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

A basketball movie that transcends the limits of the sports drama to become an operatic tale of forgiveness and temptation

He Got Game (1998)

A subversive, gothic character study anchored by Florence Pugh’s ferocious breakout performance 

Lady Macbeth (2016)

This formulaic biopic isn’t nearly as remarkable as its titular champion

Big George Foreman (2023)

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

This failed attempt at a romcom sci-fi is embarrassing at best and offensive at worst

Robots (2023)

The King of Rock and Roll reimagined as ultimate 60s spy, let down by the humor

Agent Elvis

A slick Mexican heist series made compelling by nostalgia and heart

Butter Man: The Slickest Mexican Thief

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 characteristically perceptive X-ray of human nature courtesy of a conversational movie master

Pauline at the Beach (1983)

An abundantly charming romantic comedy that (narrowly) avoids the genre’s many pitfalls

Love at First Sight (2023)

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

A docuseries that’s way more invested in the business that runs Newcastle United, rather than the club itself

We Are Newcastle United

A playful and imaginative story about one man’s love for the all-American sport 

The Saint of Second Chances (2023)

A fascinating peek into the art world, and a tribute to the pursuit of beauty

Close to Vermeer (2023)

Crime

A cinematic miniseries that delivers on the promise of kinetic action, but not on world-building

The Continental: From the World of John Wick

A formally inventive neo-noir thriller that also acts as a fascinating reflection on cinematic history

The Limey (1999)

A gripping crime thriller with a refreshing point of view

Better

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 Brazilian erotic thriller mini-series with interesting plot points but unresolved plotlines

Lady Voyeur

A mystery K-drama solved through a compelling manuscript, empath abilities and found family

Miraculous Brothers

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 German anti-capitalist sci-fi thriller that lacks compelling & consistent characters

Paradise (2023)

A chilling and brutal horror film that examines grief and trauma in an original way

Talk to Me (2023)

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 short yet powerful anime adaptation of one arc of the unfinished classic Space Age manga

Phoenix: Eden17

It can be too fast for comfort, but this adaptation of a Chinese folk tale has its entertaining and enlightening moments

The Monkey King (2023)

The best history movies streaming right now. 

History

An anti-war masterpiece that explores repressed male desire via dazzling performances from David Bowie and Ryuichi Sakamoto

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)

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 refreshing Bangalore period drama about the Aachar family’s ten children

Aachar & Co (2023)

A joyful teen movie that doubles as a thoughtful family drama

Friday Night Plan (2023)

Fantasy

A unique drama whose visual inventiveness does little to deepen its sensitive subject matter

Blaze (2022)

There’s no justice when Little Red Riding Hood plays detective in this campy Japanese murder mystery

Once Upon a Crime (2023)

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

Low budget and cheap tricks fail this potentially chilling PTSD horror thriller 

Bone Cold (2023)

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

Pablo Larraín returns home with this darkly humorous vampire satire about the Chilean dictator

El Conde (2023)

A well-crafted bone-breaking body horror inspired by the titular Mexican folk legend

Huesera: The Bone Woman (2023)

Music

A funny and fascinating period piece that tracks the rise of music piracy in Italy

Mixed by Erry (2023)

A landmark queer glam rock film based on the cult classic musical

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001)

Though not without its flaws, this ambitious fuse of cinema and dance is an electric watch 

Carmen (2023)

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 characteristically unsettling Stephen King adaptation given a poignant edge by Christopher Walken

The Dead Zone (1983)

Adventure

This absurdist buddy comedy hits the jackpot

Two Lottery Tickets (2016)

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

A futuristic Polish sci-fi series held back by its dated love triangle

A Girl and an Astronaut

An earnest adaptation that will delight fans and newcomers alike

One Piece

Action & Adventure

A charming cast and farcical fun save this otherwise predictable murder mystery

Killer Coaster

An unflinching and poignant movie about revolution and all its messy, brutal consequences

The Wind That Shakes The Barley (2006)

The viscerally chilling Threads is the kind of film you only watch once

Threads (1984)

Western

An occasionally riveting but ultimately forgettable Western whose parts are much greater than its whole

Surrounded (2023)

A classic western adventure loaded with big stars and intriguing characters

Silverado (1985)

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

The Good Lord Bird

Kids

Fast-paced kids' entertainment that doesn't offer anything deeper except merchandise advertising

Polly Pocket Sparkle Cove Adventure (2023)

Sweet, harmless light fantasy that makes it fun for young kids to be helpful

Dew Drop Diaries

War & Politics

A World War II rescue operations miniseries through lush Hollywood charm

Transatlantic

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.


The Looming Tower

Reality

A dating reality show with a strange twist that's still addictive and emotionally thorny

Is She the Wolf?

A novel premise and a game cast still don't guarantee consistent laughs or creative storytelling

Comedy Island Philippines

Romance is tested in this revealing Chinese love story

Us and Them (2018)

TV Movie

More of an overlong PSA than an actual film, Girl in the Closet uses the shock value of human trafficking, but fails to explore its complex reality

Girl in the Closet (2023)

A breezy send-up of cycling’s doping scandal and a gloriously silly comedy in its own right

Tour de Pharmacy (2017)

An enormously moving and mature rom-com that overflows with warmth

Truly, Madly, Deeply (1990)

Mockumentary

A genre-bending reality-based show that is funny, experimental, and surprisingly endearing

Jury Duty

An irreverent and colorful parody of the hip hop scene far ahead of its time

Fear of a Black Hat (1994)

An ingeniously funny way to learn about history

Cunk on Earth

Soap

A cute coming-of-age romcom with moments straight from a high school girl’s old digital camera

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