Best Movies on Apple TV+ You're Missing

Apple TV+ has a smaller library than competitors but higher quality control. Their original films frequently land Oscar nominations. Here’s what deserves your attention.

Streaming availability verified as of December 2024.

Oscar Contenders

Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

Scorsese’s three-and-a-half hour epic about the Osage murders. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Ernest is complicit but confused. The meta ending acknowledges the limitations of telling this story.

CODA (2021)

The surprise Best Picture winner follows a deaf family’s hearing daughter. Emilia Jones and the ensemble create something genuinely moving.

The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

Joel Coen’s solo directorial debut shoots Shakespeare in stunning black and white. Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand command every frame.

Original Highlights

• “Tetris” (2023) - The video game rights battle
• “Finch” (2021) - Tom Hanks with robots
• “The Banker” (2020) - Civil rights finance
• “Wolfwalkers” (2020) - Cartoon Saloon animation
• “Cherry” (2021) - Russo Brothers’ addiction drama

Worth Renting

Apple also offers rentals of recent releases. Check for Oppenheimer and other 2023-2024 releases.

The Apple Difference

Apple’s strategy prioritizes prestige over volume. You won’t find endless content here, but what exists tends to be quality. The technical presentation is also excellent for 4K and Dolby Vision.

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