Let’s get real: Hulu has quietly become a treasure trove for movie buffs. Stacked from top to bottom with edge-of-your-seat thrillers, heartwarming musicals, and chilling horror flicks, if you haven’t spent some time scrolling through it recently, you’re seriously missing out. So go ahead and bring your favorite snacks into the living room, get comfortable on the couch, and let’s count down the 10 best movies you can stream on Hulu right now-starting at number 10 and saving the best for last.
10. The Color Purple (2023)
This magnificent musical rendition of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel is an emotional powerhouse. Fantasia Barrino stars as Celie, a woman struggling to overcome hardship while finding her inner strength and hope through sisterhood and song. Filled with breathtaking performances and unforgettable music, The Color Purple is a story of resilience and human connection that will both move and inspire you.
9. The Family Stone (2005)
A holiday classic with all the chaos and warmth of family gatherings, The Family Stone follows Meredith as she meets her eccentric boyfriend’s family during Christmas. This film perfectly balances humor, heart, and the occasional cringeworthy family moment, with a well-rounded cast that includes Diane Keaton, Rachel McAdams, and Luke Wilson. It’s messy, it’s emotional, and it’s exactly what makes holiday movies so comforting.
8. The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025)
This Hulu remake of the 1992 psychological thriller brings loads of suspense and domestic dread. Mary Elizabeth Winstead plays Caitlyn, a lawyer and mother whose life is slowly overtaken by her seemingly perfect nanny, Polly, played by Maika Monroe. With its creeping tension, manipulative twists, and Monroe’s chilling performance, this thriller has viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
7. Swiped (2025)
Based on the true story of Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, Swiped is a slick, empowering biopic about setbacks begetting revolutions. With Lily James terrific as Herd, it tells the story of how she went from working at Tinder to creating a feminist dating platform. The film is inspiring and entertaining in equal measure, offering a fascinating look at ambition, resilience, and the competitive world of technology.
6. The Monkey (2025)
From the mind of Stephen King comes this Oz Perkins-directed horror-comedy. The twin brothers are terrorized years later by a murderous toy monkey that appeared during their childhood. With memorable performances from Theo James and Elijah Wood, The Monkey is a darkly funny, inventive thriller that blends scares with a twisted sense of humor.
5. The Amateur (2025)
For fans of tech-driven thrillers, The Amateur will be one that should not be missed. Rami Malek stars as a CIA desk agent who goes rogue after his wife is murdered by terrorists. Armed with his computer savvy and a new arsenal of spy techniques, he goes on a very personal mission of vengeance. Boasting a powerhouse cast that also includes Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, and Jon Bernthal, this thriller is both gripping and intense, with some seriously clever parts.
4. Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
Animation meets sci-fi action in this R-rated anthology from Dan Trachtenberg. Vikings, ninjas, and WWII fighter pilots face off against the Predator across different eras in this blood-soaked, adrenaline-packed story. The creative spin will please fans of the franchise, and the wild action sequences top anything that has happened in the series thus far-it’s a bloody, thrilling ride from start to finish.
3. The Last Showgirl (2024)
Pamela Anderson gives one of her best performances in this intimate indie drama. As an aging Las Vegas showgirl, she faces her career’s end while confronting personal struggles and past choices. The poignantly mesmerizing film was helmed by Gia Coppola, and Anderson received critical acclaim and award nominations for her shaded performance.
2. Anora (2024)
Anora, by Sean Baker, is a modern, fractured Cinderella story about Ani, a Brooklyn girl who marries into a family of Russian oligarchs, only to find life at the top anything but glamorous. The film swept the Oscars, including Madison for Best Actress, as Baker went down in history with several wins. Quirky and bittersweet, the film is about ambition, love, and the cost of chasing dreams.
1. The First Omen (2024)
The First Omen is a prequel that tops the list for standalone chills and faithfulness to the classic franchise of horror franchise. Nell Tiger Free stars as a nun-in-training who uncovers a sinister Vatican conspiracy, with tension building slowly but relentlessly. It simultaneously terrifies, intrigues, and captivates to leave its audiences haunted long after the credits roll.
Whether you’re in the mood to laugh, cry, or scream in terror, there’s something here for everyone in Hulu’s lineup. From heartwarming musicals to a pulse-pounding thriller, these ten movies are just right for a night in-and possibly even finding your new favorite movie.