33 Movies You Should Stream On Hulu ASAP

PSA: None of these films are streaming on Netflix.

Ingrid Goes West

Ingrid Goes West

What it’s about: A dark comedy that follows an unstable woman as she moves to California with the hopes of befriending an Instagram “star”.
Why you should watch: It’s a perfect look at social media-obsessed culture. Also, the performances are top-notch.
Watch Now!

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Iron Man

Iron Man

What it’s about: The origin of the Marvel superhero Iron Man, obviously.
Why you should watch: It’s the movie that started the MCU. We have so much to thank it for.
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10 Cloverfield Lane

10 Cloverfield Lane

What it’s about: A woman wakes up in a bunker to discover the outside world has endured some sort of mysterious epidemic.
Why you should watch: It’s brilliant, terrifying, and easily the best of the franchise.
Watch Now!

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The Emperor’s New Groove

The Emperor's New Groove

What it’s about: A self-centered emperor gets a lesson in humility and kindness when he’s turned into a llama.
Why you should watch: Yzma is the most underrated Disney villain of our time.
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Arrival

Arrival

What it’s about: A linguistics professor is recruited by the government to help determine the intentions of aliens who have landed on Earth.
Why you should watch: Some might say it was the best movie of 2016. (Me. I would say that.)
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Moonstruck

Moonstruck

What it’s about: A woman who unexpectadly falls for her fiancé’s brother.
Why you should watch: Everyone should experience a rom-com starring Cher and Nic Cage. Everyone.
Watch Now!

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Detroit

Detroit

What it’s about: Historical drama set during the 1967 Detroit riots.
Why you should watch: It was directed by Kathryn Bigelow and stars John Boyega & Anthony Mackie. What more do you need to know?
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Harriet the Spy

Harriet the Spy

What it’s about: A sixth grader who dreams of being a spy.
Why you should watch: It was the first ever Nickelodeon movie. History is important!
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Total Recall

Total Recall

What it’s about: After visiting a company that implants fake memories into your brain, a man suspects he might be a spy.
Why you should watch: It’s a sci-fi classic. Plus, you can never go wrong with Arnold.
Watch Now!

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Creed

Creed

What it’s about: Rocky Balboa returns to train his former boxing opponent’s son.
Why you should watch: It was directed by Ryan Coogler and stars Michael B. Jordan. You know what other movie can say that? BLACK FREAKING PANTHER.
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Let the Right One In

Let the Right One In

What it’s about: A young boy in Sweden befriends his mysterious neighbor, who turns out to be a vampire.
Why you should watch: Easily one of the best foreign horror films ever made.
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Short Term 12

Short Term 12

What it’s about: A supervisor at a home for at-risk teens tries to help the residents while dealing with personal past traumas.
Why you should watch: A fantastic Brie Larson performance, pre-Oscar.
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Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

What it’s about: A Shakespearian classic set in modern times that follows multiple romantic misunderstandings over the course of a wedding weekend.
Why you should watch: It’s a solid adaptation that features most of your favorite actors from various Joss Whedon projects.
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I Love You Phillip Morris

I Love You Phillip Morris

What it’s about: The true story of a con artist who falls in love with another inmate while in prison.
Why you should watch: Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor are in love. What could be better?
Watch Now!

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The Parent Trap

The Parent Trap

What it’s about: When they meet at camp, two identical twins decide to switch places with the hopes of bringing their parents back together.
Why you should watch: Both versions are delightful, and they never get old.
Watch the Original Now!
Watch the Remake Now!

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Fences

Fences

What it’s about: The father of a working-class family in the 1950s who struggles with his resentment towards his son.
Why you should watch: Denzel Washington starred in AND directed the film, and Viola Davis won an Oscar for her performance.
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Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

What it’s about: A man returns to his alma mater for his favorite professor’s retirement party, only to unexpectedly fall for a student.
Why you should watch: Josh Radnor (AKA Ted Mosby) wrote, directed and starred in the film. Bonus: Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, and Zac Efron.
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Melancholia

Melancholia

What it’s about: Two sisters deal with the likelihood of another planet colliding with Earth.
Why you should watch: It was written and directed by Lars von Trier, which means there’s no other film like it.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

What it’s about: A live-action/animated fantasy film about a washed-up private investigator who gets roped into helping a beloved cartoon character.
Why you should watch: It’s quite possibly the most unique and fun family film of all time.
Watch Now!

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Your Sister’s Sister

Your Sister's Sister

What it’s about: A man who drunkenly hooks up with his best friend’s sister, unaware of his friend’s feelings for him.
Why you should watch: It’s a very truthful dramedy with solid performances all around.
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In A World…

In A World...

What it’s about: A female vocal coach who is determined to break into the world of movie trailer voiceovers.
Why you should watch: Lake Bell wrote, directed, and starred in the film.
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Zodiac

Zodiac

What it’s about: David Fincher’s take on the longstanding mystery of San Francisco’s infamous Zodiac killer.
Why you should watch: There’s no downside to Robert Downey Jr. and Mark Ruffalo being onscreen together.
Watch Now!

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But I’m a Cheerleader

But I'm a Cheerleader

What it’s about: A teen is sent to a boot camp for “straightening up” gay kids when her parents suspect she’s a lesbian.
Why you should watch: It’s insanely sweet and funny. Also, RuPaul!
Watch Now!

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Bronson

Bronson

What it’s about: A biographical crime drama about Britain’s most famous prisoner.
Why you should watch: Tom Hardy is dynamite.
Watch Now!

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Amélie

Amélie

What it’s about: A whimsical French rom-com that follows a woman as she attempts to alter the lives of the people around her.
Why you should watch: It’ll make you feel good.
Watch Now!

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Winter’s Bone

Winter's Bone

What it’s about: A teenager in the rural Ozarks of Missouri who must locate her missing father in order to save her family.
Why you should watch: It’s the movie that put JLaw on the map.
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Anomalisa

Anomalisa

What it’s about: A stop-motion drama that follows a motivational speaker as he becomes enamored by a woman he meets in a hotel.
Why you should watch: It was written and directed by Charlie Kaufman, who wrote Eternal Sunshine, Being John Malkovich, and Adaptation.
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The Little Hours

The Little Hours

What it’s about: Things heat up for the insatiable women of a convent when an attractive man is hired as a day laborer.
Why you should watch: It’s basically a raunchy Monty Python film, but starring women.
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Four Rooms

Four Rooms

What it’s about: A quirky bellhop as he struggles to satisfy the strange needs of the hotel’s guests on New Year’s Eve.
Why you should watch: 1. Tim Roth is hysterical. 2. Each room is directed by a different person, including Tarantino. 3. Madonna plays a lesbian witch.
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A Fish Called Wanda

A Fish Called Wanda

What it’s about: The hilarious story of a heist gone wrong.
Why you should watch: Kevin Kline won an Oscar for his portrayal of Otto West.
Watch Now!

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Sleepwalk with Me

Sleepwalk with Me

What it’s about: The true story of comedian Mike Birbiglia’s struggle with severe sleepwalking.
Why you should watch: Mike Birbiglia, obviously.
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Star Trek

Star Trek

What it’s about: J.J. Abrams’ reboot of the original Star Trek.
Why you should watch: It’s fun AF.
Watch Now!

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Thelma and Louise

Thelma and Louise

What it’s about: The ultimate road movie about two women on the run.
Why you should watch: If you haven’t seen it, it’s required viewing. If you have seen it, it’s always worth rewatching.
Watch Now!

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Do you have any Hulu movie recommendations that aren’t listed above? Tell us in the comments!

Do you have any Hulu movie recommendations that aren't listed above? Tell us in the comments!

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