If you’re trying to figure out some good movies on Peacock, you’ve come to the right place. The streaming service from NBCUniversal launched in the summer of 2020 with a bevy of film and TV content from NBC and Universal’s library. But given that there are so many streaming services, you’d be forgiven for just wanting to know what you should prioritize watching. Here are the best movies on Peacock.

Looking for something else? Check out the list of the best TV shows on the platform or the best movies on Netflix and HBO.

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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.

Rotten Tomatoes: 72% | IMDb: 5.3/10

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Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul
Mockumentary
Comedy
Release Date
September 2, 2022
Director
Adamma Ebo
Cast
Regina Hall , Sterling K. Brown , Austin Crute , Nicole Beharie

In the aftermath of a huge scandal, Southern Baptist megachurch church owners Trinitie (Regina Hall) and Lee-Curtis (Sterling K. Brown) are attempting to reinvent themselves in order to rebuild their congregation and get their lives back. This is the premise of Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul., a film filled with crazy twists and turns as Trinitie and Lee-Curtis's plans unravel before their eyes. The film also stars Nicole Beharie (Miss Juneteenth), Conphidance (Bob Hearts Abishola), and Austin Crute (Booksmart). The movie was based on a short film of the same by Adamma Ebo (Mr. and Mrs. Smith), which came out in 2018.

Written and directed by Ebo, the film premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The film won Ebo a Rising Star Award at the Black Film Critics Circle Awards, as Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul. was her directorial debut and was produced in part by Jordan Peele (Get Out) under his company, Monkeypaw Productions. Labeled as a satire, the movie was enjoyed by audiences who liked its funny and bold take on religion. - Emily Cappello

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Oppenheimer

Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 8.4/10

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Oppenheimer
Biography
Drama
History

Release Date
July 21, 2023

One of the most talked about films of 2023, Oppenheimer stars Cillian Murphy (28 Days Later) as American scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer as he aids in developing the world's first atomic bomb. The story tackles Oppenheimer's life from early on in his college days until post-World War II, when he must come face-to-face with the incredible impact of creating such a world-altering weapon. Written and directed by Christopher Nolan (The Dark Knight), Oppenheimer was a winner at the box office, earning over $958 million and becoming the third highest-grossing film of 2023.

The film co-stars Emily Blunt (A Quiet Place), Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Alden Ehrenreich (Hail, Caesar!), Kenneth Branagh (Murder On The Orient Express), Alex Wolff (Hereditary), and James D’Arcy (Dunkirk). Oppenheimer is currently nominated for 13 Academy Awards, including a Best Director nomination for Nolan, a Best Actor nomination for Murphy, and the coveted Best Picture award. - Emily Cappello

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Five Nights at Freddy's

Rotten Tomatoes: 32% | IMDb: 5.5/10

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Five Nights at Freddy's
Horror

Release Date
October 27, 2023
Director
Emma Tammi
Cast
Josh Hutcherson , Matthew Lillard , Elizabeth Lail , Mary Stuart Masterson

Five Nights At Freddy's is proof that a critic doesn’t always equal a king. The thriller didn’t score high with critics but was an absolute hit with fans of the Five Nights At Freddy’s video game that dates back to 2014. Described as a “point and click” survival game, the film aims to follow that same narrative but with a twist: the security guard, played by Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games franchise), has nightmares each night of the day his younger brother was kidnapped, all while trying to keep his little sister safe.

Five Nights At Freddy’s proved that releasing a film on streaming at the same time as theaters doesn’t always mean disaster, as the project grossed $291 million worldwide while it was also available for free on Peacock. Directed by Emma Tammi (The Left Right Game), the movie has a sequel in the works, with Matthew Lillard (Scooby-Doo) set to return. - Emily Cappello

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The Holdovers

Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 8.0/10

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The Holdovers
Comedy
Drama

Release Date
November 10, 2023
Director
Alexander Payne
Cast
Paul Giamatti , Da'Vine Joy Randolph , Dominic Sessa , Carrie Preston

Academy Award-winning director Alexander Payne reunites with Paul Giamatti for 1970s period piece holiday film The Holdovers. Giamatti’s character, Paul Hunham, is a less-than-popular history teacher at a New England boarding school. One winter, Paul is forced to watch over a student named Angus (Dominic Sessa) when his family doesn’t take him home for the Christmas holiday. The film also stars Da'Vine Joy Randolph as Mary, a cook at the school who recently lost her son in the Vietnam War. Premiering at the 2023 Telluride Film Festival, The Holdovers got rave reviews by critics and audiences alike.

The film was written by David Hemingson, whose credits include television shows like American Dad!, How I Met Your Mother, Black-ish, and Whiskey Cavalier. The Holdovers is currently nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Giamatti, Best Supporting Actress for Randolph, Best Screenplay for Hemingson, and the coveted Best Picture award. - Emily Cappello

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Do the Right Thing

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 8.0/10

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Do the Right Thing
Drama
Documentary

Release Date
June 14, 1989
Director
Spike Lee
Cast
Danny Aiello , Ossie Davis , Ruby Dee , Richard Edson , Giancarlo Esposito , Spike Lee

Written, directed, produced, and starring Spike Lee (Malcolm X), Do The Right Thing tells the story of 24 hours in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn. It’s the hottest day of the year in the city, and tensions are rising between the African-American residents and the Italian-American residents of the neighborhood, all centering around a local pizza shop. The film also stars Danny Aiello (Moonstruck), Ossie Davis (Grumpy Old Men), Ruby Dee (American Gangster), Richard Edson (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off), and Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad).

Do The Right Thing was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor for Aiello and Best Screenplay for Lee. In 1999, the film was chosen for the National Film Registry in the Library of Congress for its historical significance. It grossed $37 million against its $6 budget, with critics praising its ability to speak truthfully about important issues while allowing audiences to see more clearly. - Emily Cappello

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Mr. Monk's Last Case

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 6.8/10

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Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
Comedy
Crime

Release Date
December 8, 2023
Director
Randy Zisk
Cast
Tony Shalhoub , Ted Levine , Traylor Howard , Melora Hardin

The infamous Monk is back. Mr. Monk’s Last Case takes the classic television show Monk, starring Tony Shalhoub as the obsessive-compulsive detective who spent eight seasons on the USA network playing the beloved character. The film, directed by Randy Zisk (Rat Race), follows Monk as he attempts to solve one final case that involves his stepdaughter, Molly (Caitlin McGee), as she gets wrapped in a murder case. 14 years after we last left Monk, we rejoin him in the midst of the all-too-familiar COVID-19 pandemic in a very relatable depression. As always, Monk is pining after his late wife, Trudy (Melora Hardin), and this latest case will hopefully bring him back to his old self.

Mr. Monk’s Last Case proved that fans still love their favorite detective, as it was nominated for a Screen Actor’s Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor for Shalhoub and two Critics’ Choice Awards, including Best Movie Made for Television. - Emily Cappello

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Donnie Darko

Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 8.0/10

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Donnie Darko
Drama
Documentary
Fantasy
Mystery
Sci-Fi

Release Date
October 26, 2001
Director
Richard Kelly
Cast
Jake Gyllenhaal , Holmes Osborne , Maggie Gyllenhaal , Daveigh Chase , Mary McDonnell , James Duval

Donnie Darko is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller written and directed by Richard Kelly (The Box) about a troubled young man haunted by visions of a disturbing rabbit that tempts him into committing crimes in his sleep. Jake Gyllenhaal (Nightcrawler) plays the titular Donnie and gives a smashing performance as he navigates the strange occurrences happening around his town that start after he narrowly escapes a jet engine crashing into his room. This is a film that will require multiple viewings to appreciate all the subtle nuances and foreshadowing littered throughout while still leaving enough threads open to debate over with friends and family for decades.

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If Beale Street Could Talk

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.1/10

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If Beale Street Could Talk
Drama
Romance

Release Date
December 25, 2018
Director
Barry Jenkins

If there was ever a film that deserves more love and admiration, it is Barry Jenkins’ magnificent If Beale Street Could Talk. Adapted from the novel of the same name by one of history’s greatest writers, the great James Baldwin, and could not be a more graceful honoring of his legacy. In addition to being a gorgeous cinematic experience, every single frame is overflowing with compassion for characters trying to find a way to live a life together. Set in 1970s Harlem, it centers on Tish (KiKi Layne) who is about to have a child with her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt (Stephan James). As they dream of a future together, the couple's hopes are dashed when Alonzo is arrested for a crime he did not commit. A moving look at the tragedy found in the everyday, both Layne and James are outstanding in every single moment. When your film also has a supporting cast of Regina King, who won an Oscar for her role as Tish's mother, and Coleman Domingo as Tish’s father, it becomes a masterclass in acting from start to finish. – Chase Hutchinson

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Dunkirk

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 7.8/10

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Dunkirk
Drama
Action
Documentary
History
Thriller
War

Release Date
July 19, 2017

Dunkirk is a historical epic from writer-director Christopher Nolan. A cinematic masterpiece, Dunkirk focuses on depicting the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. Starring an ensemble of actors, including Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, and Mark Rylance, Dunkirk graphically portrays WWII-allied soldiers from Belgium, France, and the British Empire as they fight against the German army by land, sea, and air. Earning a plethora of awards and critical acclaim, Dunkirk is considered Nolan’s best film by many and lands at the top of many lists of the best war films, especially due to its historical accuracy and realism. – Yael Tygiel

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Nope

Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 6.8/10

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Nope
Horror

Release Date
July 20, 2022
Director
Jordan Peele
Cast
Steven Yeun , Daniel Kaluuya , Keke Palmer , Terry Notary , Conor Kowalski , Mark Casimir Dyniewicz

Writer and director Jordan Peele (Get Out) executes his most ambitious project to date with this terrifying and unsettling sci-fi horror film that pays homage to the origins of film, alien and monster flicks, and the unnamed people of color behind the scenes of Old Hollywood. Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya (Black Panther) and Keke Palmer (Lightyear) as a brother and sister duo that uncover a strange object that’s been terrorizing the skies of a small ranch town in California and see it as their chance to get rich by capturing it on camera. The film is so visually beautiful and thematically layered that you’ll continue to find new things with every rewatch. – Tauri Miller

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Ticket to Paradise

Rotten Tomatoes: 57% | IMDb: 6.1/10

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Ticket to Paradise
Comedy
Drama
Romance
Release Date
October 21, 2022
Director
Ol Parker

Directed by Ol Parker (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again), who co-wrote the script with Daniel Pipski, Ticket to Paradise excitingly reunites Julia Roberts and George Clooney for a classic romantic comedy feature. In Ticket to Paradise, Roberts and Clooney play divorcees who, upon learning that their daughter Lily (Kaitlyn Dever) is engaged to a relative stranger, attempt to present a united front in hopes of stopping the impending wedding. Although the script follows expected beats and lacks any real surprises, Ticket to Paradise unveils undeniably gorgeous scenic views of Australia, subbing in for Bali, and features a star-powered cast worth watching in anything. – Yael Tygiel

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They/Them

Rotten Tomatoes: 33% | IMDb: 3.9/10

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They/Them
Slasher
LGBTQ+
Director
John Logan
Cast
Theo Germaine , Carrie Preston , Anna Chlumsky , Austin Crute , Kevin Bacon
Runtime
1 hr 44 min
Release Date
July 24, 2022

Starring Kevin Bacon as Owen Whistler, a man who runs a gay conversion camp with his wife Cora (Carrie Preston), They/Them follows a group of LGBTQIA+ individuals who, whilst subjected to heinous psychological torture at the camp, are also stalked by a murderous masked villain. A twist on the classic ‘camp-killer’ narrative, They/Them certainly doesn’t shy away from using its platform to inform the audience about the very real horrors of such circumstances. A slasher with plenty of gory moments, They/Them weaves between moments of terror and teen drama, with writer/director John Logan’s script catering to both. - Jake Hodges

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Girls Trip

Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 6.2/10

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Girls Trip
Comedy
Release Date
July 21, 2017
Director
Malcolm D. Lee
Runtime
122

After the passage of time drew them apart, four former best friends find themselves together again after one of them, Ryan Pierce (Regina Hall), invites the rest to the Essence Music Festival. A deep dive into the unbreakable bond between friends, Girls Trip plants a smile on the face of its audience and doesn’t let it go. Malcolm D. Lee’s direction navigates through the hilarious highs and dramatic lows of these four besties, with plenty of raunchy comedy for good measure. Laugh-out-loud funny, Girls Trip allows the leading ladies to shine thanks to a wild story that never loses its good-natured heart. - Jake Hodges

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Shooting Stars

Rotten Tomatoes: 54% | IMDb: 6.5/10

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Shooting Stars
Biography
Sports
Drama
Release Date
June 2, 2023
Director
Chris Robinson
Runtime
1 hr 55 min

Based on the book by Lebron James and Buzz Bissinger, Shooting Stars explores James’ (Mookie Cook) childhood throughout elementary and high school, focusing particularly on the relationships between him and his friends Sian (Khalil Everage), Willie (Avery Wills), and Dru (Caleb McLaughlin) and their love of basketball. The movie is unique in that its focus isn’t on James alone — his community and relationships are prioritized, elevating it beyond your average sports biopic. Shooting Stars threads in important commentary on race and class but always approaches its subjects with humor and heart. It’s a slam dunk in every way. – Taylor Gates

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Emma

Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 6.7/10

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Emma.
Comedy
Documentary
Director
Autumn DeWilde
Cast
Anya Taylor-Joy , Johnny Flynn , Bill Nighy , Mia Goth , Myra McFadyen , Josh O'Connor
Runtime
124

We all love Clueless, but Autumn de Wilde’s 2020 adaptation of the beloved Jane Austen novel actually sticks to the Regency-era setting, and it’s not less accessible in the slightest. Anya Taylor-Joy has never been more charismatic, and her hilariously heartbreaking performance is worthy of Austen’s beloved text (and Alicia Silverstone, for that matter). The rising British star Johnny Flynn is perfectly cast alongside Taylor-Joy and even contributed the original song “Queen Bee” to the soundtrack. It’s a visually splendid achievement, particularly for a directorial debut, and earned Academy Award nominations for Best Costume Design and Best Makeup & Hairstyling. - Liam Gaughan

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Praise This

Rotten Tomatoes: 50% | IMDb: 5.7/10

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Praise This
Musical
Comedy
Romance
Director
Tina Gordon
Cast
Chloe Bailey , Tristan Mack Wilds , Druski , Birgundi Baker , Anjelika Washington , Quavo
Runtime
1 hr 51 min

Praise This easily comes across as the Pitch Perfect of church choir, but the film is so much more. Director Tina Gordon shines a light on Atlanta’s competitive gospel choirs in a cinematical musical event starring an abundance of Grammy Award-winning artists, as well as Chloe Bailey (Grown-ish) and Anjelika Washington (Stargirl). Praise This focuses not only on music and spirituality but also on the power of ambition, family, and gratitude. Co-written by Gordon, alongside Brandon Broussard and Hudson Obayuwana, Praise This is beautifully relatable to people of all faiths and talents. – Yael Tygiel

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Shrek

Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 7.9/10

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Shrek
Animation
Adventure
Comedy
Family
Fantasy

Director
Andrew Adamson , Vicky Jenson
Cast
Mike Myers , Eddie Murphy , Cameron Diaz , John Lithgow , Vincent Cassel , Peter Dennis
Runtime
90 minutes

The first-ever winner of the Best Animated Feature at the Oscars, Shrek has become one of our generation's most culturally influential animated films. Parodying fairytale stories, Shrek follows Shrek (Mike Myers), an ogre, who finds his swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures who have been banished by the corrupt Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow), who's aspiring to be king. Shrek makes a deal with Farquaad to regain control of his swamp in return for rescuing Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz), whom Farquaad intends to marry. With the help of Donkey (Eddie Murphy), Shrek embarks on his quest but soon falls in love with the princess, who is hiding a secret that will change his life forever. While its sequel might have more iconic moments, the first installment in the Shrek series remains one of the most rewatchable films. With incredible voice acting and jokes that have you spitting your drink, this animated feature continues to withstand the test of time. - Arianne Binette

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Shrek 2

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.3/10

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Shrek 2
Animation
Adventure
Comedy
Family
Fantasy

A sequel to the beloved first movie, Shrek 2 proves itself to be just as memorable (and meme-able) as its predecessor, endlessly funny and surprisingly heartwarming with its message of self-acceptance. Immediately following the events of Shrek, the newly married couple of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz) are invited to a royal ball by Fiona’s parents, the King and Queen of Far Far Away. What ensues is the hilarious and somewhat painful first meeting between Shrek and his new in-laws, as well as the sudden appearance of the Fairy Godmother (Jennifer Saunders), who is dead-set on having her son, Prince Charming (Rupert Everett), be the one to marry Fiona instead. Fun, fanciful, and filled with an iconic soundtrack, Shrek 2 is one of those movies that is sure to leave you laughing. - Olivia Fitzpatrick

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Train to Busan

Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 7.6/10

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Train to Busan
Action
Horror
Mystery
Thriller
Director
Sang-ho Yeon
Cast
Yoo Gong , Yu-mi Jeong , Dong-seok Ma , Su-an Kim , Eui-sung Kim , Woo-sik Choi
Runtime
118

Train to Busan makes a country-wide zombie outbreak even more terrifying by focusing on how the outbreak would spread in an enclosed space. In this case, a train on its way to the South Korean city of Busan. The passengers on the train almost avoid exposure as chaos erupts at the station, but an infected person jumps onto the train right before it leaves Seoul. The outbreak is spreading through the train station, the city, and the rest of the country at a rapid pace – forcing the train to become a refuge just as it becomes a danger. Between the fast-moving, ravenous zombies and the tight spaces these characters find themselves in, Train to Busan keeps the tension and stakes high throughout. It’s a truly unique zombie movie that is well worth your time. — Brynna Arens

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Short Term 12

Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 7.9/10

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Short Term 12
Drama
Documentary

Director
Destin Cretton
Cast
Brie Larson , John Gallagher Jr. , Kaitlyn Dever , Stephanie Beatriz , Rami Malek , Alex Calloway
Runtime
96

Brie Larson’s performance in Short Term 12 was more than enough reason to see this indie in 2013, before she was a literal superhero and Oscar-winning actress. Made years before Room or Captain Marvel, the film follows a supervisor at a group home for troubled kids, but she’s dealing with her own baggage as well, which comes to the surface when a new arrival (played by Kaitlyn Dever in a tremendous supporting role) comes to stay. A film that could have easily descended into mawkishness instead comes off as bracingly honest thanks to the excellent cast (who are all now super famous) and writer-director Destin Daniel Cretton’s perfect sense of humor and pathos in a film that will make you a Brie Larson fan for life. – Matt Goldberg

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