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  4. The 50 Best Movies on Max Right Now

    In addition to new Warner and HBO films, the streamer has a treasure trove of Golden Age classics, indie flicks and foreign films. Start with these.

     By Scott Tobias

    Willem Dafoe, left, and Robert Pattinson in “The Lighthouse.”
    CreditA24

  1. The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now

    New films, and classics, just keep coming, but you don’t have to drill down to find the finest selections to stream. We’ll do the heavy lifting. You press play.

     By Jason Bailey

    Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in “The Silence of the Lambs.”
    CreditOrion Pictures

  2. The 50 Best TV Shows and Movies to Watch on Disney+ Right Now

    The Disney streaming platform has hundreds of movie and TV titles, drawing from its own deep reservoir of classics and from Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic and more. These are our favorites.

     By Scott Tobias

    Harrison Ford in a scene from “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
    CreditJonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Ltd., via Associated Press

  3. The 50 Best TV Shows on Netflix Right Now

    New shows come to the streaming giant all the time — too many to ever watch them all. We’re here to help.

     By Noel Murray

    Like the pro team they represent, the cheerleaders are elite athletes at the top of their profession, enduring grueling hours of training and pushing through pain and injuries.
    CreditNetflix

  4. 30 Shows to Watch This Summer

    Returning favorites include “The Bear,” “House of the Dragon” and “Only Murders in the Building.” Among the new arrivals? Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman.

     By Mike Hale

    From left, Ricky Staffieri, Jeremy Allen White and Matty Matheson in a scene from Season 3 of “The Bear.” Its first season won the Emmy for best comedy series in January.
    CreditChuck Hodes/FX

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Netflix

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  1. The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now

    There are so many film experiences to choose from on Netflix, let us help you narrow down your choices.

     By Jason Bailey

    Tom Cruise, left, and Jamie Foxx in “Collateral.”
    CreditDreamWorks Pictures

  2. In This Tale of a Medieval Pandemic, There’s Fun to Be Had

    Set during the plague in 14th century Italy, Netflix’s “The Decameron” finds dark humor in a group of nobles and their servants trying to survive.

     By Elisabetta Povoledo

    Tanya Reynolds, center, plays one of the villa guests trying to escape the plague on the new Netflix show “The Decameron.”
    CreditNetflix

  3. ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ Review: It’s Busted

    Eddie Murphy struggles to revive the moribund action-comedy franchise.

     By Robert Daniels

    From left, John Ashton, Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold in “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.”
    CreditMelinda Sue Gordon/Netflix

  4. ‘A Family Affair’ Review: A Rom-Com With a Third Wheel

    When Zara (Joey King) realizes that her mom (Nicole Kidman) is dating her boss (Zac Efron), she tries to split them up.

     By Glenn Kenny

    Nicole Kidman, left, Zac Efron and Joey King in “A Family Affair.”
    CreditTina Rowden/Netflix

  5. Stream These 9 Movies Before They Leave Netflix in July

    A bunch of major titles are leaving for U.S. subscribers this month, including films by George Lucas and Ang Lee. See them while you can.

     By Jason Bailey

    The Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy) and Shrek (Mike Myers) in the 2001 movie Shrek, leaving Netflix this month.
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Hulu

More in Hulu ›

  1. The Best Movies and Shows on Hulu Right Now

    We’ve handpicked the finest movies and television shows currently streaming on Hulu in the United States. Take a look.

     By Jason Bailey

    Daniel Kaluuya in “Get Out.”
    CreditUniversal Pictures

  2. ‘UnPrisoned’ Depicts the Burden of Incarceration With a Light Touch

    Delroy Lindo and Kerry Washington discuss their series, which finds humor and struggle in a father and daughter repairing their relationship after a long prison term.

     By Salamishah Tillet

    CreditKelsey McNeal/Disney

  3. ‘The Bear’ Season 3: Tastes Great, Less Fulfilling

    It’s still TV’s best and most beautiful series about work and creation. But the new season is a tease.

     By James Poniewozik

    From left, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy Allen White in the new season of “The Bear,” streaming on Hulu.
    CreditFX

  4. In ‘The Bear,’ Abby Elliott Follows a New Recipe

    The acclaimed kitchen hit has allowed Elliott, a comic actor from a famously funny family, to embrace her dramatic side.

     By Alexis Soloski

    When Abby Elliott was approached about starring in “The Bear,” she said, “I didn’t really quite understand how high the stakes would be.”
    CreditOK McCausland for The New York Times

  5. ‘Queenie’ Captures Black British Womanhood, in Its Mess and Glory

    The coming-of-age show, streaming on Hulu, follows a 25-year-old living in south London, navigating the gulf between her reality and what she wants.

     By Desiree Ibekwe

    Dionne Brown, center, as Queenie Jenkins in “Queenie,” based on the novel by Candice Carty-Williams.
    CreditLatoya Okuneye/Lionsgate

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Amazon Prime Video

More in Amazon Prime Video ›

  1. The Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video Right Now

    New films, and classics, just keep coming, but you don’t have to drill down to find the finest selections to stream. We’ll do the heavy lifting. You press play.

     By Jason Bailey

    Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins in “The Silence of the Lambs.”
    CreditOrion Pictures

  2. A New Batman Is Less a Dark Knight Than a ‘Weird and Creepy’ One

    “Batman: Caped Crusader,” a new animated series, is not concerned with making its hero likable — either to the citizens of Gotham or to its audience.

     By Dave Itzkoff

    “Batman: Caped Crusader,” a new series from Bruce Timm, a creator of “Batman: The Animated Series," premieres Aug. 1 on Amazon.
    CreditAmazon Prime Video

  3. ‘My Lady Jane’ Is a Sly and Sassy Historical Comedy

    Inspired by the very (very) brief reign of Queen Jane, the Amazon series has fun rewriting Tudor history — complete with magical creatures.

     By Margaret Lyons

    Emily Bader stars in “My Lady Jane.”
    CreditAmazon

  4. ‘Space Cadet’ Review: Emma Roberts Shoots for the Stars

    In a lightweight comedy, the actress plays a bartender who dreams of becoming an astronaut. One problem: She has no qualifications for the job.

     By Alissa Wilkinson

    Emma Roberts in “Space Cadet.”
    CreditEric Liebowitz//Prime Video

  5. Celine Dion Had a Medical Emergency. The Camera Kept Rolling

    Irene Taylor, director of the new documentary “I Am: Celine Dion,” talks about the decision to include a grueling scene of the pop star in crisis.

     By Annie Aguiar

    Celine Dion didn’t discuss filming limitations with the director in advance.
    CreditAmazon Studios

HBO

More in HBO ›

  1. The 50 Best Movies on Max Right Now

    In addition to new Warner and HBO films, the streamer has a treasure trove of Golden Age classics, indie flicks and foreign films. Start with these.

     By Scott Tobias

    Willem Dafoe, left, and Robert Pattinson in “The Lighthouse.”
    CreditA24

  2. Sympathy for the Diva: Why We Love ‘Difficult’ Stars

    A new Faye Dunaway documentary wants to turn us from gossips into cheerleaders.

     By Dina Gachman

    CreditPhoto illustration by Chantal Jahchan

  3. In a New Docuseries, Pete Rose Hustles for Redemption

    “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose” examines the contradictions of one of the best (and most complicated) players in baseball history.

     By Jonathan Abrams

    During his career, Pete Rose won three World Series, three batting titles and made 17 All-Star Games, but was later banned from baseball for betting on games.
    CreditBettmann/Getty Images, via HBO

  4. ‘Kite Man’ Is a Fun, Irreverent ‘Harley Quinn’ Spinoff

    Like “Harley,” the series is set among Gotham’s villains and goons, with a similarly lewd and rowdy vibe.

     By Margaret Lyons

    “Kite Man: Hell Yeah!” wants to go where everybody knows your name.
    CreditMax

  5. Ewan Mitchell Emerges in ‘House of the Dragon’

    As Aemond Targaryen, the young actor quickly became one of the “Game of Thrones” prequel’s most intriguing and fearsome characters.

     By Christopher Kuo

    Ewan Mitchell is still getting used to the attention that comes with starring in a hit franchise.
    CreditPeter Fisher for The New York Times

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Disney Plus

More in Disney Plus ›

  1. The 50 Best TV Shows and Movies to Watch on Disney+ Right Now

    The Disney streaming platform has hundreds of movie and TV titles, drawing from its own deep reservoir of classics and from Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic and more. These are our favorites.

     By Scott Tobias

    Harrison Ford in a scene from “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.”
    CreditJonathan Olley/Lucasfilm Ltd., via Associated Press

  2. Manny Jacinto Turns to the Dark Side in ‘The Acolyte’

    The actor discusses his complex role in the latest “Star Wars” series, which just wrapped up its first season.

     By Matt Stevens

    Manny Jacinto, the former “Good Place” star, took a more sinister turn in “The Acolyte.”
    CreditRicardo Nagaoka for The New York Times

  3. ‘Doctor Who’ Season in Review: The Doctor Might Be on a New Path

    Ncuti Gatwa shined as the 15th Doctor. But the long-running show feels at a crossroads as it concludes its latest season.

     By Maya Phillips

    Ncuti Gatwa’s performance was a reason to be optimistic about the future of “Doctor Who.”
    CreditBad Wolf/BBC Studios

  4. The 15th Doctor Will See You Now

    In his first season leading “Doctor Who,” Ncuti Gatwa has brought charisma, emotion and even more camp to the long-running sci-fi show.

     By Roslyn Sulcas

    “I didn’t think I was going to get it,” Ncuti Gatwa said of the titular role in “Doctor Who.” “British casting has taken a long time to diversify — why would it be now, and why me?”
    CreditKemka Ajoku for The New York Times

  5. ‘Inside Out 2’ Review: PUBERTY! OMG! LOL! IYKYK!

    Anxiety meets Joy in Pixar’s eager, predictably charming sequel to its innovative 2015 hit. Sadness is still around, too, as are Fear and Disgust.

     By Manohla Dargis

    Joy (Amy Poehler) and Anxiety (Maya Hawke) are two of the voices in the head of Riley, who is turning 13 and acquiring the feelings that come with it.
    CreditPixar/Disney/Pixar, via Associated Press
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  2. Five International Movies to Stream Now

    This month’s picks include a ’90s coming-of-age tale from India, a Turkish noir set in a zoo, a Romanian drama about provincial politics and more.

    By Devika Girish

     
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  6. Five Horror Movies to Stream Now

    This month’s picks include Swedish evildoers, South Korean warrior-ghosts and a devil stalking the American frontier.

    By Erik Piepenburg

     
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