The 27 Best Movies on Hulu to Stream Right Now (December 2025)

Tired of endless scrolling? From a 5-time Oscar winner to indie gems, these are the 27 best movies on Hulu that you actually need to see. While it may be known for award-winning shows, its movie selection is seriously impressive and shouldn't be overlooked.

In addition to acclaimed originals like Palm Springs (2020) and Prey (2022), the streamer holds the rights to the vast libraries of 20th Century Studios and Searchlight Pictures. We've curated the best of their huge catalog to make your choice a little easier.

Recent Award Winners

Sean Baker's genre-shifting dramedy Anora (2024) is a must-watch, having won five Oscars, including Best Picture. The film stars Mikey Madison in a Best Actress-winning role as a Brooklyn stripper whose whirlwind marriage to the son of a Russian oligarch shatters her Cinderella dreams.

Another critical darling is Justine Triet's French legal drama Anatomy of a Fall (2023). The film, which won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival and an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, follows a writer fighting for her innocence in her husband's ambiguous death. Sandra Hüller's performance will keep you guessing until the very end.

Biopics, Thrillers, and Beyond

In the recent trend of tech company biopics, BlackBerry (2023) stands out. It narrows in on the egos and interpersonal drama behind the smartphone company's rise and fall. Glenn Howerton's shark-like performance as CEO Jim Balsillie earned him numerous Best Supporting Actor nominations.

For fans of psychological thrillers, Park Chan-wook's Decision to Leave (2022) is a fascinating noir-inspired story of obsession. A detective falls for the young widow of a man whose death he is investigating, blurring the lines of his case. "With surreal cinematic flourishes and breezy dollops of dark humor, Park builds a world where alliances are constantly shifting," writes EW's critic.