In the era of streaming giants,Huluhas carved out a place as one of the major players. However, since the media platform is still building a collection of original productions to remain competitive with its rivals while simultaneously acquiring streaming rights to major outside titles, it can be a struggle to know what to watch to make the most of one’s subscription.
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ForHuluviewers in search of movies thatembody the summer season,here are somegreat movies currently available to stream on the platform. Whether it’s summer mystery, adventure, or romance one is looking for, this list has it all.
10Fyre Fraud
Fyre Fraud, in all its unfortunately real absurdity,is a reminder that social media and reality rarely intersect. And that missing out can sometimes be a good thing.
9La La Land
The romantic musical may not have managed to hold on to the Oscar for Best Picture but it garnered a slew of other accolades, including the Oscars for Best Director, Best Actress, Best Cintomgraphy, and Best Original Score.
Viewers will be swept off their feet by this story of love and dreams in the golden state’s crown jewel city of Los Angeles. At its core,La La Landis a love letter to not only thecity but music, artistry, and the bittersweetness of life.
8Summer Of Soul
For viewers interested in music history and Black American culture,Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)is a must-watch.
The award-winning documentary showcases the magnificence of the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival while also exploring the not-so-lovely questions of why the history of such a successful and star-studded festival has faded into obscurity in contrast to other notable music festivals of the era, such as Woodstock. The critically acclaimed film may center around a moment in the past but it has much to say about the present.
7Zathura: A Space Adventure
Despite never reaching the notoriety of its predecessor,Jumanji, this intergalactic fantasy is an incredibly fun film that the whole family can enjoy. Originating from a children’s story written by the same author who pennedJumanji, Zathurasimilarly balances an exhilarating premise with an exploration of familial bonds.
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This may be what the essence of board games, magical or not, is. A moment in time to experience some thrills but to also get closer to the people sitting around the board.Zathuramay take place in the vacuum of space but digging up an old board game is definitely a summer activity.
6Rio
Set in the vibrant, coastal city of Rio de Janeiro, this tropical tale follows Blu, a Spix’s macaw who becomes a metaphorical fish out of water when he returns to his native country to preserve his species.
Interestingly,Riowas originally conceived as a story about a penguin washing up on Brazilian shores but director and creator, Carlos Saldanha, decided to change the species of birddue to too many penguin-centered moviesbeing produced. For viewers stuck at home this summer, live vicariously throughRio’s colorful visuals and catchy soundtrack.
5Death On The Nile
Hop on board this deadly cruise down the Nile as Agatha Christie’s famous Hercule Poirot, portrayed by Kenneth Branagh, takes to the silver screen once again in this adaptation of the acclaimed author’s eponymous mystery novel. Along with a thrilling plot and amazing actors (adorned in equally amazing costumes), this film is filled to the brim with breathtaking shots of the waterside desert landscape that are sure to induce dreams of Egyptian travel.
However, the film was actually shot entirely in England with the assistance of visual effects so the beautiful sights on the screen, will only ever be on the screen.
4Jumanji
Press play to experience the forever captivating Robin Williams in a movie that brings the jungle to the living room, and doesn’t have to sacrifice the fun and games of its fantastical premise for heartfelt moments between friends and family.
3Fantastic Mr. Fox
Based on Ronald Dahl’s eponymous children’s novel, this whimsical stop-motion film is enjoyable for both children and adults alike. The film’s director and co-writer, Wes Anderson, masterfully combines the charm of claymation with his trademark dry wit dialogue to create a story that ages in the minds of viewers like a fine wine.
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With its rural countryside setting, folk tale atmosphere, andeven a banjo riffaround a fire,Fantastic Mr. Foxnestles itself in the space between summer and autumn, making it the perfect film to close the season with.
2Surf’s Up
Although this animated mockumentary starts in the icy waters of Antarctica, its protagonist, Cody Maverick, soon finds himself in much warmer waters when he’s granted the opportunity to compete in his deceasedidol’s memorial surfingcompetition. As a docu-comedy, the film does poke fun at surfing documentaries but underneath all the jokes is a true adoration for the sport and the ocean essential to its existence.
If viewers have ever had a desire to watch some funny penguins surf in the tropics, catch this watery ride.
1Palm Springs
Deriving its title from the popular desert resort city, the rom-com starsBrooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andy Samberg andHow I Met Your Mother’s Cristin Milioti as two destination wedding guests who find themselvesstuck in a time-loop. Although the pair (after some initial shock) are excited to live every day knowing there are no consequences for their actions, regrets begin to worm their way into the two’s supposedly repercussion-free life.
Critically acclaimed for its humor, performances, and refreshing spin on an old formula,Palm Springsis the perfect film for those looking to dip their toes in new waters.
