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Good movies serve beyond entertainment, to expand perspectives and improve our understanding of humanity and the world. If you're hungry for some food for thought, here are the best smart movies and shows available to stream now.

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Smoke (1995)

8.7

A gorgeous indie gem whose every note is worth inhaling

Close to Vermeer (2023)

7.5

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

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

7.7

A quirky genre hybrid that melds the best of Pulp Fiction with a romcom’s DNA to form a cult classic

The Player (1992)

8.5

A wry satire of Hollywood that also assembles the starriest ensemble ever brought together on screen

sex, lies, and videotape (1989)

7.7

An intelligent, preternaturally mature debut from Steven Soderbergh that broke new ground for indie filmmaking

Quiz Show (1994)

8.0

A gripping, well-acted ethical drama that chronicles TV’s corrupt beginnings

Unknown: Killer Robots (2023)

7.0

An objective yet terrifying exploration of AI and its applications

Tár (2022)

8.0

A haunting and cerebral character study with an undeniable performance by Cate Blanchett

Descendant (2022)

8.0

A remarkably intelligent account of how lost history shapes one's culture, environment, and outlook on justice

Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music (2023)

8.5

A rapturous musical celebration that challenges how we remember our history and how we connect with each other

The League (2023)

7.1

A workmanlike sports doc that hides sharp insights beneath reams of baseball history

She Said (2022)

8.0

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

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77 Best Smart Movies To Watch - A Good Movie To Watch

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Popular + Smart

Good movies serve beyond entertainment, to expand perspectives and improve our understanding of humanity and the world. If you're hungry for some food for thought, here are the best smart movies and shows available to stream now.

Smoke (1995)

Close to Vermeer (2023)

Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

The Player (1992)

sex, lies, and videotape (1989)

Quiz Show (1994)

Unknown: Killer Robots (2023)

Tár (2022)

Descendant (2022)

Taylor Mac’s 24-Decade History of Popular Music (2023)

The League (2023)

She Said (2022)

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