Good Movies to Watch – Highly-Rated Movies on The Roku Channel (Page 2)
Stories are only called tales when they can’t be called true. Of course, it’s easy to give that designation when the story in question has magic, myth, and morals. But the six shorts comprising Tales from the Golden Age could mirror the mishaps that could happen anywhere, specifically under a regime steadily losing its hold […]
A kidnapping reveals dark secrets in this stylish crime thriller.
Egyptian cinema delivers a refreshing antidote to Hollywood’s limited view of Muslims with this thoughtful reflection on religion and pop culture.
A social recluse transforms into an unexpected underdog in this sweet and understated comedy drama.
An unbelievable true story is played for more than just laughs in this unexpectedly thoughtful documentary.
Sandra Oh announced herself with a starring role in this irresistibly charming and frank indie.
A quiet documentary that was released to celebrate the British Royal Air Force’s centenary, Spitfire tells the story of the famous plane that younger audiences might only recognize from movies like Dunkirk or Darkest Hour. It features gorgeous footage of the last remaining planes in service flying over the British coast, testimonies from pilots who […]
An immortal adopts a human in this stunning yet bittersweet fantasy drama.
The new girl discovers a chilling town secret in this underrated, challenging neo-noir.
An eccentric foreigner dreams to create an operatic jungle haven in this surprising, audacious epic.
A boy leaves town to find meaning in this delightfully eccentric, psychedelic children’s tale.
This crazy heist movie is told in a very original way. Because it’s based on a true story, the movie (with actors and a story) is sometimes interrupted by the people it’s about. The opening scene even reads: “this movie is not based on a true story, it is a true story”. Two friends decide […]
A cameraman goes on the quest to photograph fear in the controversial first slasher film ever made.
A classic comfort watch of a romantic historical drama elevated by thoughtful consideration of the realities of its period.
A former inmate tries to find a date and ends up finding herself in this unexpected, thoughtful Irish indie.
The Ron Clark Story tells the true tale of how the titular educator, played by Matthew Perry (Friends), takes on the challenge of teaching troubled sixth graders in Harlem, New York. Far from groundbreaking, it hits all the beats of a typical teacher film: he’s plopped into unfamiliar territory, but thanks to his unconventional methods […]
A landmark feel-good lesbian rom-com turned Asian American family drama, all from first-time feature filmmakers.
A school’s new hire sends the town into a tizzy in this hilarious, biting satire.
