Apple TV+ has quickly carved out a reputation as one of the most exciting streaming platforms, building a lineup of original films and shows that range from heartfelt crowd-pleasers to edge-of-your-seat thrillers. If you’re looking to fill your watchlist with the very best, here’s a countdown of the top 10 movies and series dominating Apple TV+ at the moment.
10. Cha Cha Real Smooth
Cooper Raiff’s indie gem was a Sundance hit for a reason. Raiff plays a recent graduate getting his bearings at home, where he forms an unexpected bond with Dakota Johnson’s single mother, Domino, and her teenager. Warm, genuine, and hilariously cringe-inducing at times, this movie catches you off guard in the best possible way.
9. The Studio
Seth Rogen zeroes in on Hollywood with this behind-the-scenes comedy about the chaos of the movie business. Half satire, half genuine workplace dramedy, the series has already been called one of Rogen’s best works. Imagine quick wit, clever scripts, and a dash of pandemonium.
8. Flora and Son
From Sing Street director John Carney comes this heartwarming musical tale of a mother and son finding their way back to each other through the unifying power of music. Eve Hewson is luminous as Flora, a Dublin single mom who finds both her own voice and that with her son through song. Uplifting, tuneful, and wonderfully personal.
7. Wolfs
Brad Pitt and George Clooney again share the screen in this hip caper about two competing fixers who get the same job. The actual selling point here is the crackling chemistry between its two stars—equal measures banter, bravado, and rival friendliness. It’s slick, amusing, and sheer star power.
6. CODA
The movie that set Apple TV+ on the awards trail, CODA, remains one of the platform’s crown jewels. It follows Ruby, the hearing daughter in a deaf family, as she struggles to balance family duty with her ambition to become a singer. Emotional and uplifting, it’s the sort of film that stays with you.
5. Blitz
Steve McQueen brings World War II alive in the form of a child parted from his family during the London Blitz. Starring Saoirse Ronan, Blitz is a historical epic and an intimate family drama merged with harrowing survival and tender emotion.
4. Fly Me to the Moon
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star in this unconventional comedy about the (phony?) Apollo 11 moon landing. Tinkering with conspiracy theories and Cold War hysteria, it provides cutting humor and retro charm, all on the strength of Johansson’s spot-on performance.
3. The Last of the Sea Women
This stunning documentary traces the lives of haenyeo—Jeju Island’s Korean women divers—whose lives are as perilous as they are fantastic. Directed by Malala Yousafzai, it tells a story of resilience, heritage, and the glory of a matriarchal society on the brink of transformation.
2. The Gorge
Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller lead this creepy blend of survival thriller and horror in the tale of two agents who are stationed near a strange chasm. Directed by Scott Derrickson (Doctor Strange), with gravitas supplied by Sigourney Weaver, The Gorge is moody, genre-defying, and indelible.
1. Ted Lasso
While formally a series, Ted Lasso is Apple TV+’s jewel in the crown. Jason Sudeikis’s perpetually sunny coach has charmed audiences globally, collecting Emmys, SAG Awards, and an army of devoted fans. Humorous, optimistic, and chock-full of heart, it is still Apple’s signature hit.
From Oscar-winning dramas to quirky comedies and gripping thrillers, Apple TV+ is no longer the “new kid” in streaming—it’s a powerhouse of original storytelling. Whether you want something uplifting, intense, or just plain entertaining, this lineup proves Apple TV+ is one of the best places to watch right now.