The 11 best movies in Peacock's collection
The 11 best movies in Peacock's collection
Kevin Jacobsen, James MercadanteSun, May 24, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC
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Jim Carrey as Joel Barish in 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'; Jessie Buckley as Agnes Shakespeare in 'Hamnet'; Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in 'Conclave'
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Peacock continues to expand its streaming offerings. In addition to its wealth of reality TV programming (including the Real Housewives franchise and The Traitors) and numerous NBC shows past and present, the streamer is also home to more than 1,000 movies.
As with any streaming service, the movies vary in quality, but Peacock's wide variety of great titles is remarkable, from cult horror classics like Black Christmas (1974) and Night of the Living Dead (1968) to recent Oscar-nominated dramas like Conclave (2024) and Hamnet (2025), alongside crowdpleasers like Shrek (2001) and The Hunger Games franchise.
Ahead, find our picks for the very best movies to stream on Peacock.
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Black Christmas (1974)
Olivia Hussey as Jess Bradford in 'Black Christmas'
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This slasher classic still holds up as one of the most chilling horror films of all time. A group of sorority sisters' good tidings of comfort and joy are interrupted by repeated profane phone calls, leading to one of them being murdered in the attic. This kicks off a horrifying series of events as they try in vain to get the police to determine the source of the call while they are picked off one by one. There have been two attempts at remaking Black Christmas in the 21st century, but neither has approached the level of paranoia and dread of the '70s original. —Kevin Jacobsen
Where to watch Black Christmas: Peacock
Director: Bob Clark
Cast: Olivia Hussey, Keir Dullea, Margot Kidder, John Saxon
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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)
Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones and Leo Woodall as Roxster in 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'
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Bridget Jones is back for one last hurrah, with this decidedly more poignant, Emmy-nominated final installment in the franchise. Renée Zellweger reprises her role as the titular plucky TV producer, who is now the mother of two children and mourning the unexpected death of her husband, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Finally ready to start dating again, she enters into a romance with a younger man (Leo Woodall) while also finding herself drawn to one of her son's teachers (Chiwetel Ejiofor). Mad About the Boy is much more mature compared to its predecessors, though it retains much of the series' cheeky humor, and Zellweger's performance remains a highlight. —K.J.
Where to watch Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy: Peacock
Director: Michael Morris
Cast: Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Jim Broadbent, Hugh Grant
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Conclave (2024)
Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence in 'Conclave'
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This Oscar-winning papal drama is far more thrilling and less stuffy than it may seem at first glance. After the death of the Pope, the Dean of the College of Cardinals (Ralph Fiennes) leads a conclave to select his successor, and what follows is a juicy battle for power, with shocking revelations that compete with the best of reality TV. EW's critic praises Conclave for being "packed with unexpected twists and its final reveal is one viewers will never see coming, an increasingly rare occurrence in modern movie-making and the mark of an impeccably crafted thriller." —K.J.
Where to watch Conclave: Peacock
EW grade: A–
Director: Edward Berger
Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellitto, Isabella Rossellini
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Hamnet (2025)
Jessie Buckley as Agnes and Paul Mescal as William Shakespeare in 'Hamnet'
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Who is the woman who spent her life with William Shakespeare? How did she handle the grief of losing their son, Hamnet? And how did this unspeakable loss help inspire one of the greatest plays ever written? Maggie O'Farrell speculated on each of these questions in her gorgeous 2020 novel, Hamnet, and Chloé Zhao's adaptation retains its quiet power, telling the story of Agnes (Jessie Buckley) as she grapples with love, life, and death. Buckley brings a deep well of emotion to her performance, leading up to a stunning moment of transcendence in the film's conclusion that has left audiences breathless. —K.J.
Where to watch Hamnet: Peacock
Director: Chloé Zhao
Cast: Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, Jacobi Jupe
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Jackie Brown (1997)
Pam Grier as Jackie Brown in 'Jackie Brown'
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Quentin Tarantino paid tribute to the Blaxploitation films he grew up watching in the ‘70s with this underrated gem in his filmography. Fittingly, he cast one of the most beloved stars of the era, Pam Grier, to play the title role of Jackie Brown, a flight attendant who also smuggles money from Mexico to America for arms dealer Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson). After Jackie is caught and arrested, she suspects that Ordell will try to eliminate her, leading her to devise an elaborate plan with her bail bondsman (Robert Forster) to not only evade capture but also abscond with Ordell’s money.
Following the explosive success of Pulp Fiction, audiences in 1997 may have been thrown off by the more deliberate pace of Jackie Brown, but the sincere emotional core and lived-in performances by Grier and Forster help it only get better with age. —K.J.
Where to watch Jackie Brown: Peacock
Director: Quentin Tarantino
Cast: Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Bridget Fonda, Robert De Niro
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M3GAN (2022)
Amie Donald as M3GAN in 'M3GAN'
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This campy sci-fi spooker doesn't take itself too seriously, even if the titular doll is a serious threat to those who cross her owner. After robotics expert Gemma (Allison Williams) develops an artificial intelligence-powered doll named M3GAN for her grieving niece, Cady (Violet McGraw), the dangerously smart humanoid starts to exhibit possessive qualities. And God forbid anyone who poses even a minor threat to Cady. EW's critic calls M3GAN "a scampering Blumhouse caper that turns out to be blithely self-aware, negligibly jump-scary, and mostly very fun," and audiences seemed to agree — the film grossed nearly $100 million at the U.S. box office. —K.J.
Where to watch M3GAN: Peacock
EW grade: B+
Director: Gerard Johnstone
Cast: Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, Jenna Davis, Amie Donald
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Memento (2001)
Guy Pearce as Leonard Shelby in 'Memento'
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Memento was Christopher Nolan's first mainstream foray into noodling with notions of time. Guy Pearce plays Leonard Shelby, a man who suffers from amnesia following the murder of his wife. Seeking justice, Leonard tries to make sense of his life while his failing short-term memory prompts him to tattoo important information on his body and take photographs with a Polaroid camera.The film cleverly uses both chronological and nonlinear editing interchangeably, putting the viewer in the protagonist's mind as we try to put together an elaborate puzzle. "Memento has a spooky repetitive urgency that takes on the clarity of a dream," writes EW's critic. "It’s like an Oliver Sacks case study played as malevolent film noir." —K.J.
Where to watch Memento: Peacock
EW grade: A
Director: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano
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Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Karl Hardman as Harry Cooper, Marilyn Eastman as Helen Cooper, and Kyra Schon as Karen Cooper in 'Night of the Living Dead'
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With a budget just over $100,000, George Romero's indie horror masterpiece transformed the zombie genre, reshaping these once-subjugated creatures into autonomous, flesh-craving fiends while forever etching them into pop culture (and paving the way for future undead favorites like The Walking Dead). Revolving around a group of unlikely survivors holed up in an abandoned farmhouse, this film unravels as they fend off an onslaught of ravenous ghouls storming the area. Night of the Living Dead didn't just make cinematic history; it gnawed its way into the collective consciousness, birthing a thriving franchise with five sequels from 1978 to 2009, which all carry Romero's iconic directorial touch. —James Mercadante
Where to watch Night of the Living Dead: Peacock
Director: George Romero
Cast: Duane Jones, Judith O'Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman, Judith Ridley
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Point Break (1991)
Keanu Reeves as Johnny Utah and Patrick Swayze as Bodhi in 'Point Break'
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Point Break is an early-'90s film through and through, a cops and robbers crime drama with some of the hottest actors of the era that's also a lot about surfing. Keanu Reeves stars as the brilliantly named Johnny Utah, a detective tasked with going undercover to bust a group of surf-loving bank robbers. But, as Johnny immerses himself in that particular subculture, he finds himself curiously drawn to it, particularly because of the group's charismatic leader, Bodhi (Patrick Swayze).Critics were mixed at the time (EW's own gave it a C+), but, as time has passed, we've come to appreciate its earnest sensibilities and director Kathryn Bigelow's thoughtful examination of male friendships, while still delivering as traditional popcorn entertainment. —K.J.
Where to watch Point Break: Peacock
Director: Kathryn Bigelow
Cast: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty
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Shrek (2001)
Princess Fiona (voice: Cameron Diaz) and Shrek (voice: Mike Myers) in 'Shrek'
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Once upon a time, in a swamp far, far away, Mike Myers graced us by voicing DreamWorks' misanthropic ogre. He was living the dream, basking in the solitude of his boggy sanctuary, until a horde of storybook creatures — a talking donkey, three little pigs, seven dwarves, and more — decide to crash the party after being ousted from the kingdom by Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). To reclaim his peace and quiet, Shrek must rescue a certain red-haired princess, all for the sake of Farquaad's romantic fantasies. A fairy tale that brims with unexpected friendships, laugh-out-loud moments, and enough layers to rival an onion, Shrek is an animated delight you just can't ogre-look. —J.M.Where to watch Shrek: PeacockEW grade: A–Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky JensonCast: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow
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Tár (2022)
Cate Blanchett as Lydia Tár in 'Tár'
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Tár is a psychological drama so well written that it convinced some viewers its protagonist was real. The spellbinding film centers on Lydia Tár (Cate Blanchett), a celebrated conductor and instructor whose life unravels after damning allegations come out regarding her misbehavior with students. Writer-director Todd Field skillfully explores complex themes, from power dynamics to cancel culture and the generational divide, without ever feeling heavy-handed. The film earned widespread acclaim from critics (including EW's own), and received six Oscar nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Blanchett's towering performance. —K.J.
Where to watch Tár: Peacock
EW grade: A
Director: Todd Field
Cast: Cate Blanchett, Noémie Merlant, Nina Hoss, Mark Strong
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