The Best Movies on Hulu to Stream Now
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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 sappy romance like Crush or a gripping biopic like The Eyes of Tammy Faye, you can always rely on Hulu to offer you countless options. 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.
Triangle of Sadness
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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.
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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.
Not Okay
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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.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
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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.
Watch Good Luck to You, Leo Grande on Hulu
Summer of Soul
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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.
Plan B
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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.
Crush
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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.
The Valet
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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.
Run
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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.
The Breakfast Club
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Don't you forget about watching this classic. Starring Brat Pack members Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez and Anthony Michael Hall, John Hughes' 1985 high school dramedy follows five students from different cliques who all have to spend their Saturday in detention.
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The Night House
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David Bruckner's 2020 psychological horror should be viewed with the lights on. After her architect husband dies by suicide, Beth (Rebecca Hall) discovers terrifying truths about the home he built for them.
Nightmare Alley
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Based on William Lindsay Gresham's eponymous novel, Nightmare Alley follows a hapless carnival worker, played by Bradley Cooper, who builds a career beyond the sideshow by passing himself off as a mentalist to hustle others. The higher he climbs, though, the farther there is to fall. Guillermo del Toro's 2021 psychological horror features a stellar ensemble cast, including Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Toni Collette, among others.
Superbad
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It's hard not to love McLovin. In Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg's iconic buddy comedy, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera play childhood best friends named Seth and Evan who want to throw an end-of-the-year rager and lose their virginities to their crushes before graduating high school. Rogen, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader and Emma Stone also star.
The 40-Year-Old Virgin
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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.
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50/50
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Inspired by a true story, this 2007 dramedy follows 27-year-old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who's diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his spine and has to go through chemotherapy. Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick and Bryce Dallas Howard also star.
Miss You Already
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Directed by Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke, this 2015 dramedy stars Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette as two inseparable best friends who experience a rift in their relationship once one of them starts a family and one gets a cancer diagnosis. The chemistry between the two actors carried over in real life, as Barrymore told PEOPLE that she and Colette "get each other and love each other."
Watch Miss You Already on Hulu
Rosaline
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This 2022 film focuses on the character of Rosaline, Romeo's abandoned love interest in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, as she attempts to win Romeo back. This romantic comedy is equal parts charming and goofy, and Kaitlyn Dever does a great job portraying the emotionally distressed ex-lover.
The Proposal
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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 Reynold's chemistry takes the hilarious screenplay and cute story line to the next level. Plus, Betty White dances to "Get Low" by Lil Jon.
Death on the Nile
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Detective Hercule Poirot works to solve a mysterious murder case on a riverboat traveling on the Nile River. As more and more deaths pile up, the case gets extremely difficult to solve. The cast features Kenneth Branagh, Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer and Emma Mackey.
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I, Tonya
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This 2017 film tells the true story of Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan. Whether you know all about the world of figure skating or nothing at all, this movie is a riveting drama with standout performances from Margot Robbie, Allison Janney (in an Oscar-winning performance) and Sebastian Stan.
Parasite
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This satirical portrayal of wealth and class divides won four Oscars, including the Academy Award for Best Picture. If you're in the mood for a more serious film, turn this one on to see why it made waves — and history.
Spencer
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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.
Palm Springs
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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.
The Princess
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Joey King stars in this action movie as a princess who refuses to marry her betrothed, a man eager to take over her father's throne. She gets locked in a tower but isn't a damsel in distress. Instead, she works on figuring out a plan to save the kingdom.
Fresh
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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.
Crime + Punishment
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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
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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.
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The Eyes of Tammy Faye
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Evangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker created the world's largest religious broadcasting network and theme park in the 1970s. This movie focuses specifically on Tammy Faye's "rise, fall, and redemption." The cast features Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield, with Chastain's performance earning her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
Watch The Eyes of Tammy Faye on Hulu
Leave No Trace
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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.
Spider-Man
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Starring Tobey Maguire, the original Spider-Man movie follows the story of Peter Parker, a nerdy teen who gets bitten by a spider and develops superpowers. Whether you're a comic book fan or not, this is a great watch, and it'll set you up perfectly to explore the rest of the Spider-Man franchise.
Prey
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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.
Fire Island
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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.
Nomadland
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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.
