10 of the best movies on Hulu you should watch right now

While many other classic ’80s sci-fi franchises have sullied their legacy with a series of sub-par spinoffs and sequels, the Predator series seems to be going from strength to strength. Dan Trachtenberg gets the ball rolling on 2022’s excellent Prey — also available on Hulu — pitting the sharp-toothed alien against a powerful Comanche warrior.
Wisely, the same director is given another opportunity to expand the world of the technologically advanced big game hunter. A coming-of-age buddy movie may seem like an out-of-sync direction for the series, but a strong performance from Elle Fanning and a series of well-crafted action scenes make this a great film. Predator: Badlands Unexpected success.

More than 50 years after it first captivated moviegoers, Francis Ford Coppola’s sprawling mafia psychological drama has lost none of its brutal power. The death of Robert Duvall may have caused many fans to reconsider the veteran actor’s masterful turn as Vito Corleone crime lord Tom Hagen’s trusted advisor, Tom Hagen, in recent weeks, but it’s the broad scope of Coppola’s epic retelling of Mario Puzo’s novel that ensures this ’70s classic remains one of cinema’s most beloved films. If you’ve never seen it and have access to Hulu, there’s really no excuse.

While any film depicting the extraordinary life of funk and soul pioneer Sly Stone was bound to be absorbing, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson’s fascinating investigative documentary stands far from the average rock film.
Originally released just months before the singer’s death last year, it serves as a vivid reminder of Stone’s profound influence on modern music, while not shying away from examining the personal issues that ultimately affected his pioneering career.

Adapted from Claire Keegan’s short but powerful novel of the same name, Enda Walsh’s big-screen retelling is similarly low-key and equally poignant. Small Things Like This is set in 1980s Ireland and stars Oscar winner Cillian Murphy as a hardworking coal merchant who witnesses abusive practices in the workshop of a local monastery, triggering memories of his difficult childhood.

The words “approved biopic” can often lead to films that feel more like extensions of the brand than honest explorations of life, but that’s not the case with this Boss-approved feature. Starring The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen, the film focuses not on a career retrospective but on the genesis of the singer’s acoustic album Nebraska, against the backdrop of his experiences with depression.

Not only is it a solid sequel, it’s one of Marvel’s best films in the sprawling MCU series. Director Ryan Coogler was tasked with the seemingly impossible task of following up on the cultural phenomenon that was Black Panther, somehow delivering another master class in superhero cinema — all while overcoming the massive challenge of losing the film’s original star.
More than just an extended tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a triumph of production design, and the story that charts Shuri’s path to avenge the fallen King T’Challa is as intriguing as it is poignant.

As a love letter to the late Danger! Host Alex Trebek, In addition to celebrating the messy bonds of sisterhood, Quiz Lady should hit the spot for anyone looking for low-stakes comedy.
Starring Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians, Ocean’s 8) and Sandra Oh (Grey’s Anatomy, Killing Eve) as down-on-his-luck sisters who turn to a TV game show to pay off their mother’s gambling debts, the bizarre road trip also features a scene-stealing performance from Will Ferrell as the show’s host.

For those looking for a thrilling fix, Justine Tritt’s gripping French legal drama is arguably the pick from Hulu’s ample catalog. The Oscar-winning film stars Sandra Holler as a novelist accused of killing her husband after he falls from the window of their home in the French Alps, while her visually impaired young son plays the pivotal witness.

While the power struggle that follows the death of Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin may not sound like excellent comedy material, the sharp script and stellar cast elevate this well above the level of mediocre satire.
Directed by The Thick of It and Veep creator Armando Iannucci, The Death of Stalin features a stellar ensemble that includes The White Lotus’ Jason Isaacs, indie icon Steve Buscemi, and Monty Python legend Michael Palin.

This feature-length documentary is widely viewed as the first hit of the summer, and provides insight into how Jaws almost became a bona fide disaster rather than a cinematic phenomenon by the end. From malfunctioning animated sharks to overwrought open water shots and spiraling budgets, the film offers a fascinating look at the troubled production of Steven Spielberg’s marine masterpiece, while also examining its extraordinary legacy and influence.