27 best movies on Hulu in August 2024
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The best movies on Hulu are a big selling point for Disney's other streaming service. Hulu's big library of originals and past releases brings the cinematic experience right into your living room. Seriously, with these options, who even needs the theater?
But there's a ton to choose from, so you might need some help narrowing things down. We've curated a list of the top 25 movies on Hulu right now, and you can check them out with a free Hulu trial. If you decide to sign up, make sure to check out our Hulu promo codes to ensure you're not wasting money.
So without further ado, here are the best movies on Hulu right now.
*Titles are in reverse chronological order of when they were added to this list.
The best movies on Hulu right now
'Rushmore'
A first-grade teacher (Olivia Williams) joins the faculty at a prestigious prep school and catches the eye of 15-year-old Max (Jason Schwartzman). He falls in love with her and vows to win her affection by turning to the father (Bill Murray) of two of his classmates for help wooing her. However, things take a complicated turn when Max's newfound confidant also professes his love for the same woman. Based on a semi-autobiographical version of director Wes Anderson, this whimsical comedy is the best of early Schwartzman and full of gorgeous cinematography, just as you'd expect.
Genre: Comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 90%
Stars: Jason Schwartzman, Olivia Williams, Bill Murray, Brian Cox
Director: Wes Anderson
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'Nocebo'
Christine (Eva Green), a children's fashion designer, finds her life unraveling after contracting a mysterious illness. Diana (Chai Fonacier), a woman claiming to be Christine's hired caregiver with supernatural abilities, raises suspicions within the household when she arrives to care for her new charge. Diana's unorthodox treatments seem to yield positive results, but tensions soon rise between Christine's husband Felix (Mark Strong), and the enigmatic caregiver. Soon, shocking revelations come to light about Diana's past and her true motives – is she actually working to help cure Christine or is she working to make her worse?
Genre: Psychological thriller
Rotten Tomatoes score: 71%
Stars: Eva Green, Mark Strong, Chai Fonacier
Director: Lorcan Finnegan
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‘The Creator’
"The Creator" is set in a future where humans and AI are in conflict. John David Washington plays Joshua, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving his missing wife, who is recruited to track down and kill the elusive architect of advanced AI. However, Joshua discovers that the AI creator has developed a powerful new weapon in the form of a young child. Of course, this revelation challenges Joshua's mission and forces him to reconsider the nature of the conflict between humans and AI. It’s actually a very sweet movie that reminds me of “The Last of Us” in terms of the surrogate father and daughter bond. — AB
Genre: Action, science fiction
Rotten Tomatoes score: 67%
Stars: John David Washington, Gemma Chan
Director: Gareth Edwards
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‘The First Omen’
"The First Omen" is a horror movie that explores the origins of the classic “Omen” series, known for its supernatural and demonic themes. It leans into the early events and characters linked to the infamous Antichrist Damien Thorn (Harvey Stephens), showcasing his sinister beginnings and the dark forces surrounding his life. Nell Tiger Free plays Margaret, a woman who begins to question her own faith when she discovers a terrifying conspiracy that involves bringing back the son of the Devil in Rome. This movie includes elements of suspense, supernatural occurrences, and the gradual unveiling of ominous prophecies central to the "Omen" mythology. — AB
Genre: Horror, supernatural
Rotten Tomatoes score: 81%
Stars: Nell Tiger Free, Ralph Ineson
Director: Arkasha Stevenson
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‘No One Will Save You’
"No One Will Save You" is a horror/sci-fi movie released on Hulu in 2023, starring Kaitlyn Dever. The plot centers around a young woman named Brynn (Dever), who finds herself trapped in a mysterious and sinister situation when aliens invade her home. Not only that, but she’s alienated from her community, meaning she cannot seek refuge somewhere else. I found this to be an incredibly engaging movie that perfectly captures themes of fear, survival, isolation, and the unknown. If you like movies about aliens too, then “No One Will Save You” should be your next watch. — AB
Genre: Horror, science fiction
Rotten Tomatoes score: 82%
Stars: Kaitlyn Dever, Geraldine Singer
Director: Brian Duffield
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'Self Reliance'
A man named Tommy (Jake Johnson) is given the chance to win a $1 million prize by participating in a deadly game where hunters will try to kill him. Tommy thinks he's found a way to win the game as the killers will only come for him when he's alone. Unfortunately, no one actually believes Tommy when he tells them about the game. That's when he he realizes he'll have to try and survive the sinister game alone while evading the pursuing hunters by keeping someone around him at all times, if he even can.
Genre: Comedy, thriller
Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%
Stars: Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick
Director: Jake Johnson
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'Dune'
Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) is the next descendant of House Atreides, grappling with a destiny that he must fulfill. He finds himself embroiled in a conflict that involves one of the most important resources in the universe as his family becomes entangled in a war for control over the planet Arrakis. But he finds much more than that in store for him when he learns a new way of life from the desert society of Fremen, pushing him to pursue another destiny and name entirely.
Genre: Science fiction
Rotten Tomatoes score: 83%
Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya
Director: Denis Villeneuve
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'Infinity Pool'
When a vacationing couple head to a resort for some much-needed relaxation, they find more than pleasure when they accidentally venture beyond the marked resort grounds. After a terrifying accident, they're tried for crimes that end up with them facing execution – but there's a way out of it that ends up seeing them watching their own bodies be put to death for their actions instead, and while at first it's a simple fix for all they've done wrong, they (of course) end up abusing the privilege and find nothing but fear and terror waiting for them.
Genre: Horror/science fiction
Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%
Stars: Alexander Skarsg?rd, Mia Goth
Director: Brandon Cronenberg
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'Poor Things'
"Poor Things" stars Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, a formerly pregnant woman who jumps to her death, only to be resurrected by God (Willem Dafoe). She stays with her mad scientist father figure until one day, a mischievous lawyer Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), takes her to Lisbon to keep her away from her fiancée Max (Ramy Youssef).
This journey of self-discovery is mostly a tale of sexual awakening and loss of na?vety with just a hint of Frankenstein's monster. It's also brilliant, and one of the big winners from this year's Oscars. Stone's Best Actress-winning performance is worth watching on its own, but the rest of the movie is equally enthralling. - MM
Genre: Surreal comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92%
Stars: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo
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'All of Us Strangers'
"All of Us Strangers" follows Adam (Andrew Scott), a lonely screenwriter living a quiet life in London. One day, his drunken neighbor Harry (Paul Mescal) tries to spend the night with Adam, but Adam rebuffs Harry. Eventually, though, they begin a relationship as Adam decides to revisit his relationship with his own parents (Jamie Bell and Claire Foy), who died in a car crash when Adam was 12.
Despite not garnering a nomination at the 96th Oscars, let alone a win, this movie was considered one of 2023's best. The movie was praised for its examinations of love and grief, as well as Andrew Haigh's screenplay and Scott's performance.
Genre: Romantic fantasy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%
Stars: Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Jamie Bell, Claire Foy
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'Suncoast'
"Suncoast" is the semi-autobiographical story of director and writer Laura Chinn's struggles as a teenager growing up with an older brother dying of brain cancer. Nico Parker stars as Doris, the stand-in for Chinn, whose brother Max (Cree Kawa) is at the Suncoast hospice center. While there, she meets Paul, who is at the hospice center protesting the decision to take Terri Schiavo, also a patient there, off life support.
As the movie progresses, Doris develops a new friend group, grows closer with Paul and drifts further from her mother Kristine (Laura Linney), all while dealing with her brother's impending demise.
In our review, we praised the movie for its emotional moments, as well as a strong second half and even stronger performances from Parker and Harrelson. Don't miss this Sundance 2024 film while it's on Hulu.
Genre: Surreal comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 76%
Stars: Nico Parker, Laura Linney, Woody Harrelson
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'Quiz Lady'
Who hasn’t dreamed of winning big on a game show and using the prize money to fix their life? Anne (Awkwafina) is a trivia savant who knows the answers to all the questions asked on the fictional show "Can’t Stop the Quiz." When her dog is kidnapped as ransom for her mother’s gambling debts, Anne teams up with sister Jenny (Sandra Oh) to road-trip across the country to go on the show and get the cash they need.
"Quiz Lady" is an emotional rollercoaster ride, as Anne is a tightly-wound stress ball and Jenny is a chaotic hot mess. But their mismatched personalities might just be a winning combination.
Genre: Comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 81%
Stars: Awkafina, Sandra Oh
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'Triangle of Sadness'
Director Ruben ?stlund's 2022 Palme d'Or-winning "Triangle of Sadness" is a class-warfare drama taking place in the one place the mega-rich feel safe: a luxury yacht. Primarily, the film follows a young couple in a manipulative relationship: model Carl (Harris Dickinson) and influencer Yaya (Charlbi Dean Kriek).
And what better way to test their bond than by putting them on a cruise where everything goes wrong? Not only is The Captain (Woody Harrelson) a drunk who doesn't seem bothered by failing to uphold his duties in front of his staff, but said staff live to make their rich guests' absurd requests come true. Mixing barbed social satire with lowbrow humor, ?stlund's made a winner with a film unafraid of taking itself too seriously.
Genre: Dark comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 72%
Stars: Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean Kriek, Woody Harrelson
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'Rye Lane'
This charming romantic comedy recalls the ambling loveliness of "Before Sunrise." Two strangers have a meet-cute after getting brutally dumped. At an art gallery show, Yas (Vivian Oparah) hears Dom (David Jonsson) weeping in a bathroom stall next to her. They exchange their tales of romantic woe, then set off to walk and talk through south London’s neighborhoods.
The characters are mismatched in "Rye Lane." Yas is a free-spirited costume designer, while Dom is an uptight accountant. But the leads share a palpable chemistry and, as you know, opposites attract.
Genre: Romantic comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 98%
Stars: David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah
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'Hellraiser'
What fresh hell is this? It’s a reboot of the horror franchise, based on the 1986 novella "The Hellbound Heart" by Clive Barker. The author adapted his own book into the 1987 now-classic movie, which generated a bunch of insipid follow-ups. Now, "Hellraiser" is reborn but just as disturbing, gory and kinky as ever.
Riley (Odessa A’zion) is a struggling, desperate recovering addict in her 20s who steals a puzzle box with her bad-influence boyfriend Trevor (Drew Starkey). While in a drug-induced haze, Riley unlocks the box and opens a portal to another dimension that’s home to the sadistic Cenobites, who derive pleasure from human pain.
Genre: Horror/thriller
Rotten Tomatoes score: 71%
Stars: Odessa A'zion, Jamie Clayton, Brandon Flynn, Goran Vi?nji?, Drew Starkey
Director: David Bruckner
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'Prey'
Reviews have hailed this "Predator" prequel as the best movie in the franchise since the original. "Prey" moves the story forward by looking back, as it follows a young Comanche warrior in 1717. Naru (Amber Midthunder) yearns to hunt like her brother Taabe (Dakota Beavers) and the other men in her tribe but faces skeptical teasing about her gender.
Her strength and skills are tested when Naru detects a new creature lurking on their land. She sets out to track down the prey, then discovers it is a dangerous, almost unstoppable alien lifeform. Naru must call upon her inner reserves to not only survive but hunt down this deadly threat to her people.
Genre: Sci-fi action
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
Stars: Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp
Director: Dan Trachtenberg
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'Fire Island'
Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice" gets a delightful, modern, queer update written by and starring comedian Joel Kim Booster. Noah is a gay, snarkier version of Elizabeth Bennet, who heads to Fire Island with best friend Howie (Bowen Yang) for a week of sun and rosé-swilling parties. Their romantic prospects are looking good when Howie finds an instant connection with a kind pediatrician named Charlie (James Scully). Unfortunately, Charlie’s aloof friend Will (Conrad Ricamora) threatens to be a buzzkill. Not only is he overly protective of Charlie, he even insults Noah!
Genre: Romantic comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
Stars: Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Conrad Ricamora, Margaret Cho,
Director: Andrew Ahn
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Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
Emma Thompson is getting her groove on for the very first time in this charming sex comedy. "Good Luck to You, Leo Grande" stars the incredible actress as retired teacher Nancy, newly widowed after a 31-year marriage during which she faked every orgasm.
Now, she would like to experience the climax she’s never achieved. For that purpose, Nancy hires a handsome young sex worker, Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack), whom she greets with a sexual to-do list of different positions.
Genre: Sex comedy/drama
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
Stars: Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack
Director: Sophie Hyde
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'The Worst Person in the World'
This Norwegian indie gem may find a wider audience now that it's on Hulu. "The Worst Person in the World" has a simple but still emotionally resonant story that follows Julie (Renate Reinsve), who is worried about what kind of person she's becoming as she matures (hence the title). She's in a relationship with popular cartoonist Aksel (Anders Danielsen Lie), but it's one of those complicated situations where she's 29 and he's 43 and their needs don't exactly match up. - Henry T. Casey
Genre: Romantic black comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 96%
Stars: Renate Reinsve, Anders Danielsen Lie, Herbert Nordrum
Director: Joachim Trier
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'Spencer'
Kristen Stewart stars as the beautiful but brittle Diana in Pablo Larrain's surreal portrait of the late princess. Set in 1991, "Spencer" follows Diana as she arrives at Sandringham for Christmas. As usual, there's eating, drinking, shooting and hunting. But this year, her crumbling marriage, the constant threat of paparazzi, and the firing of her personal dresser all combine to erode Diana's mental health.
Genre: Biographical drama
Rotten Tomatoes score: 83%
Stars: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing, Sean Harris, Sally Hawkins
Director: Pablo Larraín
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'Pig'
Nicolas Cage earned some of the best reviews of his career as a truffle forager in this dark drama. After living alone in the Oregon wilderness, Rob returns to Portland to find the person who stole his beloved pig.
"Pig" is a wild ride that involves drug addicts, an underground fighting ring and a posh haute cuisine restaurant. Through it all, Rob remains resolute in his mission to get his pig back safe and sound.
Genre: Drama
Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff, Adam Arkin
Director: Michael Sarnoski
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'Summer of Soul'
It's the revolution that was not televised. "Summer of Soul," Questlove's directorial debut, takes place in 1969 during the Harlem Cultural Festival — which was overshadowed by that year's other music event, Woodstock. This documentary weaves together 40 hours of never-before-seen live footage of performers including Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, B.B. King, Ray Barretto, Nina Simone and Sly & The Family Stone.
The Harlem Cultural Festival was an electric, thrilling moment, one born of grief (Martin Luther King Jr. was shot the year before) and a celebration of the diversity, artistry and beauty of Black culture. This festival is long overdue to get even a smidgen of recognition that the other one received, but at least now we can enjoy a Summer of Soul.
Genre: Music documentary
Rotten Tomatoes score: 99%
Stars: Stevie Wonder, Mahalia Jackson, Nina Simone, Gladys Knight & the Pips,
Director: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
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'Nomadland'
Chloe Zhao's gorgeous portrait of itinerant American life is a top Oscar contender for a reason. Frances McDormand's fearless performance centers the film, but the ensemble cast members — actual nomads who were featured in journalist Jessica Bruder's book — will steal your hearts.
"Nomadland" follows Fern, an out-of-work widow who packs up her life and starts living out of her van. She travels through the West, finding gig jobs at Amazon fulfillment centers and campgrounds to earn money. Along the way, she meets and befriends other nomads, all doing what they can live on their own terms.
Genre: Drama
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93%
Stars: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie
Director: Chloé Zhao
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'Palm Springs'
If Groundhog's Day had put both Bill Murray and Andie Macdowell through reliving the same day over and over again, you'd get "Palm Springs." This romantic comedy stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as a pair of wedding guests who find themselves waking up on the same morning — seemingly an infinite number of times. Unable to escape the venue or each other, they start to engage in increasingly outlandish behavior.
Having seen Groundhog's Day, we have a feeling about where this is all going, but Samberg and Milioti look like they have such great chemistry, we don't care if it the story is somewhat predictable.
Genre: Science fiction romantic comedy
Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%
Stars: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J. K. Simmons
Director: Max Barbakow
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'Portrait of a Lady on Fire'
This captivating, moving, passionate love story has as many layers as the paintings made by young artist Marianne (Noémie Merlant) of her subject, Hélo?se (Adèle Haenel). At the end of the 18th century, Marianne is commissioned by Hélo?se's mother to paint a portrait of her daughter, to send to her prospective husband in Milan. Hélo?se refuses to be painted because she doesn't want to get married.
As "Portrait of a Lady on Fire" progresses, Marianne slowly earns Hélo?se's trust and the two form a deep bond that turns romantic. But as Marianne gets close to finishing the portrait, what does the future hold for the couple?
Genre: Historical romantic drama
Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%
Stars: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel
Director: Céline Sciamma
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