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There are so many good movies on Hulu, from side-splitting comedies like Fire Island to passionate romances like Palm Springs to terrifying horror films like Saw. There are so many good ones, in fact, that it can be hard to wade through everything to find the cream of the crop. Never fear: We've compiled a list of the best movies on Hulu so you can find new and old favorites alike.
This list has been curated by top Collider editors with decades of combined experience — not to mention a deep knowledge of and passion for the medium. Only the best of the best is included. Read on to discover the best movies to watch on Hulu right now.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows on Hulu, best documentaries on Hulu, and best horror movies on Hulu.
Editor's note: This article was updated October 2024 to include Late Night with the Devil.
‘Late Night with the Devil’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.0/10
Release Date March 22, 2024
Director Cameron Cairnes , Colin Cairnes
Runtime 86 Minutes
Written, directed, and edited by Colin and Cameron Cairnes, Late Night with the Devil is a supernatural horror film that stars David Dastmalchian as a late-night talk show host who attempts to improve ratings by bringing an allegedly possessed girl on the show on Halloween night, 1977. Framed as a documentary, the movie explores how this ill-conceived Halloween episode deteriorates into a terrifying nightmare. Besides Dastmalchian, the film also stars Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli, Rhys Auteri, Georgina Haig, and Josh Quong Tart.
Late Night with the Devil premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in the festival's horror-focused "Midnighters" section. The movie was subsequently released in theaters by IFC Films and was fairly successful at the box office, earning over $15 million. The film has also received largely positive reviews from critics, with praise for its dark story and Dastmalchian’s performance. A creepy and enthralling work of possession horror, Late Night with the Devil is the perfect watch for late-night scares.
‘The Favourite’ (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.5/10
The Favourite
Release Date November 23, 2018
Runtime 120 minutes
Before they were teaming up for Poor Things and, more recently, Kinds of Kindness, Yorgos Lanthimos and multi-Academy Award winner Emma Stone collaborated on The Favourite. Set in 18th-century England, a physically frail but mentally brash Queen Anne’s (Olivia Colman) rule over her court is disrupted when a scheming new servant, Abigail (Stone), rapidly climbs the ranks. An offbeat blend of comedy and drama that Lanthimos fans have come to know and love, The Favorite oozes charm and wit but never even threatens to edge toward pompousness. Supported by a wonderful cast, including Rachel Weisz, The Favorite famously led Colman to her first and only Academy Award to date. - Jake Hodges
‘Nightmare Alley’ (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 7.0/10
Release Date December 17, 2021
Director Guillermo del Toro
Runtime 150 minutes
This 2021 psychological thriller partners director and co-writer Guillermo del Toro with a star-studded cast in a story of tension, secrets, and deceit. Based on the 1946 novel of the same name, the film follows the rise of Stan Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) from a body under his floorboards, through the carnival, and to the top of the medium game as his journey is being watched by a keen opponent. An aesthetic dream, Nightmare Alley takes the noir genre and paints it with the brush of a master, making for a viewing experience you’re unlikely to ever forget. Add that to a genuinely intriguing story, and you have a recipe for public and critical success. Such was Nightmare Alley’s success that it even earned four Academy Award nominations for its trouble. - Jake Hodges
‘Ready or Not’ (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Release Date August 21, 2019
Runtime 95 Minutes
This unexpected slasher hit from Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett follows a bride and groom on their wedding night as they engage with the latter’s family’s traditions. However, these traditions are anything but usual, as the evening quickly spirals into a bloody game of hide-and-seek with lives on the line. A satirical examination of class and wealth is unapologetically served on a gory platter, with Ready or Not quickly becoming a slasher fan-favorite. Alongside a terrific cast, Samara Weaving plants her flag as the next big scream queen with a performance for the ages. - Jake Hodges
‘Hold Your Breath’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 30% | IMDb: 6.6/10
Release Date October 3, 2024
Director Karrie Crouse , Will Joines
Runtime 94 Minutes
Written and co-directed by Karrie Crouse, Hold Your Breath is set in Oklahoma in the 1930s and follows a young mother, Margaret Bellum (Sarah Paulson), whose difficult past starts to infest her mind and convinces her of an evil presence lurking in dust storms. October is most certainly the perfect month for horror, and this brand-new addition to Hulu is a great way to celebrate. A TIFF 2024 debutant, the film benefits from a fantastic central cast, including the aforementioned Paulson, The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Amiah Miller, Annaleigh Ashford, and more. - Jake Hodges
‘She Taught Love’ (2024)
IMDb: 5.1/10
She Taught Love
Run Time 1 hr 42 min
Director Nate Edwards
Release Date September 27, 2024
Actors Taissa Farmiga, D'Arcy Carden, Angela Elayne Gibbs, Arsema Thomas, Kevin Carroll
This Hulu original movie from director Nate Edwards follows Arsema Thomas as Mali, a young, life-loving woman whose world is ripped apart when she is forced to face her own mortality. However, unlikely solace comes in the form of Darrell Britt-Gibson’s Frank, an actor with a penchant for self-destruction, with the two developing an unexpected but blossoming romance. A romance with all the trimmings, She Taught Love doesn’t just star Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’s Britt-Gibson — it is also written by him, with the movie a perfect spot to catch a wide range of burgeoning talents within the industry. - Jake Hodges
‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 7.0/10
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Release Date April 22, 2022
Director Tom Gormican
Starring the fantastic pairing of Pedro Pascal and Nicolas Cage, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent follows Cage as a fictionalized version of himself, who is offered an eye-popping $1 million to attend the birthday party of his biggest fan, Javi Gutierrez (Pascal). However, his trip is about to take a strange turn when he is recruited by the CIA to infiltrate the party as the amalgamation of his most popular on-screen characters. Unlike anything you’ve seen before, Tom Gormican’s The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a meta masterpiece. Self-aware in all the best ways, the film is bursting with vibrant satirical comedy and makes for perfect viewing for anyone with even the slightest interest in Cage’s enigmatic career. - Jake Hodges
‘Jennifer’s Body’ (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes: 46% | IMDb: 5.5/10
Jennifer's Body
Release Date September 19, 2009
Runtime 102
This brilliant blend of satirical comedy and teen horror sees Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfried star as unlikely best friends, Jennifer and Needy, whose relationship is tested when a tragic fire renders Jennifer with an inexplicable taste for human blood. This is not a critically-driven drama of the Academy Awards variety but is instead a wild, gory cinematic experience that is worth every satirical second. Fox and Seyfried make for a fascinating pair, with their undeniable chemistry one of the best aspects of this gripping film that is perhaps the best feature in director Karyn Kusama’s career. - Jake Hodges
‘Freaky Friday’ (2003)
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 6.3/10
Release Date August 6, 2003
Runtime 97 Minutes
This remake of the 1976 classic, which is itself an adaptation of the 1972 Mary Rodgers novel, sees Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan play the bickering mother-daughter pair of Tess and Anna. When a particularly unassuming Friday suddenly turns freaky, the two inexplicably wake up inside the other’s body, leading to a journey of discovery that might just help them heal their relationship. As the third adaptation of the novel, some 2003 moviegoers had assumed they’d seen it all before. Alas, they were wrong, with this modern adaptation serving as both a doting homage and refreshing comedy. Both Curtis and Lohan have enormous chemistry as a mother and daughter, with the two excitingly ready to reprise their roles in the upcoming 2025 sequel, Freakier Friday. - Jake Hodges
‘Immaculate’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 71% | IMDb: 5.8/10
Immaculate
Release Date March 22, 2024
Director michael mohan
Runtime 89 minutes
Directed by Michael Mohan and written by Andrew Lobel, Immaculate is a horror film that follows a young American nun who joins a remote Italian convent, slowly realizing that her new home hides terrible secrets. The film stars Sydney Sweeney in the lead role, appearing alongside Álvaro Morte, Benedetta Porcaroli, Dora Romano, Giorgio Colangeli, and Simona Tabasco. Immaculate premiered at the 2024 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival, receiving somewhat mixed but generally positive reviews from critics. The film has been praised for its performances and the premise, which provokes discussion about topics like bodily autonomy, childbirth, abortion, and infanticide. This has also led to Immaculate being considered a “twin film” of The First Omen, which tackles similar themes and released around the same time. Most importantly, the film has plenty of scares in store for horror fans, even if it does take some time to get to the good part.
‘The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 68% | IMDb: 6.3/10
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat
Run Time 2 hr 4 min
Director Tina Mabry
Release Date August 23, 2024
Actors Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, Uzo Aduba, Mekhi Phifer, Julian McMahon, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Russell Hornsby
Based on Edward Kelsey Moore’s 2013 novel of the same name, Tina Mabry’s The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat is a touching tale of friendship. The movie follows the life of three best friends, nicknamed The Supremes, as they traverse the many challenges that they individually face, sharing the good and the bad to turn personal struggles into collective solutions. Featuring a cast that includes the likes of Sanaa Lathan, Julian McMahon, Tati Gabrielle, Aunjanu Ellis-Taylor, and many more, The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat first made its debut at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. A tale that is easy to resonate with based on source material beloved by many, this is certainly an eye-catching addition to Hulu’s lineup. - Jake Hodges
‘Suitable Flesh’ (2023)
The Suitable Flesh
Release Date October 27, 2023
Rotten Tomatoes: 85% | IMDb: 5.4/10
Based on the H. P. Lovecraft short story "The Thing on the Doorstep,” Suitable Flesh is a 2023 horror film directed by Joe Lynch and written by Dennis Paoli. The movie stars Heather Graham, Judah Lewis, Bruce Davison, Johnathon Schaech, and Barbara Crampton. The film follows psychiatrist Elizabeth Derby (Graham), who becomes obsessed with a young patient who appears to be suffering from some kind of extreme personality disorder. However, as she dives further into the case, a horrifying occult power threatens to consume her whole life. Suitable Flesh premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Festival, receiving largely positive reviews from critics. The movie has also been a hit with horror fans, with its campy yet horrifying body horror. This Lovecraft adaptation is not for the faint-hearted, but it is a very thrilling watch nonetheless. A visceral, old-school horror movie, Suitable Flesh is based on a simple enough premise, but it becomes so much more thanks to the masterful storytelling and the exceptional performances by its talented cast.
‘Punch-Drunk Love’ (2002)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 7.3/10
Release Date October 25, 2002
Director Paul Thomas Anderson
Runtime 95 minutes
This 2002 Paul Thomas Anderson masterpiece follows Adam Sandler’s Barry, a man who feels unfulfilled in his mundane life. Attempting to find some thrill, Barry rings a sex hotline — only for his name and information to become embroiled in a criminal ring. With nowhere to turn, Barry accidentally finds love, but will his newfound emotion fuel a fight to free himself from criminal clutches? For some, Punch-Drunk Love is a beautifully structured film brimming with memorable moments, but for others, it is a movie that manages to impressively represent the nuances of autism — way before the topic was as spoken of as it is today. Sandler’s performance is one of his absolute best, with the quirky narrative additions Anderson has become famed for helping craft an unforgettable experience that will at least entertain and perhaps even change your life. - Jake Hodges
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 7.0/10
Release Date May 10, 2024
Runtime 145 Minutes
The fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot, Kingdom is set many years after the events of the third outing, War for the Planet of the Apes, with the hierarchical roles of humans and apes now completely flipped. Caesar’s (Kevin Durand) reputation has evolved into that of a near-god, with many subsections made in his name transforming into a dangerous, volatile atmosphere primed for chaos. Discussing themes of leadership, faith, and critical questioning, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes feels like the perfect next step in this gripping story. Including one of the best endings in the franchise, Wes Ball’s fourth installment is both aesthetically gorgeous and nail-bitingly immersive, keeping up the perfect record of this rebooted saga. - Jake Hodges
‘Enchanted’ (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.1/10
Enchanted
Release Date November 21, 2007
Director Kevin Lima
Runtime 107 minutes
Directed by Kevin Lima and written by Bill Kelly, Enchanted is a Disney live-action animated musical fantasy rom-com about an animated princess who finds herself in a live-action world. The film follows Princess Giselle, an archetypal Disney princess, who is banished from her kingdom by her lover’s evil stepmother and sent to real-world New York City, where she falls for a cynical divorce lawyer. Golden Globe-winner Amy Adams stars as Giselle alongside Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Timothy Spall, Idina Menzel, and Susan Sarandon, with Julie Andrews as the narrator. On its release, Enchanted was a major box office success and became the 15th highest-grossing film worldwide released in 2007. It was also widely acclaimed by critics, with praise for Adams’ performance and the movie’s reimagining of classic fairy tale tropes in a modern rom-com setting. Exceptionally meta but also true to its roots, Enchanted is both a self-parody and homage to Disney’s animated classics, with references to some of the studio’s most beloved works. Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, composers of previous Disney songs, wrote and produced the songs for Enchanted, three of which earned nominations at the Academy Awards.
‘Step Brothers’ (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes: 55% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Release Date July 25, 2008
Director Adam McKay
Runtime 98 minutes
Widely regarded as one of the best comedies of the 21st century, Step Brothers follows two middle-aged men, Brennan Huff (Will Ferrell) and Dale Doback (John C. Reilly), who become unlikely stepbrothers after their respective mom and dad marry. Slackers by every sense of the word, a new family dynamic brings about a shift in their lives that is packaged with carnage, chaos, and endless comedy. When Adam McKay, Ferrell, and Reilly come together, there’s always going to be hilarity. Step Brothers pulls no punches in its attempt to make you fall off your chair, with side-splitting gag after side-splitting gag propelling the film into comedic legend. Not a tale for those looking for narrative nuance, Step Brothers is instead just an unadulterated, wild ride of fun with some of the best funny minds of a generation. - Jake Hodges
'Tangerine' (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 7.1/10
Tangerine
Run Time 1 hr 28 min
Director Sean Baker
Release Date January 23, 2015
Actors Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan, Alla Tumanian, James Ransone
One of the most innovative movies of the 2010s, Tangerine follows Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez), a woman returning to Tinseltown after 28 days away. With Christmas on the horizon, her holiday spirit is crushed after learning that the love of her life has cheated on her, which sets Sin-Dee on a mission to track him down at any cost. On its surface, Tangerine is already an immersive and gorgeous flick that oozes style and substance. However, when learning that the entire project was shot on the iPhone 5s, it becomes a masterpiece. Indulgent and inventive, Tangerine is early proof of the genius of its creator, Sean Baker, with the most recent Cannes Film Festival seeing the filmmaker pick up the Palm d’Or for his movie Anora. - Jake Hodges
'Little Women' (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.8/10
Release Date December 25, 2019
Runtime 135
Based on the iconic 1868 novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women marks Greta Gerwig’s second solo directing project, following on from the hit coming-of-age drama Lady Bird. Set in 19th-century Massachusetts, the film follows the four March sisters, each with their own dreams — and all bound by their desperate attempts to escape the clutches of a patriarchal society unwilling to let them fly. The gorgeous period setting plays host to a modern tale of equality and freedom wrapped in the stylings of the 19th century. Bolstered by an iconic central cast featuring some of the best actors of today, Little Women is a masterpiece in adaptation and rightfully earned itself an Academy Award for Best Costume Design, along with five other nominations. - Jake Hodges
'Bad Boys for Life' (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes: 76% | IMDb: 6.5/10
Release Date January 17, 2020
Director Adil El Arbi , Bilall Fallah
Runtime 124 Minutes
The third installment in the beloved franchise, Bad Boys for Life sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reprise their roles as Miami detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, with the streets not safe without them. After joining a new team in the Miami Police Department, the pair is tasked with bringing down the powerful leader of a local drug cartel. As entertaining as ever, Bad Boys for Life proves that both Smith and Lawrence haven’t lost a beat. Back to their old comedy-driven, high-octane ways, Bad Boys for Life also intelligently doesn’t avoid the elephant in the room, healthily discussing themes of mid-life crises and career changes. Superb fun, Bad Boys for Life is everything you could want it to be. - Jake Hodges
'Brats' (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Release Date June 13, 2024
Director Andrew McCarthy
Runtime 92 Minutes
Written and directed by Andrew McCarthy, Brats is a detailed documentary that follows the iconic ‘Brat Pack’ — a group of young actors known for making coming-of-age movies in the 1980s. With their story told through a new lens, this documentary aims to look at just what a profound impact being a young celebrity can have on lives, with the endless media attention and constant heavy expectations on their immature shoulders analyzed in detail. Honest and eye-opening, Brats is a reminder of the humanity behind the concept of stardom, with our current attitude towards celebrities no better than in the 1980s. A fascinating documentary, Brats is one you won’t want to miss. - Jake Hodges
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