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.
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Editor’s note: This article was updated June 2025 to include Sally.
‘Sally’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 75% | IMDb: 8.0/10
One of the highest-praised debutants at this year’s Sundance Film Festival, Sally dives into the personal and professional life of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, including a secret life hidden in plain sight. Co-written and directed by Cristina Constantini, Sally beautifully examines the impossible balance of public and private personas, all whilst giving a deserved platform to one of the most impressive women of the 20th century. – Jake Hodges
‘Mamma Mia!’ (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes: 55% | IMDb: 6.5/10
Based on the jukebox musical written by British playwright Catherine Johnson and the music of the Swedish pop group ABBA, Mamma Mia! tells the story of a young bride (Amanda Seyfried) who invites three men to her destination wedding with hopes of figuring out which of them could be her father. The film is a wacky good time with great musical sequences, and every single one of the huge cast of stars, including Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård, gives their all to keep each scene light and full of momentum.
‘Mission: Impossible’ (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes: 65% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Inspired by the eponymous 1966 TV series and its 1988 sequel series, Mission: Impossible is an action spy movie directed by Brian De Palma and starring Tom Cruise, who also produced the film. The first film in the eponymous movie franchise, Mission: Impossible introduces audiences to Cruise’s Ethan Hunt, a highly skilled operative working for the US government’s secret Impossible Missions Force. When he is framed for his team’s murder after a mission gone wrong, Ethan is forced to go on the run from his own agency as he tries to clear his name. Besides Cruise, the film also stars Jon Voight, Henry Czerny, Emmanuelle Béart, Jean Reno, Ving Rhames, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Vanessa Redgrave.
Mission: Impossible premiered in 1996 to generally positive reviews and massive commercial success, becoming the third highest-grossing movie of the year. Arguably one of the most iconic action movies of the ‘90s, the film raised the bar for practical stunt work and gave us one of Tom Cruise’s most iconic characters. While the film’s plot may be a little overcomplicated, the original Mission: Impossible is still an entertaining pop culture landmark and a must-watch for any action fan.
‘Hacksaw Ridge’ (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | IMDb: 8.1/10
The acclaimed Hacksaw Ridge follows Andrew Garfield’s World War II American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, a man who became the very first in his field to earn the Medal of Honor without firing a single bullet. An important tale of the strength of pacifism in the most aggressive of scenarios, Hacksaw Ridge also marks Garfield’s best performance to date in an incredible filmography. Loved by both audiences and critics, Hacksaw Ridge earned an impressive six Academy Award nominations in 2017, winning two. – Jake Hodges
‘In a Violent Nature’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 78% | IMDb: 5.6/10
A slasher movie with a twist, Chris Nash’s In a Violent Nature follows the resurrection of a mute killer at the hands of a group of naive teens. With blood and revenge on his mind, the killer methodically tracks down and attempts to slaughter each of them. Unlike many other movies boasting a similar premise, In a Violent Nature stands out thanks to the choice to show the film almost entirely through the killer’s perspective. This makes for a visceral, uncomfortable viewing experience that you’re not likely to forget anytime soon. – Jake Hodges
‘No Hard Feelings’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 70% | IMDb: 6.3/10
One of the most surprising hits of 2023, No Hard Feelings follows Jennifer Lawrence’s Maddie, who, on the brink of losing her home, turns to the most unlikely of jobs for support. Tasked with bringing a 19-year-old out of his shell before college, the two embark on a crazy, awfully inappropriate (but ultimately heartwarming) journey. A blast from the noughties past when it comes to vulgar comedy, No Hard Feelings is a riotous tale that simply flies by. Featuring Lawrence at her hilarious best, this is not to be missed. – Jake Hodges
‘Oddity’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 96% | IMDb: 6.7/10
Written and directed by Damian McCarthy, Oddity follows the clairvoyant twin sister of a brutally murdered woman who heads back to the scene of the crime to use her supernatural powers to investigate. A truly hair-raising horror film with all the trimmings, Oddity will creep into your nightmares via an exploration of visceral grief and a handful of jump scares. For any horror fan looking for a recent film that has flown under many radars, look no further than Oddity. – Jake Hodges
‘Arrival’ (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.9/10
Linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) is hired to defuse the possible tension created following 12 suspicious spacecraft appearances and the discovery of extraterrestrial life. Directed impeccably by iconic filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, Arrival is both epic in its sci-fi scale and philosophical in its tone, with Eric Heisserer and Ted Chiang’s script delivering intellectually deeper results than its initial set-up lets on. The film’s pace ebbs and flows between moments of gripping carnage and slow tension, with the latter encouraging the viewer to become the problem solver. Powerful and brooding, matched perfectly by Jóhann Jóhannsson’s score, Arrival is a film worth watching every second of. – Jake Hodges
‘A Complete Unknown’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 7.4/10
One of the 10 Best Picture nominees from the 2025 Academy Awards, James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown tells the story of the rise of Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) from an unknown artist into a beloved enigma. In particular, the movie details the infamous Newport Folk Festival in 1965, in which Dylan was considered a traitor as he ditched his acoustic guitar in favor of the emerging electric. A visually beautiful, toe-tapping trip through the best of a genius, A Complete Unknown is a wonderfully crafted ode to the man behind the music, directed to near perfection by Mangold at the top of his game. – Jake Hodges
‘Anora’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.6/10
The movie that swept the 97th Academy Awards just this year, Sean Baker’s Anora follows Mikey Madison’s titular Ani, a stripper who becomes romantically entangled with the son of a Russian oligarch. However, after rushing to Vegas to get married, his rich parents learn of the wedding and make the trip to the US to make their disapproval known. A stunning, wild, and ultimately heartfelt film, Anora is well worthy of its high praise. A winner of several Oscars, including the coveted Best Picture prize and a Best Actress trophy for Madison, this is simply a must-watch movie. – Jake Hodges