when it came From originals to originals, Netflix and Amazon have the deepest libraries of prestige movies.But ever since then coda ” won the Best Picture Oscar, it has been revealed that some of the best movies are now available on Apple TV+.
Like other streaming services, not every movie on the list is an award winner, but from Billie Eilish documentaries to Sundance favorites, Apple's streaming service has a growing list of popular TV shows and We are building a powerful catalog that can run in parallel.
Here are WIRED's picks for the movies you should put in your queue and prioritize. Once you're done, head over to our list of the best movies on Netflix and the best movies on Disney+. If you're looking for something a little more episodic, our guide to Amazon's best shows might be just the ticket.
napoleon
Yes, then napoleon It wasn't exactly something that would fly in the critics' pens, but sometimes you just feel like watching Ridley Scott's big, prestigious historical drama. The film stars Joaquin Phoenix as the title character and follows his quest to conquer as much as possible. But rather than the sprint to the Battle of Waterloo, the picture draws attention to the emotionally volatile relationship between the French Emperor and his wife, Josephine de Beauharnais (Vanessa Kirby). What if you can conquer most of Europe, but not your own feelings? Observe and find out.
Murderers of the Flower Moon
Just in time for prize season, Murderers of the Flower Moon Martin Scorsese's blockbuster film is based on David Grann's 2017 book about Molly Burkhart, a member of the Osage Nation who tries to get to the bottom of her family's deaths. Set in Oklahoma in the 1920s, at a time when many Osages were being killed for the gold from the oil on their land, Scorsese's film follows Molly (played by Lily Gladstone, who won a Golden Globe for her performance). ) and Ernest Burckhardt (Leonardo). DiCaprio) and what happens when the FBI comes to investigate Osage's death. When WIRED named it one of the best movies of 2023, we called it a “sickening masterpiece,” and we stand by it.
nail
Can technology tell if you've found The One? Probably not, but in writer-director Christos Nikou's latest film, a laboratory run by Duncan (Luke Wilson) , claims to have discovered the formula for true love anyway, and Anna (Jesse Buckley) wants to know if it's real. The institute determines that Anna and her boyfriend Ryan (Jeremy Allen White) look alike, but they have their doubts. However, while working at her institute, she meets Amir (Riz Ahmed) and she finds out who might actually be her match.
flora and son
Remember sing street, that charming indie about a Dublin kid who starts a band to escape his complicated home life?how is it one time, that charming indie about two people who spend a week in Dublin writing songs about love?If you enjoyed any of them or just enjoyed sound Suggest something you might enjoy flora and son, a charming indie piece about a Dublin mother trying to connect with her son through song.like sing street and one time, flora and son Directed by John Carney, it has all of his signature moves, plus Eve Hewson, who plays the mother of the film's title. She is powerful and plays every musician's notes perfectly. Of course she is Bono's daughter.
beanie bubble
That's the question everyone will have when writing about Apple TV+'s new original movies. “Do you remember Beanie Babies?” If you were born after 2000, the answer is probably: noUnless you have a retro toy collector friend or a goofy aunt who has some toys lying around. The good news is beanie bubble It's not just for those fans, but for everyone else as well. The story follows toy salesman Ty Werner (Zach Galifianakis), who achieves the greatest success of his life after teaming up with three women to create coveted stuffed animals. Critics were mixed, but the performances by Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, and Sarah Snook (proving there is life after death) inheritance), a sweet drama perfect for one night.
Stephen Curry: underrated
Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry may be one of the most beloved players in American basketball. If not, he is definitely one of his best players. of Best player in the league. He was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player twice and has four championship rings. He also has more career three-pointers than anyone in the league. But in the late '80s, he was a kid at a small school called Davidson College, trying to live up to the potential his coaches saw in him. underratedDirector Peter Nix (home room) chronicles that journey and shows how Curry defied his own NBA draft expectations (many of whom said he didn't have the size the league needed) to become one of the greatest players of all time. ing. For basketball fans, it's a must-see.
beastie boys story
The Beastie Boys, one of hip-hop's pioneering groups, have a story like no other. In this “live documentary,” filmmaker Spike Jonze films Mike Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horowitz (Ad-Rock) as they talk about their rise to stardom to a crowd at Brooklyn's King's Theater. The document is packed with old footage, photos, and stories from the group's decades-long career, and includes the Beasties' music together as children in New York City in his late '70s and early '80s. You can see how influential the Beasties have been since they started playing . It also features fond memories of the third member, Adam “MCA” Yauch, who passed away in 2012 after a battle with cancer.
coda
This is what put Apple TV+ on the map. The film's title is an acronym for “child of deaf adults.” This is the story of Ruby, the only hearing person in a family with two deaf parents and one deaf sibling. When Ruby discovers her love of music, she is forced to reconcile her own aspirations with those of her family, who operate a small fishing industry. Warm and grippy coda is a movie that will make you cheer and cry at the same time.
Still: Michael J. Fox movies
In 1985, Michael J. Fox was one of Hollywood's biggest names as the star of a hit television show (family ties) and the highest-grossing film of the year (back to the future). Just a few years later, Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he was 29 years old.in stillOscar-winning documentarian Davis Guggenheim provides a moving account of Foxx's personal and professional life and her journey from teen idol to cure advocate.
swan song
Mahershala Ali co-stars with Mahershala Ali in this romantic sci-fi drama. Yes, that's all. Cameron (Ali) is a loving husband and father (to Naomie Harris), but after learning that he has a terminal illness, he decides to protect his family without knowing the truth or to fight a catastrophic situation. We must decide how far we will go to address this. aftermath.
sharper
sharper This movie is one of those movies that the less you know about it, the better it is. In this neo-noir starring Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, and John Lithgow, know that no one is who they seem or who they say they are. This twisty little thriller garnered little attention when it was released in theaters for only half a second in early 2023.
ghosting
If you've read any reviews, you'll know that this movie isn't exactly good, which is good in itself, but if you want to see Captain America (Chris Evans) and a future John Wick series bad guy (Ana de Armas) fall in love, you'll need to As part of the premise: he's a farmer! she's a secret agent!—this one's for you. Try this movie.
the world is a little blurry
By now, thousands of pop music fans know the Billie Eilish monologue. A young, slightly punk, slightly goth teenager begins writing songs in his brother's bedroom, publishes them online, and becomes one of the biggest pop stars in the world. . It's a great story, but it's only one quarter of Eilish's rise to superstardom. the world is a little blurry Fill in (part of) the blank. Director RJ Cutler gained incredible access to the film, which documents everything from the songwriting process with Eilish and her brother Finneas to a candid talk about her Tourette's. This is the kind of music documentary that redefines music documentaries.
cha cha real smooth
“The Sundance hit starring Dakota Johnson” costs almost 10 cents a dozen, but this one about a young bar/bat mitzvah party starter is, well, the real deal. It also proves that Cooper Rife, who wrote, directed, and stars in the film, is one to watch.
Macbeth's tragedy
Sure, most people already know the story of Macbeth, a Scottish lord who sought to rule the country, but not everyone saw this story through the eyes of director Joel Coen. The film, shot entirely in black and white and starring Denzel Washington as Macbeth and Frances McDormand as his powerful wife, was nominated for three Oscars and put a radically new spin on the classic Shakespearean story. .
louis armstrong black and blues
Above all, Louis Armstrong is known as one of the most famous jazz musicians of all time. But he was also a figure in America's struggle for equality, albeit a complicated one. As director Sasha Jenkins depicts in this documentary, while Armstrong broke racial barriers in entertainment, he also faced accusations that he did not champion civil rights as much as some of his contemporaries. faced. Jenkins had access to numerous photographs, clippings, and even recordings that Armstrong made of his own conversations for this documentary, and that access gave him access to the most legendary images the world has ever seen. This will give you a more detailed picture of the musician.
Tetris
One of the most popular video games of all time, Tetris was a phenomenon for Nintendo Game Boy owners in the 1980s.but Tetris (movie) tells the story of the people who created the game and brought it from the then-Soviet Union to the rest of the world. Part historical drama, part spy movie, it doesn't always hit the mark, but in case you haven't heard the story. Tetris Now that it's out from behind the Iron Curtain, it's worth watching.
causeway
causeway It received mixed reviews when it was released in 2022, but that's the kind of movie it is. Directed by Lila Neugebauer, the film focuses on a soldier (Jennifer Lawrence) who returns home with a brain injury in Afghanistan and is about trauma and how people rely on each other to get through it. . It's the perfect watch for a time when you need to get your work done.
sydney
Sidney Poitier passed away in 2022, and in that year Apple TV+ released this documentary looking back at the actor's long career.in the heat of the night, Guess who's coming to dinner— and its influence on American culture and politics. Featuring wide-ranging interviews with everyone from Spike Lee and Morgan Freeman to Harry Belafonte, the film goes beyond his Hollywood days, starting with his upbringing in the Bahamas and exploring his profound influence on the civil rights movement and more. finish.
