Peacock has a solid roster of movies worth adding to your watch-list. Whether you're planning a movie night with the family or want to go it alone, the NBCUniversal-owned streamer is a worthy destination for your entertainment needs. You can find all sorts of titles here, ranging from Oscar winners and arthouse indie films to tried-and-true classics and explosive big-budget blockbusters. Whatever your mood, Peacock has got you covered.
You could've settled for any number of films on Netflix, Prime Video or Disney Plus, but you came here. That's a good decision, in my opinion.
But where do you start? What should you click play on first? Don't fret, I curated a list of the best movies Peacock has to offer that'll help you on your cinematic journey. Scroll through and check back often, as I'll be updating this regularly.
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NBCUniversal Wicked: For Good This is the second half of the two-part movie adaptation of the Wizard of Oz-inspired Broadway musical hit Wicked. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo return as former besties Glinda and Elphaba -- now known as The Wicked Witch of the West. It's been five years since the events of the first film, and their paths must cross again to expose the fraudulent ways of the Wizard of Oz. Director: Jon M. Chu
Stars: Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Jeff Goldblum
Runtime: 137 min
Agata Grzybowska/Focus Features Hamnet Hamnet, which is adapted from the book of the same name, imagines the life and family trauma of William Shakespeare before he gains fame as a poet and playwright. It's a beautifully acted tragedy that will sneak up on you in the final act. Have a box of tissues nearby. Director: Chloé Zhao
Stars: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Noah Jupe, Jacobi Jupe, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn
Runtime: 125 min
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