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The 15 best movies you can stream on Apple TV+ right now

The 15 best movies you can stream on Apple TV+ right now

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Argylle (2024)

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Elly Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard) has nothing to do with Aubrey Argylle (Henry Cavill), the secret agent she created for her best-selling book Argylle Book series. But the introverted writer is forced to come out of her shell when her thoughts attract the attention of an organization of assassins who believe that the storylines in Elly's spy books reflect real events – sometimes before they even happen. In addition to Howard and Cavill, they are Argylle The cast is absolutely star-studded and also features appearances from Dua Lipa, Catherine O'Hara, Bryan Cranston, Ariana DeBose and John Cena.

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dam (2022)

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In this quietly moving drama, Jennifer Lawrence plays Lynsey, a US soldier readjusting to life back home in New Orleans after suffering a traumatic brain injury in Afghanistan. While she waits for a chance at a new assignment, she forms a friendship with James (Brian Tyree Henry), an auto mechanic who himself is dealing with the ongoing pain of physical and mental trauma. Henry's performance earned him his first Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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Sharper (2023)

Julianne Moore
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This neo-noir thriller is presented in five acts, each focusing on a different character. He takes the viewer into a captivating rabbit hole of manipulated identities and mind games. The story begins with Tom (Justice Smith), the owner of an antique store, who falls in love with Sandy (Brianna Middleton), a girl with a mysterious past. The cast also includes appearances from Hollywood heavyweights such as Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan and John Lithgow.

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4

Koda (2021)

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Koda may be the first time Apple TV+ has proven they're a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood, as the dramedy won three Oscars in 2022 – including the Oscar for Best Picture. The film follows Ruby (Emilia Jones), the only hearing child in a deaf family. While her parents and brother expect her to work full-time in the family's struggling fishing business after she graduates from high school, Ruby hopes to one day become a music student at Berklee College. But how can she achieve her dreams if it means leaving her family behind?

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5

Hala (2019)

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This emotional coming-of-age drama follows Hala (Geraldine Viswanathan), a Pakistani-American teenager whose westernized interests clash with her family's traditional values. Hala loves skateboarding, writing, and has a crush on a non-Muslim boy named Jesse (Jack Kilmer). As Hala becomes increasingly annoyed by her mother's seemingly overbearing tendencies, she discovers a terrible family secret that threatens to turn her life upside down.

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6

On the rocks (2020)

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When her husband returns home from a business trip unusually agitated, Laura (Rashida Jones) becomes convinced he is having an affair. She decides to investigate and enlists the help of her father Felix (Bill Murray), a notorious flirt and retired art dealer. Together, the father-daughter duo follows Laura's husband through New York City while mending something in their own broken relationship.

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Flower Moon Killer (2023)

Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone
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Based on a true story by Martin Scorsese Flower Moon Killer is a powerful look at the devastation inflicted on the Osage Nation in the early 20th century at the hands of white settlers seeking to amass wealth. The film primarily revolves around the relationship between Mollie Burkhart (Lily Gladstone) and Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio), an Osage woman who fell in love with and married a hitman who, unbeknownst to her, was responsible for the murder of members of her family community was responsible, including her own family.

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8

emancipation (2022)

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Will Smith is at the center of this historical epic as Peter, an enslaved man in the 1860s who risks everything to gain his own freedom. After Peter is forcibly separated from his wife and children, he fights back against his captors and hatches an escape plan with a group of other enslaved men. Despite the treacherous road ahead, Peter is determined to arrive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where the Union Army's first all-black regiment, known as the 1st Louisiana Native Guard, is stationed.

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9

Swan song (2021)

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Part science fiction film, part romantic drama, Swan song is a sensitive and heartbreaking exploration of grief. When Cameron (Mahershala Ali) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he is presented with the opportunity to clone himself to spare his family the heartache of his inevitable death. The film also features standout performances from fellow cast members Naomie Harris, Awkwafina and Glenn Close.

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10

Cha Cha really gentle (2022)

In a narrow hallway, a man wearing a white shirt and black tie leans toward a closed door, showing curiosity or concern. He stands near the doorframe and faces a woman standing next to him
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This twisty and intimate romantic dramedy stars Cooper Raiff as Andrew, a partygoer who finds himself spending more and more time with Domino (Dakota Johnson) and her autistic daughter Lola (Vanessa Burghardt). Even though Domino is engaged, Andrew and Domino find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other and a relationship develops that shows them both what it means to truly grow up.

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11

The biggest beer run ever (2022)

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Inspired by a true story, Zac Efron plays John “Chickie” Donohue, an Inwood-born New Yorker on a mission to deliver beer to his friends serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. What was supposed to be a quick trip to Saigon turned into a months-long adventure – one involving war opponents, CIA agents and an unexpected attack on the US Embassy.

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12

The tragedy of Macbeth (2021)

The tragedy of Macbeth
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One of William Shakespeare's most famous plays has been adapted into Hollywood in this artful, star-studded film, in which Oscar winner Denzel Washington plays the titular Macbeth. In addition to the outstanding performances of Frances McDormand, Brendan Gleeson, Harry Melling and Moses Ingram, Washington fascinates with his portrayal of one of the most tragic figures in the history of the theater.

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The banker (2020)

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Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson play Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris, two black businessmen determined to find a way to rise above the racist prejudices of 1960s society. Together they recruit Matt Steiner (Nicholas Hoult), a white working-class man, whom they train to be the boss of their real estate company. At first, the trio seems to be on the road to success – until their moves attract the attention of the federal government.

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14

finch (2021)

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Finch (Tom Hanks) is one of the few human survivors on a barren, disaster-stricken future Earth. A robotics engineer in his previous life, Finch is now dying of an unknown illness – and he's determined to create a robotic companion who can care for his canine companion Goodyear after his death. A warmhearted, family-friendly entry into the crowded dystopian genre, this drama offers a moving portrait of the human instinct to care for the people you love even in the face of utter destruction.

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Flora and son (2023)

A person stands on a path carrying a guitar case over his shoulder and a bag in his hand
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Single Irish mother Flora (Eve Hewson) struggles to bond with her rebellious teenage son Max (Orén Kinlan). When she comes across an old, broken guitar in the dumpster, she believes she has finally found a way to bridge the gap between them. But the instrument ultimately helps Flora find herself again, especially after she hires a charming guitar teacher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) to teach her how to play.

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