From “Anora” to “The Secret Agent,” here are the streamer’s best offerings.

The 25 best movies to watch on Hulu

From "Anora" to "The Secret Agent," here are the streamer's best offerings.

By Kevin Jacobsen

and Declan Gallagher

on June 5, 2026 7:29 a.m. ET

David Jonsson as Dom in 'Rye Lane'; Mark Eydelshteyn as Vanya and Mikey Madison as Ani in 'Anora'; Amber Midthunder as Naru in 'Prey'. Credit:

Searchlight Pictures/Courtesy Everett; Neon; 20th Century Studios

With award-winning shows such as *The Handmaid's Tale* and *The Bear *under its belt, Hulu may be more recognized for its television output, but its movie selection is nothing to sneeze at. In addition to producing several acclaimed originals, including *Prey* (2022) and *Rye Lane* (2023), the streamer also has the rights to 20th Century Fox and Searchlight Pictures' vast libraries.

While it can be daunting to choose from their huge catalog of titles, we've curated a list of the 25 best films on Hulu, from classic dramas like *Catch Me If You Can* (2002) to newer Oscar nominees like *The Secret Agent* (2025).**

Anora (2024)

Mikey Madison as Anora 'Ani' Mikheeva in 'Anora'.

Courtesy of Neon

Writer-director Sean Baker's fascination with sex work as a conduit for telling humanistic stories about capitalism, relationships, and the plight of the working class is brilliantly realized in *Anora*, his most acclaimed film to date. The genre-shifting dramedy stars Mikey Madison as Anora “Ani” Mikheeva, a street-smart Brooklyn stripper who dives into a whirlwind romance with the pampered son of a Russian oligarch. After his family discovers that they got married, they hire stooges to put a stop to it. *Anora* won five Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Madison, who utterly transforms as a young woman whose Cinderella dreams are abruptly shattered as she is forced to come back down to reality. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Anora*: Hulu

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Sean Baker

**Cast:** Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan

Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Heath Ledger as Ennis Del Mar and Jake Gyllenhaal as Jack Twist in 'Brokeback Mountain'.

Kimberly French/Focus

Ang Lee's deeply empathetic romantic Western is built on a forbidden love that complicates the lives of two men. Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) are cowboys herding sheep on Brokeback Mountain in 1963 Wyoming, where an unexpected connection is forged. The pair become lovers, but, after their herding comes to an end, they struggle to keep their relationship hidden as they both marry women, raise families, and try to live within society's punishing strictures. Guided by Lee's sensitive direction, *Brokeback Mountain* is "that rare thing," as EW's critic puts it, "a big Hollywood weeper with a beautiful ache at its center." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Brokeback Mountain*: Hulu

**Director:** Ang Lee

**Cast:** Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway

Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale Jr. (center) in 'Catch Me If You Can'. DreamWorks/Everett

Leonardo DiCaprio has transformed into all kinds of characters, and he does just that as the chameleonic Frank Abagnale Jr. in this snappy crime drama. Based on a true story, Frank successfully pulls off a series of cons all over the country in 1960s America, using his wits and boyish good looks to trick people into trusting him as an airline pilot, a Secret Service agent, a doctor, and a prosecutor. His cons are tracked by an FBI agent (Tom Hanks) who is constantly on his tail, but Frank manages to escape and reinvent himself time and time again. DiCaprio is at his charming best here, and director Steven Spielberg takes full advantage of his leading man's charisma to help transport the viewer back to the glamour (and danger) of days gone by. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Catch Me If You Can*: Hulu

**Director:** Steven Spielberg

**Cast:** Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, Amy Adams**

Enys Men (2023)

Mary Woodvine as the Volunteer (front) in 'Enys Men'.

Mark Jenkin, the British filmmaker who directed the similarly brilliant *Bait *(2019), helmed this experimental nightmare about a wildlife worker on the titular Cornish isle who begins to descend into madness under the specter of a long-ago shipwreck and a family tragedy. There are no easy answers in *Enys Men*, and it risks being outright frustrating, but Jenkin's masterful cinematography evokes the unsettling atmosphere of a lost piece of 1970s folk horror. *—Declan Gallagher*

Where to watch *Enys Men*: Hulu

**Director:** Mark Jenkin

**Cast:** Mary Woodvine, Edward Rowe, John Woodvine, Flo Crowe

Fresh (2022)

Daisy Edgar-Jones as Noa and Sebastian Stan as Steve/Brendan in 'Fresh'.

Searchlight Pictures/Everett Collection

Sebastian Stan and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in this full-throttle psychothriller in which the less you know about the plot, the more effective the experience will be. Shot with a particularly daring eye with an inflection of dark humor and a solid soundtrack, *Fresh* takes a premise that could be terribly unpleasant and turns it into a slick piece of popcorn entertainment.

EW's critic calls the film "a clever, gory metaphor for the seemingly endless horrors of modern romance rooted in a plot twist just outrageous enough to plausibly be true." *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Fresh*: Hulu

**Director:** Mimi Cave

**Cast:** Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan, Jonica T. Gibbs, Charlotte Le Bon, Andrea Bang

It Was Just an Accident (2025)

Vahid Mobasseri as Vahid, Hadis Pakbaten as Goli, and Majid Panahi as Ali in 'It Was Just an Accident'.

The story behind Iranian writer-director Jafar Panahi making this Oscar-nominated film in secret is compelling enough. Even without that context, though, *It Was Just an Accident* easily ranks among 2025's most riveting watches, centering on Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), a former political prisoner whose torturer from years ago stumbles back into his life. Unsure of whether he's the same guy, Vahid kidnaps him and reunites with his trusted allies (whom the man also tortured), and they struggle to decide what to do with him. It all leads to a mesmerizing third act that speaks to themes of retribution and trauma. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *It Was Just an Accident*: Hulu

**Director:** Jafar Panahi

**Cast:** Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, Ebrahim Azizi, Hadis Pakbaten, Majid Panahi

The Last Showgirl (2024)

Pamela Anderson as Shelly in 'The Last Showgirl'.

Roadside Attractions/Courtesy Everett Collection

How do you reckon with the notion that the shimmering industry you once thrived in is now showing signs of rust? For Shelly (Pamela Anderson), being a Vegas showgirl has defined her entire adult life, but with the imminent shuttering of the revue she's been in for three decades, she is forced to forge a rocky new path. Anderson brings a brittle vulnerability in this indie drama, which EW's critic praises as "a requiem for any woman who has ever been underestimated because of her beauty, her choices, or her art." While the story has a compelling scrappy underdog spirit, the main attraction is Anderson, who utilizes her bright eyes and megawatt charisma to tell a poignant tale of regret and resilience. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Last Showgirl*: Hulu

**EW grade:** A

**Director:** Gia Coppola

**Cast:** Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Brenda Song, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista

Late Night With the Devil (2023)

David Dastmalchian as Jack Delroy in 'Late Night With the Devil'.

Courtesy of Adam White/IFC Films

Ever leave the TV on too long and accidentally stumble upon something truly off-the-wall frightening in the wee hours of the morning? That's the general vibe of this wickedly entertaining horror indie, which centers on a cursed episode of a late-night talk show from 1977. David Dastmalchian stars as Jack Delroy, an opportunistic host who invites a possessed girl and a child psychologist as his guests for the night in a desperate bid for ratings. Naturally, the night soon descends into mayhem. Sibling directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes evoke a bygone era with stunning verisimilitude; as EW's critic writes, "The slow-burn fallout blends occult conspiracies with human drama (plus creepy kids and '70s sideburns), and I adored every second of it." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Late Night With the Devil*: Hulu

**Directors:** Colin Cairnes, Cameron Cairnes

**Cast:** David Dastmalchian, Laura Gordon, Ian Bliss, Fayssal Bazzi, Ingrid Torelli

Little Women (2019)

Emma Watson as Meg March, Florence Pugh as Amy March, Saoirse Ronan as Jo March, and Eliza Scanlen as Beth March in ‘Little Women’. Wilson Webb/Sony

Greta Gerwig has become synonymous with depicting girlhood and women's stories with sensitivity and pinpoint accuracy, as exemplified by this adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic tale. Saoirse Ronan stars as Jo March, who comes of age alongside her sisters in 1860s New England as they experience love and loss. Presenting the story with a nonlinear timeline, Gerwig illustrates how Jo's childhood shapes her adulthood in profound ways.**** "Her 2019 take is less a faithful rendering of the text than a sort of joyful reimaging," EW's critic writes, "a classic cleared of cobwebs." —*K.J.***** Where to watch *Little Women*: Hulu

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Greta Gerwig

**Cast:** Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet

No One Will Save You (2023)

Kaitlyn Dever as Brynn Adams in 'No One Will Save You'.

20th Century Studios

This smart little *Twilight Zone* riff stars Kaitlyn Dever as a young woman who is under siege in her isolated country home by a group of alien invaders. The script is witty while the general conceit is executed with panache. It's practically a silent film, one that judges its running time perfectly, introducing fresh, thrilling elements right up until the credits roll.

"It was a character thing where this person really wants a community and doesn't think she's deserving of one," writer-director Brian Duffield tells EW of the decision to make the film dialogue-free. "It felt like that device just amplified her character." *—D.G.*

Where to watch *No One Will Save You*: Hulu

**Director:** Brian Duffield

**Cast:** Kaitlyn Dever

Perfect Days (2023)

Koji Yakusho as Hirayama and Arisa Nakano as Niko in 'Perfect Days'.

This quietly moving, Oscar-nominated film from director Wim Wenders follows the ordinary life of a humble Japanese man. Hirayama's (Kōji Yakusho) days consist of a highly structured routine of simple pleasures: listening to music on cassette tapes; dutifully working as a toilet cleaner; enjoying nature; and reading. As we follow Hirayama's routine, we gain greater insight into what makes him tick, especially as he interacts with others.

EW's critic writes, "Between Kōji Yakusho's understated performance and the nostalgic soundtrack, this meditative story finds beauty in the mundane." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Perfect Days*: Hulu

**Director:** Wim Wenders

**Cast:** Kōji Yakusho, Tokio Emoto, Arisa Nakano, Aoi Yamada, Yumi Asō

Plan B (2021)

Victoria Moroles as Lupe and Kuhoo Verma as Sunny in 'Plan B'.

Brett Roedel/Hulu

This light and breezy dramedy about two friends embarking on a mission to obtain a morning-after pill hits many notes à la *Booksmart *(2019). Natalie Morales' sophomore directing venture is a cozy, bite-sized version of teenage friendship that has a worthy message but doesn't sacrifice fun in order to convey it. Morales cites *Schitt's Creek*, *Clueless*, and silent film auteur Buster Keaton among her inspirations for the film. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Plan B*: Hulu

**Director:** Natalie Morales

**Cast: **Victoria Moroles, Kuhoo Verma, Michael Provost, Mason Cook, Timothy Granaderos

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Presence (2024)

Callina Liang as Chloe Payne in 'Presence'.

Courtesy of Sundance Institute

Director Steven Soderbergh embraces the concept of horror movies having a special voyeuristic appeal in this chilling ghost story. The film centers on a somewhat dysfunctional family that has recently moved into a new house, which they discover is inhabited by a mysterious presence. This may sound like a familiar setup, but what helps *Presence* stand out is the haunting effectiveness of its perspective: The entire film is shot from the point of view of the presence. EW's critic notes that *Presence* will "linger with you long after you've closed the front door." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Presence*: Hulu

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Steven Soderbergh

**Cast:** Lucy Liu, Chris Sullivan, Callina Liang, Eddy Maday, Julia Fox

Prey (2022)

Amber Midthunder as Naru (center) in 'Prey'.

20th Century Studios

This excellent continuation of the *Predator* franchise is a super-powered, subversive reboot/sequel from director Dan Trachtenberg (2016's *10 Cloverfield Lane*). It takes all of the best elements of the series and the things that make the central monster so frightening, without indulging in the hackneyed plotting or overly bullish military members of the previous installments. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Prey*: Hulu

**Director:** Dan Trachtenberg

**Cast:** Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Dane DiLiegro, Sung Kang, Michelle Thrush

Rye Lane (2023)

David Jonsson as Dom and Vivian Oparah as Yas in 'Rye Lane'.

20th Century Studios

This tremendously cineliterate rom-com takes a *Before Sunset* (2004) approach to its story of two heartbroken individuals (David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah) hashing out their remorse and looking ahead to a future (maybe together?) over one night in London. *Rye Lane* is the best kind of metatextual romance, the sort that unabashedly indulges in the genre's greatest tropes but is always in on its own joke. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Rye Lane*: Hulu

**Director: **Raine Allen Miller

**Cast: **David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah

Sanctuary (2022)

Margaret Qualley as Rebecca Marin in 'Sanctuary'. Neon

*Sanctuary* is the polar opposite of *Rye Lane*. Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott star in this wild psychosexual thriller, which finds a dominatrix and a young heir engaging in a battle of wills over one night in a hotel room. Qualley is one of the most exciting actresses working now (so good that Lana Del Rey sang about her), consistently taking on outré roles that defy what we've seen her do before. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Sanctuary*: Hulu

**Director:** Zachary Wigon

**Cast: **Margaret Qualley, Christopher Abbott

The Secret Agent (2025)

Wagner Moura as Armando Solimões in 'The Secret Agent'.

This historical political drama unravels like a great ball of yarn in its exploration of Brazil's charged political climate during the 1970s military dictatorship. Wagner Moura plays Armando, a former technology professor who goes into hiding for reasons we come to understand later. Adopting the name Marcelo, Moura's character tries to evade capture after joining a dissident community. *The Secret Agent* is a quietly riveting film brimming with period-specific authenticity, with a subtly charismatic turn from Moura at its center. The film earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Wagner Moura, and Best International Feature Film. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Secret Agent*: Hulu

**Director;** Kleber Mendonça Filho

**Cast:** Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria, Robério Diógenes, Alice Carvalho**

The Seed of the Sacred Fig (2024)

Setareh Maleki as Sana and Mahsa Rostami as Rezvan in 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig'.

Neon/Courtesy Everett Collection

This captivating political thriller is remarkably relevant to today's turbulent times. Set in Iran, the film centers on a recently appointed investigating judge who is encouraged to approve harsh sentences on opponents of the regime. Meanwhile, his daughters begin to sympathize with the protest movements, and he becomes paranoid when his gun suddenly goes missing. Simmering with tension that leads to an explosive finale, *The Seed of the Sacred Fig* is an essential piece of political filmmaking that earned an Oscar nomination for Best International Feature Film. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Seed of the Sacred Fig*: Hulu

**Director:** Mohammad Rasoulof

**Cast:** Soheila Golestani, Missagh Zareh, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi

Send Help (2026)

Dylan O'Brien as Bradley Preston and Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle in 'Send Help'.

Brook Rushton/20th Century Studios

A *Survivor* superfan gets the chance to seek revenge on her frat-bro boss when they're stranded together on a deserted island in this giddily entertaining thriller. Rachel McAdams fully commits to her role as Linda Liddle, a corporate strategist passed over for a deserved promotion, who uses her survival skills to get one over on the entitled CEO of her company, Bradley Preston (Dylan O'Brien), after their plane crashes off the Gulf of Thailand. The film's twists and turns are better left unspoiled, but suffice it to say, it's a fun return to form for director Sam Raimi to the world of splashy violence. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Send Help*: Hulu

**Director:** Sam Raimi

**Cast:** Rachel McAdams, Dylan O'Brien

Sentimental Value (2025)

Stellan Skarsgård as Gustav Borg in 'Sentimental Value'.

Joachim Trier's latest meditation on life and expectations vs. reality is a tender family drama about the effects of generational trauma. Renate Reinsve stars as Nora Borg, an actress whose life is disrupted when her distant filmmaker father, Gustav (Stellan Skarsgård), decides to make a movie about their family history. Nora and her sister, Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), find themselves grappling with their father's mining of the past and his pursuit of artistic passions over a closer relationship with them. Winner of the 2026 Oscar for Best International Feature, *Sentimental Value* artfully balances the perspectives of each character to show how their history informed who they are today. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Sentimental Value*: Hulu

**Director:** Joachim Trier

**Cast:** Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning

Small Things Like These (2024)

Cillian Murphy as Bill Furlong and Zara Devlin as Sarah Redmond in 'Small Things Like These'.

Enda Bowe/Lionsgate

It is alarmingly common for people to look the other way in the face of injustice, as explored in this engrossing Irish drama. Adapted from the acclaimed Claire Keegan novella of the same name, *Small Things Like These* is set in a small Irish town in 1985, where a local convent houses "fallen" women and subjects them to unspeakable abuse. Bill Furlong (Cillian Murphy), a coal merchant and family man, helps a teenage girl who has faced such abuse and tries to expose the truth — but this proves far easier said than done. Murphy is excellent as he explores Bill's internal struggle, while Emily Watson is chilling as the intimidating Mother Superior. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Small Things Like These*: Hulu

**Director:** Tim Mielants

**Cast:** Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley, Clare Dunne

Tangerine (2015)

Mya Taylor as Alexandra and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez as Sin-Dee Rella in 'Tangerine'. Augusta Quirk/Magnolia Pictures

Few in 2015 could have predicted that in 10 years, the director of *Tangerine* (among other low-budget indie films) would direct a Best Picture winner. For those who loved *Anora* and are eager to explore the rest of writer-director Sean Baker's oeuvre, *Tangerine* is the ideal next watch. Like *Anora*, the film is set in the world of sex work and has an energetic, screwball-esque energy, following a pair of transgender women (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor) who embark on a quest across the streets of Los Angeles to find the boyfriend/pimp who cheated on one of them. Filmed entirely with iPhone 5S cameras, *Tangerine* crackles with immediacy and authenticity. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Tangerine*: Hulu

**Director:** Sean Baker

**Cast:** Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan, Alla Tumanian

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)

Amanda Seyfried as Ann Lee in 'The Testament of Ann Lee'.

Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures

How do you sum up the life of Ann Lee in a film? Make it an epic musical with the attention to character detail of an intimate drama. Mona Fastvold's *The Testament of Ann Lee* depicts the fascinating life of the founding member of the Shaker movement as she preaches a new way of worship through ecstatic dancing. Amanda Seyfried delivers one of her most visceral performances to date as Lee, providing a full-throated, nonjudgmental interpretation of the woman who would come to be revered as "Mother Ann." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Testament of Ann Lee*: Hulu

**Cast:** Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Abbott

Thelma (2024)

June Squibb as Thelma Post and Fred Hechinger as Danny Markowitz in 'Thelma'.

Courtesy of Sundance Institute/Photo by David Bolen

Tom Cruise, eat your heart out: June Squibb is the action hero of the year. The Oscar-nominated nonagenarian took on her first leading role in her decades-long career for this hilarious, heartfelt indie dramedy. Squibb plays Thelma Post, a grandmother who gets duped by a phone scammer, discovers her mistake, and makes a perilous journey through the streets of Los Angeles to track down the culprit. Though plenty of comedy is mined from the setup, the film also tackles heavier themes like aging and grief with a sensitive touch, thanks in part to Squibb's smart performance.

As EW's critic writes, "A lesser actress could've turned Thelma into a retirement home caricature, but Squibb, of course, brings a thoughtful and sweet nuance to her heroine." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Thelma*: Hulu

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Josh Margolin

**Cast:** June Squibb, Fred Hechinger, Richard Roundtree, Clark Gregg, Parker Posey

The Woman King (2022)

Viola Davis as General Nanisca in 'The Woman King'. Ilze Kitshoff/TriStar Pictures

This entertaining action drama tells the story of the Agojie, a powerful real-life regiment of women who protected their African kingdom in the 1820s. Viola Davis stars as General Nanisca, the group's leader who mentors a spirited new arrival, Nawi (Thuso Mbedu). With their kingdom threatened by a rival tribe, General Nanisca and her crew use their well-trained skills to defend their home. Featuring a physically impressive turn from Davis as you've never seen her before, *The Woman King* is a rousing testament to women as warriors, with EW's critic calling it a "spirited and often thrilling action epic." —*K.J.***** Where to watch *The Woman King*: Hulu******EW grade:** B******Director:** Gina Prince-Bythewood******Cast:** Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, John Boyega

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