In life and cinema, drama is everywhere. You'll find it in thrillers, animations, romances, you name it. For entertainment that explores the human experience with sensitivity and sincerity, here's a mixed bag of the best dramas to stream now. 

Drama

Wholesome kids' adventures that should move and inspire children and adults alike

The Baby-Sitters Club

A precious snapshot of a fraught time in American history

Bad Axe (2022)

A schizophrenic man’s parental capability is put to test amidst a murder investigation

Clean, Shaven (1993)

Need a chuckle? We know comedy gold can be hard to come by, so we've scoured the depths of the streaming landscape to dig it out. From dark humor to laugh-out-loud misadventures, these are the best comedies to stream now.

Comedy

A little something for the Scott Fitzgerald (and Gossip Girl) fans

Metropolitan (1990)

An uncommonly character-driven sports drama with a trio of star performances

Bull Durham (1988)

Is love in the air? It sure is all over streaming platforms, where there's no shortage of romance to cuddle up to. From intimate dramas to love-fuelled adventures, here are the best romance movies and shows to stream now.

Romance

A classic coming-of-age film with a bloody twist

Bones and All (2022)

They say art imitates life, but nothing gets to the heart of humanity like documentary filmmaking. Whether you want to flex your history knowledge or binge a true crime, here are the best documentaries and docuseries available to stream now.

Documentary

Using a mix of reenactments and archival footage, this series dives deep into the history and psyche of the legendary Wall Street fraudster

Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street

A harrowing account of child abuse and a family's role in sustaining or preventing it

Rewind (2020)

Crime

Surprising till the very end, The Outfit is a well-made and satisfying mob mystery

The Outfit (2022)

Feeling investigative? If you're not sure which movie to go for, allow us to clue you in. From detective stories and whodunnits to suspenseful dramas, here are the best mystery-themed movies and shows to stream now. 

Mystery

A horrific masterpiece that stands out in a saturated TV market

The Kingdom: Exodus

A fun and bingeable detective series that any Monk or Sherlock Holmes fan will surely enjoy 

Will Trent

This slow-burn thriller delivers bloody thrills and twists 

The Witch: Part 1 – The Subversion (2018)

Who doesn't love a bit of suspense? If you're looking for an exciting watch that will grip your attention without letting go, look no further. Here are the best thrillers to stream now, from dramas to fantasies and beyond. 

Thriller

A thrilling if somewhat politically dodgy action film, based on a true story

Escape from Mogadishu (2021)

The best history movies streaming right now. 

History

The latest entry in a long line of social issue dramas, Till stands out for its nuanced blend of intimacy and universality

Till (2022)

Here and in real life, nothing stays lost forever

The Dig (2021)

An in-depth look at how one of the first #MeToo exposés came to be

She Said (2022)

If you're setting up for a movie night with the kids, you need yourself a crowdpleaser. To get started, here are the top family movies to stream now, from impressive animations to comedies with jokes that land across generations. 

Family

An exuberant musical that manages to surprise even die-hard fans of the children’s story

Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical (2022)

An astonishing, dialogue-free animated fable featuring nature as its only protagonist

The Red Turtle (2017)

Fantasy

Ready to unleash your dark side? Whether you're craving the shock of a jump scare, zombies and vampires or want to get sucked into a psychological thriller, here are the best horror-themed movies and shows to stream now.

Horror

A proudly silly vampire comedy with endlessly quotable characters

What We Do in the Shadows

If you're in the mood for on-screen fighting and high-speed chases, you've come to the right genre. From crime thrillers to sci-fi and comedys, here are the best action movies available to stream now.

Action

Nothing is random in this riotous Danish action-black comedy about coincidences and found families

Riders of Justice (2021)

Animation has always been integral to cinematic history, but over the past decade animated filims have flourished in terms of variety, technological innovation and emotional depth. From traditional to mixed-media, here are the best animated movies and shows to stream.

Animation

A zippy children's cartoon with enough sweet moments for patient adults

Green Eggs and Ham

An imaginative vision of virtual reality grounded in intense real-world drama

Belle (2021)

Music

This middle-aged female-led comedy is as entertaining as it is insightful

Girls5Eva

Adventure

A knife-sharp account of five kids' journey to land restitution and self-determination

The Kings of the World (2022)

A hilarious, underseen holiday gem that's sweet and smart enough for adults and kids

Arthur Christmas (2011)

Thought-provoking and action-packed, this animated feature from Netflix is enjoyable for children and adults alike

The Sea Beast (2022)

Aside from their high entertaintment value, speculative tales take us on imaginative journeys while also challenging us to reflect on the world. Whether you're into extraterrestrial life or time travel, here are the best sci-fi and fantasy movies to stream.

Science Fiction

A grand journey where reality and fantasy collide

Brazil (1985)

A glorious visual spectacle that takes a uniquely realistic, cerebral take on Shakespeare

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Love perseveres in this subtle but compelling drama

Great Freedom (2021)

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Beautiful, imaginative, and excellently crafted, Sweet Tooth is sure to sate any viewer's appetite for fantasy and adventure

Sweet Tooth

Part coming-of-age and part sci-fi, this packed series has a lot to offer to the Stranger-Things-loving crowd

Paper Girls

Challenging, emotional, and wildly imaginative, this is a winning entry into the sci-fi genre

Pantheon

Western

The English

A buried abolitionist tale is resurrected and given its due in this whirlwind account of America’s dark past

The Good Lord Bird

Mind-bending and weird, this genre mashup of a show will keep you guessing till the end

Outer Range

Action & Adventure

A genuinely thrilling series reliably helmed by veteran greats

The Old Man

A fun and original thriller inspired by and about a graphic novel

Utopia

Kids

War & Politics

An offbeat German revenge thriller reminiscent of Killing Eve

Kleo

A chilling documentary about Ukraine's ongoing struggle for liberty

Winter on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom (2015)


A well-written thriller miniseries about the rivalry between the CIA and the FBI and how they failed to prevent 9/11.


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Drama

Comedy

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Crime

Mystery

Thriller

History