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Dreaming of all the films you’re going to binge over Christmas? If you’ve already knocked up watchlists for Netflix and Prime Video, you might be looking to pick out the best Apple TV movies, too.
On the surface, it might look like an easier task given the streamer’s more refined approach to content creation and subsequently smaller catalogue. But when you’re looking at Oscar winners and flicks from the likes of Martin Scorsese and Ridley Scott, it’s quite the challenge to pin down the top 10.
Lucky for you, though, we’ve decided to help out and pick out the cream of the crop in the way of Apple’s feature-length outings. There’s something for everyone below, from a Sofia Coppola comedy to Joel Coen’s black-and-white take on a Shakespeare classic, so whatever you’re in the mood for this festive season, we’ve got you covered. (If you’re not prepared to sink a couple of hours in between all the turkey scoffing, make sure to check out our guide to thebest Apple TV shows).
So grab the popcorn, settle into your favorite seat on the sofa, and get ready to work through this definitive list of the best Apple TV Plus movies.
10. CODA
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Year:2021Director:Sian Heder
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9. Greyhound
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Year:2020Director:Aaron Schneider
We also have to talk about a deliberately taciturn but soulful performance from Tom Hanks, who fills in the holes in Krause’s characterization with his own reassuring presence. Seriously, it’s not the best Tom Hanks movie ever made, but it is the best Tom Hanks movie on Apple TV Plus, so if you are craving some drama, add it to your watchlist.
For moreinformationon this Tom Hanks must-watch, check out ourGreyhound review.
8. On the Rocks
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Year:2020Director:Sofia Coppola
A restrained but charming comedy, On The Rocks follows Laura, a successful author who suspects her husband is cheating. To help confirm her suspicions, she turns to the only man she can trust, her larger-than-life lothario father, Felix.
A warm and engaging film, On the Rocks, is ultimately about the relationships between men and women, both functional and dysfunctional. It may not take the big swings seen in her previous works – the Bling Ring and Beguiled spring to mind – but there’s power in the subtly of this elegant character study. Speaking of characters, it just wouldn’t work without Rashida Jones and Bill Murray, who enjoy a relaxed, naturalistic chemistry, which is perfect for this type of film.
Read ourOn the Rocks reviewfor more details!
7. Hala
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Year:2019Director:Minhal Baig
A moving and naturalistic coming-of-age story, Hala follows Hala Masood, a young Pakistani American, as she struggles with her family’s expectations and her own growing attraction to a boy at school. While it may sound a little cliché, this isn’t a John Hughes movie.
Instead, it tells the story you think you know through the experience of a second-generation immigrant, which puts an impressive fresh spin on things. As the film plays out, however, it morphs from a deceptively predictable set-up into a much more powerful parable about the mistakes our parents make. Perhaps, though, the film’s secret weapon is Geraldine Viswanathan, who keeps Hala charming, funny, and easy to empathize with as she walks the tightrope between childhood and adulthood.
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6. Causeway
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Year:2022Director:Lila Neugebauer
An understated and compelling drama about the lasting effects of trauma, Causeway tells the story of Lynsey, a former soldier trying to rebuild her life after she experienced a traumatic brain injury while on tour in Afghanistan. A wonderfully authentic and quietly moving film, Causeway doesn’t necessarily take any big swings, but it doesn’t need to.
For more streaming recommendations, head over to our list of thebest movies on Netflix.
5. Tetris
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Year:2023Director:Jon S. Baird
On paper, Tetris sounds like one of the dullest movies ever made. A biopic about Henk Rogers, the man who licensed (he didn’t even invent it!) Tetris and made it popular in the West? Are you kidding me? Well, no, I’m not because director Jon S. Baird manages to turn a tale of boring business backhanders into a film as colorful and chaotic as the titular game.
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$19.99at Walmart$22.17at Walmart$49.99at Amazon
$19.99at Walmart
$22.17at Walmart
$49.99at Amazon
4. Fancy Dance
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Year:2023Director:Erica Tremblay
Set on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma, Jax (Lily Gladstone) turns to stealing cars to care for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) while also investigating what happened to her missing sister. We have many things to thank Martin Scorsese for, but one of them is introducing us to Lily Gladstone, one of the best actors currently working in Hollywood.
In this moody thriller that’s part social drama, part murder mystery, she gives yet another star turn which, were there any justice in this world, would earn her the Oscar she was denied for Killers of the Flower Moon (more on that later). Beyond Gladstone, though, Fancy Dance has a lot going for it, specifically Erica Tremblay’s assured direction, and the layered story about the injustices Indigenous women are forced to endure every single day will keep you enthralled for its entire 90-minute run.
3. The Tragedy of Macbeth
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Year:2021Director:Joel Coen
Maybe it’s the incredibly stark and eerie visuals that Coen and his cinematographer Bruno Delbonnel conjure up from shadows and light? Or it could just be that Shakespeare’s words still hold power over us, bewitching audiences even now, centuries after he put them to paper. Whatever the answer, this moody tragedy deserves your attention.
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2. Wolfwalkers
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Year:2020Directors:Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
We won’t give away what happens next, but let’s just say things get a lot more complicated from there. Boasting memorable and lovable characters, gorgeous animation, and a story as moving as anythingPixarhas put out, this charming fairy tale is a must-watch. Its art style is also stunning and is a nice change of pace from the typical 3D style we’ve been seeing largely throughout the last few years.
Read our list of thebest Disney Plus moviesfor more animated masterpieces.
1. Killers of the Flower Moon
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Year:2023Director:Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese is a legend in Hollywood, and his most recent picture proves that he’s still at the height of his directorial powers. Grand in every sense of the word – from its ambitious story to ginormous run-time – Killers of the Flower Moon is a demanding and engaging drama that tells the sadly true story of the Osage tribe and the injustices they suffered when oil was discovered on their land.
Honestly, summing up what makes Killers such an amazing film is hard to do. Nearly every element of the film is perfect, from Scorsese’s sublime direction, Rodrigo Prieto’s haunting cinematography, and the impeccable work of an all-star cast. Yet honestly, my favorite thing about the film is the way Scorsese cleverly uses the trappings of crime drama to tell a much more important story about America’s exploitative relationship with the natural world and Indigenous people.
Read our five-starKillers of the Flower Moon reviewfor more details on the best movie on Apple TV Plus.
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1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”
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2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package”
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3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure”
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4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years”
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