Summary

• The best movies on Apple TV+ feature a diverse range of talent, from renowned directors to up-and-coming filmmakers, making it a strong contender in the streaming industry.
• The Beanie Bubble and The Banker are among the must-watch movies on Apple TV+, with each film offering a unique story and impressive performances from their cast.
• Cherry and Greyhound showcase the versatility of Tom Holland and Tom Hanks, respectively, in roles that depart from their well-known characters, and are worth checking out for fans of their previous work.

The best movies on Apple TV+ form an impressive collection of streaming content for subscribers. From documentaries about renowned performers to awards season darlings — including a Best Picture Oscar winner — the catalog of great films on Apple TV+ is only expanding. Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott are just two of several acclaimed directors whose movies are currently streaming on the online service. Apple TV+ has plenty of solid movies to watch right now across every genre, though when it comes to drama few streaming services can rival its impressive and high-quality content.

While Apple TV+ is popular for its streaming series such as Ted Lasso, Severance, and Schmigadoon!, its movie roster is definitely worthy of consideration. By combining the works of both iconic and newcomer directors and studios alongside its own Apple TV+ originals, the service has established a strong foothold in a streaming industry dominated by even bigger names. Just as the best TV shows on Apple TV+ showcase a diverse range of talent, so do the best Apple TV+ movies.

For more movie streaming recommendations, be sure to check out the best movies on Hulu and the best movies on Max.

Best Drama Movies On Apple TV+

CODA (2021)

Perhaps the most celebrated original movie on Apple TV+, CODA was the first film distributed by a streaming service to win the Oscar for Best Picture. The movie follows 17-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones), the only hearing member of her family, who must navigate the difficulties of teenagehood with the sense of responsibility she feels towards her nearest and dearest.

While working on her father's fishing boat and assisting as her brother's and parents’ interpreter, she finds herself torn between exploring her dreams of singing and the obligations she feels to her family. The Apple TV+ movie holds a Certified Fresh 94% critic score and 91% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, proving its popularity isn’t confined to the Academy.

In addition to Best Picture, CODA won Oscars for both Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur and Best Adapted Screenplay.

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Killers Of The Flower Moon (2023)

Already hailed as a Martin Scorsese masterpiece, Killers of the Flower Moon is based on a true story and the David Grann book of the same name, Killers of the Flower Moon is about the 1920s Oklahoma murders of Osage people after oil was discovered on their land. At the center of it all is Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio), a WW1 vet whose rancher uncle, William King Hale (Robert De Niro), convinces him to marry an Osage woman named Mollie (Lily Gladstone), whose family is wealthy from oil money.

Killers of the Flower Moon is a film so harrowing and engrossing that viewers will forget its three-and-a-half-hour runtime. Scorsese doesn't shy away from the injustices and brutalities committed against the Osage by white men like Hale, and members of the Osage were consulted when filming the movie, providing the story with the authenticity it needs. From the heart-wrenching performances by the Killers of the Moon cast (particularly Gladstone) to Robbie Robertson's heart-pulsing score, the movie is a searing critique of an ugly chapter in American history and easily one of the best dramas on Apple TV+.

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Napoleon (2023)