When it comes to When it comes to original movies, Netflix and Amazon have the largest libraries of premium movies.but since then end Having won the Academy Award for Best Picture, it’s clear that some of the best movies are on Apple TV+.
As with any streaming service, not every movie on the list is a winner, but from a Billie Eilish documentary to a Sundance darling, Apple’s streaming service is building a strong catalog to run alongside a growing list of beloved television shows.
Here are Wired’s picks of movies you should prioritize in your queue. Once you’re done, jump over to our lists of the best movies on Netflix and the best movies on Disney+. If you’re feeling more situational, our guide to the best shows on Amazon might be just the ticket for you.
Mad Max: Fury Road
when Mad Max: Fury Road It came out in 2015, thirty years too late, but just in time.Released 30 years after mastermind George Miller released his final work mad max Movie-Beyond Thunderdome– This comes as a shock to moviegoers who would otherwise be treated repeatedly, e.g. Fantastic Four and Terminator Genisys. Undoubtedly one of the best post-apocalyptic movies ever made, it’s full of style but not lacking in substance. It also introduces Charlize Theron as Furiosa, a champion for women suffering from Immortan Joe’s tyranny. Fury Road will be available on Apple TV+ until the end of April — just enough time for you to watch it again before the follow-up, angryreleased in May.
Napoleon
ok so Napoleon Not exactly making the critics’ pens fly, but sometimes you just want to see a big, prestige Ridley Scott historical drama, you know? The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the title character, who is on a quest to conquer as many conquests as possible. However, this picture is not a sprint to the Battle of Waterloo, but instead focuses on the emotionally unstable relationship between the French emperor and his wife, Josephine de Beauharnais (Vanessa Kirby). What happens when a man can conquer most of Europe but not his own feelings? Observe and find out.
Killers of the Flower Moon
Just in time for awards season, Killers of the Flower Moon It finally started airing on January 12th. Martin Scorsese’s epic film, based on David Grann’s 2017 book, follows Osage member Mollie Burkhart as she attempts to uncover the truth behind her family’s deaths. . Scorsese’s film, set in 1920s Oklahoma when many Osages were murdered for money earned from oil on their land, follows Molly (Lily) Gladstone (who won a Golden Globe for her performance) and the relationship between Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) and the FBI investigation of the Osage What happens in the event of death. When Wired named it one of the best movies of 2023, we called it “a feel-bad masterpiece,” and we stand by that.
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Can technology determine whether you find “The One”? Maybe not, but in the latest report from writer-director Christos Nikou, an institute run by Duncan (Luke Wilson) claims it has found the formula for true love, and Anna (Jesse Buckley) ) wants to find out if it’s real. You see, the institute has determined that Anna and her boyfriend Ryan (Jeremy Allen White) are a couple, but doubts remain. However, while working at the institute, she meets Amir (Riz Ahmed) and finds someone who might actually be her match.
Flora and son
remember Star StreetA charming indie film about a kid in Dublin who forms a band to escape the complexities of his family life?about what onceA charming indie film about a couple who spend a week in Dublin writing songs about their love?If you like any of these – or if they’re just sound Like Stuff You May Like – Let Us Recommend Flora and sonis a charming independent film about a Dublin mother trying to connect with her son through song.like Star Street and once, Flora and son From director John Carney, with all his signature moves, and something else: Eve Hewson, who plays the eponymous mother in the film. She is a force and she expresses all her musician notes perfectly. Makes sense, she’s Bono’s daughter.
Doudoupaopao
That’s the question everyone asks when you write about Apple TV+’s new original movies: Do you remember Beanie Babies?If you were born after 2000, the answer is probably No, unless you have a vintage toy collector friend or a silly aunt who keeps some vintage toys lying around.the good news is Doudoupaopao For those fans and everyone else. The play tells the story of a toy salesman named Ty Warner (Zach Galifianakis) who unexpectedly gets the biggest fortune in his life after working with three women to develop a stuffed toy that people can’t put down. success. Critics were mixed, but thanks to performances from the likes of Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks and Sarah Snook (proving there’s life after death) succession), a sweet comedy perfect for a sleepover.
Stephen Curry: Underrated
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry may be one of the most popular players in American basketball, and he’s definitely one of, if not the best this The best player in the league. He was named the NBA Most Valuable Player twice and won four championship rings. He also has made more career three-pointers than anyone in the league. But in later years, as a kid at a small school at Davidson College, he was just trying to fulfill the potential that his coaches saw in him. underestimateddirected by Peter Nix (Homeroom), chronicles the journey, showing how Curry surpassed his own NBA draft projections (many said he didn’t have the size the league needed) to become one of the greatest players of all time. For basketball fans, this is a must-see.
beast boys story
The Beastie Boys are one of hip-hop’s pioneering groups, and their story is unlike any other. In this “live documentary,” filmmaker Spike Jonze films Mike Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horowitz (Ad-Rock) telling the story of their rise to stardom to an audience at Brooklyn’s Kings Theater . Featuring old footage, photos and stories from the band’s decades-long career, the documentary chronicles the impact The Brutalists have had since they played music together in New York in the late ’70s and early ’80s. It also contains some fond memories of their third member, Adam “MCA” Yauch, who passed away in 2012 after a battle with cancer.
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It’s what made Apple TV+ famous. The film’s title is an abbreviation for “Children of Deaf Adults.” This is a story about Ruby, the only hearing person in a family with two deaf parents and a deaf sibling. When Ruby discovers a love for music, she is forced to reconcile her wishes with those of her family, who run a small fishing business and often need her help communicating. Warm and exciting, end It’s a movie that will make you laugh and cry at the same time.
Stills: The Movies of Michael J. Fox
In 1985, Michael J. Fox became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars, starring in a hit television show (family relations) and the year’s highest-grossing film (back to the Future). Just a few years later, at age 29, Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.exist stillOscar-winning documentarian Davis Guggenheim vividly depicts Foxx’s personal and professional life and his journey from teen idol to therapy advocate.
swan song
Mahershala Ali stars alongside Mahershala Ali in this romantic sci-fi drama. Yes, it’s all of those things. Cameron (Ali) is a loving husband (Naomie Harris) and father who, after learning he is terminally ill, must decide how far to go to protect his family from learning the truth, or respond to a devastating disaster. as a result of.
sharp
sharp is a movie about which the less you know about it, the better. Just know that no one is who they seem or who they say in this neo-noir starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith and John Lithgow That way. Released in theaters in early 2023, this twisty little thriller clocked in at 0.5 seconds and went largely unnoticed.
spooky
If you’ve read the reviews, you know this movie isn’t quite OKOn its own, but if you want to see Captain America (Chris Evans) and a future John Wick series baddie (Ana de Armas) fall in love, as the silliest Part of the premise – he’s a farmer! She’s a secret agent! –this is for you. Give this movie a try.
The world is a bit blurry
By now, thousands of pop music fans know the myth of Billie Eilish: the young, slightly punk, slightly goth teenager who started writing songs in her brother’s bedroom and placed them on Go online and become one of the biggest pop stars in the world. It’s a great story, but it’s only about a quarter of the story of Eilish’s rise to superstardom. The world is a bit blurry Fill in (some of) the gaps. Director RJ Cutler was given the perfect opportunity to make the film, which chronicles everything from Eilish’s songwriting process with her brother Finneas to her opening up about her tics Everything about Tourette Syndrome. This is a music documentary that redefines music documentary.
Just really smooth
Sundance movies starring Dakota Johnson are nearly a dime a dozen, but this movie about young bar mitzvah party appetizers is, ahem, the real deal. It’s also proof that Cooper Reiff — the film’s writer, director, and star — is someone worth paying attention to.
Macbeth’s tragedy
Yes, most people already know the story of Macbeth – a Scottish lord who sets out to rule his country – but not everyone has seen the story through the eyes of director Joel Coen. Shot entirely in black and white and starring Denzel Washington as Macbeth and Frances McDormand as his powerful wife, the film was nominated for three Oscars and brought a new spin to the classic Shakespeare story. Turn.
Louis Armstrong’s Black and Blue
Most importantly, Louis Armstrong is considered one of the most famous jazz musicians of all time. But he was also an important figure in the fight for equality in America—albeit a complex one. As director Sasha Jenkins explains in this documentary, while Armstrong broke racial barriers in entertainment, he also faced accusations that he did not support civil rights like other performers of his era. Jenkins gained access to numerous photographs, newspaper clippings, and even recordings of Armstrong’s own conversations that he produced for the documentary, an access that provides a more comprehensive picture of the legendary musician than has ever been seen in the world.
Tetris
One of the most popular video games of all time, Tetris For Nintendo Game Boy owners in the 1980s, this was a phenomenon.but Tetris (The film) tells the story of the people who made the game and brought it from what was then the Soviet Union to the rest of the world.Part historical comedy, part spy film, this movie doesn’t always live up to expectations, but if you’ve never heard of this story Tetris Coming out from behind the Iron Curtain is worth seeing.
causeway bay
causeway bay The movie has come and gone for a 2022 release, but that’s the nature of movies. Director Lila Neugebauer’s film focuses on a soldier (Jennifer Lawrence) returning home after suffering a brain injury in Afghanistan, dealing with trauma and how people rely on each other to get through it. This is a watch worth checking out when you have your own stuff to take care of.
sidney
Sidney Poitier died in 2022, the same year Apple TV+ released this documentary looking back at the actor’s long career —on a hot night, Guess who’s coming to dinner—and its impact on American culture and politics. Featuring interviews with Spike Lee, Morgan Freeman and Harry Belafonte, the film goes beyond his life in Hollywood, starting with his upbringing in the Bahamas and ending with his outsized impact on the civil rights movement and beyond.