100 Best New Movies to Rent

Updated on October 6, 2025 • By Bilal Zouheir and 1 other

Gone are the days of browsing VHS copies on your nearest Blockbuster. Today, if you want a good watch, your best bet is to subscribe to a streaming platform or rent a movie online. The former is the more common option (and if you’re still on the lookout for the best service, we got you covered here), but the latter is preferable if your goal is to stay on top of the latest releases. Whether that’s a Hollywood hit, a festival front-runner, or the latest indie darling, you’ll likely find what you’re looking for on VOD rental platforms like Amazon, iTunes, and Vudu. There are many to choose from, but below, we list the very best new movies to rent and enjoy in the comfort of your own home.

How we make these lists

No AI. No algorithms.

We are 100% human-curated. Everything you see here has been handpicked by a team of experts.

At least 7/10 on IMDb

So you know they are appreciated by viewers, not just high-brow critics.

At least 70% on Rotten Tomatoes

We combine this with the IMDb bar to keep only the best of the best.

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Bilal Zouheir

Bilal Zouheir is the founder of A Good Movie to Watch. He is US-based and a member of the Nevada Film Critics Society. He grew up in Morocco, where he learned English from watching movies. Bilal's work with A Good Movie to Watch is focused on offering an alternative to streaming algorithms, which are often used as commercial tools by streaming services.

Renee Cuisia

Renee Cuisia is the lead curator at A Good Movie to Watch. In her spare time, she likes to watch K-dramas and analyze them to death. She's also seen You've Got Mail one too many times but is still convinced it's one of the greatest films out there.

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