You need to watch Peacock. The NBC Universal-owned streamer doesn't get the attention it deserves. However, when it comes to planning a movie night in, this is the platform worth exploring. Move over, Netflix.
Whether you're in the mood for comedy, drama or action, Peacock has the titles you're looking for.
Let's not forget about the influence Universal Pictures has on the streaming service. Universal has been around, churning out films for over a century. Basically, they know a thing or two about making Oscar-winning movies and must-see blockbusters. You can find a decent sampling of these titles on Peacock right now.
Let's cut the small talk. You want movies, and I rounded up some wonderful options below. I guarantee you'll find something below that fits your interests. I'll be adding new titles each month, so check back regularly for updates.
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DreamWorks Pictures Almost Famous Written and directed by Cameron Crowe, Almost Famous is a love letter to the 1970s music scene, inspired by the filmmaker's own experience as a teenage music journalist. The story follows William Miller (Patrick Fugit), a 15-year-old who gets hired to follow a band as they tour the country. Billy Crudup, Kate Hudson, Frances McDormand, Philip Seymour Hoffman and Anna Paquin are among the heavy-hitters who bring the movie to life.
Universal Pictures The 40 Year Old Virgin Steve Carell headlines this heartfelt comedy about a, well, 40-year-old virgin. It's been 20 years since the Judd Apatow-directed movie hit theaters and the jokes still land. This is mostly due to Carell's heartfelt performance as Frank. Seth Rogen, Catherine Keener, Romany Malco, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Rudd and Jane Lynch are all great here.
Screenshot by Meara Isenberg/CNET Monkey Man Monkey Man is a movie about fighting; it's also a movie about revenge. Those two details aren't unique to the genre, but with Dev Patel's creative touch, the end result is a dazzling, emotional affair. The fight sequences feel like they tossed John Wick and The Raid into a blender. Patel doesn't just star here -- showing audiences a much different side than we are used to -- this is his directorial debut. Talk about making a statement.
Miramax Reservoir Dogs Quentin Tarantino's first movie, Reservoir Dogs, introduced the director to the world and ushered in a new era of edgy, independent cinema. The cast is superb, the story is simple and tragic and the soundtrack is legendary. What else is there to say?
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