These are the 31 A Cute Film Addict approved movies available to you right now, either in your local theater or on your favorite streaming platform. All of these films have received the A Cute Film Addict seal of approval.
1. Waitress: The Musical (2023)
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Hit songstress Sara Bareilles wrote the music for the Tony-nominated Broadway hit, and it’s now available to watch from home on Max. Jenna Hunterson (Bareilles) is an expert pie maker who is stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage that can’t contain her talent and dreams.
When a nearby baking contest offers her a way out, Jenna taps deep into that baking talent and summons her courage to enter the contest. With the support of her fellow waitresses and an unexpected romance, Jenna finally decides to pursue her dreams.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 8.1/10
Waitress: The Musical is streaming on Max.
2. Sing Sing (2024)
The Oscar-nominated Sing Sing showcases Colman Domingo in one of the best cinematic performances of 2024. The stirring drama follows a group of men serving time in the titular prison who form a drama club where they put on plays and develop a sense of community within the intimidating and aggressive reality of their prison life. Domingo plays the star actor of the group who is struggling to secure his freedom while also mentoring an angry yet talented new member.
The powerful and captivating A24 production is a story of friendship, redemption, and the power of art. Domingo proves himself one of the most compelling actors working right now with a performance that earned him his second Oscar nomination. It’s also notable that the film is elevated even further by most of the rest of the cast being made up of former inmates who actually took part in this program.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 8.0/10
Sing Sing is streaming on Max.
3. Anora (2024)
Anora, is the stripper-comedy that has a strong R-rating, but it also won five Oscars for good reason, including Best Picture, with its acclaimed story of a hot-tempered, Cinderella-esque sex worker played by Mikey Madison who elopes with a Russian oligarch’s son (Mark Eydelshteyn). Things then go sideways in a narrative with themes of class structures and human connection.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.9/10
Anora is streaming on Hulu.
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4. Better Man (2025)
Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of the British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. The movie follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of the chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist; all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can and will bring.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.9/10
Better Man is streaming on Paramount+.
5. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Disney+ is now your streaming home for one of the summer’s best blockbuster movies, Deadpool & Wolverine. The third film in the Deadpool series finds Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) living listlessly in civilian life, retired from his days as the mercenary Deadpool.
You guessed it, the universe has a different plan for him, and the planet soon finds an existential threat, forcing Deadpool to don the suit once more. But this time, he’s looking for reinforcements in the form of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman). Except this isn’t his Wolverine. Instead, Deadpool has to use Cable’s time travel device to bring in another Wolverine from another timeline.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.9/10
Deadpool & Wolverine is streaming on Disney+
6. Wicked (2024)
The long-awaited film adaptation of Wicked, one of the most beloved musicals of all time, is now available to stream on Peacock. Bringing the vibrant, technicolor world of Oz to life, the film delves into the untold origin story of the “Wicked Witch of the West”, Elphaba, and her close friendship with Glinda the Good Witch.
Set before the events of The Wizard of Oz, the movie unfolds an engaging narrative brimming with breathtaking musical performances, stunning choreography and awe-inspiring set designs, all brought to life under the masterful direction of Jon M. Chu. While remaining true to the spirit of the original stage production, the film paves its own path, sprinkling in some originality and enhancing the timeless story. And now you can watch in the comfort of your own home the film that soared to the top of the box office, captivating audiences and critics alike.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.8/10
Wicked is streaming on Peacock.
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7. The Brutalist (2024)
As one of the most Oscar nominated films of the year, The Brutalist, with its lengthy 3 hour and 34-minute runtime, is a modern epic following a Jewish architect and his wife as they flee to the United States in 1947 to start a new life. In pursuit of the legendary American Dream, the pair experience plenty of highs and lows. Upon meeting wealthy industrialist, Harrison Lee Van Burren, that dream begins to seem more realistic. Receiving massive critical acclaim, the film has been praised for its storytelling, strong direction from Brady Corbet, and impressive performances by Adrien Brody and others.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.8/10
The Brutalist is streaming on Prime Video.
8. A Complete Unknown (2024)
Timothee Chalamet shines as the legendary Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, James Mangold’s critically acclaimed film exploring a pivotal chapter in the folk icon’s life. The movie provides audiences a glimpse into the moments that took Dylan from being a quiet kid from Minnesota to his meteoric rise in New York’s Greenwich Village scene, and all the way through becoming a household name around the world. Defying expectations and reshaping American music with his poetic songwriting and rebellious spirit, the film showcases a Dylan that was never one to follow the path laid out before him, instead choosing to carve out his own.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.7/10
A Complete Unknown is streaming on Hulu.
9. Conclave (2024)
Ralph Fiennes turns in some of his best work as the cardinal in charge of a conclave to elect a new pope. Supported by great turns from Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, and more, this little arthouse drama went on to rack up numerous awards, and it’s available to watch on Peacock.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.7/10
Conclave is streaming on Peacock.
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Anora
OSCARS® 5X winner
Anora, a young woman from Brooklyn, gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Buy Now
10. Black Bag (2025)
After several years of smaller scale streaming movies, Steven Soderbergh is back on the big screen with a sleek, snappy spy thriller, starring Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett as married intelligence agents who find their blessed union challenged by geopolitical shenanigans.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.6/10
Black Bag is in theaters now.
11. The Substance (2024)
Demi Moore stars as washed-up Hollywood star Elisabeth Sparkle in The Substance, a film that explores our culture’s obsession with fame, beauty and youth in a dark and compelling way.
In an extremely desperate attempt to return to her golden days, Sparkle turns to a black-market drug, The Substance, which creates a younger version of Elisabeth, played by Margaret Qualley. Sounding too good to be true, because it is; Sparkle’s new version of herself, named Sue, comes with a strict rule: Elisabeth and Sue must share time, alternating weeks in each body. Soon Sue’s fame eclipses Elisabeth’s former glory, and tensions rise between the two, leading to a potential deadly struggle for identity, control, and of course, fame.
The Substance, with its impressive performances, chilling atmosphere, and sharp social commentary is a must-watch film, even for those who tend to shy away from body horror.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.6/10
The Substance is streaming on Mubi.
12. Nosferatu (2024)
Hollywood’s go-to director for making the strange accessible and entertaining to mainstream audiences, Robert Eggers, is back with another future classic. In the tradition of The Witch and The Lighthouse, Nosferatu is a gothic tale inspired by the 1922 classic about a vampire infatuated with a young woman. Eggers brings his own unique style to the Dracula tale as Nosferatu (Bill Skarsgard) will stop at nothing to take Ellen Hutter (Lily-Rose Depp) for his own.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.6/10
Nosferatu is streaming on Peacock.
13. Mickey 17 (2025)
Mickey 17 showcases Bong Joon Ho of Parasite fame returning to his forte of daffy sci-fi with a withering social critique at its core. Along the way, you will find out the more Robert Pattinsons you have, the more weird and interesting things get.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.4/10
Mickey 17 is in theaters now.
14. A Real Pain (2024)
Jesse Eisenberg wrote, directed, and co-stars with Kieran Culkin in this incredible road trip dramedy. A Real Pain follows two Jewish cousins, David and Benji, who couldn’t be any more different from each other, as they take out on a journey to Poland in order to reconnect with their heritage, pay respect to their late grandmother, and possibly discover something about themselves they wouldn’t have found otherwise.
A Real Pain, a wonderful mashup of comedy and drama, is a real treat. Culkin and Eisenberg are perfectly matched in wit and emotional impact, with both bringing their all to their respective roles. Eisenberg’s screenplay depicts the duo in a way that’s both realistic and compelling. Meanwhile, the movie went on to receive two Oscar nominations, with Kulkin winning for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.4/10
A Real Pain is streaming on Hulu.
15. Strange Darling (2023)
Willa Fitzgerald delivers a breakout performance in the twisty, stylish, and bloody thriller that is Strange Darling. The movie is almost impossible to discuss without spoiling it for you, so I won’t. Just a note, a strong stomach is required, and not just because of the violence. Strange Darling also wins the award for one of the nastiest breakfasts ever put on camera.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.4/10
Strange Darling is streaming on Paramount+
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16. September 5 (2024)
After Israeli athletes are taken hostage during the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the world’s sports broadcasters had to learn a new style on the fly. September 5 follows a team of American sports broadcasters as they take over live coverage of one of the world’s most significant political events in the post-war world.
The film is both ambitious and captivating, with standout performances from John Magaro, Peter Sarsgaard, Leonie Benesch, and Ben Chaplin.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.4/10
September 5 is streaming on Paramount+ and MGM+.
17. Heretic (2024)
Watching Hugh Grant play against type in Heretic is extremely satisfying. Heretic, directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, is a religious horror film that wisely chooses cerebral chills over cheap shocks.
The movie follows two young missionaries who are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed played by Grant, and becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.3/10
Heretic is streaming on Max.
18. Companion (2025)
Companion, starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid, is the latest genre-blending film you need to add to your watchlist. New Line Cinema describes their darling of a film as “a new kind of love story,” a sci-fi tale that I have to say feels eerily relevant to the world today. When Iris and John head out of town for the weekend with friends, it’s revealed that Iris isn’t human, but she’s a rentable “companion” robot.
In a way that mirrors its striking contrast between dark tones and bright cinematography, Companion delves into the complexities of artificial intimacy in an increasingly disconnected world. As the weekend unfolds, hidden tensions within the group surface, forcing everyone to question what truly defines humanity; and whether love can exist beyond flesh and blood.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.3/10
Companion is streaming on Prime Video.
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Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake yet. His days as Deadpool behind him, a listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. But when his homeworld is threatened, he reluctantly suits up as he tries to convince Wolverine… oh hell, just watch. Warning: Some flashing-lights scenes in this film may affect photosensitive viewers.
19. The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie (2024)
That’s not all folks! Recently, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck, one of the greatest comedic duos of all time, made their hilarious return to the big screen in this wonderful sci-fi comedy adventure. By the way, this is the first-ever fully animated Looney Tunes feature-length movie created for a cinema audience.
Porky and Daffy are unlikely heroes and Earth’s only hope when facing the threat of an alien invasion. The film delivers all the laugh-out-loud gags and vibrant visuals that fans have come to expect from the Looney Tunes, but on a large scale format in this buddy-comedy of epic proportions, as our heroes race to save the world.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.3/10
The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is in theaters now.
20. Nickel Boys (2024)
Nickel Boys is a historical drama film based on Colson Whitehead’s 2019 novel of the same name. Directed by RaMell Ross, it is shot from a first-person point of view. James Fray directed the cinematography for Nickel Boys which saw a limited theatrical release back in December.
Nickel Boys received nominations for two awards at the 2025 Oscars: Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Picture.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.3/10
Nickel Boys is streaming on MGM+.
21. Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024)
Utilizing his paintings to find freedom from his past, a Black artist on the path to success is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.3/10
Exhibiting Forgiveness is streaming on Hulu.
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22. The Outrun (2024)
Surprisingly ignored during awards season, Saoirse Ronan is extremely captivating as an alcoholic drying out at home in Scotland’s Orkney Islands in this adaptation of the bestselling memoir by Amy Liptrot. The film could also second as a stunning travel brochure for the archipelago; come for the story, stay for the beauty!
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.2/10
The Outrun is streaming on Netflix.
23. Novocaine (2025)
When the girl of his dreams played by Amber Midthunder is kidnapped, Everyman Nate (Jack Quaid) turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
This adrenaline shot of a film succeeds largely due to its fun story and the considerable charm of its leads, Quaid and Midthunder. Just like it’s lead character, who feels zero pain, you will find Novocaine a zero-pain watch.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.1/10
Novocaine is in theaters now.
24. My Dead Friend Zoe (2024)
My Dead Friend Zoe is a dark comedy drama that follows the journey of Merit (Sonequa Martin-Green), a U.S. Army Afghanistan veteran who finds herself at odds with her family thanks to the presence of her dead best friend from the Army, Zoe (Natalie Morales). Despite the persistence of her VA group counselor (Morgan Freeman), the tough love of her mother (Gloria Reuben), and the levity of an unexpected love interest, Merit’s cozy-dysfunctional friendship with Zoe keeps the duo insulated from the world. That is until Merit’s estranged grandfather, played by Ed Harris, holed up at the family’s ancestral lake house, begins to lose his way and needs the one thing he doesn’t want, help. At its core, My Dead Friend Zoe is a buddy film about a complicated friendship, a divided family, and the oh so complex ways in which we process grief.
Though the film is dealing with painful subject matter, My Dead Friend Zoe does so with a light touch, inviting audiences into a healing process that comes with both chuckles and tears.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.1/10
My Dead Friend Zoe is streaming on Prime Video.
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25. Unstoppable (2024)
Great sports movies based upon true stories are inspiring and, Unstoppable, an Amazon Prime original, is definitely that. Anthony Robles (Jharrel Jerome) was born with one leg, but through his indomitable spirit and the support of his devoted mother, Judy (Jennifer Lopez), and his high school coaches, he fights to earn a spot on the Arizona State Division 1 wrestling team.
Now at a new level, it will take absolutely everything he has to achieve his ultimate goal of becoming an NCAA Champion.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.1/10
Unstoppable is streaming on Prime Video.
26. Last Breath (2025)
Last Breath is a film that will… as the title says, take your breath away. It’s a heart-pounding movie that follows seasoned deep-sea divers as they battle the raging elements to rescue their crew mate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface. Last Breath is an electrifying story about teamwork, resilience, and a race against time to do the impossible. And as you may have guessed, it is also based on a true story.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.0/10
Last Breath is in theaters now.
27. The Gorge (2025)
The Gorge is a sci-fi dystopian thriller starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller as two operatives appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast, highly classified gorge. The two operatives grow close to one another as they protect the planet from an undisclosed, mysterious evil lurking within the gorge. After bonding from a distance, their connection is tested when a cataclysmic event finally rattles the gorge and threatens to release the evil upon the world.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.0/10
The Gorge is streaming on Apple TV+
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
BAFTA FILM AWARD® winner
Chronicling the personal and professional life of Christopher Reeve before and after the near-fatal 1995 horseback riding accident that left him paralyzed, this documentary uses Reeve’s own words, as well as intimate input from those who knew him best.
Streaming on Max, Available now for purchase or rent here.
28. Moana 2 (2024)
Our favorite plucky daughter of a Polynesian tribal chief sets out to sea once again to save another island from a terrible curse, and along the way is reunited with her old pal, the demigod Maui. Certainly, similar in story to the original, Moana 2 was originally planned as a streaming series, but trust me, you will be delighted.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.0/10
Moana 2 is streaming on Disney +
29. One of Them Days (2025)
Best friends Dreux and Alyssa, played by Keke Palmer and SZA, embark on frantic race across Los Angeles to find enough cash to repay their stolen rent money and avoid being evicted in this wonderful buddy comedy.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.0/10
One of Them Days is streaming on Netflix.
30. Gladiator II (2024)
Certainly Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to his original 2000 movie (and best picture winner) doesn’t reach those lofty heights, but it is a solid film on its own merits. Paul Mescal is the enslaved warrior this time around and Denzel Washington, as a Roman power player, is just a joy to watch.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.0/10
Gladiator II is streaming on Paramount+ and MGM+.
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31. Fly Me to the Moon (2024)
Fly Me to the Moon saw modest success at the box office this past summer before landing on Apple TV+. In this darling of a film, Marketing pro Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson) is brought in to fix NASA’s public image problems as the agency prepares for its most important mission to date, namely, putting a man on the moon.
Of course, Jones can’t help but wreak havoc on launch director Cole Davis’ (Channing Tatum) worksite. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is giving another job. She must stage a fake moon landing, just in case the real one doesn’t pan out.
A Cute Film Addictive Rating: 7.0/10
Fly Me to the Moon is streaming on Apple TV+.
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