Peacock is where you should be looking for all sorts of must-see movies. NBCUniversal is the owner of the platform and when you consider all the epic films Universal Pictures has released over the decades, the streamer's epic library begins to come into focus.
You probably know this already. It's why you're here. You could be scrolling through the program offerings of Netflix, Prime Video and Disney Plus, but you came here. That's a good decision, in my opinion.
Universal brings a whole different sort of clout to the mix, and you see that with Peacock's collection of cinema classics, timeless blockbusters and Oscar darlings. This is what makes the streamer 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. Scroll through and check back often for updates.
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Focus Features Bugonia Yorgos Lanthimos is back with another mind-breaking drama, with Emma Stone in the lead. In Bugonia, Stone plays the CEO of a drug company who is kidnapped by two conspiracy theorists who believe she's actually an alien intent on destroying Earth. Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis also star. Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Stars: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis
Runtime: 118 min
Orion Pictures RoboCop What happens when a police officer is killed in the line of duty, only to be brought back to life as a crime-fighting cyborg? 1987's violent satire, RoboCop, happens. Peter Weller stars as Murphy, the titular character. Once memories of his death begin flooding back, RoboCop adds vengeance to his programming of cleaning up the streets. Director: Paul Verhoeven
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