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Overwhelmed by Netflix, Hulu and other TV and movie streaming services? We are here to help!

Overwhelmed by Netflix, Hulu and other TV and movie streaming services? We are here to help!

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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

    Emma Myers stars as a plucky teen in “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.”
    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

More in Netflix ›

  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. ‘Emily in Paris’ Returns With Messier Relationships (and Wilder Outfits)

    With maximalist accessories, a Hamburglar-like bodysuit and a Parisian love triangle, the Netflix show is back for a fourth season.

       By Julia Carmel

    Ashley Park and Lily Collins at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood for the season premiere of the series.
    CreditGabriella Angotti-Jones for The New York Times

  3. Girls, Imprisoned Fathers and the Moving Reality of ‘Daughters’

    The Netflix documentary doesn’t gloss over hard truths as it follows participants in the Date With Dad program.

       By Alissa Wilkinson

    A scene from “Daughters,” which follows the Date With Dad program for incarcerated men and their daughters.
    CreditNetflix

  4. On Netflix, a Very British ‘Love Is Blind’

    The creators of a new version of the reality show, in which contestants agree to marry before meeting face to face, sought to challenge a nation’s archetypal reticence.

       By Calum Marsh

    The husband-and-wife team of Matt and Emma Willis are the hosts of “Love Is Blind: U.K.”
    CreditTom Dymond/Netflix

  5. The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in August

    This month sees the return of “Emily in Paris” and a superhero ensemble, along with a heartbreaking documentary about the daughters of imprisoned men.

       By Noel Murray

    A scene from “Daughters,” a documentary about a program that gives men in prison an opportunity to attend a dance with their daughters.
    CreditCourtesy Of Netflix/Netflix, via Associated Press

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. ‘Jackpot!’ Review: Dystopia, Hollywood Style

    Awkwafina and John Cena star in a fitfully funny near-future comedy with strangely mixed metaphors.

       By Alissa Wilkinson

    John Cena and Awkwafina in “Jackpot!”
    CreditDaniel McFadden/Amazon MGM Studio

  3. 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

  4. ‘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

  5. ‘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

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. ‘Industry’ Is Back With Boats, Cocaine and Bigger Ambitions

    In its new season, the HBO finance drama expands beyond the trading floor and moves into the network’s marquee Sunday-night slot.

       By Esther Zuckerman

    Marisa Abela in the new season of “Industry,” which broadens the show’s focus on business and finance.
    CreditNick Strasburg/HBO

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. ‘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

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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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  6. The Watching Newsletter

    ‘Cowboy Cartel’ Tells a Galloping Story

    With a made-for-TV plot, this documentary series explores a ploy by Mexican drug cartels to launder money through the world of horseracing.

    By Margaret Lyons

     
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  8. Three Great Documentaries to Stream

    This month’s picks include an all-archival film about the atomic bomb, a portrait of a Hollywood star and inventor, and a profile of a hospital chaplain.

    By Ben Kenigsberg

     
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