Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now
Apple TV+ has the smallest catalog of any major streamer — and one of the highest batting averages. Here are the best films on the platform.
Apple TV+ takes a quality-over-quantity approach — and it shows. While the catalog is smaller than Netflix or Amazon, the average quality is noticeably higher. The platform has become a genuine home for prestige filmmaking, attracting directors and actors who want creative freedom.
We review the full Apple TV+ film catalog monthly and surface the titles that justify the subscription. If you're paying for the service, these are the films you should be watching.
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas (2018)
A reserved student discovers his dying classmate secret diary. Tender and devastating despite the title.
Wolf Children (2012)
A woman raises two half-wolf children alone. Mamoru Hosoda most personal film about parenthood.
Five Feet Apart (2019)
Two cystic fibrosis patients fall in love but must stay six feet apart. Emotionally honest love story.
Mommy (2014)
Xavier Dolan film about a widow raising her violent son. Shot in 1:1 ratio that widens at a pivotal moment.
The Help (2011)
A journalist interviews Black maids in 1960s Mississippi. Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer are extraordinary.
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
Scorsese's epic about the systematic murder of Osage Nation members in 1920s Oklahoma. Long but essential — a film about the banality of greed and the way history sanitizes its own horrors.
Django Unchained (2012)
A freed slave and bounty hunter rescue his wife from a plantation. Tarantino at his most entertaining.
The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019)
A dog narrates his owner life, love, and racing career. You will cry regardless of your feelings about dogs.
Palmer (2021)
Justin Timberlake as an ex-con who befriends an abandoned boy. Quiet and effective drama about found family.
How We Picked These
We review the complete Apple TV+ film catalog monthly. Given the platform's smaller library, we also note upcoming releases. Films are evaluated purely on merit — we have no relationship with Apple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apple TV+ worth the subscription just for movies?
If you value quality over quantity, yes. The catalog is small but the hit rate is genuinely impressive. Add in the TV series and it's a strong value.
Do you include films available through Apple TV Channels?
No — only films included with the base Apple TV+ subscription. Channel add-ons are separate.
Can TasteRay recommend Apple TV+ films based on my mood?
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