Netflix may be King when it comes to streaming. But in reality, there’s more competition out there than you might think. We’ve rounded up some of the best streaming platforms here, and one of the top picks in the UK is Now (formerly Now TV).
The Cinema membership offers just what it sounds like – the best movies Sky Cinema has to offer – and we’ve done our best to pick our favourites here.
In case you didn’t know, the Now Cinema membership costs £9.99 per month, and it’s worth pointing out that it’s separate from the TV membership, so you only get access to the films, which means it is pretty expensive if you want access to both. However, if you’re still interested check out our top picks of shows on Now. New customers can often get bundles on the two memberships.
There are more than a thousand films included in the Sky Cinema membership right now, so ranking our top picks obviously meant missing out on some favourites. It’s also worth remembering that one of the best things about the membership is that it offers far more of the biggest recent blockbusters than Netflix or Amazon do, so it’s arguably the best streaming service for watching new movies.
Ferrari
Watch Ferrari on Now
Directed by Michael Mann, this film follows the personal and professional crisis of Enzo Ferrari. The supercar company is facing bankruptcy and its motor racing team is preparing for the dangerous cross-country Mille Miglia race, which could save the business.
Alongside all this, Enzo Ferrari is still grieving the loss of his son, Dino, with his wife Laura, while also struggling over whether to officially acknowledge his second son, the child of his girlfriend, Linda Lardi.
Barbie
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery
Watch Barbie on Now
Greta Gerwig made a box office smash with Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Whilst bizarre and silly, it’s also a great example of what it means to be a woman in modern society.
Barbie is living her dream life – she’s popular, has parties every night, and has tons of friends. However, one day her optimism starts to fail her, and she has to go searching for answers in the real world. What she finds changes her life forever.
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was a true surprise when it was released, as many fans were expecting a traditional Shrek-style affair. However, this film was filled with glorious animation, gripping drama and arguably one of the scariest villains we’ve seen in a DreamWorks film.
Over the years, Puss has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Now, a bounty is out on his head – and he may have finally met his match. His only chance at survival is to search for the mythical wishing star.
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
Paramount
Paramount
Paramount
Watch Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning
Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, and this time he’s going up against a villain that has more control than he’s ever seen before.
You’ll most likely be watching Mission Impossible 7 for its death-defying stunts, which this time involve the actor driving a motorcycle off of a cliff, and parachuting down. It’s truly thrilling to watch.
Across the Spider-Verse
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Now has both entries in the Spider-Verse series, but Across the Spider-Verse truly blows things wide open. With an unpredictable villain, stunning visuals and more spider-people than ever before, this is one of the best animated superhero movies, period.
Miles Morales teams up with Gwen Stacey to save his world from the Spot. However, things become complicated when his mission clashes with someone else’s.
Inception
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Every big blockbuster that Christopher Nolan produces if often mind-boggling, and Inception is the top dog when it comes to this genre. Based around the concepts of dreams within dreams, this movie creates worlds where even the impossible is within reach.
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Dom Cobb, a professional thief who works by entering people’s dreams to steal important information. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, he must plant an idea in someone else’s mind by going deep into their subconscious.
However, he has a big Achilles heel: the memory of his late wife, who often enters his mind unexpectedly.
The Dark Knight
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Watch The Dark Knight on Now
2008’s The Dark Knight is widely considered one of the best Batman films ever made, namely due to Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker.
Christian Bale stars as Batman as he begins to put a stop to organised crime. However, his efforts are thwarted when the mob hires the Joker, who will go to extreme lengths to try and kill Bruce Wayne.
The Lego Movie
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery
Watch The Lego Movie on Now
If you want fun for all the family, then The Lego Movie is one of the best choices on Now at the moment, with plenty of laugh out loud moments.
Emmet is just an ordinary builder who is living his normal, awesome life. However, his entire world is turned upside down when he has to save the planet from an evil tyrant, along with a whole bunch of other Lego heroes.
The Wolf of Wall Street
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The second DiCaprio movie on this list (the man stars in too many good films) follows the scandalous and corrupted career of Jordan Belfort, who makes millions through a fraud scheme. However, when he takes his hedonism too far, consequences catch up with him.
The Holiday
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The Holiday is like a cup of mulled wine – cosy, warm and full of Christmas cheer. Two women from across the world agree to a house swap. On their travels, they find love and affection in unexpected places.
Back to the Future
Universal
Universal
Universal
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Back to the Future is one of the most beloved sci-fi films of all time. During an altercation, Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time and meets his parents when they were younger. Marty must work with his friend Doc to ensure that he saves not only his own life, but those who he loves.
Fences
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Hollywood heavyweights Denzel Washington and Viola Davies star in this film adaptation of the Tony-award-winning Broadway show, Fences, set in 1950’s America – which Washington also had a role in. Maxson once dreamed of becoming a baseball player but was deemed too old to do so when the league finally started admitting black athletes. His bitterness over a missed opportunity leads to tension within his own family.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Universal
Universal
Universal
Watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie on Now
The Mario movie is the most successful film adaptations of a video game, and for good reason. With a star-studded cast including Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Charlie Day and Anya Taylor-Joy, this film is a fitting tribute to the colourful world of the Mushroom Kingdom… and we promise, Mario’s voice isn’t as bad as we expected.
Oppenheimer
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Watch Oppenheimer on Now
Now doesn’t just have Barbie, it also has Oppenheimer – so you can relive the cinematic double-bill right from the comfort of your sofa. Starring Cillian Murphy, this film follows the supposed ‘father of the atomic bomb’ as he developed the project, and the irreversible impact his work had on the world.
M3GAN
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Despite being officially classed as a horror, the silliness of M3GAN makes it an iconic flick for the Halloween season. This lifelike doll becomes a playmate and protector of her child companion. However, when caretaker Gemma decides to pair her with her orphaned 8-year old, the consequences are beyond her imagination.
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