Apple TV+ has quickly established itself as a formidable player in the streaming wars, producing a slate of high-quality original films. Here are my top picks for the best movies available on the platform:
⦁ CODA (2021): This heartwarming coming-of-age drama about a hearing child in a deaf family won the Academy Award for Best Picture.
⦁ The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021): Joel Coen’s stark, expressionistic adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, starring Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand.
⦁ Wolfwalkers (2020): A visually stunning animated film that blends Irish folklore with themes of friendship and environmentalism.
⦁ Palmer (2021): Justin Timberlake shines in this touching drama about an ex-convict who forms an unlikely bond with a young boy.
⦁ The Banker (2020): Based on a true story, this film follows two African American entrepreneurs who hire a white man to be the face of their business in 1960s America.
⦁ On the Rocks (2020): Sofia Coppola’s charming comedy-drama starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones as a father-daughter duo investigating a potential affair.
⦁ Greyhound (2020): Tom Hanks stars in and wrote this tense World War II naval thriller.
⦁ Finch (2021): A post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama starring Tom Hanks as one of the last men on Earth, building a robot to care for his dog.
⦁ The Velvet Underground (2021): Todd Haynes’ innovative documentary about the influential rock band.
⦁ Cherry (2021): The Russo brothers direct Tom Holland in this gritty drama about a war veteran struggling with PTSD and drug addiction.
Apple TV+ continues to invest in diverse, high-quality content, attracting top talent both in front of and behind the camera. These films showcase the platform’s commitment to storytelling across various genres, cementing its place as a major player in the streaming landscape.