First things first, I'm hoping that everything is well and things are getting back to normal by the time you're reading this. On the other hand, sadly, I don’t control streaming services so I can’t ensure that these movies will still be available if you try to watch them. I am writing this with the available movies as of June 1, 2020. With all that being said, these are some of my top picks for movies available on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, as many people likely don't have all three of them.

For starters, Netflix is generally the ideal streaming service for a nice blend of quality and quantity in movie selection. If you’re looking for something funny I would check out The Disaster Artist (2017) which is a retelling of the making of one of the worst films of all time, The Room (2003). You don’t really need to see The Room first to enjoy James Franco’s hilarious performance as Tommy Wiseau. Back to the Future I (1985), II (1989), and III (1990), are also funny as well as being classics. If you haven’t seen any of them yet, now's your chance as they were all recently re-added to Netflix, and personally, the second one is my favorite. If you’re looking for something a bit more action-packed, Snowpeircer (2013) is a phenomenal earlier work by Bong Joon-Ho who recently won the Oscar for Best Picture for Parasite in 2019. Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019) are both very stressful yet vibrant films by the Safdie brothers, and Robert Pattinson and Adam Sandler both do an incredible job acting in their respective films. I’d say that these two movies would make a great double feature. While we’re talking action, you can never go wrong with a Quentin Tarrentino film, and right now Django: Unchained (2012), Inglorious Bastards (2009), and The Hateful Eight (2015) are all available on Netflix. If you’re looking for something quite a bit sadder, The Florida Project (2017) is as beautiful as it is upsetting and is probably one of my favorite movies ever. As for horror, i'm not a huge fan of the genre but i'll give credit where it's due, both The VVitch (2015) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991) are well worth a watch and are certainly unsettling.

Hulu also has a solid movie selection even though it's often recognized more-so for it's tv shows. One such movie would have to be Super (2010) starring Rainn Wilson, who played Dwight in The Office (2005-13). For as rough around the edges as it is, it's very funny and ridiculous. If you’re looking for a more serious superhero film both Batman Begins (2005) and The Dark Knight (2008) are available on Hulu, both are very cinematic and well worth a watch. Hulu also currently has a few great films by Bong Joon-Ho including Barking Dogs Never Bite (2000), The Host (2007), Mother (2009), and last year's Best Picture winner, Parasite (2019). If you have any interest in Korean cinema, I'd start there. Edward Scissorhands (1990) is one of Tim Burton’s best films and it's got such a strange but absorbing atmosphere that makes it certainly interesting enough for a viewing. Akira (1988) is also on Hulu, it's a movie that gives you terrific animation and a cyberpunk world setting. Sorry to Bother You (2018) does so many things at once and is one of the most creative films I’ve ever seen. In general, it's definitely a fun watch. If you really want to see a sad movie, Grave of the Fireflies (1988) has you covered on Hulu. Studio Ghibli has a ton of amazing movies under their belt but this animated WWII film is one of their best.

Often people forget that Amazon Prime includes a lot of free movies as part of the prime subscription, I certainly do, but there are actually quite a few good movies available currently. Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019), both by Ari Aster, are on Prime Video and are both great movies that do a lot more than anyone would expect from a typical horror movie. Another great horror/thriller movie is The Lighthouse (2019). Willem DaFoe and Robert Pattinson both give the performance of their lives and it has an old-fashioned aesthetic that immediately pulls you in. Honey Boy (2019) went under everyone’s radar, likely since it was an Amazon Original movie, that being said, it's very emotional and certainly something to add to your watchlist. Shia LaBeouf’s performance is incredible and that alone makes it a must-watch. Sunset Boulevard (1950) may be old but it holds up incredibly well and is really a great movie about film and the Golden Age of the silver screen. If you have a family night and need a movie to watch, Rango (2011) is one of my favorites, it paradies several western films and puts a fun animated spin on it. That just about puts an end to my list, I definitely think all of these films are worth your time if they sound interesting to you! I hope you decide to check out a few of them in your free time.