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Trump’s villain origin story is expectedly infuriating, but also endlessly watchable thanks to strong character performances 

The Apprentice (2024)

Three women, three different times, yet much remains the same

If These Walls Could Talk (1996)

Demi Moore swaps bodies in this standout chaotic body dysmorphia horror

The Substance (2024)

Put the kids to bed before you go through this list of great titles to stream. These are the very best movies and shows with a TV-MA ratings, intended for mature audiences only. 

TV-MA

Strange things happen in Stephen King’s spooky town in this eerie mystery horror series

Castle Rock

Kristen Bell and Adam Brody supercharge this addictive and bite-sized romcom series

Nobody Wants This

A true crime series that spotlights the survivors of horrific domestic abuse

Worst Ex Ever

Most audience members assume that PG-13 rating automatically indicates a show is not for adults, but you'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-13-rated movies and shows to stream.

PG-13

The shocking true story of how the world came together to save a trapped soccer team is sensitively dramatized in this Ron Howard picture 

Thirteen Lives (2022)

A gamer with disability crafts a life and community in online roleplay in this unconventional, moving documentary

The Remarkable Life of Ibelin (2024)

Three women’s lives parallel each other as they search for meaning and purpose in this expertly woven film 

The Hours (2002)

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Not Rated

Friends separate at the border in this emotionally moving whodunit

Joint Security Area (2000)

A good supernatural thriller with heavy religious connotations

Evil

A coming-of-age movie that circles around friendship and the atonement of a boy

A Silent Voice (2016)

You might assume that TV-14 rating automatically indicates a film is not for adults, but you'd be surprised at how many cinematic masterpieces can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best TV-14 shows and movies to stream now.

TV-14

A playful seesaw of oddball comedy and crime mystery

Where’s Wanda?

A cleaner helps people with their mess in more ways than one in this breezy sitcom 

The Cleaner

This weekly series gives the police procedural a fresh and funny twist

High Potential

Most audience members assume that PG rating automatically indicates a show for kids, but you'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-rated TV shows to stream now, whether alone or with the kids according to the MPAA standard.

A wonderful, feel-good celebration of the man behind the compositions that made films like Star Wars, Superman, and Harry Potter the icons they are today 

Music by John Williams (2024)

An American small town holds strange stories in this weird yet charming musical satire

True Stories (1986)

Kindness trumps all, including wild nature and dangerous robots, in this beautiful Dreamworks tearjerker 

The Wild Robot (2024)

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A team of exorcists uncover long hidden terrors in this ambitious folk horror film

Exhuma (2024)

A ragtag crew makes the film of their dreams with a former child star and the yakuza in this ode to old-school gritty action films

Why Don’t You Play in Hell? (2013)

This odyssey of urban malaise is as profound as it is deeply uncomfortable to watch

Naked (1993)

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A small town’s big secrets unravel in this edge-of-your-seat murder mystery 

Safe

An elaborate Thai drama about the cost of going full Marie Kondo

Happy Old Year (2019)


There's great chemistry between the three mates in Man Like Mobeen, which hilariously parodies being Muslim in Britain.


Man Like Mobeen

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Unrated

Sharp and anxious, modern and socially claustrophobic, Shiva Baby is a gem

Shiva Baby (2021)

Clive Owen is a casino dealer trying to stay above the hustle in his star-making role

Croupier (1998)


A tender-hearted, romantic two-hander driven by incredible acting.


Blue Jay (2016)

If you're concerned that a TV-PG rating means a show is just for kids, think again. You'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best PG-rated TV shows to stream now.

TV-PG

Two kids fall in love with their sport (and maybe each other) in this charming coming-of-age series

Blue Box

Based on a true story, this miniseries tells the gripping tale of how a detective sacrificed a promising career to catch a killer

A Confession

A twisty moral drama exploding the myth of individualism

An Inspector Calls (2015)

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Wim Wenders documents Ry Cooder’s passion project in this nostalgic tribute to traditional Cuban music

Buena Vista Social Club (1999)

A mesmerizing Pixar-like film about pure, utter friendship

Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story (2024)

A fun and silly existential mini-series starring the famous tired egg yolk

Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure

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TV-Y7

A wonderfully absurd story about a warhorse that moved away from battle and into the colorful world of music and magic

Centaurworld

A tenderly-illustrated fantasy adventure series that exudes the warmest energy

Hilda

A heartfelt kids’ sitcom packaged in a familiar, mature way

Alexa & Katie

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NC-17

A brazen, stylish twist to the classic murder mystery

Bad Education (2004)

A terrifying circus act straight from Alejandro Jodorowsky’s nightmares

Santa Sangre (1989)

A wartime spy falls for a collaborator in this erotic espionage drama

Lust, Caution (2007)

An inspiring and hopeful look at the indigenous food sovereignty movement

Gather (2020)

A fantasy drama about a peculiar Brazilian town

Bacurau (2019)


You'll never see the people delivering you packages the same way.


Sorry We Missed You (2020)

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TV-Y

The classic anime that makes the Yu-Gi-Oh! card game feel as epic as a marquee pro wrestling clash

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters

A friendly children’s show about the ups and downs of having magical pets

Morphle and the Magic Pets

A shiny and colorful toy commercial attempting to be a children's TV show

Hot Wheels Let’s Race

Most audience members assume that if a movie is rated 12 by the MPAA standard, it automatically indicates it's for kids. But you'd be surprised at how many excellent series can be enjoyed by the whole family, across generations. Here are the very best 12-rated movies and shows to stream now.

An atmospheric French coming-of-age drama

I Am Jonas


A tale of trauma and one of the most talked about movies on Netflix in 2020.


System Crasher (2019)

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TV-G

A refined teen musical series about pursuing your dreams amid grief

Julie and the Phantoms

A thrilling German mini-series about a junior analyst who causes a new financial crisis

Bad Banks

Street Food on Netflix is Unlike Any Other Cooking Show You've Seen

Street Food

Find the best movies rated 15, as per MPAA rating standards. These recommendations are at the same time acclaimed by critics and highly-rated by users.

Lean on Pete (2017)

Rust and Bone (2012)


A subtle, humane, and slowly unfolding drama about a death-row prisoner getting released after almost 20 years.


Rectify

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A semi-autobiographical show about millennial bewilderment, in pure punk form

This World Can’t Tear Me Down

A delightful documentary about one of the most prolific and insightful authors of our era 

Judy Blume Forever (2023)

A tender comedy about being on the spectrum

As We See It

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

Our Flag Means Death

A nightmarish and neon-soaked fever dream of a show

Brand New Cherry Flavor

A satire masterpiece on race and class relations

The White Lotus

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A sprawling, cinematic, and heartbreaking tale of intergenerational love and loss

Pachinko

A winsome British spy thriller that delivers on all fronts

Slow Horses

A smart, dystopian take on the future of work

Severance

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MA-17

Babyteeth (2020)

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R-13

Three separate stories intertwined with themes of love and fate

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021)

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R-16

A lovely and feel-good portrait of family and deafness

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