The Best Movies on Hulu to Stream Now

There are few things better than kicking back and watching a good movie — especially in the comfort of your own home.

If you're looking for inspiration for your next night in, Hulu has hundreds of great movie options. Whether you're in the mood for a rom-com like The Proposal or a gripping drama like Anatomy of a Fall, you can always rely on Hulu to offer you a wide selection of choices. Of course, that can be a little intimidating, so we've compiled this list of the best movies the streaming service has to offer.

Below, are the best movies to stream on Hulu right now.

Eileen

Debuting at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, this psychological thriller set in 1960s Massachusetts centers on the titular Eileen (Thomasin McKenzie), a young secretary ostracized by her peers at a correctional facility for teenage boys. However, when she strikes an unlikely friendship with the glamorous new psychologist, Rebecca (Anne Hathaway), their bond is put to the ultimate test as they become mired in an unspeakable crime.

Watch Eileen on Hulu on May 10

He Went That Way

Based on the real-life account of Dave Pitts and Larry Lee Ranes, He Went That Way stars Zachary Quinto as Jim Goodwin, a celebrity animal trainer on the road with his performing chimpanzee. When Jim offers a ride to 19-year-old hitchhiker Bobby Falls (Jacob Elordi), he soon realizes he and his prized cargo are stuck on Route 66 with a sadistic serial killer.

Watch He Went That Way on Hulu

13 Going on 30

She's 30, flirty and thriving! On her 13th birthday, the not-so-popular Jenna Rink (Christa B. Allen) sprinkles a dash of magic wishing dust and fast-forwards 17 years into the future. But when her wish comes true — now played by Jennifer Garner, Jenna's got the money, the job and the ideal man — she finds that adulthood isn't all it's cracked up to be, as she realizes she's drifted from those who loved her the most. As the film marked its 20th anniversary on April 23, now is the perfect time to grab a fluffy pillow and a bag of Razzles to enjoy this classic.

Watch 13 Going on 30 on Hulu

Elvis

Taking home the Golden Globe for best performance by an actor in a motion picture – drama, Austin Butler shakes and croons (causing fans to swoon) as the King of Rock 'n' Roll in Baz Luhrmann's splashy musical biopic. Narrated by Elvis Presley's manager, Col. Tom Parker (Tom Hanks), the film unfurls the musician's journey to stardom spanning two decades, encompassing the drastic highs and lows that come hand-in-hand with claiming the throne.

Watch Elvis on Hulu

The Joy Luck Club

Based on Amy Tan's critically-acclaimed novel of the same name, Wayne Wang's 1993 drama follows a group of Chinese women who immigrated to America and have frequent gatherings filled with storytelling and mahjong. Exploring the cultural differences between the Chinese mothers and their second-generation daughters, the film stars Kiều Chinh, Tsai Chin, France Nuyen and Lisa Lu, among others.

Watch The Joy Luck Club on Hulu

Anatomy of a Fall

Taking home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, this French courtroom drama features Sandra Hüller in the lead role of Sandra Voyter, a renowned German novelist on trial for allegedly pushing her husband Samuel (Samuel Theis) from the top floor of their secluded mountain chalet, ultimately killing him. Caught in intense court proceedings and media scrutiny, their half-blind 11-year-old son (Milo Machado-Graner) is torn between his loyalty to his parents and the truth as a witness.

Watch Anatomy of a Fall on Hulu

The Greatest Hits

Sometimes, music can transport us back to a certain time. This rings especially true for Harriet (Lucy Boynton), who learns that specific songs can physically whisk her away to moments shared with her now-dead boyfriend (David Corenswet). As Harriet finds herself drawn to a new romance (Justin H. Min) in the present, she has to decide if it's worth altering the past.

Watch The Greatest Hits on Hulu on April 12

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott's timeless tale has undergone numerous adaptations across both TV and cinema, but Greta Gerwig's acclaimed retelling injects it with a fresh 21st-century lens that is worth revisiting. Watch the classic story of the four March sisters — Jo (Saoirse Ronan), Meg (Emma Watson), Amy (Florence Pugh) and Beth (Eliza Scanlen) — as they forge their own paths in 19th-century Massachusetts. Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet and Meryl Streep also star.

Watch Little Women on Hulu on April 22

Poor Things

Bella is ready to be streamed now! Yorgos Lanthimos's four-time Oscar-winning Poor Things — based on Alasdair Gray's 1992 eponymous novel — tracks the intellectual awakening of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a Victorian woman resurrected à la Frankenstein's monster by scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). With the brain of an infant, Bella embarks on an insatiable quest for knowledge, running off with womanizing lawyer Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo) to explore and gain a better understanding of the world.

Watch Poor Things on Hulu

All of Us Strangers

Immersing himself in solitude to work on his latest script, screenwriter Adam (Andrew Scott) crosses paths with his neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal) in their nearly vacant London apartment building. While their connection quickly develops into a profound affair, Adam frequently pays visits to his childhood home, where his parents (Claire Foy, Jamie Bell) seem frozen in time since their tragic deaths three decades earlier.

Watch All of Us Strangers on Hulu

Pretty Woman

You're never gonna wanna let this early-'90s rom-com go! A contemporary spin on Cinderella, Pretty Woman traces the tender tale between Edward (Richard Gere), a corporate raider on a business trip in L.A., and Vivian (Julia Roberts), a Hollywood Boulevard sex worker. When Vivian agrees to accompany Edward at high-profile events and stay at his penthouse suite, she not only gets an iconic makeover but finds it difficult to resist her one steadfast rule: Never fall for a client.

Watch Pretty Woman on Hulu

Call Me by Your Name

Amidst the beauty of sun-soaked Italian landscapes, Luca Guadagnino's Call Me by Your Name envelops viewers in a heartrending love story between 17-year-old Elio (Timothée Chalamet) and 24-year-old graduate student Oliver (Armie Hammer) during a passion-filled summer spent together. Recognized with an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, this 2017 romantic drama etches a lasting impression on the heart and soul.

Watch Call Me by Your Name on Hulu

The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Part buddy-comedy, part rom-com, this 2005 flick has Steve Carell in the title role as socially awkward Andy, who is encouraged by his electronics store co-workers (Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and Romany Malco) to have sex. Their problematic advice and Andy's feelings for a customer (Catherine Keener) make Judd Apatow's first time (directing a movie, that is) memorable.

Watch The 40-Year-Old Virgin on Hulu

10 Things I Hate About You

Loosely based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, this 1999 romantic comedy is beloved even decades later. The late Heath Ledger stars as a charming bad boy Patrick, who is persuaded to court the sharp-tongued Kat (Julia Stiles) as part of a set-up that doesn't quite go as planned. The film also stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Gabrielle Union, among others.

Watch 10 Things I Hate About You on Hulu

Twilight

Hold on tight, spider monkey! Catherine Hardwicke's 2008 indie adaption of Stephenie Meyer's eponymous novel is sinking its teeth into Hulu's catalog. Kristen Stewart stars as Bella, the mysterious new girl in Forks, Wash., who captures the attention of marble-skinned Edward (Robert Pattinson) and discovers his secret: He's a vampire. Being the catalyst of a worldwide phenomenon, Twilight features dazzling shots of forests, a killer soundtrack and an unforgettable cast, making this camp classic a gloriously nostalgic watch.

Watch Twilight on Hulu

Jumanji

Orphaned in the wake of a tragic skiing accident, Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter Shepherd (Bradley Pierce) move into a long-forgotten mansion under their aunt's care, but little do they know that inside lies a centuries-old, jungle-themed board game, itching for players. Once they dare to engage, the siblings unwittingly free Alan Parrish (Robin Williams), who was trapped within the game's inner world for a grueling 26 years. Now, with earthquakes rumbling, giant mosquitoes swarming and an army of monkeys on their tail, they must survive wild challenges with every roll while finishing the game Alan started as a kid.

Watch Jumanji on Hulu

Warm Bodies

In this 2013 paranormal rom-com, R (Nicholas Hoult) leads a grim life as a zombie who can't remember anything from his past besides the first letter of his name. However, things take a turn when R saves a human named Julie (Teresa Palmer) from the ravenous undead and develops an attraction towards her, discovering his heart might still beat.

Watch Warm Bodies on Hulu

Father of the Bride

When George and Nina Banks' daughter gets engaged, George struggles to accept his role as the bride's father. This family-friendly comedy that's all fun and no snark stars Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Kimberly Williams-Paisley.

Watch Father of the Bride on Hulu

Self Reliance

From the innovative mind of writer, director and actor Jake Johnson comes an action comedy that resembles The Hunger Games ... but with impairment goggles on. Single network manager Tommy (Johnson) has been chosen to be the star of the dark web's grandest reality competition series, but to win the $1 million cash prize, he has to outlast hunters trying to kill him when he's alone. Despite his family and friends refusing to join his entourage, he teams up with another player (Anna Kendrick) to boost his odds. 

Watch Self Reliance on Hulu

The Sound of Music

The hills are alive with the sound of Robert Wise's iconic 1965 musical featuring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Inspired by the real-life von Trapp Family Singers, The Sound of Music stars Andrews as Maria, a governess who infuses the Austrian home of a widowed naval captain (Plummer) and his seven children with some much-needed music and spirit as the rise of the Third Reich impacts them all.

Watch The Sound of Music on Hulu

The Proposal

Any rom-com featuring Sandra Bullock is a worthwhile watch. In The Proposal, she stars as a strict boss who pretends to be engaged to her employee (Ryan Reynolds) to avoid being deported. Bullock and Reynolds' chemistry takes the hilarious screenplay and cute story line to the next level. Plus, Betty White dances to "Get Low" by Lil Jon.

Watch The Proposal on Hulu

Hustlers

Inspired by Jessica Pressler's 2015 New York magazine exposé, Hustlers follows a motley crew of New York City strippers — led by Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) and Destiny (Constance Wu) — who flip the script on their Wall Street clientele by spiking their drinks and maxing out their credit cards. The scene featuring Lopez, Wu, Keke Palmer, Lili Reinhart, Cardi B and Lizzo stripteasing to Britney Spears' seminal hit "Gimme More" alone makes this 2019 heist drama a must-watch.

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Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

In Quentin Tarantino's ninth cinematic masterpiece, he spins a fairy-tale version of late-1960s Hollywood, zeroing in on a struggling actor named Rick (Leonardo DiCaprio) — who lives next door to filmmaker Roman Polanski (Rafal Zawierucha) and up-and-coming star Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie) — and his stunt double, Cliff (Brad Pitt), as they scramble to adapt to the new hippie era. Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood features appearances from stars like Emile Hirsch, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Austin Butler, Dakota Fanning, Al Pacino and more.

Watch Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood on Hulu

A Haunting in Venice

In post-World War II Venice, the world-famous detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) is coaxed into attending a seance in a ghostly palazzo. But when one of the guests is murdered, it is up to Poirot to unveil the identity of the killer in this 2023 Agatha Christie-inspired sequel to Death on the Nile (2022) — a film also directed and produced by Branagh. The star-studded cast also includes Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh, Jude Hill and more.

Watch A Haunting in Venice on Hulu

Quiz Lady

In this 2023 comedy, game-show fanatic Anne (Awkwafina) and her free-spirited estranged sister, Jenny (Sandra Oh), go on a wild cross-country caper, all in the name of getting Anne on Can't Stop the Quiz to win the jackpot and bail their mother out of her gambling debts. Along for the ride in Quiz Lady are stars like Will Ferrell, Holland Taylor, Tony Hale and Jason Schwartzman, among others.

Watch Quiz Lady on Hulu

No One Will Save You

In this 2023 sci-fi horror with no dialogue, Brynn Adams (Kaitlyn Dever) finds comfort in her quaint childhood home despite being estranged from her community. However, Brynn's peace is upended when a swarm of extraterrestrial beings barges into her space, leading her into an action-packed showdown with these interstellar intruders — all while reckoning with the ghosts of her past.

Watch No One Will Save You on Hulu

The Boogeyman

Grieving the loss of their mother, sisters Sadie (Yellowjackets' Sophie Thatcher) and Sawyer Harper (Vivien Lyra Blair) find themselves lacking the support they need from their therapist father, Will (Chris Messina). However, the family dynamics take a sinister twist when an unannounced patient shows up at their door and leaves behind a malevolent presence known as “The Boogeyman," who thrives on familial suffering and compels the mourning Harpers to unite in a fight for survival.

Watch The Boogeyman on Hulu

Vacation Friends 2

Pack up for round two of vacation shenanigans with this hilarious 2023 sequel. As newlyweds Marcus (Lil Rel Howery) and Emily (Yvonne Orji) set sail for an all-expenses-paid Caribbean retreat alongside the free-spirited duo, Ron (John Cena) and Kyla (Meredith Hagner), their idyllic getaway takes a chaotic turn when Kyla's ex-con father (Steve Buscemi) crashes the party unannounced, turning paradise into pandemonium. 

Watch Vacation Friends 2 on Hulu

Theater Camp

With summer's return, aspiring young performers flock to AdirondACTS, an upstate New York theater camp known for nurturing burgeoning talents. When Joan (Amy Sedaris), the camp's founder, slips into a coma, her finance bro son Troy (Jimmy Tatro) teams up with Amos (Ben Platt), Rebecca-Diane (Molly Gordon) and other eccentric counselors and students to save the camp from monetary disaster and stage a triumphant opening night. 

Watch Theater Camp on Hulu

Miguel Wants to Fight

In a town where brawls are as common as the sunrise, the nonconfrontational Miguel (Tyler Dean Flores) is on a mission to master the art of fighting before his family's big move to a new city. With his crew of fearless friends (Christian Vunipola, Suraj Partha and Imani Lewis) by his side, he sets out to turn "run" into "rumble" and unleash his inner warrior.

Watch Miguel Wants to Fight on Hulu

The Quiet Girl

In this 2022 Irish-language feature set in the 1980s, a young neglected girl named Cáit (Catherine Clinch) is sent away from her chaotic family to live with a middle-aged farm couple, Eibhlín (Carrie Crowley) and Seán (Andrew Bennett), for the summer. Finding solace in their custody, Cáit adapts to her foster parents' candid nature, but discovers a tragic hidden truth within her newfound sanctuary. 

Watch The Quiet Girl on Hulu

Wildflower

Based on a true story, this coming-of-age film follows emerging high school graduate Bea Johnson (Kiernan Shipka) as she navigates her teenage life while also taking care of her neurodivergent parents (Samantha Hyde, Dash Mihok). Premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, Wildflower also features an ensemble cast including Jean Smart, Alexandra Daddario, Charlie Plummer, Brad Garrett and Jacki Weaver.

Watch Wildflower on Hulu

Flamin' Hot

Directed by Eva Longoria, this 2023 biographical dramedy stars Jesse Garcia as Richard Montañez, the Frito-Lay janitor who drew from his Mexican American culture to create the game-changing Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the late-1980s. This film costars Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, Tony Shalhoub and Emilio Rivera.

Watch Flamin' Hot on Hulu

Jagged Mind 

This one will throw you for a loop. Premiering at the American Black Film Festival in 2023, this Hulu horror finds a woman (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) who is stuck in a vicious time cycle of blackouts and visions, which are mysteriously connected to her new girlfriend (Shannon Woodward).

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Infinity Pool

In 2022, Mia Goth dominated the horror film scene with star-making performances in the A24 slashers X and Pearl (her upcoming MaXXXine will close out the X trilogy), but the British actress has killed it again with her turn in 2023's Infinity Pool. Also starring Alexander Skarsgård and Cleopatra Coleman, Brandon Cronenberg's sci-fi horror flick follows newlyweds (Skarsgård and Goth) on vacation in the fictional country La Tolqa, where violence and terror drive its culture.

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White Men Can't Jump

Reimagining Ron Shelton's 1992 sports comedy of the same name — which is also streaming on Hulu — Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls star as two basketball players who team up and compete for a large cash prize. This film features Lance Reddick in one of his final performances before his death in March 2023, as well as Teyana Taylor, Vince Staples and Laura Harrier.

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Clock

Glee alum Dianna Agron strikes hard in this 2023 sci-fi thriller as Ella Patel, a woman in her late-30s who's pressured by her peers to conceive a child. Determined to fix her "broken" biological clock, Ella joins a clinical trial run by Dr. Elizabeth Simmons (Melora Hardin) and the treatment ends up putting a horror slant on baby fever and maternal instincts.

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Rye Lane

Debuting at 2023's Sundance Film Festival, this charming British rom-com — filmed with a colorful production design — follows two jilted twentysomethings (Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson) who meet in a gender-neutral bathroom and bond over their break-ups. The strangers spend the day wandering down the movie's eponymous street while a vibrant chemistry blossoms between them.

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Boston Strangler

Based on the gripping true story, this 2023 historical true-crime drama stars Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon as Boston American Record reporters Loretta McLaughlin and Jean Cole. Facing unbridled sexism in the workplace, the two join forces to connect local murders to a serial killer — now known as the Boston Stranger (David Dastmalchian), the man responsible for sexually assaulting and killing more than a dozen women.

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Call Jane

When a 1960s housewife (Elizabeth Banks) learns her pregnancy will put her life at risk, she meets a clandestine women's group called the Janes who offer illegal abortion access to pregnant women in need. Dealing with themes more pertinent than ever, this 2023 drama stars Banks, Sigourney Weaver, Kate Mara, Chris Messina and more.

Watch Call Jane on Hulu

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Twenty-two years after the events of the original 1995 film, this 2017 fantasy adventure presents the titular board game as a modern video game, in which four teenagers are trapped. Embodying the avatars they chose — brought to life by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan — these players have to complete a chaotic quest in the digital jungle to return home.

Watch Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle on Hulu

Triangle of Sadness

Winning the Cannes Film Festival's highest honor, the Palme d'Or, Ruben Östlund's 2022 dark satire explores themes of class, gender and race as it follows a group of out-of-touch, affluent personalities whose trip aboard a luxury yacht ultimately goes haywire. In her last film role before her death in August 2022, Charlbi Dean stars alongside Harris Dickinson, Woody Harrelson, Dolly de Leon, and more.

Watch Triangle of Sadness on Hulu

Watcher

You might need to watch this with your blinds shut. Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, this 2022 psychological thriller centers on an American actress (Maika Monroe) who moves to Romania's capital with her boyfriend and notices an ominous figure spying on her from a window across the street.

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Not Okay

Be prepared, this 2022 satire contains "an unlikeable female protagonist" who makes unbelievably problematic choices. When Gen-Z fast fashionista Dani Sanders (Zoey Deutch) fakes an extravagant trip to Paris on her Instagram, a terrorist attack near the Eiffel tower leads her to put on an act as a trauma-stricken survivor.

Watch Not Okay on Hulu

Good Luck to You, Leo Grande

There's a lot to find pleasure in while watching this 2022 sex dramedy. Good Luck to You, Leo Grande stars Emma Thompson as a former religious school teacher who hires a sex worker named Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack) to help with her first-ever orgasm.

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Summer of Soul

Winning the Oscar for Best Documentary in 2022 (yet the shining moment was notoriously robbed by something else), The Roots drummer Questlove made his directorial debut with Summer of Soul, which follows 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival by using all but forgotten concert footage cut with new interviews of performers and attendees. The critically-acclaimed film aims to "restore its history," considering the massive fête hosted legendary performers such as Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone and Mahalia Jackson, among others, over six Sundays that summer — but was widely overshadowed in the news by Woodstock, which was happening about 100 miles away on one overlapping weekend.

Watch Summer of Soul on Hulu

Plan B

In this 2021 coming-of-age comedy, an overprotected teen has sex for the first time once her mom leaves town and recruits her best friend for a road trip adventure to the nearest Planned Parenthood for the titular emergency contraceptive. Starring Kuhoo Verma and Victoria Moroles, this buddy movie is as timely as it is heartfelt.

Watch Plan B on Hulu

Crush

Hulu's 2022 sapphic rom-com follows an ambitious student named Paige Evans (Rowan Blanchard), who joins her high school's track team to become more acquainted with her crush, yet finds her heart racing for another teammate. Auliʻi Cravalho and Isabella Ferreira also star in this adorable teen flick.

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The Valet

This 2022 remake of the original French rom-com follows a personal driver (Eugenio Derbez) who's hired to date an A-lister (Samara Weaving) to cover up her affair with a married billionaire (Max Greenfield). The movie is also dedicated to its cast member and telenovela star Carmen Salinas, who died at age 82 before the movie's release.

Watch The Valet on Hulu

Run

This one's not for the faint of heart. In this 2020 horror flick, Sarah Paulson — a reigning queen of the genre — stars as a ruthless helicopter parent whose twisted secrets are investigated by her daughter.

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Spencer

This historical drama examines what Princess Diana's psychological state might have been like during the Christmas of 1991, five years before she and Prince Charles divorced. The movie earned Kristen Stewart (who plays Diana) her first-ever Oscar nomination.

Watch Spencer on Hulu

Palm Springs

This film is like Groundhog Day with a sci-fi edge. When two wedding guests get stuck in a time loop together, they work together to figure out how to escape it. The romantic comedy features Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti.

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Fresh

Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in this edgy comedy-horror movie. Fed up with dating apps, Noa (Edgar-Jones) take a chance on a charming stranger (Stan). However, things go very wrong on a romantic getaway. If you're in the mood for something unusual, add this movie to your list.

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Crime + Punishment

This documentary follows a group of New York City cops who blow the lid on illegal arrest quotas they're expected to meet. If you're in the mood for a real-life story that's just as riveting as fiction, tune into this film, directed by Stephen Maing.

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The United States vs. Billie Holiday

In the 1940s, the Federal Bureau of Narcotics launched an investigation into jazz singer Billie Holiday as part of their war on drugs — they wanted to stop Holiday from singing her song "Strange Fruit." This gripping biographical film directed by Lee Daniels examines the iconic singer's struggles with addiction, fame and more.

Watch The United States vs. Billie Holiday on Hulu

Leave No Trace

This documentary explores the 82,000 sexual abuse claims against Boy Scouts of America and the organization's massive cover-up. It's a heavy watch, but a necessary one to hear the survivors' stories.

Watch Leave No Trace on Hulu

Prey

The fifth installment of the Predator franchise is a prequel to the other four films. Set 300 years in the past, a young Comanche warrior fights against an alien predator to protect her tribe in this sci-fi thriller. With a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this 2022 movie is a popular one.

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Fire Island

Inspired by Pride & Prejudice, this romantic comedy follows a group of queer friends on their summer trip to Fire Island. The hilarious cast features Joel Kim Booster (who also wrote the script), Bowen Yang and Margaret Cho.

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Nomadland

This 2020 indie follows Fern (Frances McDormand in an Oscar-winning performance) who goes on a journey through the American West after losing her job during the Great Recession. The poignant film explores the intricacies of nomadic life and won several awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture and the BAFTA Award for Best Film.

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