the humans and the apes that threatens to evolve into all-out war. It’s the relationship between the level-headed Caesar (Andy Serkis) struggling with an unpredictable and crazed Koba (Tony Kebbell) that teeters Dawn wonderfully off-balance. Laced with incredible special effects throughout, this sci-fi thriller took the franchise to new levels.

RT Score: 93% Age rating: R Length: 116 minutes Director: Jordan Peele Arriving on: September 1

Director Jordan Peele may have stemmed from comedy sketches, but his take on cinema is rooted firmly in horror. And, what an incredible job he does at scaring movie fans. Following his directorial debut with Get Out , Us follows Adelaide (Lupita Nyong’o) and her family who are attacked by horrifying doppelgängers, known as the ‘Tethered’, during their family vacation. It’s arguably one of Peele’s scariest movies to date and is ever more impressive considering the dual roles played by the cast throughout. 

The Favourite (2018)

RT Score: 93% Age rating: R Length: 119 minutes Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Arriving on: September 15

Part comedy, part drama, and part biography, The Favourite is based on Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) in early 18th-century England as her court vies for her Royal Highness’s attention. It’s an impassioned look at the power struggles of high society at the time intertwined with humor, romance, and incredible costumes. An all-star cast joins Colman with Emma Stone as the incredibly eager Abigail and Rachel Weisz as Anne’s advisor Sarah Churchill. A stellar watch for fans of period dramas, or just fans of extremely good acting.

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‘The Killer’ Review: John Woo With a French Twist

Woo’s new version of his Hong Kong action movie “The Killer,” starring Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy, may be a remake, but it’s not a retread.

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When he started a run of contemporary action movies in the early 1980s, the Hong Kong director John Woo forged a personal mode influenced by the stylized violence of American directors like Sam Peckinpah and Don Siegel (see the shootouts in “The Getaway” and “Dirty Harry”), and the mentholated cool of the French filmmaker Jean-Pierre Melville (à la the existential assassin of “Le Samouraï”). Before taking up in Hong Kong again in 2008, Woo created some galvanizing work in the United States: “Face/Off” (1997) and “Mission: Impossible 2” (2000).

It is exhilarating, then, to see him set his sights on Paris with a remake of his 1989 Hong Kong classic, “The Killer.” He depicts the City of Lights with a loving, romantic eye.

Woo’s original starred the incredibly charismatic Chow Yun-fat as the title assassin, a hired killer with an ethos who makes some sacrifices on behalf of a young woman he accidentally blinded during a shootout. (Woo has more than a touch of Chaplin’s “City Lights” in him, too.) One challenge for a remake would be finding a younger lead actor to match Chow’s magnetism. There is none, and Woo knows it as well as we do; hence, the film’s rather delightful surprise of gender-switching the title character.

The British actress Nathalie Emmanuel plays the soulful marauder Zee, and man, does she cause a ruckus. The film’s first big blowout, in a cabaret-bar, features quarts of spilled blood, a skyscraper’s worth of shattered glass and mirrors, slow-motion flying bullets and, yes, a mishap in which a cabaret singer named Jenn (Diana Silvers) is blinded. Zee is a little more coldblooded than Jeffrey was in 1989; at first she tries to get rid of the singer rather than help her.

Zee’s contractor, Finn, played by Sam Worthington, isn’t pleased that the singer was allowed to live. Zee is confused — she always asks before taking a job whether her future victims deserve to die. Finn tells her that this one had it coming. But Zee insists on keeping Jenn alive, despite the shadowy forces trying to wipe her out.

Omar Sy plays Sey, a French cop who will, of course, form an uneasy alliance with Zee. (Woo’s world is like the one Mick Jagger’s devil envisions: Every cop is a criminal and all the sinners saints. Sort of.) Sy projects assuredness and vulnerability in almost equal measure.

Emmanuel, best known as Missandei, the trusted adviser to Daenerys in “Game of Thrones,” conveys a smooth, chameleonic expertise. As in the first film, the killer spends a lot of time in a moody, deconsecrated church, which is, of course, kitted out with a complement of doves — Woo’s favorite symbolic animals.

The direction is energetic, incorporating frantic flashbacks and resourceful split-screen perspectives, and the plot adds several new twists not found in the first movie. Rest assured, this may be a remake, but it’s not a retread.

The Killer Rated R for — guess — violence. Running time: 2 hours 6 minutes. Watch on Peacock .

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August is here, which means new movies have arrived to all the major streaming services. What better way to take your mind off the back-to-school anxieties than kicking back with a great film? Hulu has a pretty terrific selection of new movies this month, especially when it comes to unique twists on well-worn genres or tropes. Below, we’ve assembled a list of the best new movies on Hulu in August so you can prioritize what to watch. Whether you’re in the mood for a sci-fi adventure, a socially conscious drama, a compelling documentary, or a laugh-out-loud comedy, we’ve got you covered. Check out the list below.

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Attack the Block

Available on: August 1st

Director/Writer: Joe Cornish

Cast: John Boyega, Jodie Whittaker, Alex Esmail, Franz Drameh,, Luke Treadaway, and Nick Frost

If you’re tired of the same-old, same-old, Attack the Block is a refreshing change of pace. This 2011 film is a unique twist on the alien invasion movie, as it tells the story through the eyes of a group of teenaged gang members who fight to protect their South London neighborhood from gnarly-looking alien creatures. This movie put John Boyega on the map in a big way, and its combination of comedy, tension, and sci-fi brings to mind films like Shaun of the Dead and The World’s End , albeit with its own unique vision.

The Final Girls

Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson

Writers: M.A. Fortin and Joshua John Miller

Cast: Taissa Farmiga, Malin Akerman, Adam DeVine, Thomas Middleditch, Alia Shawkat, Alexander Ludwig, and Nina Dobrev

Trust me when I say if you like horror movies – especially witty ones like Scream – you will love The Final Girls . This 2015 film puts a unique meta spin on the genre as it stars Taissa Farmiga as a young girl whose mother was killed in a car accident just a few years ago. Her mother was famous for starring in a cult classic camp slasher movie called Camp Bloodbath , but when Farmiga’s character and her friends go to a midnight screening of the movie, they end up actually being sucked into the film. They’re now fully self-aware and living inside a summer camp slasher movie, and they know which characters die and when. But the film also has a great emotional hook, as this mysterious experience allows Farmiga’s character to spend some time with her mom again, and the movie takes a few twists and turns that play on tropes prevalent throughout the slasher genre.

Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion

Director: David Mirkin

Writer: Robin Schiff

Cast: Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, and Justin Theroux

If you’re in the mood for an extremely funny 90s classic, you can’t go wrong with Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion . Released in 1997, the film stars Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino as lifelong best friends who are eagerly anticipating their high school reunion – only to panic when they realize they haven’t actually made any life achievements. So the two set about reinventing themselves ahead of the big night, which puts their friendship to the test. This one’s a cult classic for a reason, as the comedy is spot on and it’s anchored by a moving story about friendship.

Available on: August 12th

Director: Peter Nicks

The filmmakers behind the documentary Homeroom could not have foreseen just how eventful their film would be when they decided to follow a group of students in Oakland through the 2020-2021 school year. While the film begins as a fascinating chronicle of students feeling unsafe in their own school due to a mandated police presence, things get even more intense as the pandemic hits and students are told to go home. Cameras keep rolling – sometimes from the filmmakers and sometimes from the kids themselves – as the kids are then thrust into even more turbulent times in the immediate wake of George Floyd’s murder. This is a tremendously compelling capsule of life as a teenager in America during a very specific, very challenging, unforgettable period of time.

The Hate U Give

Available on: August 15th

Director: George Tillman Jr.

Writer: Audrey Wells

Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, K.J. Apa, Sabrine Carpenter, Common, and Anthony Mackie

The 2018 film The Hate U Give deserved far more attention than it got, but the good news is now’s the perfect time to catch up on Hulu. Based on the bestselling book by Angie Thomas , the film stars Amandla Stenberg as a 16-year-old girl living in a predominantly Black neighborhood who goes to a predominantly white school. When her Black friend is murdered by a police officer before her eyes, her two worlds collide in ways that are both traumatizing and rousing, as she discovers a voice inside of her that allows her to take a stand for what she believes in. This is a surprisingly nuanced and poignant drama that touches on socially conscious issues without ever coming across as preachy or saccharine – it merely feels truthful.

The Skeleton Twins

Available on: August 17th

Director: Craig Johnson

Writers: Craig Johnson and Mark Heyman

Cast: Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Luke Wilson, Ty Burrell, and Boyd Holbrook

If you only know Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig for their comedic brilliance, see just how talented they are at drama in the excellent 2014 indie The Skeleton Twins . The two play somewhat estranged twins who are brought together when Hader’s character attempts to take his own life, after which he goes to live with his sister in their childhood home. He discovers that she’s not doing much better, and the two confront past trauma and issues while trying to forge a path forward. This is an emotional, poignant drama featuring a pair of outstanding performances from Hader and Wiig, and lest you think it’s all doom and gloom the film has a few perfectly timed funny and/or joyous moments.

Love and Monsters

Available on: August 26th

Director: Michael Matthews

Writers: Brian Duffield and Matthew Robinson

Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Jessica Henwick, Dan Ewing, Ariana Greenblatt, and Michael Rooker

If you like adventure movies and/or dogs, you’ll dig Love and Monsters . Released in 2021, the film takes place seven years after a catastrophic event turned cold blooded animals on Earth into dangerous monsters. What’s left of humanity lives mostly underground in colonies, and Dylan O’Brien ’s character – who’s in charge of the kitchen owing to his somewhat cowardly tendencies – decides to go for it and brave the outside to reconnect with his high school girlfriend. Along the way he finds companionship with a dog, and they fight monsters, dangerous terrain, and self-doubt. This movie is far more interesting and surprising than you’re probably expecting.

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I Loved Only Murders In The Building’s Season 4 Premiere, But I've Got A Beef With Hulu

Only Murders in the Building returned for Season 4 with a great premiere, but why Hulu give us more than one episode?

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Ever since it's premiere, the comedy Only Murders in the Building has been one of the best shows on Hulu . While Season 3 got a ton of Emmy nominations , fans like myself have been treated to the premiere of Season 4 on the streaming service. I loved Only Murders' Season 4 premiere, but I've got a beef with Hulu.

Only Murders in the Building is just one reason for a Hulu subscription , in addition to other acclaimed shows like The Handmaid's Tale . While some folks are figuring out how to watch Only Murders Season 4 , I was able to stream it on its premiere. It was a great return to the comedy series, but there's an issue: Hulu only released a single episode this year.

Binge-watching has become commonplace for streaming services, especially Netflix. Personally I've always loved Hulu's preferred method, which is to give fans up to three episodes to stream, before switching to the weekly release method. It's the best of both words, allowing for some binge-watching and then earning each new episode afterward. Unfortunately, that wasn't the strategy for Only Murders Season 4.

Instead, fans like myself were only given a single episode of Season 4. And since Only Murders in the Building 's premiere for the season clocked in at around 37 minutes, it came and go rather quickly. I needed at least one more ep, but preferably two. Although there is an upside: the new season will last longer now.

Aside from my penchant for binge-watching my favorite shows, I really craved another episode (or two) of Only Murders in the Building Season 4 because of how the premiere went down. While the audience saw Jane Lynch 's Sazz Pataki die during the Season 3 finale , our trio of heroes had no idea it happened. Their realization that something is awry is teased throughout the first episode, but the aha moment doesn't actually happen until its final moments.

Eventually the podcast hosts realize that something went down in Charles' apartment, and that someone who knows them very well is responsible. They find blood in the kitchen, and a bullet hole in the glass, as well as the remains of Sazz in the incinerator. While the tension delightfully built up throughout the episode's runtime, that cliffhanger ending left me wanting more. After all, the protagonists spent the majority of the episode without having a murder to investigate.

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Obviously my beef with Hulu's release strategy isn't going to keep me away from Only Murders, as I'll be tuning in weekly to see what goes down in Season 4... especially with the inclusion of guest stars like Eugene Levy and Molly Shannon. But I sure wish I got to at least watch Episode 2.

Only Murders in the Building airs Tuesdays on Hulu. For now, check the TV premiere list to plan your next binge watch.

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For a profession that works to make its own labor invisible, stunt performers have taken the spotlight in 2024. First came Ryan Gosling’s “The Fall Guy,” a popcorn movie built around a body double; now comes Season 4 of “ Only Murders in the Building ,” where the latest mystery’s victim is Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), the longtime stand-in for ex-procedural star Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin). Sazz’s disappearance after being shot in the Season 3 finale sets up a season that’s just as daffy as its predecessors, but more thematically focused on the idea of doppelgangers and what they tell us about ourselves.

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These so-called “Westies” are enjoyable additions, but it’s the movie that gives Season 4 more focus and pathos than the show has had since Season 1. It’s not just the inside baseball jokes — including a shoutout to this very publication! — or the opportunity to cast Eugene Levy, Zach Galifianakis and Eva Longoria as themselves, glomming onto the open case as a means of studying their soon-to-be characters. Charles grows increasingly convinced that Sazz caught a bullet that was meant for him, in one final act of absorbing blows on his behalf. That leads not just to delightful forays into the stunt community, but sincere introspection about what it means for someone else to capture your essence. 

“Is that really me?” Charles asks in his opening voiceover, describing the experience of watching oneself (or a version of it) onscreen. “Is that how I want to be remembered?” Oliver frets that Galifianakis sees him as boring and pathetic, an extension of insecurities around his girlfriend Loretta’s newfound stardom; Mabel is disturbed to hear herself dismissed as a jobless, homeless, adrift young woman. Compared to previous seasons, this one rarely focuses on the podcast-in-progress, instead shifting narrators with each episode. But Charles’ sets the tone for a story that strikes the right balance between melancholy loneliness and naming an adorable piglet George Swinebrenner. Everything in moderation, especially when it comes to making comedy from corpses.

The first episode of “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 is now streaming on Hulu, with new episodes airing weekly on Tuesdays.

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