Settling in for a movie night has never been easier with streaming services offering seemingly endless options at the click of a button. But with so many choices available, it can be hard to know what to watch, and where to find it. To make it easier, we’ve put together a list of some of the best movies on the top streaming platforms.
Best movies to stream on Netflix
KPop Demon Hunters
Demon hunters by day, Kpop superstars at night, this animated Netflix Original follows girl group Huntr/X and their rival boyband—and undercover demons—the Saja Boys. Not to be accused of riding the wave of Kpop supergroups, the film features impressive animation and voice acting, a catchy sound track, and a surprisingly compelling storyline. Kpop Demon Hunters is great for people of all ages, but is a must see for kids and Kpop fans.
People We Meet On Vacation
Based on the best selling Emily Henry book, People We Meet On Vacation invites audiences on holiday with Alex and Poppy, best friends who take a summer vacation to a different country every year over ten years, until everything everything changes one year in Tuscany. Alex and Poppy are left unsure of what they are to each other and hesitant to ruin their friendship. People We Meet On Vacation is a must see for fans of early 2000's rom-coms and hopeless romantics.
Frankenstein
This critically acclaimed retelling of Mary Shelley's infamous gothic novel sees Oscar Isaac step into the twisted mind of Doctor Frankenstein and bring Australia's own Jacob Elordi to life as his formidable undead monster. This beautifully dark journey of maker and monster invites the audience to question what it truly means to be human.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Benoit Blanc, played by Daniel Craig, is back for the third installment in Rian Johnson's Knives Out film series as he investigates a seemingly impossible Good Friday murder of small town church priest, Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, played by Josh Brolin. Blanc must unravel the secrets, faith and dark history of the idiosyncratic church congregation in order to solve the murder, revealing twists and turns you'd never see coming.
Best movies to stream on BINGE
Anora
Well deserving of its critical acclaim, Anora follows the story of a young stripper from New York, as she’s swept up in a romance with the son of a wealthy Russian oligarch. The film has received praise for its comedic, yet confronting twist on a Cinderella story, with themes of class disparity and transactional relationships.
Heart Eyes
Heart Eyes brings back slasher comedies in a big way as coworkers Ally and Jay are mistaken for a couple on Valentine's Day by a serial killer hellbent on slaughtering happy couples. There is no shortage of shock, horror and laughs as Ally and Jay fight back against the killer, forming a friendship and maybe more in the midst.
Last Breath
Based on a true story, Last Breath sees deep-sea divers struggle against the harrowing ocean to rescue crew-mate Chris that has been trapped and stranded hundreds of meters below on the sea floor. Chris must conserve his oxygen and stay alive while his crew races to save him against all odds. This poignant fight for survival will have you holding your breath.
Best movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video
Conclave
If the recent inauguration of Pope Leo has you fascinated with the inner workings of the papacy, Conclave is a must watch. The film follows the election of a new Pope after the former's passing. With four bishops all vying for the position, there’s no shortage of drama and intrigue. Secrets are revealed and backs are stabbed as Cardinal Lawrence, played by Ralph Fiennes, leads the conclave to elect the new leader of the Vatican.
Better Man
Are you looking for a biographical musical based on the life of Robbie Williams, in which he’s played by an anthropomorphic monkey? Not many people were, but despite a poor performance at the box office, the film was actually quite well received by those who watched it. The story is an emotionally impactful and uplifting journey through the ups and downs of a young man/monkey reaching for stardom, interspersed with quality musical performances.
Merv
If you're looking for a movie to tug on your heart strings and make you smile, look no further than Merv. Merv follows the story of recently broken-up couple Anna and Russ as they split custody of their shared dog, Merv. Merv becomes depressed due to the break-up, leading Anna and Russ to work together to help heal more than just Merv's broken heart. Zooey Deschanel, Charlie Cox and a terrier named Gus lead this feel-good film about relationships and healing.
Best movies to stream on Disney+
Lilo & Stitch
In this live-action reimagining of the familiar favourite, Hawaiian island girl Lilo finds a friend in Stitch, a fuzzy, blue alien. Together, Lilo and Stitch work to save both Lilo's home with her sister Nani, and stop the aliens from Stitch's home planet from taking him away. Kids and adults alike will find the fun and heart in this wild tale of unlikely friends and found family.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
In a futuristic world, reminiscent retro 1960's , Marvel's 'first family,' Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm played by all-star cast Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, must fight to save Earth from being destroyed and eaten by space god, Galactus. In this race to save their entire planet from destruction, The Fantastic Four: First Steps brings back the Marvel we all know and love.
The Amateur
Rami Malek, Rachel Brosnahan and Lawrence Fishbourne star in The Amateur, an action-packed adventure that follows a CIA agent's hunt for revenge after his wife was killed in a terrorist attack. When the CIA refuses to help Malek's character takes things into his own hands, embarking on a perilous journey to find those responsible.
Best movies to stream on AppleTV+
F1
When washed-up racing legend, Sonny, played by Brad Pitt, emerges from the pit of his retirement to lead a struggling F1 team owned by his old friend, played by Javier Bardem, he must face his trauma from a near-death crash. An authentic story of redemption, rivalry and relationships, F1 uses input from real-life driver Lewis Hamilton to ensure audience's are thrown right into the real life racing world.
The Gorge
In this dark, dystopian world, two guards posted on opposite sides of an ominous gorge find solace in each other under unlikely circumstances. The pair must work together together to survive the unknown enemy that lies in between them and uncover the truth behind their mission and the gorge itself. Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy and Sigourney Weaver star in this thriller set to keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Lost Bus
Inspired by the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera lead this intense story of a bus driver and school teacher who race to save 22 children from a blazing wildfire. As they try to navigate the bus through the inferno taking over their town, the two rely on each other to keep themselves and the kids safe.
Best movies to stream on Paramount+
Gladiator II
Ridley Scott has returned 24 years later to direct the sequel to his classic film, Gladiator. The film features appearances from Hollywood stars like Denzel Washington, Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn. The story begins 16 years after the original, following Lucius, the nephew of Commodus, in his fight against the corrupt emperors, Caracalla and Geta.
Novocaine
In this comedic body-horror, bank manager, Nathan Caine who was born without the ability to feel pain, uses this to his advantage when the girl he loves is kidnapped. Caine fights tooth, nail and broken bones against thugs and lackeys to get the girl of his dreams back and save the day.
The Fall Guy
A year after an stunt gone-wrong that left stuntman Colt Seavers out of the movie industry, he is thrust back into action when the movie star he stunted for goes missing. When Colt, played by Ryan Gosling, finds himself caught in the middle of a shocking coup by those around him and must use his stuntman training to save himself, solve the mystery and get the girl he loves.
Best movies to stream on HBO Max
Sinners
Set in 1930's Jim Crow-era Mississippi, Sinners follows the story of twins Smoke and Stack (both played by Michael B Jordan) whose endeavor to turn an old saw mill into a juke joint turns sinister when a group of vampires show up. The film uses supernatural and horror elements and blues music to explore the folklore and struggles of this community. With stellar original music, acting, writing and cinematography, Sinners is an unmissable film for horror and historical fiction fans alike.
Superman
James Gunn's Superman stars David Corenswet as Clark Kent, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor in the newest take on the comic book phenom. With Lex Luthor determined to take him down for good, Clark Kent can't fight the villain picture they paint him as. Clark, with the help of Lois and his four-legged friend Krypto, must stand as the symbol of hope he dreams to be and save his image and the world.
Weapons
When all but one student in a class mysteriously run out of their homes at 2:17AM and vanish, the class's teacher, Justine, becomes the prime suspect. Justine is determined to find out what happened to her students, taking the investigation into her own hands while navigating the hateful hysteria of the town. The film's quirky characters and paranormal elements keep viewers on your toes every step of the way.
Best movies to stream on Stan
The Substance
Featuring a career-defining performance by Demi Moore, this body horror film is a cutting critique on celebrity culture and the way society treats women's bodies. The story follows Moore’s character, Elisabeth Sparkle, who, struggling as an aging celebrity with a fading career, takes a black market drug known as ‘The Substance’. This drug splits her in two, creating a younger version of herself that she inhabits to relive her career as a young actress.
Spider-Man: No Way Home
The ultimate Spiderman crossover movie, No Way Home sees Tom Holland's Spiderman come face to face with his Tobey Mcguire and Andrew Garfield counterparts in this Marvel Multiverse hit. With the return of classic Spiderman villains like the Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus and Venom, this movie is a verified love letter to Spiderman fans.
The Last Showgirl
With a standout cast featuring the likes of Pamela Anderson, Jaime Lee Curtis and Dave Bautista, The Last Showgirl' explores themes of aging and family as Shelley, played by Anderson has to face her fears of aging out of showbusiness when the show she has spent decades headlining abruptly closes. In wake of this, Shelley has to discover who she really is underneath the costumes and reconcile her relationship with her daughter.
Best movies to stream on Tubi
The Shallows
In an attempt to find peace after the passing of her mother, Nancy, played by Blake Lively, travels to a remote beach in Mexico alone to surf. During a surf session, Nancy is attacked by a great white shark, leaving her severely injured and bleeding out on a rock, far from the shore and help. Nancy has to fight for her life and outsmart the prehistoric predator hunting her.
Johnny Mnemonic
An early entry to the cyberpunk genre, this film features Keanu Reeves as the titular character Johnny Mnemonic, a data courier who had his childhood memories overwritten to store data too sensitive to be transferred over the web. Set in a dystopian future dominated by megacorps and organised crime, humanity has contracted a digital plague known as NAS, and unbeknownst to him, Johnny has the cure in his brain.
The Emu War
Based on the famous historical conflict of the same name, The Emu War follows a ragtag group of soldiers in a brutal and gruesome battle against their greatest foe yet. Following the kidnapping of his son at the hands of the Emu Queen, Major Meredith leads his men behind enemy lines in the name of justice. This movie is a great pick if you love so-bad-its-good CGI and want to see how an Emu could possibly hold a machine gun.
