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The downside of actors becoming huge movie stars is that, sometimes, they get boxed into their most recognizable roles and struggle to find opportunities to show off their range or the real depth of their talents. Here at agoodmovietowatch, our goal is to guide you towards relatively lesser-known, high-quality films that show off what these big names and familiar faces are really capable of. And for the UK, a country known for having a high pedigree of classically trained actors, as well as talented character actors, many of these hidden gems can be viewed easily through Netflix's expansive library.

Even before the brilliant thriller Parasite broke ground by winning major awards in 2019, South Korean movies were already making a mark with their broad variety and unmistakable appeal. Horror and action pictures like Tale of Two Sisters and Train to Busan are staples among genre fans, while romantic comedies never fail to swoon the K-drama crowd. Then there are the gems produced by auteurs like Bong Joon-hoo and Park Chan-wook, which unfailingly find their way to critics' "best of" lists.

If you're wondering where you can find South Korean titles online, then you've come to the right place: we list the best of them below. Just by sheer volume, Netflix and Amazon Prime remain on top, but there are other services worth considering too like Hulu, which is home to the Bong Joon-hoo catalog as of this writing, and Kocowa, a platform dedicated to all things Korean. Tubi and Freevee also deserve a shoutout for providing these viewings for free. Read on to see the best streaming services for Korean movies.

Looking to expand your cinematic palate with more international films? Lucky for you, there are several streaming services dedicated to curating a selection of relatively smaller films—especially those not in the English language—including the Criterion Channel, Mubi, and BFI Player. Brought to us by the British Film Institute, BFI Player gives you access to a deep bench of gems throughout film history, as well as those that have been making waves on the international circuit in recent years. To get you started on your foreign film journey, we've listed a number of non-English language films on the service that should remind you just how much there is to explore in cinema outside of Hollywood and the UK's English-speaking industries.

These days, you don't need a cable subscription to stay updated on the latest local updates. Plenty of streaming services offer much of the same via live channels you can tune into for sports, entertainment, and of course, news. 

If you're looking to stay cordless while still getting the best of news and current affairs, we round up the best streaming services you can watch local news without cable. 

Enjoying your Amazon subscription but still hoping to find more cult, independent, and classic cinema all in one place? Luckily for you, the British Film Institute's (BFI) own streamer has its own channel through the subscription service. A leading figure in the preservation of films that might not figure as prominently in the mass public's eye, the BFI offers films that they believe pave the way for generations of filmmakers who want to keep the art of filmmaking going—as expression and meaning-making, instead of just for profit. Here, we've put together a list of films available on the BFI Player Amazon channel that you can check out now, if you're hungry for movies that remind you of what this art form can be capable of.

The British Film Institute (BFI) continues to be one of the most recognizable organizations working in film preservation and in promoting alternative, lesser-known, and classic cinema that may go underappreciated. This makes it fall right in line with agoodmovietowatch's own mission to bring streaming audiences higher-quality films buried by the algorithms. Here we've put together a list of the best films available on the BFI's own streaming service, BFI Player. This selection might not go as far into film history as the Institute's own archives, but they still carry the independent spirit and commitment to inventive storytelling that the BFI hopes to keep alive for generation to come.

No one does it quite like the British, even and especially when it comes to storytelling. Programming in the UK may not be as robust as it is in America, but the quality—the thought, care, and craft that go into it—are unmistakable. So we thought it would be nice to round up the best Netflix Originals from the UK. 

For the purposes of this list, a series counts as a Netflix Original if the streamer either produces, co-produces, or has exclusive distribution rights on the show. We're also counting series made in all parts of the UK, meaning they're produced in either England, Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland. So without further ado, here are the very best of the UK originals as ranked below. 

Whether you're a proud Brit or more critical of the UK, it's hard to deny that history and tradition—and the discourse surrounding all of it—play an especially important part in the country's culture. So if you're interested in seeing how historical events in Britain and around the world are packaged and discussed in movies, look no further than the slate of historical films available on Netflix UK. Here you can find not only straightforward retellings, but historical fiction and original stories using their respective time periods to emphasize different themes. Remember: you can never demand 100% accuracy from historical movies, but you can always gain a fuller picture of how people revere, contest, or continue to ask questions about history.

Fox Sports 1 was rebranded from its old name "Speed" in 2013. Since then, it has come to host a variety of non-motorsport events, from MLB games to NASCAR races and more recently the World Cup. FOX, on the otherhand, has always been FOX: consistenlty one of the highest-rated free-to-air channels in the country since it started back in 1986. 

Not every cord-cutting streaming service offers both at the same time. Sling TV for example offers Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 but not FOX (you will have to get an antenna to watch the latter).

You can watch both FOX and Fox Sports with a subscription to Hulu with Live TV, Fubo TV, DirecTV Stream, Youtube TV, and Vidgo.

Though Great Britain is an island nation with its own distinct film history, its proximity to Western Europe means that, over the years, British filmmakers have been able to share in and exchange with the rich film cultures of countries like France, Germany, Denmark, and many others. So, ideally, non-English language movies shouldn't appear too foreign to English-speaking film fans in the UK (in other words, subtitles shouldn't be as big a deal here). Which means that Netflix's surprisingly robust offering of foreign-language films should have an easier time finding an appreciative audience "across the pond" from where the streaming giant operates. Here we've put together a list of the best films not in English available on Netflix UK.

There’s nothing quite like the sting of a dark comedy. It pulls you into off-limits territory while putting a smile on your face, forcing you to question pre-established notions about what counts as taboo and what counts as funny, or more generally, what counts as acceptable and what doesn’t. A well-made dark comedy will muddy the fine line between those categories, or else completely dismantle it. 

It’s a paradox of a genre, and it’s what makes them so addictive to watch. Below, we list the best dark comedy shows of all time and where to stream them right now. 

If you often find yourself weighing the merits of cable TV versus on-demand streaming, then you'll be delighted to know that there are a number of services out there that offer the best of both worlds. In these all-in-one streaming services, there is space for live TV channels that keep you posted on the latest news, sports, and entertainment happenings as well as on-demand content that give you viewing access whenever and wherever you want. 

In this list, we gather the best all-in-one streaming services that you can sign up for this year. Hulu with Live TV remains undefeated in this regard thanks to its impressive balance of channels (it has about 70 of them) and on-demand titles (it has an ever-growing catalog that currently includes gems like Only Murders in the Building and Reservation Dogs). But if you're looking for more options to consider and stack against each other, then read on. 

Although classic romances made in fun, accessible styles definitely warrant some sort of resurgence, it's important to remember that the romance genre in general exists in more forms than the romcom and the sweeping, tragic love story. And on Netflix around the world—including in the UK—is a broad selection of romances that show the many different ways that love and relationships can be portrayed on screen. Here, we've narrowed these films down to a selection that we believe represents the best romances still under the radar; these movies may not be your obvious choices, but they can be just as powerful and painful as the classics.