The 40 Best Movies on Hulu Right Now

Run Time: 1 hr 40 min | Genre: Action Sci-Fi | Director: Dan Trachtenberg

Cast: Amber Midthunder, Mohammad Albaaj, Dakota Beavers, Michelle Trush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antelope, and Dane DiLiegro

With Prey, the latest film in the Predator franchise, director Dan Trachtenberg simplifies the concept of hunter vs. hunted, placing the iconic villain against Naru (an excellent Amber Midthunder), a Comanche woman in 1719. Prey might be the best film in the franchise, as Trachtenberg builds tension beautifully, and allows for moments of quiet and consideration in this extremely violent and exciting action film. By bringing this franchise back to basics, Trachtenberg and his fantastic cast up the excitement and brilliance of this idea, and make this franchise better than it has been in years. — Ross Bonaime

Run Time: 2 hrs 2 min | Genre: Fantasy Romance | Director: Catherine Hardwicke

Cast: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke, Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser

Directed by award-winning director Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen), Twilight is a fascinating pop culture phenomenon inspired by the novel series by author Stephenie Meyer. Set in a fictional small town in the Pacific Northwest, Twilight follows newcomer and misfit Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) as she deals with the pressures of being a new girl, high school, and of course, the alluring and mysterious Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who also happens to be a vampire. In addition to skyrocketing the careers of Stewart, Pattinson, and so many others, Twilight sparked a franchise that will live on for decades. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 1 hr 31 min | Genre: Sci-Fi Horror | Director: Alexis Jacknow

Cast: Dianna Agron, Melora Hardin, Saul Rubinek, Isabelle Du

Dianna Agron (I Am Number Four) stars in Clock, a horrifically brilliant science-fiction film written and directed by Alexis Jacknow. Serving as Jacknow’s feature-length debut, Clock brutally explores motherhood, purpose, and humanity’s evolutionary need to procreate. With a biting script that allows the filmmaker to dissect bodily autonomy through the horror genre, Clock centers around Ella (Agron), a woman who does not want children. Co-starring with Agron is Saul Rubinek (Hunters) as her father and Melora Hardin (The Bold Type) as the scientist determined to “fix” Ella’s “broken biological clock” through a mysterious clinical trial. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 2 hr 22 min | Genre: YA Dystopia | Director: Gary Ross

Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth

The film that kicked off one of the most famous YA franchises of all time, joining the ranks of Twilight and Harry Potter, The Hunger Games is a dystopian film starring Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen: a skilled archer living in the poorest district of a nation called Panem. Each year, two tributes from each of the 12 districts must fight to the death in a televised event, with only one coming out victorious. When Katniss finds herself competing in the games, she must use her skills and courage to try to survive, shaking up the entire system and forming an unexpected relationship with fellow tribute Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) in the process. The Hunger Games is terrifying, clever, and endlessly entertaining. – Taylor Gates

Run Time: 1 hr 39 min | Genre: Comedy | Director: Kevin Heffernan

Cast: Brian Cox, Steve Lemme, Jay Chandrasekhar, Adrianne Palicki

Narrated by Brian Cox (Succession), Quasi is a hilarious film from Broken Lizard, the guys behind raunchy comedies Beerfest and Super Troopers. Directed by Kevin Heffernan, who co-wrote the movie with frequent collaborators Jay Chandrasekhar and Steve Lemme, Quasi delivers a creative spin on a classic tale of an outcast hunchback attempting to find love while surviving the feud between the pope (Paul Soter) and king of France (Chandrasekhar). As with previous projects where the writers and directors appear in the comedy, Quasi is no different, seeing Heffernan and Lemme star alongside Adrianne Palicki (The Orville). – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 2 hrs 5 min | Genre: Comedy | Director: Paul Feig

Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey

Bridesmaids is a hilarious comedy co-written by Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) that explores the intricacies of female friendships, particularly as friends find themselves at different stages of their lives. Starring Wiig, along with an unprecedented cast of women in comedy, including Maya Rudolph (Big Mouth) and Rose Byrne (Physical), Bridesmaids was directed by Paul Feig (Ghostbusters), who cleverly emphasized the brilliant ensemble. Over a decade later, not only does Bridesmaids continue to be quoted and live on in meme culture, but the film is considered a catalyst that skyrocketed most of the cast to the global scale. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 2 hrs 7 min | Genre: Musical Romance | Director: Baz Luhrmann

Cast: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo,

Before becoming a Broadway success, Moulin Rouge graced the big screen and landed icon status from award-winning writer/director Baz Luhrmann (Elvis). A vivid story of romance and heartbreak, Moulin Rouge is a cinematic masterpiece set in the early 1900s starring Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi) as a young, poor English poet who wanders into the legendary Moulin Rouge nightclub where he instantly falls in love with the star: an enigmatic courtesan named Satine, played perfectly by Nicole Kidman (Nine Perfect Strangers). Highlighted by Luhrmann’s unique filmmaking style, as well as playful costuming and an unforgettable soundtrack, Moulin Rouge defined a generation. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 1 hr 22 min | Genre: Romantic Comedy | Director: Raine Allen-Miller

Cast: David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Poppy Allen-Quarmby, Simon Manyonda

Raine Allen-Miller directs Rye Lane, a beautiful British romantic comedy starring up-and-coming actors David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah (Class). Taking place over the course of a single day in South London, Rye Lane follows a couple of twentysomethings (Jonsson and Oparah) as they connect over recent break-ups. Co-written by Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia, Rye Lane balances heart and humor, providing a funny and touching story about how a chance encounter can alter everything. Cleverly embedding the audience in a subculture of a particular neighborhood, Rye Lane finds a way to simultaneously be hyper-specific yet universal. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 2 hrs 20 min | Genre: Drama Comedy | Director: Ruben Östlund

Cast: Woody Harrelson, Dolly de Leon, Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean

Easily comparable to The Menu and Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Triangle of Sadness is an award-winning, wickedly comical satire written and directed by Ruben Östlund in his English feature debut. Through humorous exaggerations, Triangle of Sadness follows a celebrity couple, Carl (Harris Dickinson) and Yaya (Charlbi Dean), on an exclusive cruise for the obscenely wealthy on a superyacht. When the elite vessel encounters a brutal storm, survivors of the unexpected tragedy are left to fend for themselves. Triangle of Sadness also stars Dolly de Leon and Woody Harrelson, who is delightfully entertaining as the yacht’s captain. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 1 hr 52 min | Genre: Crime Drama, History, Thriller | Director: Matt Ruskin

Cast: Keira Knightley, Carrie Coon, Chris Cooper, David Dastmalchian

Writer/director Matt Ruskin (Crown Heights) and producer Ridley Scott (Blade Runner) created a gripping period piece that will take your breath away. Boston Strangler is based on the true story of the Boston serial killer and the reporters who helped take him down. Keira Knightley (The Imitation Game) portrays Loretta McLaughlin, who broke the story in the 1960s while contending with sexism, police corruption, and the fear of becoming a victim herself. Between the immersive setting and the spectacular performances, especially from Carrie Coon (The Post) and David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad), it’s difficult not to get sucked into this riveting story just as much as the reporters of the era. – Tauri Miller

Run Time: 2 hr 28 min | Genre: Western, Thriller | Director: Martin Koolhoven

Cast: Dakota Fanning, Guy Pearce, Emilia Jones, Kit Harington, Carice van Houten

Brimstone is a violent, award-winning film following Liz (Dakota Fanning), a mute young woman in a small Western town whose family comes under attack by a mysterious new minister (Guy Pearce). The story unfolds in a time-bending, nonlinear, four-act structure that slowly reveals the depth of depravity the minister is capable of while adding layers to the gruesome and persistent connection he shares with Liz. Brimstone isn’t for the faint of heart, but it’s a wild ride through and through. Fanning and Pearce deliver a harrowing story that I have faith viewers will enjoy. – Tauri Miller

Run Time: 1 hr 41 min | Genre: Horror | Director: John Ross

Cast: Shannyn Sossamon, Sara Wolfkind, Usman Ally

A meta modern horror, Grimcutty comes from writer/director John Ross. Inspired by an internet meme hoax, Grimcutty explores the realities of meme culture by bringing one to life in a grizzly and terrifying movie. Grimcutty has a simple story of a creature coming to life and haunting a town, ushering creative kills and twists on horror tropes. Starring Shannyn Sossamon (Wayward Pines) and Usman Ally (A Series of Unfortunate Events), along with Sara Wolfkind, Grimcutty dives into themes of gaslighting, mass hysteria, and the chaos of losing one’s agency. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 1 hr 37 min | Genre: Drama | Director: Miles Warren

Cast: Jalyn Hall, Trevante Rhodes, Shamier Anderson, Shinelle Azoroh

Co-written by Ben Medina with director Miles Warren, Bruiser is an insightful film starring Jalyn Hall (Till), Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight), and Shamier Anderson (Wynonna Earp). Bruiser is a unique coming-of-age story about a teenager’s unconventional friendship with a charismatic stranger. Serving as Warren’s debut feature, Bruiser exposes a compelling perspective on fathers, toxic masculinity, and violence, shining a light on a familiar tale through a mellow and unexpected slant. With a searingly honest script and powerful performances handling a difficult subject matter, Bruiser can be hard to watch but definitely worth the heartache. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 1 hr 45 min | Director: Andrew Ahn

Cast: Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho

Fire Island is a gloriously queer comedy starring Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), along with Joel Kim Booster (Loot), who wrote the film as well. Directed by Andrew Ahn, Fire Island is a heartfelt homage to the popular vacation spot smothered in raunchy comedy. Booster’s shrewd script follows a group of friends attempting to recreate the magic they once felt at Fire Island by ensuring this summer is their best one yet. Supporting Yang and Booster on screen is an incredible queer cast, including Matt Rogers (I Love That For You), Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder), and icon Margaret Cho. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 1 hr 26 min | Genre: Drama Comedy Thriller | Director: Jerrod Carmichael

Cast: Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott, Tiffany Haddish, J. B. Smoove, Henry Winkler

Starring Jerrod Carmichael in his directorial debut, On the Count of Three is a touching dark comedy about a suicide pact between best friends. Co-starring opposite Carmichael in the morbid premise is Christopher Abbott (Catch-22). The film follows as the duo acts both recklessly and selflessly to spend their final day taking care of business and tying up loose ends. Based on a screenplay written by Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch, On the Count of Three features a wonderful cast of comedic actors, including Tiffany Haddish and Henry Winkler, with a unique performance from J. B. Smoove. – Yael Tygiel

Run Time: 2 hr 4 min | Genre: Fantasy Action-Adventure | Director: Stephen Sommers

Cast: Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, Arnold Vosloo, John Hannah, and Kevin J. O’Connor

The Mummy is quite possibly one of the most purely fun blockbusters ever made. Not the 2017 Tom Cruise version, mind you. I’m talking about Stephen Sommers’ 1999 movie, which took the iconic Universal monster and built a swashbuckling adventure story around him. Set in 1926, Brendan Fraser plays an American adventurer who is wrapped up in a search for a lost city, led by a librarian and aspiring archaeologist played by Rachel Weisz. They and other treasure hunters end up awaking a terrifying monster, who unleashes a series of plagues on those who dared enter his tomb. With thrills, spills, and chills in equal measure – plus more than a few belly laughs – The Mummy is nothing but a good time. – Adam Chitwood

Run Time: 2 hr 8 min | Genre: Drama Sports | Director: Penny Marshall

Cast: Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, Gary Marshall, Bill Pullman, Lori Petty

“There’s no crying in baseball!” A League Of Their Own hasn’t aged a day and remains just as quotable as ever. The story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League isn’t just a great spotlight for an important historical development; it’s a non-stop laugh riot from the rough early scrimmages to the climactic final game. Penny Marshall shows the eccentricities of each of the players but doesn’t turn them into caricatures. The game footage alone is enough to solidify A League Of Their Own in the baseball movie hall of fame, but it’s the sensitive performances from Geena Davis and Tom Hanks that make it a heartwarming classic. – Liam Gaughan

Run Time: 1 hr 32 min | Genre: Comedy | Director: Sarah Adina Smith

Cast: Jermaine Fowler, Anna Konkle, Jillian Bell

Laughing is probably not the first reaction you’d think of when it comes to the horrifying ordeal of accidentally dropping a baby, but that’s exactly what will happen when you watch the new film The Drop. Starring comedy heavyweights like PEN15’s Anna Konkle and Brittany Runs a Marathon’s Jillian Bell, The Drop sees young couple Lex and Mani (Jermaine Fowler) — who are trying to conceive — travel to a tropical destination for their friend’s wedding. However, when Lex accidentally drops her friend’s baby shortly after arriving, things get ugly and spiral out of control. Messy in the most delightful way, The Drop is a hilarious time. – Taylor Gates

Run Time: 1 hr 30 min | Genre: Mystery Thriller | Director: Eli Horowitz

Cast: Winona Ryder, Dermot Mulroney, John Gallagher Jr., Owen Teague

Gone in the Night is an eerie mystery directed by Eli Horowitz (Homecoming), who co-wrote the script with Matthew Derby. Starring Winona Ryder (Stranger Things), John Gallagher Jr., and Dermot Mulroney (The Righteous Gemstones), Gone in the Night unfolds as Kath (Ryder) and her boyfriend (Gallagher Jr.) retreat to a remote cabin inexplicably occupied by another young couple. After sharing the cabin for the night, Kath awakes to discover that her boyfriend and the young woman (Brianne Tju) have mysteriously disappeared, leaving Kath to obsessively seek an explanation. Twists around every turn, Gone in the Night is a terrifyingly enticing thriller. – Yael Tygiel