Hulu has become one of the top streaming services in the world, providing hit movies and TV shows. In addition to the blockbusters though, they create their own original movies. Whether they premiere on the big screen or just on the streaming platform, these are the fifteen best Hulu original movies streaming right now.
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15. Deep Water (2022)
Our first best Hulu original movie is Deep Water, starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas. In the film, Vic (Affleck) and Melinda (Armas) are a couple that live in Little Wesley. Their marriage is only held together by a tenuous arrangement that allows Melinda to take any lover she wants, just as long as she doesn’t leave her family. When one of her past lovers gets murdered though, things get messier between the Vic and Melinda.
– IMDb score: 5.5
14. Not Okay (2022)
How far can you go with a lie? Dannie Sanders learns this lesson the hard way in Not Okay. With no friends, romantic prospects, or followers, Danni fakes an Instagram-friendly trip to Paris to boost her social status. When a horrible incident strikes the city, Danni must embrace her lie completely, “returning” a hero and gaining all the friends that she wanted. It’s only a matter of time until her façade crumbles though.
– IMDb score: 6.1
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13. Little Monsters (2019)
A blend of comedy and horror, Little Monsters gives a new perspective to the zombie genre for our next best Hulu original movie selection. Dave has accompanied his nephew Felix on a school trip, partly to get closer to one of his teachers, Miss Caroline. Everything seems to be going well until a zombie invasion breaks out, and the adults must team up to protect the children.
– IMDb score: 6.3
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12. Vacation Friends (2021)
If you’ve ever heard the phrase “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,” you might want to check out the movie Vacation Friends. While at a resort in Mexico rule followers Marcus and Emily are befriended by thrill-seekers Ron and Kyla. Marcus and Emily decide to let loose for their brief vacation, thinking they will never see them again. When Ron and Kyla show up uninvited to their wedding though, the foursome are in for a wild ride.
– IMDb score: 6.3
11. The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021)
Our next Hulu original movie is based on a true story. The United States vs. Billie Holiday follows Holiday during her performing career, while she is simultaneously targeted by the Federal Department of Narcotics. The undercover sting operation is led by black Federal Agent Jimmy Fletcher, who happened to have an affair with Holiday in the past.
– IMDb score: 6.3
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10. No One Will Save You (2023)
Dive into the otherworldly with our next selection, titled No One Will Save You. Brynn lives by herself in her vacant childhood home, with only guilt and sadness to keep her company. One night, she hears a blood-chilling noise in the dead of night, and the sheer terror of someone outside of her house throws Brynn into a panic. But not all home invasions are the same, especially when the intruder is not human.
– IMDb score: 6.3
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9. Happiest Season (2020)
Relationships can be tough, especially when your significant other’s family does not know you’re gay. This sets the stage for Abby and Harper in Happiest Season when Abby meets Harper’s family at their annual Christmas dinner. When Abby’s plans to propose fall to the wayside, she begins to question the girlfriend she thought she knew.
– IMDb score: 6.6
8. Fire Island (2022)
Continuing with our LGBTQIA+ thread, our next Hulu original movie Fire Island is an unapologetic rom-com about queerness and romance. Inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the film centers around two best friends who set out to have a memorable summer with the help of both cheap rosé and their eclectic friends.
– IMDb score: 6.7
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7. Quiz Lady (2023)
One of the newer films on the list, Quiz Lady is a perfect combination of actresses Sandra Oh and Awkwafina to create a comedic masterpiece. Game show-obsessed Anne (Awkwafina) must team up with her chaotic sister Jenny (Oh) to pay off their mother’s gambling debts and get back Anne’s beloved dog. To get the cash, the sisters go on a cross-country trip to turn Anne into the game show champion she was meant to be.
– IMDb score: 6.7
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6. Fresh (2022)
The dating world can be hard and oftentimes awkward, setting the scene for Fresh. When Noa quits dating apps, she unexpectedly meets alluring Steve at a grocery store and takes the chance to give him her number. After the first date, Noa is head-over-heels and accepts a romantic getaway with Steve. Unfortunately for Noa, Steve’s been hiding some unusual appetites.
– IMDb score: 6.7
5. Run (2020)
We dive straight back into thrillers with our fifth-best Hulu original movie, titled Run. Teenager Chloe is confined to a wheelchair and gets homeschooled by her mother. When she discovers some private papers, including a Change of Name Certificate with her mother’s name on it, she becomes suspicious. Her paranoia grows when she tries to Google her mother’s name and the internet disconnects, so Chloe decides to go on the run in a desperate attempt to get away from her.
– IMDb score: 6.7
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4. Big Time Adolescence (2019)
The next Hulu original film delves back into the comedy and coming-of-age genres. Big Time Adolescence focuses on a drug-dealing college dropout Zeke (Pete Davidson) who becomes a mentor to his best friend Monroe (Griffin Gluck). The only problem? Monroe is a straight-laced teen who idolizes Zeke, and quickly gets in over his head.
– IMDb score: 6.9
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3. Prey (2022)
Dive back into the Predator franchise with Prey, a prequel set in the Comanche Nation 300 years ago. The story focuses on Naru, a fierce warrior raised under the legendary hunters who roam the Great Plains. When danger threatens her tribe’s camp, she sets out to hunt the intruder which happens to be a highly evolved alien predator with an advanced technical arsenal.
– IMDb score: 7.1
2. Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)
We have reached our top two best Hulu original movies on the list! Our second-place choice is Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, a romantic comedy that shows the power of human connection. Retired teacher Nancy Stokes has had a bland sex life, and after retiring she decides to go on a post-marital sexual awakening. Hiring sex worker Leo, she tries to learn about skills and charm but instead creates a surprising connection.
– IMDb score: 7.2
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1. Palm Springs (2020) / Best Hulu Original Movies
There have been several movies made that center around the endless time-loop genre, but none are truly like Palm Springs. While stuck at a wedding in Palm Springs Nyles meets Sarah, the maid of honor and family black sheep. After rescuing her from a disastrous toast, Sarah is drawn to Nyles and they go off on an impromptu tryst, but is thwarted by a surreal encounter. Stuck in the same time-loop as Nyles, Sarah must embrace the fact that nothing really matters, all while wrecking havoc on the wedding festivities.
– IMDb score: 7.4
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