35 Great Movies from 2023 Streaming Right Now

For all the talk of multiplexes struggling to stay afloat and strikes that brought Hollywood to a halt, 2023 produced more movies likely to stand the test of time than any year in recent memory. Part of that is certainly a result of studios being able to roll out full slates of movies after years of COVID-induced interruptions, but it’s also self-evident that many of the world’s biggest filmmakers brought their A-game this year. 

The entire calendar was filled with highly anticipated films from lauded directors that lived up to the hype.  The dual cultural phenomenon of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” provided a much-needed shot of box office adrenaline, and both Greta Gerwig and Christopher Nolan were able to harness their best filmmaking instincts to craft the rare studio blockbusters that were hailed as genuine artistic achievements. 

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One of the year’s other biggest bets, Martin Scorsese’s $200 million Apple epic “Killers of the Flower Moon,” managed to meet its impossibly high expectations after its buzzy Cannes premiere and made a breakout star out of Lily Gladstone. Todd Haynes’ 

“May December” and Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City” turned out to be Cannes hits that delighted fans of both directors. 

Hayao Miyazaki came out of retirement once again to grace viewers with “The Boy and the Heron,” yet another emotional swan song that reminded the world why his anime pedigree is unquestioned. 

And long-gestating passion projects like Michael Mann’s “Ferrari” and Bradley Cooper’s “Maestro” also proved to be worthy additions to the awards race.

The independent film circuit also produced breakthrough works from exciting young voices like Celine Song’s “Past Lives” and A.V. Rockwell’s “A Thousand and One.”

There were so many quality films that it often felt impossible for any cinephile to keep up with all of the year’s major releases. If you’re looking to catch up on things you missed or revisit favorites over the holidays, many of the year’s biggest films have already made their way to streaming platforms. Keep reading for IndieWire’s guide to streaming the best films of 2023 over the holiday season.

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