Hulu has really stepped up its game over the last few years, and with new competition like Disney+ and HBO Max, can you blame them? With so many streaming services, it’s hard to know where new releases go and old favorites live. But now the trouble is…how do you find anything? Well, we’ve got you covered. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and we’ve curated our own library of the best movies on Hulu right now.

As films come and go, we’ll be updating this list, so feel free to check back each month.

Top Movies on Hulu

Parasite (2019)

Parasite  •  Trailer

Bong Joon-Ho’s Academy Award-winning film examines the class divide between a South Korean family struggling to make ends meet and a wealthy family who employs them. The beginning scenes introduce us to the story with humor and lightness, while the film takes a dark turn halfway through. After you watch the film, come back for some Parasite analysis looking at the plot, themes and that insane ending.

Oscar Winners on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

“A miracle of a film. It feels like Bong Joon-ho’s already extraordinary career has been building to this: a riotous social satire that’s as gloriously entertaining as it is deeply sardonic.Full review --John Nugent, Empire

Best Movies on Hulu Right Now

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

Portrait of a Lady on Fire  •  Trailer

Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a period drama set in 18th century France. Marianne is a painter commissioned to paint Heloise’s portrait. Heloise is a reluctant bride, and Marianne must paint her without her knowing. As they spend more time with one another, their connection grows into a deep but forbidden love. There is something incredibly simplistic about this story, but the film doesn’t rush. In fact, it begs for your patience. From Celine Sciamma, we feel each emotion because the shot sits with each character long enough to see their expressions change moment by moment, until we realize the story is one of the realest cinematic love stories we’ve been involved in, in years. The film feels slow and calm initially, but progresses into quite a work of art.

Works of Art on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Portrait of a Lady on Fire is an exquisite piece of artistic cinema that will stay with you for years to come. Full review ---Renuka Vyavahare, Times of India

Best Movies to Watch on Hulu

Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)

The Lord of the Rings  •  Trailer

The Lord of the Rings is a film trilogy series based on the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien and directed by Peter Jackson. It is an epic fantasy adventure with the first installment being The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, followed by its sequel The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and closing with The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

The first installment introduces us to the One Ring. Powerful and evil forces search relentlessly for it and the future of civilization rests in the One Ring’s fate. The ring has been lost for centuries, but fate places it in the hands of Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood), a young hobbit. who inherits the Ring. When he becomes the Ringbearer, an incredibly daunting mission lies ahead of him. He must destroy it in the fires of Mount Doom where the Ring was made.

The sequel follows Frodo’s quest to destroy the One Ring. Frodo and Sam (Sean Astin) discover Gollum is following them, while Aragorn played by Viggo Mortensen and the Elf Archer Legolas and Gimli the Dwarf come across the taken Rohan Kingdom, where the king has fallen under a deadly spell. It is Aragorn who has to release the king from Saruman’s spell to save Middle-earth in a climactic clash.

The final conflict between good and evil ! Frodo and Sam destroy the ring and Aragorn leads the forces of good against Sauron’s army. A final film that does not disappoint. 

Trilogy Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

“Somewhere, there are future Hollywood directors who will tell magazine feature writers that they first decided to make movies as they watched this film; it's that good.” Full review--Nell Minow, Common Sense Media

“Gripping, whole and nourishing. Certainly of the fantasy film series currently in American theaters -– I include "Harry Potter and the Secret Toity" and "Star Trek: Halitosis" -– The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the best, and not by just a little.” Full review--Stephen Hunter, The Washington Post

“The resounding climax to a landmark in cinema history. But the King has now returned, the story is over and the ships are leaving Middle-earth. Ladies and gentlemen, Elvish has left the building.” Full review--Alan Morrison, Empire

Great Movies to Watch on Hulu

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Eyes Wide Shut  •  Trailer

Stanley Kubrick’s last film brings us visual delight and general creepiness. Once Dr. Bill Hardford, played by Tom Cruise, discovers his wife, Alice, (Nicole Kidman) is having sexual fantasies of other men, he becomes immediately obsessed with having a sexual encounter of his own. He attends and underground sex party and soon after realizes he is in way over his head.

Top Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

“Director Stanley Kubrick handles all of this with his trademark visual power, and like most of his films, this one is beautiful to watch for its elegance and style.” Full review--Afsheen Nomai, Common Sense Media

Classic Movies to Watch on Hulu

Charlotte’s Web (1973)

Charlotte's Web  •  Trailer

E.B. White children’s novel, “Charlotte's Web,” became an instant animated classic, fit for the silver screen. The story follows a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with barn spider, Charlotte.

Top Rated Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

A charming animated adaptation of E.B. White's beloved fantasy. Full Review--TV Guide

Holiday Movies to Watch on Hulu

Happiest Season (2020)

Happiest Season  •  Trailer

Clea Duvall’s ‘Happiest Season” is the LGBTQ holiday rom-com we’ve always wanted and never had. Why this didn’t happen sooner, no one knows, but we’re glad it’s here. Abby played by Kristen Stewart is planning to propose to her girlfriend, while at her girlfriend’s family’s annual holiday celebration. But she discovers her girlfriend’s conservative parents have no idea their daughter is gay. While that aspect may feel overdone, the characters are hilarious, (including , Daniel Levy...again, Daniel Levy), and it’s an enjoyable watch.

Written by Clea Duvall and Mary Holland, directed by Duvall.

Holiday Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

“You're not likely to confuse a movie like this one with art, yet "Happiest Season" is formula done with feeling; you can believe in the people you're watching.” Full review--Owen Gleiberman, Variety

Good Movies to Watch on Hulu

Booksmart (2019)

Booksmart trailer

So rarely do you find a film that explores adolescence through a truly female lens. From American Pie to Superbad, teenage boys have had it fairly easy when it comes to seeing their experiences on screen. Exploring female sexuality, in a realistic way, hasn’t been quite as prevalent. Cue Booksmart

Even though the entire film is based on partying for the first time, it’s nowhere near your typical teen movie. It’s thoughtful, funny, and is heavily invested in the two female leads, played by Kaitlyn Denver and Beanie Feldstein. Both give killer performances to characters that have been written for real teenage girls. As they try to cram four years of partying into one night, they come to realize they’re much more interested in finding out who they are than anything a party can bring. It’s messy and heavy and funny again.  It really does not disappoint. Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut is nothing short of refreshing, breathing life back into the teen comedy.

Comedies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Booksmart manages to be inclusive and progressive, without being precious about anything or sacrificing an ounce of humor. Full review ---Emily Yoshida, Vulture

New Movies on Hulu

The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)

The Peanut Butter Falcon  •  Trailer

With no awards in sight just yet, this film gets the superlative for best duo. The film follows Zak (played by Zack Gottsagen), a young man with Down syndrome, who runs away from his nursing home to chase a dream of attending a professional wrestling school. He meets Tyler (Shia LaBeof), an outlaw on the run, who becomes his trusted ally and coach, and the two embark on a journey of friendship and redemption.

Top Rated Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Though the plot of this mismatched-buddies drama may feel overly familiar, the bold casting and watery setting provide a welcome edginess that enhances the inevitable sweetness, making it genuine. Full review ---Jeffrey M. Anderson, Common Sense Media

Best Movies on Hulu

I, Tonya (2017)

I, Tonya trailer

The film goes between perspectives and makes you wonder whether or not Tonya Harding is losing her mind, or a completely misunderstood athlete taken to pressures beyond comprehension. Both seem plausible. But it’s the performances from Margot Robbie and Alison Janney (who plays her mother) that are absolutely incredible. Star performances from Robbie and Janney make this a must watch film.

Top Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

The movie cuts deeper, holding a mirror up to the class-conscious America most of us tend to ignore or dismiss - and makes us see ourselves reflected in it, too. Full review ---Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

New Movies to Watch on Hulu

Babyteeth (2019)

Babyteeth trailer

Written by Rita Kalnejais and directed by Shannon Murphy, comes a coming-of-age tragicomedy that’s received nothing but great reviews. An ill teenager falls in love with a drug-dealer her parents disapprove of, as she finds a lust for life---typical story, not so typical execution, we’re hooked. The film had its premiere in 2019 at the Venice Film Festival but was released in Australia this year by Universal with incredibly positive reviews. The film stars Eliza Scanlen and Toby Wallace.

Best Movies to Watch on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

It means to hit you hard — and boy, does it. Full review--Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Romance Movies to Watch on Hulu

God’s Own Country (2017)

God's Own Country  •  Trailer

British romance drama written and directed by Francis Lee. The film stars Josh O'Connor and Alec Secăreanu. A young farmer drinks his pain away and numbs whatevers left with casual sex. And then he meets a Romanian migrant worker who changes his course. 

Love Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

As a study in finding one's way, Lee and his cast deliver a film that manages to be both rough around the edges and authentically tender. Full Review--Lisa Trifone, Third Coast Review

Movies to Watch on Hulu

Mission Impossible - Fallout (2018)

Fallout trailer

This film delivers beyond expectations for the Mission franchise. Writer-Director Christopher McQuarrie gives us an action-packed movie that this time goes more internal into Ethan Hunt’s heart and mind than previously seen.  If you can’t get to a movie theatre just yet---just turn the volume up. Aside from being one of the best installments of the series, it is arguably the best action film of that year.

Action Movies on hulu

Critic Review Highlight

This may well be the best Mission: Impossible movie yet. Full review---Michael Ordona,Common Sense Media

Scary Movies on Hulu

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

Blair Witch Project trailer

Three film students, (played by  Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, Michael C. Williams), looking to gather footage about the legendary murderer,  the Blair Witch, travel to a small town. As they interview locals to create their documentary, this infamous local murderer becomes less of a project and more of a reality when they get lost in the woods.

Scary Movies to Watch on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Terrified filmmaking crew in the woods. Knowing, inventive and frightening. Full review -- Janet Maslin, The New York Times

Popular Movies on Hulu

A Quiet Place (2018)

Trailer - A Quiet Place

With its clever use of sound to support the movie’s entire plot, John Krasinski brings us a film where horrifying creatures use sound to kill humans. The entire film is built on tension, but does much more than most horror movies. Those who don’t love horror movies, may even find something to discover here. Starring John Krasinski and Emily Blunt.

Great Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

This new horror classic will fry your nerves to a frazzle. Full review---Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Best New Movies on Hulu

Fighting with My Family (2019)

Fighting with My Family Trailer

Florence Pugh came onto the scene strong in 2019 with this wrestling comedy. The movie is inspired by the real wrestling star, Paige, and it follows how she was raised by wrestling fans and went from small time to big time fast. Even if you aren’t into wrestling, this film is a pleasure to watch, boasting a star studded cast---Lena Heady, Florence Pugh, Vince Vaughn and more.

New Movies to Watch on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Film’s pace gets a bit sluggish in parts, but the oddball family dynamics come to the rescue. There is a constant flow of organic humour, seamlessly written into the characters. Full review--Ronak Kotecha, Times of India

Best Movies on Hulu

The Assistant (2019)

The Assistant Trailer

Starring Julia Garner, who gives a noteworthy performance, The Assistant takes a magnifying glass to the entertainment industry, and how women witness and experience continuous coercion and sexual harassment on a daily basis. Indie feels with award-worthy performances. A kind of visual diary of what it’s like to be female in the film industry.

Top Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Director Kitty Green's film, with an award-worthy performance by Garner, is a piercing look at how women in the entertainment industry witness and experience sexual coercion and harassment. Full review--Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media

Best New Movies on Hulu

Judy (2019)

Judy’s trailer

Whether or not the choice to solely focus on the end of Garland’s life brings the late actress any real justice is another conversation, but the performance Zellweger gives makes us more intrigued to revisit Garland’s entire legacy.

It’s a real gut wrencher and Rene Zellweger is Judy Garland.

Top Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Saying that Renée Zellweger will definitely get an Oscar nomination for playing Judy Garland in Judy is not the same thing as saying Renée Zellweger is good as Judy Garland in Judy. Full review--Alison Willmore, Vulture

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Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

Trailer - Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Before there was JoJo Rabbit, Taika Waititi wrote and directed this hilarious film that follows a troublemaker and his Uncle Hec who become the subjects of a manhunt in New Zealand. As usual, Waititi manages hilarity alongside raw and honest performances. Julian Dennison (playing Ricky Baker) and Sam Neill (playing Uncle Hec) give incredible performances if not for the chemistry alone.

A clever and enjoyable story that makes you laugh and feel all the things. As usual, another nod to Taika Waititi.

Top Rated Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Even when it dispenses with realism altogether, “Hunt For the Wilderpeople” conveys important truths about the will and sheer endurance it takes to make a family. Full review--Ann Hornaday, Washington Post

Best Docs on Hulu

The Last Waltz (1978)

The Last Waltz trailer

A film by Martin Scorsese, this is a powerful music documentary that features incredible performances from Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, and Muddy Waters. Interviews intermixed about life on the road. Nearly 20 years after being the backing band for cult musician Ronnie Hawkins, The Band threw in the towel with a ridiculous farewell show in San Francisco on November 25th, 1976.

Music Docs on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Emotional, soulful and one of the five best rock-docs ever made. Full Review--Tom Meek, Rotten Tomatoes

80s Movies on Hulu

Weird Science (1985)

Weird Science trailer

This makes the list more for nostalgic reasons and just sheer ridiculousness, than anything else. Reviews were mixed compared to other John Hughes films. But honestly, I think it’s an 80s classic. Teen outcasts Gary (Anthony Michael Hall) and Wyatt (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) create their ideal woman from a computer, and by some weird accident, she comes to life. I’d say that entire concept is pretty awful, but she’s kind of a badass. She sets them up with a new wardrobe, drives them around in Porsche, and helps them stand up to bullies. 

Nostalgic Movies to Watch on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

The pacing here is quick, with most jokes well executed despite the pandering wish-fulfillment, and the good cast takes it over the top agreeably. Full review--Charles Cassady Jr., Common Sense Media

Forgotten Films on Hulu

I Heart Huckabees (2004)

Huckabees trailer

Jason Schwartzman plays an environmentalist struggling with existential dread. So much so that he hires existential detectives to sort out meaning in a series of strange coincidences in his life . Investigators Bernard (Dustin Hoffman) and Vivian (Lily Tomlin) convince Albert that Brad (Jude Law) is the cause of all of his problems. When Brad decides to hire the investigators for his own agenda, it only gets weirder. Mark Wahlberg and Naomi Watts also star.

Existential Movies to Watch on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

If you're up for it, you'll discover a fresh, funny little romp unafraid to tackle the biggest issues of all. Full review---Dan Jolin, Empire

Good Films on Hulu

Reality Bites (1994)

Reality Bites Trailer

For the Gen X’ers watching Hulu. Reality Bites may not be making any profound statements but for the love of 90s nostalgia! And this beloved ensemble cast.  Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke, Steve Zahn, and Janeane Garofalo give authentic performances. Winona Ryder reveals herself to be a solid talent. Dated and dripping in 90s drab, a few of us still love it. Hulu gets it.

Nostalgic Movies to Watch on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Aspiring 20-something filmmaker tracks down friends. Breezy and entertaining. Full review--Caryn James,  The New York Times

Comedy Movies on Hulu

Our Idiot Brother (2011)

Our Idiot Brother  •  Trailer

After leaving jail, dimwitted and easygoing slacker, Ned (Paul Rudd) seeks shelter with his family. Though Ned had absolutely zero ambition, it's a bit different with his sisters (Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer), whose ordered lives are thrown into chaos whenever Ned is around.

Funny Movies to Watch on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

There isn't a weak link in the cast. Full Review--Richard Propes, TheIndependentCritic.com

Hulu Original Film

Books of Blood (2020)

Books of Blood teaser

Way before Clive Barker was best known for the horror movie, Hellraiserhis Books of Blood series of short terrifying spanned six volumes. On October 7th, those stories will culminate into a feature. 

A Hulu Horror

Critic Review Highlight

“I have seen the future of horror and his name is Cliver Barker.” - Stephen King

Cult Classics on Hulu

Scream 4 (2011)

Scream 4 trailer

On October 8th, the streaming service will give us the fourth installment of Wes Craven’s Scream series. It’s been a long time since Ghostface has wreaked havoc on Woodsboro. Of course when Sidney Prescott comes back home on her book tour, you know the self-help book she wrote to combat her Ghostface trauma, someone had other plans. Our favorite characters -  Sheriff Dewey, Gale Weathers, and Sidney Prescott taking names one last time. Not a favorite by critics, but for a 4th movie, not a bad finale.

Best Sequels to Watch

Critic Review Highlight

Director Wes Craven more or less phoned in Scream 3, but here, he and screenwriter Kevin Williamson appear refreshed and ready to attack the franchise with renewed vigor. Full review--Jeffrey M. Anderson, Common Sense Media

Hulu Originals

Bad Hair (2020)

Bad Hair trailer

Set to release on October 23rd, Bad Hair, a Hulu Original, follows a young woman who gets a weave in order to succeed in music television in 1989. Her blossoming career comes at a cost when she discovers her hair may have a mind of its own. A horror satire that looks at the image-obsessed industry.

This horror comedy is written, directed, and produced by Justin Simien. It stars Elle Lorraine, Vanessa Williams, Kelly Rowland, Jay Pharoah, Lena Waithe, Blair Underwood and Laverne Cox.

Best Movies on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

A funny satire that's equal parts comedy and camp horror, "Bad Hair" boasts a clever script, an entertaining period setting, and a fantastic all-star cast. Full review---Jennifer Green,Common Sense Media

Good Documentaries to Watch on Hulu

I Am Greta (2020)

I Am Greta Trailer

Film premiere, I Am Greta, arrives on Hulu November 13th.  In no way, is this a feel-good movie, but attempts to tackle the conversation of the importance of activism and climate change during these strange times when science has become political. We follow 15 year old, Greta Thunberg, as she skips school, doesn’t fit in too well with her peers, as she sits outside of government buildings with a bigger mission. A doc highlighting the vital role we can play in stopping climate change before it’s too late. Though, I would say it focuses a little too much on Greta, not enough on the topics, and is a tad underwhelming as a whole.

New Docs on Hulu

Critic Review Highlight

Hollywood often tells us that the smallest person can change the world and director Nathan Grossman's thesis is the same. If Greta can do it, why can't you? Full Review---Damien Straker, Impulse Gamer

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Best Movies on Amazon Right Now

After you’ve binged all of the worthy Hulu films, there’s plenty more where that came from. Amazon has plenty of films just waiting to be watched. With a mix of new movies and old favorites, you’ll likely find more than enough entertainment.

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