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Apple TV Plus: The best movies to stream in 2021

Apple TV Plus has a decent library of movies now. Here are our favorites.

Tom Hanks has a robot for a buddy instead of a volleyball this time round.

Apple TV Plus doesn’t have a movie library as deep as Netflix or other streaming rivals. Still, it’s got A-listers like Tom Hanks, Justin Timberlake and Bill Murray on board — and even collected a couple of Oscar noms for the films Greyhound and Wolfwalkers.

Here’s a look at some of the genuine must-watch movies on Apple TV Plus.

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The good news is that if you’ve bought an Apple product recently, you probably already have access to the streaming service for free. Here’s a selection of some of the best movies so far.

Finch

You can read our full review of Finch here, but long story short: We liked it! It’s often overly sentimental, with a few cloying «life lessons» but this post apocalyptic tale of a lone survivor and a robot on a last gasp road trip has real charm and is well worth watching.

Wolfwalkers

A dazzling animated movie by the team behind Songs of the Sea, this is the third instalment of Tomm Moore’s loosely connected «Irish Folklore Trilogy.» It’s probably one of the best animated movies of 2020, richly deserving an Oscar nomination up against the giants of Disney and Pixar. Completely mesmerizing.

Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry

This raw behind-the-music documentary gives you a closer look at the life of singer-songwriter Billie Eilish, from her breakthrough hit Ocean Eyes to the recording of James Bond theme No Time to Die. In the frank film, Eilish faces the pressures of touring, making music videos and writing and recording her smash hit album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

The Banker

It’s a bit light for the subject matter but The Banker, a biopic of Bernard Garrett — an enterprising Black business owner who hired a white person to be the face of his company to bypass racist attitudes — is worth a watch at the very least.

Palmer

It’s easy to forget that Justin Timberlake is an accomplished actor, but Palmer will absolutely remind you of that fact. Playing an ex-convict stumbling into the life of a young boy, Palmer is hardly ground-breaking, but it’s carried by Timberlake’s central performance. Prepare for tears.

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

It’s more of an animated short than a movie, but considering the subject matter (and the fact Apple TV Plus doesn’t have that many movies) we’re adding it. Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth is gorgeous, heart-warming and perfect for families with young kids.

Greyhound

Starring Tom Hanks as a commander in the US Navy, Greyhound was well-received upon its release and — unlike most modern movies — comes in lean with a 90-minute run-time. Tense, well-acted and produced, and earning an Oscar nom for its sound, Greyhound is perhaps one of the best movies available on Apple TV Plus.

On The Rocks

On The Rocks brings Sofia Coppola back together with Bill Murray for the first time since A Very Murray Christmas. It’s a father and daughter drama essentially. It’s a little breezier than Coppola’s usual work, but that seems to suit Murray, whose charming, world-weary performance elevates the whole project.

Beastie Boys Story

Fight for your right to party with Beastie Boys Mike Diamond (Mike D) and Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) as they recount the story of their music, and 40 years of friendship with the late Adam Yauch (MCA ). This «live documentary experience» is directed by their longtime collaborator Spike Jonze as a fitting testament to these rap legends.

The coming-of-age story Hala tells a relatable story about the struggle to form an identity, as a teenager balances her Muslim upbringing with her social life and identity as a high schooler.

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The Best Movies on Apple TV Plus Right Now (December 2021)

The best flicks on Apple’s streaming video service

Apple TV+ doesn’t have the thousands of movies that Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Max offers. But it does have a great selection of high-quality films from major talents and big-name stars. Whether you want an engaging drama, a thought-provoking documentary, or something for the kids, these are the best movies on Apple’s streaming platform.

Swan Song (2021): A Sci-Fi Film About Grief

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IMDb rating: 8.3/10

Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close

Director: Benjamin Cleary

Rating: R

Runtime: 1 hour, 56 minutes

Swan Song is a tearjerker of a film starring Mahershala Ali as Cameron, a husband and father diagnosed with a terminal illness. His doctor (Glenn Close) presents him with an intriguing solution: replace himself with a clone. How far will Cameron go to shield his family from grief?

Finch (2021): A Man, a Dog, and a Robot Take a Road Trip

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IMDb rating: 6.9/10

Starring: Tom Hanks, Caleb Landry Jones

Director: Miguel Sapochnik

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes

Finch (Tom Hanks) is a robotics engineer in a post-apocalyptic world. For years, he’s been living in an underground bunker with his dog, Goodyear, and working on a robot named Jeff. But, when he wants to make sure Goodyear is taken care of after he’s gone, Finch goes on a road trip across the wastelands of the American West. It’s an unusual premise, but Hanks is always watchable and the film promises to have some heart and humor.

‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas (2021): One Man’s Battle to Bring Holiday Cheer to Idaho

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IMDb rating: 5.7/10

Starring: Jeremy Morris

Director: Becky Read

Rating: R

Runtime: 1 hour, 31 minutes

This documentary journeys to a North Idaho neighborhood, where lawyer Jeremy Morris is on a mission to bring holiday cheer to all. He wants to throw a huge community Christmas event, but the homeowners’ association says it’s in violation of the community’s rules. Director Becky Read documents the festive fight, which escalates into a quirky and contentious brawl over freedom, but ultimately ends with a message about differences and tolerance.

The Velvet Underground (2021): Documenting One of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Most Influential Bands

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IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Starring: Mary Woronov, Lou Reed, Johnathan Richman

Director: Todd Haynes

Rating: R

Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes

While they were commercially unsuccessful during the height of their career in the ’60s and ’70s, The Velvet Underground is now considered one of the most influential rock bands of all time. This new documentary charts the band’s rise to fame, combining in-depth interviews with never-before-seen performances and some experimental art. It’s both dark and reverent, and a worthy follow-up for director Todd Haynes, who’s also responsible for the Bob Dylan flick I’m Not There.

Come From Away (2021): Best for Broadway Fans

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IMDb rating: 9.4/10

Starring: Petrina Bromley, Jenn Colella, De’Lon Grant

Director: Christopher Ashley

Rating: TV-14

Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes

Film at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City in front of an audience of 9/11 survivors and frontline workers, this award-winning Broadway musical is the story of 7,000 people who are stranded in a small town after flights are grounded on September 11, 2001. The townspeople welcome them all as they struggle to process the events of the day and find new hope in an extraordinary situation.

CODA (2021): A Family Movie About Pursuing Your Dreams

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IMDb rating: 8.2/10

Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin

Director: Sian Heder

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes

This Apple original is the story of 17-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones), the only hearing member of a deaf family, or a «CODA» (child of deaf adults). She serves as an interpreter for her family while working on their struggling fishing boat. But when she joins the high school choir and develops a passion for music, she struggles between wanting to pursue her dreams and feeling obligated to care for her family.

Who Are You, Charlie Brown? (2021): Examining an Enduring Piece of Pop Culture

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IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Drew Barrymore, Al Roker, Kevin Smith

Director: Michael Bonfiglio

Rating: TV-G

Runtime: 54 minutes

Who Are You, Charlie Brown? examines the pop culture significance and enduring popularity of the Peanuts comic strip and the man who created it, cartoonist Charles Schulz. Narrated by actress Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther, Us), it interviews Charles Schulz’s widow, Jean, along with celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Al Roker, Kevin Smith, and more. The documentary also includes an all-new animated story about Charlie Brown, who’s on a quest to discover himself.

Fathom (2021): A Beautiful Documentary About Communication

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IMDb rating: 6.3/10

Starring: Dr. Michelle Fournet, Dr. Ellen Garland

Director: Drew Xanthopoulos

Rating: TV-PG

Runtime: 1 hour, 26 minutes

This beautiful new nature documentary follows two scientists, Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet, as they study the songs and communication habits of humpback whales. The film, which follows the two women as they conduct parallel research on opposite sides of the globe, is a showcase for the commitment and perseverance that’s often needed in scientific fields.

The Year Earth Changed (2021): Putting a Positive Spin on the Covid-19 Pandemic

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IMDb rating: 8.5/10

Starring: David Attenborough

Director: Tom Beard

Rating: TV-PG

Runtime: 48 minutes

This documentary special narrated by David Attenborough takes a look at some of the more uplifting stories to come out of 2020. When the whole world went on lockdown as the Covid-19 virus sickened and killed millions, it had a positive effect on the environment. Whales returned to Glacier Bay, capybara started appearing in suburbs across South America, and more. The documentary chronicles how small changes in human behavior, like not going on cruises or closing beaches for a few days a year, can have a drastic impact on nature and offers a blueprint for how we can live more harmoniously with our environment in the future.

Cherry (2021): A Dark Tale of PTSD and Drug Addiction

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IMDb rating: 6.6/10

Starring: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor

Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Rating: R

Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Based on the best-selling novel by Nico Walker, Cherry stars Tom Holland as a disenfranchised former vet who turns to bank robbery to fund his drug addiction. After returning home from the Iraq war, Cherry suffers from PTSD and falls in with a bunch of depraved misfits. The only good thing in his life is his relationship with Emily (Ciara Bravo). Holland gets to stretch his acting muscles and move beyond Spider-Man in this film, which critics are calling stylish if a bit rote.

Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry (2021): The Singer’s Coming-of-Age Story

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IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Starring: Billie Eilish

Director: R.J. Cutler

Rating: R

Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes

Billie Eilish is one of music’s hottest new stars, and now she has her own documentary on Apple TV. The World’s a Little Blurry chronicles the teenaged singer-songwriter’s rise from normal 17-year-old to household name, all while recording and releasing her debut album «When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?» What’s it like for a teen to live on the road, perform in worldwide tours, and record chart-topping hits with her family? This film seeks to answer those questions and more.

Palmer (2021): A Drama About Family and Picking Up the Pieces

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IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Starring: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, June Squibb

Director: Fisher Stevens

Rating: R

Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes

Palmer is the story of a college footballer (Justin Timberlake) who returns to his hometown to start life over after spending time in prison. There he connects with a young boy (Ryder Allen) who was abandoned by his mother. Together, perhaps they can reassemble the pieces of their broken lives—if Palmer’s past doesn’t get in the way.

Wolfwalkers (2020): A Beautiful Animated Fantasy Film

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IMDb rating: 8.1/10

Starring: Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean

Director: Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart

Rating: PG

Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes

Wolfwalkers is a lovely animated adventure film about a girl and her father sent to eradicate all the wolves from the forest surrounding the Irish village of Kilkenny. But there’s more than a bit of magic in those woods and those wolves. The movie has a lush visual style, strong voice performances, and a big heap of Irish folklore. It’s a good one to watch with the whole family.

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth (2020) – The Beloved Children’s Book in Animated Form

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IMDb rating: 7.4/10

Starring: Meryl Streep, Jacob Tremblay, Chris O’Dowd

Director: Philip Hunt, Douglas Carrigan

Rating: TV-G

Running Time: 36 minutes

Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth is a short animated film based on the beloved children’s book by Oliver Jeffers. Filled with beautiful art and soothing vocal performances from actors like Meryl Streep, Chris O’Dowd, and Ruth Negga, it’s a lovely glimpse at the basics of life on this planet. Plus, the short length is perfect for smaller attention spans.

Dads (2020): An Affectionate Tribute to Paterfamilias

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IMDb rating: 6.5/10

Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Ron Howard, Will Smith

Director: Bryce Dallas Howard

Rating: TV-14

Runtime: 1 hour, 27 minutes

Bryce Dallas Howard is a famous actress and director with a famous director dad. So, she got her father, and other celebrity fathers, to sit down and chat about parenthood and its various struggles. Will Smith, Patton Oswalt, Neil Patrick Harris, and more give interviews for this heartwarming documentary. There are also glimpses into the lives of everyday dads. It all sounds a bit saccharine, but it’s also a moving tribute to the big guy in our lives.

On the Rocks (2020): Best Indie Family Relationship Drama

IMDb rating: 6.5/10

Starring: Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon Wayans

Director: Sofia Coppola

Motion Picture Rating: R

Running Time: 1 hour, 36 minutes

This mix of comedy and drama reunites director Sofia Coppola with her Lost in Translation collaborator, the iconic Bill Murray, for a look at family and relationships.

In On the Rocks, a woman (Rashida Jones) enlists the help of her playboy father (Murray) to help figure out whether her husband (Marlon Wayans) is cheating on her. That quest involves a trip from New York to Mexico, with examinations of the dynamics between fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and more. The film is boosted by a winning cast and a lighter tone than the material might lead you to expect.

Beastie Boys Story (2020): Best Non-Earth-Shattering Hip Hop Time Capsule

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Starring: Mike D, Adam Horovitz

Director: Spike Jonze

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 1 hour, 59 minutes

Hip hop heads can’t afford to miss this career-spanning look back at seminal group, the Beastie Boys. From the group’s start nearly 40 years ago, through their breakout early albums, their ’90s reinvention, to the 2012 death of co-founder Adam «MCA» Yauch, this documentary runs the gamut.

Directed by Spike Jonze—who also directed the band’s iconic music video «Sabotage,» along with indie feature hits like Her, Adaptation, and Being John Malkovich—the film may not break any news or provide major insights, but it’s still a great time capsule for long-time fans and new converts.

Boys State (2020): Best Examination of What Governing Might Look Like in the Future

IMDb rating: 7.7/10

Starring: Ben Feinstein, Steven Garza, Robert MacDougall

Director: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 1 hour, 49 minutes

This award-winning documentary (it took home the Grand Jury Prize for documentaries at Sundance 2020) is extra relevant in the wake of the U.S. presidential election and a renewed focus on democracy and governance worldwide.

Boys State chronicles the journey of over 1,000 teenagers attending the eponymous annual event, in which they design a government. This process includes everything you’d expect, including creating parties, running campaigns, and all of the messiness and ugliness that can come with politics—all of which makes it an important look at how we govern ourselves and what that might look like in the future.

The Banker (2020): Best Drama with a Social Conscience

IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult

Director: George Nolfi

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 2 hours

This film, which is based on true events, had its premiere marred by accusations of sexual misconduct against a co-producer, but that shouldn’t subtract from its power.

The Banker tells the true story of a pair of Black real-estate entrepreneurs in 1950s Los Angeles and Texas. Facing challenges due to racism, the pair recruit a White man to pose as the head of their company. The trio buy properties and integrate neighborhoods, fighting racism along the way, until a suspicious executive and missteps by the white partner bring the business down.

The Elephant Queen (2018): Best Nature Documentary Following a Herd of Elephants

IMDb rating: 7.8/10

Starring: Sadoc Vazkez, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sadoc Vazquez

Director: Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone

Rating: PG

Runtime: 1 hour, 36 minutes

Following in the footsteps of nature documentaries like March of the Penguins, this award-nominated film follows the journey of a herd of elephants displaced by drought.

Narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, the film has been praised for its nuanced and sensitive look nature, community, and family. Suitable for viewers of all ages, The Elephant Queen tells a complex, rewarding story.

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