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

An exceedingly earnest small-town slice of life, starring the incomparable Paul Newman

Nobody’s Fool (1994)

An offbeat German revenge thriller reminiscent of Killing Eve

Kleo

A tense drama illustrating the saying "behind every great man is a great woman"

The Wife (2017)

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 playfully modern and raunchy take on the rise of Russia’s Catherine the Great

The Great

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 sober and dignified account of Marxist fighters in the Spanish Civil War

Land and Freedom (1995)

A charming gay romcom filled with strong cultural detail

The Wedding Banquet (1993)

A sensuous drama following the love and sex lives of three young Parisians

Paris, 13th District (2021)

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

An ethereal and healing concert film, and a personal journal for Australian musician Nick Cave

This Much I Know to Be True (2022)

A music industry exposé that evolves into a complex account of Black history

On the Record (2020)

A brutally honest and visually dazzling blend of interview and self-reflection

The Choe Show

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

Zombie thriller meets political intrigue in this high-budget Korean series

Kingdom

A fun and colorful feature about the eight jurors in South Korea's first jury trial

Juror 8 (2019)

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 well-told, serious-minded crime thriller bolstered by an incredibly strong cast

The Infiltrator (2016)

An unsettling but important social horror from the director of The Babadook

The Nightingale (2018)

Crime

A miniseries based on the horrifying true story of an unusual mother-daughter duo

The Act

A tale of yearning and obsession bathed in a melancholic atmosphere

Rebels of the Neon God (1992)

A comedy caper ringing with loud, rowdy fun

Sound of Noise (2010)

The best history movies streaming right now. 

History

A meticulous and whimsical account of the making of the influential comic opera The Mikado

Topsy-Turvy (1999)

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

An epic Indian action film that packs a mighty punch 

RRR (2022)

A time-hopping and bonkers biopic of the Stockholm Syndrome originator himself

Clark

A fun and modern sensibility takes hold of this endearing pirate comedy

Our Flag Means Death

Fantasy

A quiet and meditative fable that finds comfort in the simplest experiences

After Life (1998)

An elderly actress recounts her life through films

Millennium Actress (2001)

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

A heartwarming, Oscar-nominated family drama set in 1990s Iran

Children of Heaven (1997)

A teacher’s stay at the world’s most remote school prompts him to discover the true value of education

Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom (2019)

An affecting family drama that also asks questions about art, home, and mortality

Summer Hours (2008)

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 one-of-a-kind Japanese zombie comedy that takes the genre to another dimension

One Cut of the Dead (2017)

An unsettling thriller co-produced by horror veteran James Wan

Archive 81

Music

Back-up singers take a deserved spotlight in this Oscar-winning doc

20 Feet from Stardom (2013)

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 delightful romance that pairs AI with humans

I’m Your Man (2021)

A sci-fi satire that asks: what if you can choose and buy your afterlife experience? 

Upload

A wistful and playful throwback to the turbulent 1960s

Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022)

Adventure

A light but smart sitcom satirizing class and the American dream

Killing It

A sprawling and moving portrait of humanity in a post-apocalyptic world

Station Eleven

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 surreal story about time, space, and everything in between

Undone

War-torn Hiroshima through the eyes of an everyday but spirited young woman

In This Corner of the World (2016)

A difficult and alarmingly timely portrayal of the Srebrenica massacre

Quo Vadis Aida? (2020)

Western

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

Outer Range

A fantasy drama about a peculiar Brazilian town

Bacurau (2019)

First Cow

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

A smart and touching series that imagines a world where the space race never ended

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