30 Movies to Watch on Peacock Right Now
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With all the streaming services out there, people often overlook Peacock, even though it carries a range of new and classic films that are very worthy of your Sunday afternoon. From the latest blockbusters to timeless cult hits, there’s something for everyone on the streamer—and that’s why we’ve compiled the list below. Here, you’ll find parody, horror, comedy, animation, romance, psychological thrills, or some terrifying amalgam of genres to scratch any viewing itch.
These are our top recommendations for what’s streaming on Peacock right now, so get in your jammies and break out the snacks.
Amidst the multitude of streaming platforms, Peacock often goes unnoticed, yet it hosts an impressive array of both contemporary hits and beloved classics, making it a perfect choice for your leisurely Sunday afternoons. Offering a diverse selection ranging from the latest blockbusters to timeless cult favorites, Peacock caters to every taste—from parody and horror to comedy, animation, romance, psychological thrillers, and genre-defying mash-ups. Our curated list below highlights the best offerings currently available, so slip into your comfiest attire, grab some snacks, and indulge in a streaming experience tailored to your every whim.
M3GAN (2023)
After her parents die in a devastating accident, Cady is sent to live with her Aunt Gemma (Allison Williams), a brilliant roboticist who never wanted to be a mom. They get off on the wrong foot, and Gemma decides that Cady needs someone who can do more of the emotional work of parenting for her. So she creates M3GAN, a lifelike doll with astounding capabilities for artificial intelligence who quickly becomes Cady’s best friend. But M3GAN is even more than she seems, and her directive to protect Cady at all costs has some serious unintended consequences. This campy horror comedy is a true delight.
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Ticket to Paradise (2022)
Julia Roberts and George Clooney are paired up onscreen again, this time as a divorced couple named Georgia and David. They decide to travel to Bali together to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they did by marrying too young. Though they’ve each moved on to new relationships, the stunning tropical landscape and the parenting team work makes them rediscover those old feelings for each other. A romantic comedy about second chances, this movie is a pleasant trip with two great talents.
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John Wick (2014)
John Wick is a whole franchise at this point, but the first movie has a simple tipping point: a crime lord’s son kills John Wick’s dog, which was given to him by his late wife as a final gift. Overcome with grief and a desire for revenge, Wick, a former assassin, comes out of retirement for his payback. Played by Keanu Reeves, Wick goes up against a group of Russian gangsters led by Viggo Tarasov (Michael Nyqvist) on a violent rampage throughout the city. The action is intense and the fight scenes are choreographed to perfection. The movie has three sequels, with a fourth installment now in theaters.
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The Invisible Man (2020)
Starring Mad Men’s Elisabeth Moss, the film is a modern retelling of the classic H.G. Wells novel of the same name. Moss’ character Cecilia Kass is a woman who escapes from her abusive and controlling boyfriend, Adrian Griffin (played by Oliver Jackson-Cohen). Adrian dies by suicide as she goes into hiding, leaving her a significant inheritance. Cecilia notices strange occurrences and starts to suspect that Adrian is actually alive and using his skill with optics to make himself invisible. Cecilia’s sanity is called into question as she tries to prove that Adrian is tormenting her again. This horror-thriller explores the complexity of domestic violence and how hard it can be to escape an abuser.
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Knock at the Cabin
A couple and their young daughter are enjoying their vacation in the woods, staying in an idyllic cabin. Then, four people show up at their door saying one of them has to be sacrificed to prevent worldwide destruction. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, this is the home invasion horror movie with a twist. (There’s always a twist.)
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Meet Cute (2022)
Gary (Pete Davidson) and Sheila (Kaley Cuoco) are having a perfect date, but this is not the first time it’s happened. After Sheila ended up in a tanning bed time machine sometime in the future, she’s been coming back to this moment and reliving the same day over and over. Eventually, she starts changing things about Gary in hopes of turning him into the “perfect guy,” but he soon catches on.
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Emma (2020)
Based on the novel by Jane Austen, Emma stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular character, a young woman living in Georgian-era England. Emma Woodhouse is a wealthy and privileged young woman who loves playing matchmaker. Badly. She tries to arrange marriages for her friends and acquaintances, but her meddling often leads to unintended consequences. Emma begins to recognize her own desires and confronts her biases amidst the complex social dynamics of her community. Full of sumptuous visuals, this movie delivers on the big romance Emma was looking for all along.
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
It may be a sequel, but Puss in Boots: The Last Wish sends the protagonist on yet another exciting adventure in search of a magical artifact that grants any wish (hence the name). Puss (Antonio Banderas) faces off against an evil sorcerer named Zirconia with his friends by his side, but the most difficult challenge ahead is confronting his own past and the mistakes he’s made. This confident feline is shaking in those boots. It’s a fun romp for viewers of all ages.
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The Great Debaters (2007)
Inspired by true events, this historical drama stars Denzel Washington as Melvin B. Tolson, a professor who establishes a debate team Wiley College, a historically Black university in Texas, in the 1930s. He leads the group to success, ultimately becoming the first Black debate team to face Harvard. Forest Whitaker co-stars.
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Jurassic Park (1993)
Long before the Jurassic franchise became unnecessarily bloated, there was Steven Spielberg’s initial dino film, perfectly blending sci-fi, suspense, and a touch of sentimentality. Three paleontologists (played by Sam Neill, Laura Dern, and Jeff Goldblum) are selected to tour a secluded theme park where real dinosaurs roam the grounds, thanks to science. Despite what its billionaire creator says, the park is full of prehistoric dangers.
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The Photograph (2020)
A romance starring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield? Yes, please. Rae plays Mae, a woman searching for answers about her late mother after discovering a hidden family photograph. Her quest gets her entangled with journalist Michael Block (Stanfield) in this warm yet sensual Stella Meghie film. The soundtrack is 10/10.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
After a rough breakup, Joel (Jim Carrey) opts for a procedure to erase all memories of his ex-girlfriend, Clementine (Kate Winslet), after learning that she’s already done it and forgotten about him. Written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Michel Gondry, this surreal exploration of love, pain, grief, and memory is essential viewing. Mark Ruffalo, Kirsten Dunst, and Elijah Wood round out the cast.
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Back to the Future 1985
A cooler time machine has yet to surpass the DeLorean. Michael J. Fox’s puffer-vested Marty McFly gets accidentally transported back to the 1950s when he gets behind the wheel of Doc Brown’s experiment-gone-wrong. There, he must make sure his young parents end up together so he’ll still exist in the present day.
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Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal are Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, two young men hired by a local rancher to herd sheep for a summer on Brokeback Mountain. During their time together, they develop an intimate, and physical, bond that will stick with them long after they leave the locale. The film is directed by Ang Lee and based on a short story by Pulitzer winner Annie Proulx.
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The Hunger Games (2012)
In the post-apocalyptic Panem, youths are selected from each of the 12 districts to compete as Tributes in the annual Hunger Games, in which kids fight to the death until there’s only one left standing. When her younger sister is chosen for the brutal competition, Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) steps in to take her place. It might be a good idea to catch up on the whole series before the prequel film, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, comes out later in 2023.
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The Karate Kid (2010)
A reimagining of the 1984 classic, this Karate Kid pairs a young Jaden Smith with Jackie Chan as his teacher. Smith plays Dre, a boy who moves across the world with his mother for her new job in China. At his new school, Dre is ostracized and bullied, but janitor Mr. Han (Chan) teaches him the secrets of kung fu to help him stand up for himself.
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Bridesmaids (2011)
There’s bridesmaid-vs.-bridesmaid rivalry. There’s a dress fitting gone wrong. There’s a Mexican drinking worm tattoo. There may or may not be a colonial woman on the wing. There’s even a little Wilson Phillips. This raucous comedy starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, and Melissa McCarthy brings pre-wedding activities to hilarious new heights.
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Dirty Dancing (1987)
Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s chemistry is off the charts, on and off the dancefloor, in this sizzling ’80s romance. When Baby (Grey) spends a summer at a resort in the Catskills with her parents, she’s swept off her feet—literally—by Johnny (Swayze), the charming dance instructor.
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Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020)
This acclaimed indie drama by Eliza Hittman follows two teenage girls from rural Pennsylvania, one of whom is faced with an unplanned pregnancy. With no viable options for a safe abortion at home, they run away to New York and face a series of challenges and dangers before Autumn is able to have a procedure at Planned Parenthood. It just goes to show the lengths a girl must go to have a legal abortion in the U.S., and it’s all the more relevant now.
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