When choosing epic movies to watch at home, Peacock is a streamer you should consider. So much attention is put on the go-to platforms like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus, but the NBCUniversal-owned streaming service should absolutely be included in that group.
It's worth noting that Peacock, with all its NBC content, is also packed with films put out by Universal Pictures. With such an iconic studio propping up the platform, you best believe there is an impressive array of cinema classics, timeless blockbusters and Oscar darlings to sift through. This is what makes Peacock feel like a secret weapon in the crowded streaming landscape.
Don't take my word for it: I put together a list of cinematic bangers below, so you should find a film that fits your interests. Get scrolling and be sure to check back often for updates.
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NBCUniversal The Fall Guy The Fall Guy follows a stuntman named Colt Seavers who is sent on a mission to find a missing movie star. The key to this movie's success is the chemistry between its two stars, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Big action sequences and plenty of laughs make this a pretty great popcorn flick. And yes, if you're thinking this sounds familiar, it's inspired by the TV show of the same name from the 1980s that starred Lee Majors. Director: David Leitch
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke
Runtime: 126 min
Legendary Pictures Pacific Rim Guillermo del Toro directs this big-budget spectacle of a movie. Pacific Rim tells the story of a ragtag team that goes to war against a horde of giant sea monsters to save humanity from being pummelled into obsolescence. It's like a love letter to Godzilla and classic kaiju movies, and it has Idris Elba, so there's that. Director: Guillermo del Toro
Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Burn Gorman, Ron Perlman, Robert Kazinsky, Clifton Collins Jr.
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