Apple TV+ has quickly become a powerhouse for original content, offering a diverse slate of movies and series that span genres-from surreal comedies and sci-fi thrillers to heartwarming dramas and sharp satires.
Whether you’re in the mood for a gripping mystery, a laugh-out-loud comedy, or a thought-provoking documentary, there’s something for everyone.
Here are the 25 best Apple TV+ movies and series to stream right now, curated from the latest and greatest on the platform.
1. Government Cheese
A surreal, auteur comedy starring David Oyelowo as a recently released entrepreneur/fraudster navigating family, crime, and bizarre visions in 1969 Los Angeles. It’s quirky, character-driven, and unlike anything else on TV.
2. The Studio
A hilarious, smart satire of Hollywood starring Seth Rogen, Kathryn Hahn, and Ike Barinholtz. Every scene is a tracking shot, and the show is packed with cameos and inside jokes for movie lovers.
3. Dope Thief
Brian Tyree Henry shines in this tense Philadelphia-set crime thriller about two friends who rob drug dealers while posing as DEA agents, only to get in way over their heads.
4. The Gorge
Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy lead this genre-blending sci-fi romance about two soldiers guarding a mysterious gorge full of monsters. Expect action, heart, and chemistry.
5. Severance
A mind-bending thriller where employees at Lumon Industries have their work and personal memories surgically separated. Adam Scott leads a stellar cast in this visually stunning, conspiracy-filled series.
6. Silo
Based on Hugh Howey’s “Wool,” this dystopian sci-fi murder mystery stars Rebecca Ferguson as an engineer unraveling secrets in a massive underground bunker housing humanity’s last survivors.
7. Bad Sisters
Sharon Horgan’s dark Irish comedy follows five sisters entangled in the suspicious death of a truly awful brother-in-law. It’s sharp, funny, and full of twists.
8. Shrinking
A heartfelt comedy about therapy, grief, and unconventional healing, starring Jason Segel and a delightfully gruff Harrison Ford.
9. Pachinko
An epic, multilingual generational drama based on Min Jin Lee’s bestselling novel, following a Korean family across decades and continents.
10. Slow Horses
Gary Oldman leads a misfit team of MI5 agents banished to Slough House. This British spy drama is darkly funny, thrilling, and consistently excellent.
11. Bad Monkey
Vince Vaughn brings his signature energy to this comedic detective series set in the Florida Keys, investigating a severed arm and encountering eccentric locals.
12. Presumed Innocent
Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this twisty legal thriller as a prosecutor who becomes the main suspect in a colleague’s murder. Based on Scott Turow’s novel.
13. Acapulco
A sunny, bilingual comedy about a young man working his way up at a luxury Mexican resort in the 1980s, blending nostalgia, humor, and heart.
14. The Big Door Prize
Chris O’Dowd stars in this whimsical small-town comedy about a mysterious machine that reveals people’s true potential, sparking existential crises and hilarious hijinks.
15. Girls State
A compelling documentary following high school girls as they build their own government, tackling gender dynamics and the realities of American politics.
16. Sugar
Colin Farrell stars as a quirky private detective in this noir series that starts as a classic mystery and then delivers one of the wildest twists in recent TV history.
17. Manhunt
A riveting historical drama about the search for Abraham Lincoln’s assassin, focusing on Secretary of War Edward Stanton’s relentless pursuit.
18. For All Mankind
An alternate history drama imagining a world where the global space race never ended. Ambitious, well-acted, and full of fascinating “what ifs.”
19. Ted Lasso
The beloved, Emmy-winning comedy about an American football coach (Jason Sudeikis) managing a British soccer team. It’s as heartwarming as it is hilarious.
20. Foundation
A visually stunning adaptation of Isaac Asimov’s sci-fi classic, chronicling the epic saga of a galactic empire’s rise and fall.
21. The Morning Show
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon headline this glossy, dramatic look at the world of morning news, power, and scandal.
22. Platonic
A sharp, funny series about two former best friends (Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen) reconnecting in adulthood and navigating their messy, platonic relationship.
23. Lessons in Chemistry
Brie Larson stars as a 1960s scientist who becomes a TV cooking show host, challenging gender roles and inspiring change.
24. Loot
Maya Rudolph is a billionaire finding purpose (and laughs) after a public divorce in this charming workplace comedy.
25. Black Bird
A tense, true-crime drama about a convict (Taron Egerton) who must befriend a suspected serial killer to secure his own freedom.
Why Apple TV+ Is Worth Your Subscription
Apple TV+ continues to punch above its weight with high-quality originals, big stars, and creative risks. Whether you want to binge a gripping thriller, laugh with a quirky comedy, or get lost in a sweeping drama, this list offers the best of what Apple TV+ has to offer right now.
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