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An Apple movie a day keeps the boredom away.

The 30 best movies to stream with your Apple TV subscription

An Apple movie a day keeps the boredom away.

By Robert English

and Kevin Jacobsen

on November 14, 2025 11:22 a.m. ET

Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi in 'CODA'; the Mole (voice: Tom Hollander) and the Boy (voice: Jude Coward Nicoll) in 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse'; Denzel Washington as Lord Macbeth in 'The Tragedy of Macbeth'. Credit:

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Apple TV, one of the newer streaming platforms circa 2019, had the monumental task of standing out among heavyweight competitors like Netflix and Hulu. Yet, in the past few years, the streamer has found a large audience thanks to successful TV shows like *Ted Lasso*, *The Morning Show*, and *Severance*. On top of its original series, Apple TV has plenty of original films (and a few made outside of the studio) worth checking out — including the 2022 Academy Award winner for Best Picture.

As its catalog continues to grow, EW offers up the 30 best movies on Apple TV.

The Banker (2020)

Samuel L. Jackson as Joe Morris and Anthony Mackie as Bernard Garrett in 'The Banker'. Courtesy of Apple

In *The Banker**,* Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson step out of their superhero suits and into the shoes of Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris, two 1950s Black entrepreneurs who have to hire a white man (Nicholas Hoult) to be the face of their business. The film is carried out magnificently by the two experienced leads, who chronicle how the duo risked everything to succeed in an overtly racist society. Though its initial release was pushed back when one of the former producers, Garrett's son Bernie Jr., was accused of sexual assault, *The Banker* has since found an audience inspired by the moving true story. *—Robert English*

Where to watch *The Banker*: Apple TV

**Director:** George Nolfi

**Cast: **Anthony Mackie, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, Jessie T. Usher, Samuel L. Jackson

Blitz (2024)

Saoirse Ronan as Rita Hanway and Elliott Heffernan as George Hanway in 'Blitz'.

Director Steve McQueen has never shied away from delving into difficult subject matter, from his psychosexual drama *Shame* (2011) to his Oscar-winning epic *12 Years a Slave* (2013). This gripping historical drama finds McQueen tackling the Blitz — the German bombing of London during World War II — through the eyes of a boy trying to find his way home. With impressively staged set pieces and emotive performances from newcomer Elliott Heffernan and Saoirse Ronan as the boy's beleaguered mother, *Blitz* evokes the sweeping WWII dramas of yesteryear through McQueen's discerning eye for detail and complexity. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Blitz*: Apple TV**

**Director: **Steve McQueen

**Cast:** Saoirse Ronan, Elliott Heffernan, Harris Dickinson, Benjamin Clementine, Kathy Burke, Paul Weller, Stephen Graham

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)

The Mole (voice: Tom Hollander) and the Boy (voice: Jude Coward Nicoll) in 'The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse'. Apple TV+

Winner of the 2023 Oscar for Best Animated Short Film, *The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse* is a breathtaking work about the unexpected friendship between the four titular companions as they search for the child's home. Featuring the vocal talents of Idris Elba, Tom Hollander, Gabriel Byrne, and Jude Coward Nicoll, the film is based on the beloved book by Charlie Mackesy, who returns to direct with Peter Baynton. Its delicately hand-drawn characters are now translated into expressive animation, bringing the loveable gang to life in a way that is sure to charm audiences for years to come. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse*: Apple TV

**Directors:** Peter Baynton, Charlie Mackesy

**Cast: **Jude Coward Nicoll, Gabriel Byrne, Idris Elba, Tom Hollander

Bread & Roses (2024)

Still from 'Bread & Roses'.

This sobering documentary, which boasts notable producers such as Jennifer Lawrence and Malala Yousafzai, follows an inspiring group of Afghani women fighting for their rights in the wake of the 2021 Taliban offensive. Stripped of their right to higher education, work, or the ability to walk by themselves in public, these women are spurred to activism as they protest the Taliban's restrictive policies. It's a difficult watch — particularly in witnessing the violence and repression captured firsthand by activists — but inspiring all at once, to see women of all ages taking a stand for equality. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Bread & Roses*: Apple TV

**Director:** Sahra Mani**

Causeway (2022)

Brian Tyree Henry as James Aucoin and Jennifer Lawrence as Lynsey in 'Causeway'.

Lila Neugebauer's feature directorial debut stars Jennifer Lawrence as Lynsey, a U.S. soldier who returns home to New Orleans after a traumatic head injury. There, she struggles to reconnect with her old life but strikes up an unlikely friendship with James (Bryan Tyree Henry), an auto mechanic with his own demons. This grounded drama is a subdued, poignant reflection on trauma, as Neugebauer "saturates the movie in measured silences and humid, lived-in atmosphere, letting Lawrence and Henry's low-key performances contract and expand," per EW's review. And Henry is particularly exceptional, garnering his first-ever Academy Award nomination for this role. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Causeway*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Lila Neugebauer

**Cast: **Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry, Linda Emond, Jayne Houdyshell, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Russell Harvard

Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)

Cooper Raiff as Andrew and Dakota Johnson as Domino in 'Cha Cha Real Smooth'. Apple TV+

Cooper Raiff wrote, directed, and starred in this dramedy about a young man named Andrew working on the bar mitzvah circuit who begins a friendship with a young mother (Dakota Johnson) and her autistic daughter. Though the film benefits from the talent of Johnson and Leslie Mann as Andrew's mother, it's Raiff who commands this "smartly constructed, amiably appealing coming-of-age" tale. His performance as "a scruffy hyper-literate charmer and a self-sabotaging wreck" is utterly affecting, and *Cha Cha Real Smooth* is, according to EW's critic, "a real-smooth manifesto for the anti-toxic man." *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Cha Cha Real Smooth*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Cooper Raiff

**Cast: **Dakota Johnson, Cooper Raiff, Raúl Castillo, Odeya Rush, Evan Assante, Vanessa Burghardt, Brad Garrett, Leslie Mann

CODA (2021)

Emilia Jones as Ruby Rossi in 'CODA'.

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2022, *CODA** —* which stands for "Child of Deaf Adults" — is a charming coming-of-age tale like no other. Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones) is a quiet, musically-inclined teenager who balances her dream of being a singer with helping her family's fishing business. The cast is rounded out by the incredible talents of Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin as her parents and Daniel Durant as her brother, all of whom are deaf (as are the actors).

*CODA* made a huge splash when it premiered at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival, with EW's critic praising filmmaker Sian Heder's script, which "works so winningly to bring the often unseen (or just terminally under-explored) world of deafness to such joyful, ordinary life." With acclaim and awards from all corners of the industry, this film deserves to be celebrated for its landmark inclusion and deeply human story. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *CODA*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Sian Heder

**Cast: **Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin, Daniel Durant, Eugenio Derbez, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo

Deaf President Now! (2025)

Tim Rarus, Bridgetta Bourne-Firl, Greg Hlibok, and Jerry Covell in 'Deaf President Now!'.

This stirring documentary brings us back to 1988, when a group of Deaf students made their voices heard and changed the world. While attending Gallaudet University — the first higher education college for the deaf and hard of hearing — these students were spurred to protest following the school board's controversial decision to install a hearing person as president. Through gripping archival footage and powerful testimonies from those who were there, *Deaf President Now!* paints a picture of strength and resilience. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Deaf President Now!*: Apple TV

**Directors:** Nyle DiMarco, Davis Guggenheim

Emancipation (2022)

Will Smith as Peter (right) in 'Emancipation'. Apple TV+

From director Antoine Fuqua comes *Emancipation*, a drama about Peter (Will Smith) and his escape through the swamps of Louisiana from sadistic hunters of self-emancipated persons. The film is loosely based on the real-life story of a man dubbed "Whipped Peter," who was made famous through a graphic photograph, though the story is less of a historical biopic and more of a survivalist action narrative framed "via grand God's-eye vistas and excruciating closeups." What sets the movie apart — and makes it brutally affecting — is Smith's performance as Peter, whom he plays with the utmost conviction. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Emancipation*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Antoine Fuqua

**Cast: **Will Smith, Ben Foster, Charmaine Bingwa

Fancy Dance (2024)

Isabel DeRoy-Olson as Roki and Lily Gladstone as Jax in 'Fancy Dance'.

This critically acclaimed indie from first-time feature director Erica Tremblay is an engrossing look into the real-life struggles of Native American communities. Lily Gladstone — an Oscar nominee for her soulful performance in 2023's *Killers of the Flower Moon* — delivers another standout turn as Jax, a hustler whose sister Tawi goes missing, and police prove to be of no help. Looking after her sister's 13-year-old daughter, Roxi (Isabel DeRoy-Olson), Jax runs into trouble when child protective services try to take Roxi away, leading Jax to drive off with her niece to find Tawi. Propulsive yet nuanced, *Fancy Dance* is a sure-footed drama with a charismatic performance at its center. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Fancy Dance*: Apple TV

**Director:** Erica Tremblay

**Cast: **Lily Gladstone, Isabel DeRoy-Olson, Ryan Begay, Crystle Lightning, Audrey Wasilewski, Shea Whigham

Finch (2021)

Tom Hanks as Finch Weinberg, Seamus as Goodyear, and Caleb Landry Jones as Jeff in 'Finch'. Apple TV+

Miguel Sapochnik, director of several rousing *Game of Thrones* episodes, helms this futuristic, postapocalyptic film about an older man who built a robot to protect his dog when he dies. Tom Hanks' Finch is suffering from radiation poisoning, which inspires him to teach his robot (played convincingly by the wonderful Caleb Landry Jones) about friendship in an ailing world. *Finch* finds joy in its bleak setting, utilizing Hanks' inherent charm to carry its themes of connection even in the absence of life. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Finch*: Apple TV

**Director: **Miguel Sapochnik

**Cast: **Tom Hanks, Caleb Landry Jones

Flora and Son (2023)

Orén Kinlan as Max and Eve Hewson as Flora in 'Flora and Son'. Apple TV+

*Flora and Son* finds director John Carney playing in familiar territory as his other understated musical dramas *Once* (2007), *Begin Again* (2014), and *Sing Street* (2016). Eve Hewson — who can also be seen on the Apple TV crime dramedy *Bad Sisters* — stars as Flora, a reckless single mother living in Dublin with her 14-year-old son, Max (Orén Kinlan), who's turned to a life of petty thievery. Looking to occupy her son's mind with a healthier hobby, she fixes up an old guitar, but his lack of interest leads to Flora seeking out guitar lessons herself. She finds Jeff (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a shaggy-haired instructor who strikes up a connection with her. With the right mix of bitter and sweet, *Flora and Son* is a winning charmer. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Flora and Son*: Apple TV

**Director: **John Carney

**Cast: **Eve Hewson, Jack Reynor, Orén Kinlan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Girls State (2024)

Faith Glasgow, Cecilia Bartin, and additional Girls State participants in 'Girls State'.

This illuminating documentary follows a group of teenage girls in Missouri participating in a weeklong program in which they are tasked with building a mock government. Designing policy, electing leaders, and whipping votes, the girls try to work within each other's competing values to form a more perfect union. While engaging in and of itself, *Girls State* is all the more fascinating when paired with its 2020 companion film, *Boys State*, which follows a similar all-boys program. The differences in leadership style and priorities are apparent, but *Girls State* also examines how the boys' program is treated more seriously by the Missouri governor. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Girls State*: Apple TV

**Directors: **Jesse Moss, Amanda McBaine

**Cast:** Emily Worthmore, Nisha Murali, Tochi Ihekona

The Gorge (2025)

Miles Teller as Levi Kane and Anya Taylor-Joy as Drasa in 'The Gorge'.

Director Scott Derrickson has proved his adeptness as a genre storyteller with films like *Doctor Strange* (2016) and *The Black Phone* (2021), and he continues to do so with this gripping sci-fi action romance. Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy star as snipers tasked with guarding opposite sides of a massive gorge. Unaware of what lies within, the lonely pair seek comfort in each other and make contact, though things take a dramatic turn after one ventures out to meet the other. An Emmy nominee for Outstanding Television Movie, *The Gorge* has a little bit of something for everyone, and Teller and Taylor-Joy's sizzling chemistry helps to ground the film through each wild twist and turn. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Gorge*: Apple TV

**Director:** Scott Derrickson

**Cast: **Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sigourney Weaver

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The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022)

Zac Efron as John 'Chickie' Donohue in 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever'. Golf Thanaporn/Apple TV+

Based on the extraordinary true story of Chickie Donohue (played by Zac Efron), *The Greatest Beer Run Ever* is a historical dramedy about a man's 1967 journey into Vietnam to bring beer to American soldiers. Russell Crowe costars as Arthur Coates, a photographer who tags along on Donohue's quest to crack open cold ones.

The film invites viewers to learn about the lesser-known details of the infamous conflict, with Chickie even getting tangled up in the Tet Offensive, one of most consequential campaigns of the war. Efron also got to know the man behind the legend personally while preparing for the role. "He's just one of those crazy guys that seems to land on his feet all the time," Efron told EW about Chickie. "I think we've all had friends like that. In real-life, he just couldn't be more lovely and sweet." *—R.E.*

Where to watch *The Greatest Beer Run Ever*: Apple TV

**Director: **Peter Farrelly

**Cast: **Zac Efron, Russell Crowe

Greyhound (2020)

Tom Hanks as Commander Ernie Krause in 'Greyhound'. Niko Tavernise/TriStar Pictures

We're used to seeing Tom Hanks in starring roles, but in *Greyhound*, he also steps into the writers' room, adapting this true story of a naval officer who leads an Allied convoy across the Atlantic Ocean while being pursued by German U-boats. Released during the height of the pandemic, it's a shame that a war film as grandiose as this one couldn't be enjoyed on the big screen. Yet, the "terse, breathless thriller" — which takes place almost entirely at sea — still brims with danger, claustrophobia, and the patriotic sheen of WWII. Hanks is as good as ever in this role (bringing to mind his character in *Saving Private Ryan*) as the captain who is the only one standing between his crew and certain death. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Greyhound*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Aaron Schneider

**Cast: **Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham, Rob Morgan, Elisabeth Shue

Hala (2019)

Geraldine Viswanathan as Hala Masood in 'Hala'. Apple TV+

Minhal Baig wrote and directed this powerful coming-of-age story about Hala (Geraldine Viswanathan), a Muslim Pakistani-American teen who loves skateboarding and has a crush on a non-Muslim boy despite her family's traditional values. Viswanathan is mesmerizing as the lead in *Hala*, commanding the screen and adding resonance to what Baig calls a "universal story" that's much more than a rehash of teen tropes. "I didn't have those stories growing up, for myself, and so I really wanted that for, like, the teenage me," she told EW. "I really wanted to normalize that experience; I didn't want it to feel like you can't relate to it if you're not from that background." *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Hala*: Apple TV

**Director: **Minhal Baig

**Cast: **Geraldine Viswanathan, Jack Kilmer, Gabriel Luna, Anna Chlumsky

Highest 2 Lowest (2025)

Denzel Washington as David King in 'Highest 2 Lowest'.

Spike Lee's reimagining of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 classic *High and Low* finds him teaming up with frequent collaborator Denzel Washington to tell a dynamic story of family legacy and one's relationship to career ambitions. Washington plays David King, a high-powered New York City music executive who faces a moral quandary when a kidnapper holds his driver's son for ransom — having mistaken the son for David's own. As with many of Lee's films, the writer-director has a lot on his mind here, exploring celebrity culture and the state of the music industry, on top of delivering a propulsive thriller. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Highest 2 Lowest*: Apple TV

**Director:** Spike Lee

**Cast:** Denzel Washington, Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, A$AP Rocky

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

Leonardo DiCaprio as Ernest Burkhart and Lily Gladstone as Mollie Burkhart in 'Killers of the Flower Moon'. Apple TV+

Martin Scorsese's epic saga centered on the systematic murder of Osage Nation is made all the more tragic knowing it's based on true events. Adapted from the best-selling nonfiction book of the same name, *Killers of the Flower Moon* follows the white men who married Osage women in Oklahoma who possessed valuable oil headrights and subsequently orchestrated their murders. The heart of the story is Mollie Burkhart (Lily Gladstone), who finds the women of her family being picked off one by one, and fears she may be next, even while loving her husband, Ernest (Leonardo DiCaprio).

The elegiac epic is a powerful document about the insidious nature of complicity and the unspeakable crimes of the past, with striking performances by Gladstone, DiCaprio, and a menacing Robert De Niro. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Killers of the Flower Moon*: Apple TV

**Director: **Martin Scorsese

**Cast: **Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Lily Gladstone, Jesse Plemons, Tantoo Cardinal, John Lithgow, Brendan Fraser, Cara Jade Myers

Luck (2022)

Bob (voice: Simon Pegg) and Sam Greenfield (voice: Eva Noblezada) in 'Luck'. Apple TV+

This animated film follows Sam, the unluckiest person alive, who tries to turn her fortune around with an adventure through the Land of Luck. Broadway's Eva Noblezada lends her vocal talents to our heroine, accompanied by a kaleidoscope of side characters voiced by the likes of Simon Pegg, Whoopi Goldberg, Jane Fonda, and Lil Rel Howery. *Luck* is among the best children's programs on Apple TV, with a short titled *Bad Luck Spot!* about the film's loveable hazmat bunnies also on the streamer. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Luck*: Apple TV

**Director: **Peggy Holmes

**Cast: **Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O'Donoghue, John Ratzenberger

On the Rocks (2020)

Rashida Jones as Laura Keane and Bill Murray as Felix Keane in 'On the Rocks'. Apple TV+

Bill Murray reunites with his *Lost in Translation* director Sofia Coppola for the lighthearted, family-focused comedy *On the Rocks*. The comedian stars as Felix, a playboy bachelor who reconnects with his daughter Laura (Rashida Jones), a successful author and mother struggling with writer's block. When Laura begins to doubt her husband Dean's (Marlon Wayans) fidelity, she and her father start an investigation while dredging up their own past together. Murray is the standout of the film, playing Felix with, as EW's critic writes, "shades of mortality and regret pulling at the corners of that puckish, here's-looking-at-you-kiddo grin." *—R.E.*

Where to watch *On the Rocks*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Sofia Coppola

**Cast: **Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans

Palmer (2021)

Justin Timberlake as Eddie Palmer and Ryder Allen as Sam Burdette in 'Palmer'. Apple TV+

In this moving examination of masculinity, Justin Timberlake is Palmer, an ex-con who returns to his small town and befriends a young boy from a troubled home. Ryder Allen, in his feature-length debut, plays Sam, the child who helps open Palmer's heart to a fuller idea of what it means to be a man. *Palmer* works so well in part thanks to the collaboration between the director and his lead.

*Succession*'s Fisher Stevens (an actor himself) provides a compelling character study for Timberlake, who in turn generates additional depth for this touching story. As EW's critic wrote, *Palmer* is an effective drama and "a lovely meditation on the unexpected bonds we form and the healing they can provide." *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Palmer*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B

**Director: **Fisher Stevens

**Cast: **Justin Timberlake, Juno Temple, Alisha Wainwright, June Squibb, Ryder Allen

Sharper (2023)

Sebastian Stan as Max (right) in 'Sharper'.

*Sharper* is a crime thriller about a Manhattan con artist who limits his victim pool to the richest people among us. Sebastian Stan stars as Max, the antihero who sets his eyes on the billionaire Richard Hobbes (John Lithgow). The film weaves in and out of time, linked by the vignette stories of Max, Hobbes' wife Madeline (Julianne Moore), and her son Tom (Justice Smith). It's a clever film, playing with its narrative structure to give the caper genre a breath of fresh air. As EW's critic put it, *Sharper* is "exactly the kind of sleek, shenanigan-y frolic that bleak midwinter calls for." *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Sharper*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Benjamin Caron

**Cast: **Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Justice Smith, Briana Middleton, John Lithgow

The Sky Is Everywhere (2022)

Grace Kaufman as Lennie Walker (right) in 'The Sky Is Everywhere'. Apple TV+

After the success of *CODA*, Apple TV released another heartfelt coming-of-age drama, *The Sky Is Everywhere*, this time based on the book of the same name by Jandy Nelson, who returns to pen the script. Grace Kaufman stars as Lennie Walker, a teenage musician who must come to terms with her older sister Bailey's sudden death. Kaufman is the heart of this A24 film while her character finds support from her father and grandmother, portrayed by Jason Segel and Cherry Jones. Their combined efforts make *The Sky Is Everywhere* deeply emotional, balancing light and dark to tell a tale of love and loss. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *The Sky Is Everywhere*: Apple TV

**Director: **Josephine Decker

**Cast: **Grace Kaufman, Pico Alexander, Jacques Colimon, Cherry Jones, Jason Segel

Spirited (2022)

Ryan Reynolds as Clint Briggs and Will Ferrell as the Ghost of Christmas Present in 'Spirited'. Apple TV+

Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds star in this Christmas musical based on Charles Dickens' *A Christmas Carol*. Reynolds portrays Clint Briggs, a supposedly unredeemable business consultant who has his world turned upside down by the Ghost of Christmas Present, played by Ferrell. *Spirited* modernizes the Christmas classic, with a new twist and catchy songs from Pasek and Paul (*La La Land*, *Dear Evan Hansen*). It may not have the all-star status of Ferrell's other Christmas classic, *Elf*, but it still packs plenty of holiday charm into a new family adventure. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Spirited*: Apple TV

**Director: **Sean Anders

**Cast: **Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Marlow Barkley, Tracy Morgan

Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost (2025)

Ben Stiller and Amy Stiller in 'Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost'.

Some of the most revealing documentaries in recent years have focused on artists examining their parents' lives, from Sarah Polley's *Stories We Tell* (2012) to Mariska Hargitay's *My Mom Jayne* (2025). Ben Stiller's heartfelt documentary about his comedy powerhouse parents, Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, is a worthy inclusion in this subgenre: a personal essay about growing up with famous parents that also delves into comedy as an art form.* —K.J.*

Where to watch *Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost*: Apple TV

**Director:** Ben Stiller

Swan Song (2021)

Glenn Close as Dr. Scott in 'Swan Song'.

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Two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali sees double in *Swan Song*, a sci-fi romance about a terminally ill man who duplicates himself to help his grieving wife and son cope with his eventual death. Ali acts alongside his *Moonlight* costar Naomie Harris — plus Glenn Close, Awkwafina, and child actor Dax Rey — as he weaves in and out of his memories trying to discover the best way to ensure a better future for his family. As our present world edges closer into a sci-fi dystopia with each passing day, director Benjamin Cleary does his best to touch on the undeniable bleakness of the situation while also lending the story plenty of heart. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Swan Song*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B–

**Director: **Benjamin Cleary

**Cast: **Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Awkwafina, Glenn Close

Tetris (2023)

Taron Egerton as Henk Rogers and Nikita Efremov as Alexey Pajitnov in 'Tetris'. Apple TV+

Given that video game movies often lack in character and plot, the retro puzzle game *Tetris* didn't seem like an obvious contender for an adaptation. That's why Apple TV's biographical Cold War thriller focuses on Henk Rogers (Taron Egerton), a Dutch entrepreneur who falls in love with the game during the Consumer Electronics Show in the mid-'80s, and his race to acquire the rights from the Russians. Based on the real-life story of the game's licensing, the film involves some surprising names (see: media tycoon Robert Maxwell, the father of convicted sexual predator Ghislaine Maxwell).

*Tetris* was originally titled *Falling Blocs*, a nod to the game's premise and a reference to the clash of cultures and political theories during the time period. A complicated thriller based on one of the world's simplest — but most beloved — computer and Game Boy games, *Tetris *will show you how the pieces for the original game fell into place. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Tetris*: Apple TV

**Director: **Jon S. Baird

**Cast: **Taron Egerton, Nikita Efremov, Sofia Lebedeva, Anthony Boyle

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Denzel Washington as Lord Macbeth in 'The Tragedy of Macbeth'. Apple TV+

Joel Coen worked without his usual collaborator and brother Ethan to direct this outstanding adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic tragedy *Macbeth*. Denzel Washington plays the titular Lord, who, along with his wife (Frances McDormand), plans to seize the crown of Scotland from his father (Brendan Gleeson).

With hundreds of rehashings since the play surfaced in the 17th century, it's a daunting task to make a new film that stands out, but Coen absolutely succeeds. The monochrome cinematography and inventive production design combine for a unique aesthetic treatment rarely lent to Shakespeare, as each frame brims with art and mood that reflects the original prose. Certainly one of Washington's best roles in recent years — and one of the best films that Apple TV has to offer — *The Tragedy of Macbeth* is, as EW's review called it, "a stark, sumptuous retelling helmed by two titanic stars and shot in startling black and white." *—R.E.*

Where to watch *The Tragedy of Macbeth*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B+

**Director: **Joel Coen

**Cast: **Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, Brendan Gleeson

Wolfwalkers (2020)

Robyn Goodfellowe (voice: Honor Kneafsey) in 'Wolfwalkers'. GKIDS

Nominated for Best Animated Feature Film at the 2021 Oscars, *Wolfwalkers* is a visually captivating tale about an ancient society that shares parallels to our modern one. The story follows two girls, one a hunter who travels to Ireland to kill the last of the wolves, the other a "Wolfwalker" who transforms into the animal by night and is seeking a safe haven for her mother and their pack. What transpires next is a stunning exploration of mankind's connection to nature set against gorgeous art from the Irish animation studio, Cartoon Saloon. *—R.E.*

Where to watch *Wolfwalkers*: Apple TV

**EW grade: **B+

**Directors: **Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart

**Cast: **Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan, Jon Kenny, John Morton, Maria Doyle Kennedy

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Iggy Pop in 'Gimme Danger'; Oppy in 'Good Night Oppy'; Robert G. Richardson in 'Time'. Credit:

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While *Fast, Cheap & Out of Control* is the title of a documentary by Errol Morris, we could also apply these words to the current influx of "documentaries" flooding our screens. News flash, y'all — cutting and pasting a bunch of clips alongside a talking head and slapping on some music does not a doc make. A true documentary is a unique thing: It pulls at your heartstrings like a drama, piques your interest like a mystery, unfolds like a thriller, and yet...*it's all true*.

Here are a handful of the best documentaries on Amazon Prime Video that do all of the above and then some.

The Aristocrats (2005)

Penn Jillette and Teller in 'The Aristocrats'.

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An 88-minute exploration* *of a single joke, *The Aristocrats* is one part history lesson, one part hangout. The brilliant thing about Penn Jillette's passion project is how it uses a famously dirty punchline as an excuse to hang out with 100 of the funniest people on the planet, with each improvising their own version. Featuring a murderer's row of renowned comedians (including Gilbert Gottfried, Bob Saget, and George Carlin), this is the closest to backstage at the Comedy Store that most of us will ever get. It's a must-see for comedy nerds with strong stomachs; not to spoil the joke, but it's quite *out there*…and undeniably* *funny.

As EW's critic remarked at the time, "It's at once a comedy, a horror film, and a hilariously unsettling testament to the deepest reality of what comedians are: rim-shot madmen, driven to seek out and destroy all that's taboo." *—Debby Wolfinsohn*

Where to watch *The Aristocrats*: Amazon Prime Video

**Directors:** Penn Jillette, Paul Provenza

Best Worst Movie (2009)

Don Packard in 'Best Worst Movie'.

Magicstone Productions

One of the best parts of being a movie nerd is sharing your obsessions, and the *Troll 2* cult is no exception. Oh, maybe you didn't realize there's a cohort of fans who watch the film together, shouting out memorable lines ("You can't piss on hospitality!") and throwing bologna sandwiches at the screen (if you know, you know). While the film itself is a mess — EW's critic mentions its "poor special effects, stilted dialog, laughable acting," and conspicuous lack of trolls — its fans include Patton Oswalt, Conan O'Brien, and members of the UCB, who hosted screenings.

Heartened by this late-in-life resurgence, Michael Paul Stephenson (who starred in the movie at age 10) set out to trace the journey of the little film that could. The result, *Best Worst Movie*, is a celebration of fandom, community, and underdogs, a sweet, rough-around-the-edges appreciation. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Best Worst Movie:* Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Michael Paul Stephenson

The Blue Angels (2024)

A pilot in 'Blue Angels'.

It's your lucky day, flyboys and girls — you can now get up close and personal with the legendary pilots in this soaring documentary produced by J.J. Abrams and narrator Glen Powell. As detailed in an EW exclusive, the film was shot with IMAX cameras rigged to a helicopter, marking the first time a civilian aircraft has been permitted to fly inside the performance space known as "the box," letting the audience in on just how hair-raising some of the maneuvers were (F-18s flying within inches of each other). "It's the closest I think any of us will come to being in the cockpit with these pilots," Abrams said. "It's a remarkable thing to see." *—D.W.*

Where to watch *The Blue Angels*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Paul Crowder

The Booksellers (2020)

Adina Cohen, Judith Lowry, and Naomi Hample in 'The Booksellers'.

Greenwich Entertainment/Everett

If your idea of a perfect day is wandering through funky, cozy used bookstores in magnificent cities, have we got the doc for you. Yes, this film explores the world of rare book dealers, but it also serves as a wonderful, worshipful tribute to books as magical objects. The filmmakers' decision to let this smart, obsessive group of people expound on their favorite topic at length was the right one — the effect is like spending a rainy afternoon in a comfy chair in front of a fire, eavesdropping on some quality conversations. Literature-loving celeb sightings (Fran Lebowitz, Susan Orlean, Parker Posey) also add extra chapters of fun. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *The Booksellers*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** D.W. Young

The Decline of Western Civilization (1981)

Ron Reyes performing in 'The Decline of Western Civilization'.

Media Home Entertainment

There's nobody in Hollywood (or on the planet) quite like Penelope Spheeris. From growing up in the circus to working with Richard Pryor as a film student to preserving music history, the director has honed a distinct corner of cinema. In addition to helming *Wayne's World* and *Suburbia*, her greatest cultural impact arguably came with this documentary, an examination of L.A.'s punk scene circa 1980.

It's a jarring collection of compelling fan/musician interviews interspersed with jaw-droppingly cool concert footage of genre legends, from X to the Germs, that feels like discovering buried treasure. Spheeris wasn't just in the right place at the right time; she had the brains to recognize the importance of the movement, and the skills to capture it in all its gritty glory. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *The Decline of Western Civilization*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Penelope Spheeris

The Endless Summer (1966)

Bruce Brown surfing in 'The Endless Summer'.

Monterey Home Video

For all the times the word "iconic" is bandied about, here's a film that actually earns it. For six years, surfer/filmmaker Bruce Brown traveled the world with his 16mm camera, chasing (and surfing) the planet's most epic waves. From Africa to Australia, New Zealand to Hawaii, Brown's narration is the perfect blend of awe-struck observer and California dudebro.

Worth it for the surf soundtrack alone, Brown's gorgeous film (the sand! the sunsets! the waves!) was likely responsible for the world's obsession with "surf culture," inspiring people from all walks of life to grab a board and hang 10. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *The Endless Summer*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Bruce Brown

Ennio (2021)

Ennio Morricone in 'Ennio'.

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Italian director Giuseppe Tornatore crafted this epic-sized portrait of Ennio Morricone just one year before the latter's death. *Ennio* follows the legendary composer's prolific career from his early days as a trumpeter in the 1940s, to his celebrated work in Westerns like *The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly* (1966), to his finally winning a competitive Oscar for *The Hateful Eight* (2015). Featuring interviews with numerous collaborators and admirers in addition to Morricone himself, *Ennio* is a lovingly constructed, comprehensive look at a master's work. —*Kevin Jacobsen*

Where to watch *Ennio*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Giuseppe Tornatore**

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005)

Jeff Skilling in 'Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room'.

Wyatt McSpadden/Magnolia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Alex Gibney emerged as one of the leading documentarians after the release of this eye-opening examination of the Enron scandal. One of the biggest news stories of the early-2000s, executives at Enron Corporation covered up widespread fraud within their company, leading to massive fallout and a declaration of bankruptcy. Gibney's Oscar-nominated documentary is swiftly entertaining and packed with illuminating information that even connects the scandal to then-President George W. Bush. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Alex Gibney

Food, Inc. (2008)

The Orozcos with their Burger King meal in 'Food, Inc.'.

Some films you dread seeing because you simply can't grapple with the reality of a horrifying situation happening in the real world. *Food, Inc.* is a great example of this, though an entirely necessary watch as it exposes the corporatization of the American food industry and its negative impact on animals, the environment, and us. The doc covers all areas of the well-oiled machine, from the shadiness of food production to PR and how these corporations keep the public in the dark about their practices. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Food, Inc.*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Robert Kenner

Frida (2024)

Frida Kahlo in 'Frida'.

Lucienne Bloch, Courtesy Old Stage Studios

Like its vibrant subject, *Frida* overflows with color, life, and energy. Using a variety of ways to tell her story, including animation (watching her paintings move is a lovely treat), archival clips, and what seems to be the voice of Khalo herself (Fernanda Echevarría del Rivero, reading Khalo's words), the painter's story leaps off the screen.

We don't just *watch*, we *experience* it with her — from the bus accident that resulted in a lifetime of health problems to her relationship with Diego Rivera (plus her affair with Leon Trotsky), and most of all, the joy she found through her paintings, which reflect the glorious palette of her singular life. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Frida*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director: **Carla Gutiérrez

Generation Wealth (2018)

Various teens driving in 'Generation Wealth'. Lauren Greenfield

This isn't director Lauren Greenfield's first rodeo; she's been documenting the lives of the ruling class since the mid-'90s, from her still-influential book *Fast Forward: Growing up in the Shadow of Hollywood* to her fabulous 2012 documentary, *The Queen of Versailles**.* With her reporter's instinct for story — and an artist's knack for fascinating visuals — Greenfield once again takes on the wealthy and digs deep. From oligarch's wives to ex-beauty queens, everything is filtered through her unique, often raw POV.

As EW's critic writes, "Like Greenfield's photographs, her storytelling has a distinctive style, one that feels hard to separate from the undeniable but often queasy thrill of voyeurism." *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Generation Wealth*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** B+

**Director: **Lauren Greenfield

Giannis: The Marvelous Journey (2024)

Giannis Antetokounmpo (far right) with teammates in 'Giannis: The Marvelous Journey'.

Courtesy of Prime Video

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the genial and mega-talented "Greek Freak," is unforgettable on the court, but his dramatic origin story is even more compelling. The future Milwaukee Bucks star was born and raised in Athens; his parents, having emigrated from Nigeria, struggled without work permits, and Giannis' young life was an often-terrifying test of survival (among other things, avoiding violent anti-immigrant groups in the streets). But then he found basketball, and with it, the ultimate way out (and up) for him and his family.

The film doesn't hold back on the hardwood action, either, spending plenty of time on the game, the league, and the team that helped turn this under-the-radar Greek prospect into an all-time great. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Giannis: The Marvelous Journey*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Kristen Lappas

Gimme Danger (2016)

Iggy Pop performing onstage at Whisky a Go Go in 1973 in Los Angeles, Calif., in 'Gimme Danger'.

Richard Creamer/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

"Upsetting people wherever we went" is how Iggy Pop describes his time in the Stooges, one of the most groundbreaking rock bands to ever stalk the Earth. Without the Stooges, punk wouldn't exist as we know it, given how they inspired the Ramones, the Sex Pistols, and many more seminal acts. And who better to tell the story of the coolest punks than another cool punk, Jim Jarmusch?

Crammed with live footage, killer photos, interviews, and eye-popping clips (Pop chatting amiably with Dinah Shore?), this documentary tries to explain the unexplainable: How a pack of Midwestern nerds (close your eyes and you'll think you're in a very loud 4-H meeting) created the nuclear explosion we're still recovering from today. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Gimme Danger*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Jim Jarmusch

Good Night Oppy (2022)

Oppy roaming in 'Good Night Oppy'. Amazon Prime Video

The human instinct to assign personalities and souls to inanimate objects reaches new heights in this documentary about the Mars Rover (a.k.a. "Opportunity"), a sophisticated machine that was built to last 90 days and ended up "living" for 15 years. Yes, it's ridiculous to cry about a lonely robotic camera cruising the red planet, so let's just say it's narrator Angela Bassett's fault. She's that good. Or perhaps the thing that's pulling at our heartstrings is the beauty of science and the spirit of exploration exemplified by the team at NASA who put this together.

*Good Night Oppy* makes a perfect double feature with Pixar's sob-fest *WALL-E**, *plus a few packs of freeze-dried space ice cream and a big box of tissues. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Good Night Oppy*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Ryan White

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Grizzly Man (2005)

Timothy Treadwell in 'Grizzly Man'.

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If you haven't seen it, we won't spoil it, except to say if you're expecting a soothing nature documentary, this ain't it. The dark, bizarre, sometimes funny, sometimes beautiful, often troubling film is dominated by its subject, the eccentric Timothy Treadwell, who took his love of bears so far as to live with them, for months at a time, for more than a decade.

As EW's critic puts it, "What at first seems to be the deconstruction of a troubled crusader becomes an elegy on the nature of performance with Treadwell as the director's unlikely muse," going on to say "[Werner] Herzog pulls the rug out from every convention we've come to recognize as the documentary form." His famous German-accented narration guides us along an ever-worsening path, like a fairy tale gone very, very wrong. —*D.W.*

Where to watch *Grizzly Man*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Werner Herzog

Judy Blume Forever (2023)

Judy Blume in 'Judy Blume Forever'. Courtesy of Sundance Institute

As the OG YA queen, Judy Blume deserves a documentary that's as good as her books, one filled with dramatic ups and downs, twists and turns, and plenty of laughter and tears. In *Judy Blume Forever,* she gets exactly that. Through telling her life story, this doc reveals a juicy tale that even her most die-hard fans might not have known.

From her time as a stay-at-home mother of two to being an outspoken, fearless pioneer writing about "real" teen topics (including frank descriptions of sex, periods, and *all *of the awkward stuff), Blume's warmth, kindness, and respect for her readers shines through like a flashlight at a slumber party. Seeing her going through boxes of hand-written letters from fans — many of whom she corresponded with, some for years — cements her status as the cool aunt we all wished we had. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Judy Blume Forever*: Amazon Prime Video

**Directors: **Davina Pardo, Leah Wolchok

Koyaanisqatsi (1982)

Cocktail waitresses from the Four Queens casino in Las Vegas in 'Koyaanisqatsi'.

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*Koyaanisqatsi*, whose title translates to "life out of balance" in Hopi, is a kaleidoscopic portrait of America, a tone poem that depicts the country's increasing reliance on modern technology. Scored strikingly by Philip Glass, Godfrey Reggio's first of three non-narrative features about the state of our world takes audiences from the deserts of the Southwest to the hustle and bustle of New York City, allowing the viewer to reflect on who we are and how nature has responded to our presence on this planet. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Koyaanisqatsi*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Godfrey Reggio

Lucy and Desi (2022)

Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz in 'Lucy and Desi'.

Amy Poehler's documentary directorial debut is as uplifting as a pep talk from Leslie Knope. Telling the tale of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz (the original Hollywood power couple) in a fresh way was no easy task, but Poehler was aided by a big discovery: a box of audio tapes containing interviews with the stars. In addition to exploring their partnership (business and personal), the film provides a fascinating look at how the pair fit into — and dominated, for a time — an era of vintage Hollywood, including Ball's communist scare court appearance and the birth of Desilu studio. As the voice-over says, "At the core, it's all about unconditional love." *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Lucy and Desi*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director: **Amy Poehler

Man on Wire (2008)

Philippe Petit (left) in 'Man on Wire'.

Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett Collection

This Oscar-winning documentary captures the extraordinary story of Philippe Petit, the French artist who walked on a wire across the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in 1974. Grippingly edited with archival footage and reenactments, the film explores how Petit planned the stunt, evaded security, and made that perilous walk to the astonishment of New York City onlookers. Robert Zemeckis dramatized Petit's story with Joseph Gordon-Levitt for the former's 2015 film *The Walk*, but we recommend witnessing the real-life act for yourself in this doc. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Man on Wire*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A

**Director:** James Marsh

**Cast:** Philippe Petit

My Best Fiend (1999)

Klaus Kinski in 'My Best Fiend'.

An odd buddy pic variation that's worth it for Werner Herzog's uniquely memorable narration alone, this is a highly entertaining, slightly terrifying trip down memory lane. Herzog, known for his enigmatic films and single-minded commitment to achieving the impossible (pulling a boat over a mountain, for one) found a worthy artistic partner in the square-jawed, demonically charming, bug-eyed Klaus Kinski.

EW's critic calls this a "fascinating, rambling, love-hate documentary about their friendship and creative partnership, and in its discursive, anecdotal way it gets at the essence of one of cinema's indelible crackpots." In conclusion? "It's impossible not to be moved by the oddball purity of what Kinski and Herzog, high on their lust for extremes, achieved." *—D.W.*

Where to watch *My Best Fiend*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director: **Werner Herzog

Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters (2019)

Phil Tippett with his creations in 'Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams and Monsters'.

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The name might not sound familiar, but his films *definitely* are. Earning Oscars for his work on *Star Wars** *and* **Jurassic Park* (the 3-D chess game and the dinos, respectively, to be exact), Phil Tippett's other credits include the Tauntauns in *The Empire Strikes Back*, the bugs from *Starship Troopers,* and some exceptionally cool work on *RoboCop* (building and animating the robot unit ED-209). Tippett also spent decades working on his own film, the stop-motion nightmare *Mad God*, which finally saw the light of day in 2022. The master of scary cinematic menageries has a style all his own, and watching this soft-spoken, gray-bearded artist work magic with pencils, cameras, and clay is a true inspiration. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Phil Tippett*:* Mad Dreams and Monsters:* Amazon Prime Video

**Directors:** Alexandre Poncet, Gilles Penso

The Russian Five (2018)

Still from 'The Russian Five'.

Gunpowder & Sky/Courtesy Everett

This wildly entertaining documentary centers on a niche subject — the hiring of five Russian athletes to compete on the Detroit Red Wings hockey team in the '90s — and turns it into a universal story. The film showcases General Manager Jimmy Devellano's inspired idea to have star hockey players from the Soviet Union defect to America, which proves more difficult than once imagined, given tensions between the countries. The decision has a profound effect on the team and the community, leading to them winning the Stanley Cup in 1997. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Russian Five*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Joshua Riehl**

Sunshine Hotel (2001)

Nathan Smith in 'Sunshine Hotel'.

This compelling doc about the last "flophouse" on Skid Row (NYC's the Bowery) takes viewers inside a seldom-seen world, a hotel where a 4' x 6' room with a chicken-wire ceiling (amenities include a light bulb, locker, and bed) goes for $10 a night.

Gracefully and honestly narrated by the longtime manager, Nathan Smith (who died of cancer the year after the film was released), *Sunshine Hotel *won several awards along with critical praise. Smith's obituary in *The New York Times* described him as a rock, a man who got along with everybody, whether he was handing out toilet paper, answering the single phone, or learning Yiddish so he could speak to some of the oldest residents. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Sunshine Hotel*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Michael Dominic

Super Size Me (2004)

Morgan Spurlock (left) getting his blood pressure taken in 'Super Size Me'. Tracy Boulian

While any time's a good one to watch this indie classic, the 2024 death of Morgan Spurlock (director, star, and test subject) may move it up the priority rewatch list. Tune in to remember Spurlock's wit and willingness to "go there," stuffing his face with Big Macs and fries until his body rebels, calling out America's love affair with fast food in the process.

Following in the personality-driven documentary tradition of Michael Moore (albeit with a decidedly less politically inflammatory schtick), Spurlock made such a farce of the portion-size upselling McDonald's was famous for, the company *got rid of* *the very sizes* that gave this film its name. Of course, McDonald's denied the doc had anything to do with it, so let's chalk it up to a super-sized coincidence. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Super Size Me*: Amazon Prime Video

**Director:** Morgan Spurlock

Time (2020)

Sibil Fox Richardson and Robert G. Richardson kissing in 'Time'.

A story that's heartbreakingly familiar — an imprisoned father missing out on his children's lives — gets pulled into sharp focus in a documentary EW's critic says "gracefully addresses the looming issues of mass incarceration, race, and justice in America without ever feeling preachy."

Shot in luminous black and white with a gorgeous score, this intimate film earned Garrett Bradley the 2020 Sundance Documentary Prize for Directing, making her the first Black woman to win. Bradley's portrayal of this family's desperate fight to reunite creates something, according to our critic, that's "as urgent and beautifully human as almost anything on screen this year." *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Time*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Garrett Bradley

Val (2021)

Val Kilmer in 'Val'.

Far from a typical celebrity bio documentary, this collage-style piece about the life of Val Kilmer is something special indeed. Narrated by old home movies (Kilmer filmed everything) and his son (a vocal twin), the film paints a picture of a unique life. And while the reason for the unorthodox format is tragic — throat cancer stole his ability to speak — the effect is magic. Kilmer's filming habit — capturing everything from his SoCal childhood to his time at Juilliard to the sets of *Top Gun* and *Batman* — plus appearances by fellow stars (young Sean Penn and Kevin Bacon, an imposing Marlon Brando) creates a compelling scrapbook.

As EW's critic writes, "The result is undoubtedly a canny mediation on the vagaries of fame, but it feels more intimate and essential than that: a lifetime of searching and self-regard distilled, somehow, into a state of grace." This personal documentary is all the more poignant now — Kilmer died of pneumonia on April 1, 2025. He was 65. *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Val*: Amazon Prime Video

**EW grade:** B+

**Directors:** Leo Scott, Ting Poo

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Crosby and Malkin score as the Penguins shut out the Predators 40 in Stockholm November 17, 2025 at 1:36 AM 0 1 / 4Sweden Predators Penguins HockeyPittsburgh's Parker Wotherspoon is congratulated by teammates Blake Lizotte and Erik Karlsson after his 10 goal during the NHL Global Series hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Nashville Predators in Stockholm, Sweden, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

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STOCKHOLM (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin scored a little over two minutes apart in the first period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators 4-0 on Sunday to split their NHL's Global Series in Sweden's capital.

The Penguins bounced back from a 2-1 loss to the Predators in the opener of the two-game series on Friday and snapped a three-game skid. Rookie goaltender Sergei Murashov stopped 21 shots for his first victory in his second NHL start.

After Parker Wotherspoon put the Penguins up 1-0, Malkin doubled the lead 8:08 in when his pass from behind the goal line was deflected into the net by Nashville defenseman Nicolas Hague. The 39-year-old Malkin scored his team's only goal Friday.

Malkin and Crosby lead Pittsburgh in scoring. Malkin has 23 points and Crosby 21.

Crosby, 38, one-timed a shot from the left circle past the midway point of the first to make it 3-0, scoring his 12th goal of the season and 637th of his career. Blake Lizotte finished it off with an empty netter with 2:48 left.

Nashville goaltender Juuse Saros allowed three goals on 21 shots.

The NHL has played games in Europe since 2008 as part of its efforts to grow the fan base in hockey-mad countries like Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic and others. This was the league's 48th regular-season game outside North America.

The Penguins and Predators again split an international series, after doing so at the start of the 2000-01 regular season in Japan.

The Penguins returned to Stockholm for the first time since 2008 when they faced Ottawa, before winning the Stanley Cup to cap off that season. Crosby, Malkin and defenseman Kris Letang were all on that team. They are currently in their 20th season as teammates with the Penguins.

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