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Action and comedy are two genres that don't look like they should go hand-in-hand—one is intense, one is meant to provide relief—but it's precisely this push and pull between them that makes for some of the most entertaining films you could see. Even better is when a movie successfully combines the two: having humorous images and situations built into the fighting, and having an intensity to the jokes that might as well feel like a punch to the stomach. In this list below, we've put together some little-known but highly-rated action-comedies that manage this balance better than many popular mainstream examples out there.

There's something comforting about seeing someone undergo the same post-graduation, mid-20s slump you're going through. The disappointment of life not panning out the way you thought it would doesn't seem as severe when people your age are talking and sulking and laughing about it onscreen, too. And even if not all of these movies end on a hopeful note, at the very least, they remind you that you're far from alone in feeling the way you do.

If you're looking for a relatable and comforting quarter-life crisis film to put on, then we have you covered. Below are the very best of them that you can stream right now.

Ever since Friends dominated TV screens in the '90s, the particular problems of twentysomethings have become front and center in media. Plenty of shows since then have focused on young adults' search for financial security, career stability, and sexual viability, with the recent ones thankfully exhibiting more diversity and inclusivity than ever. 

So if you're looking for well-told and relatable stories that encapsulate this turbulent but truly memorable period in our lives, then you've come to the right place. Below, we round up the best quarter-life crisis shows you can watch right now. And don't worry, this list does not include Girls, How I Met Your Mother, New Girls, Sex and the City, or Fleabag (they're great but we know you've been told about them a million times). 

Maybe you just want to watch shows without wasting any more time filling out forms. Or maybe you want to protect your email address and reduce your digital footprint by limiting your presence online. Whether it's speed or security, whatever your reason is for opting out of account creation, we get it. And streaming services seem to do, too, because some of them give you the convenient option to skip registration and go straight ahead to watching your favorite shows and movies. Even better? A number of these services are free. 

Below, we list the best free streaming services you can tune into without a subscription.

Action movies can get a bad rap for being shallow or brainless (which isn't always a bad thing), but there really is an artistry to getting action right—making sure it flows coherently, looks beautiful, and carries narrative or emotional weight. On Netflix you can find a huge number of action films, though many of them might only be good for a quick fix or a background watch. So for this list below, we've put together a number of lesser-known movies that we believe have gripping, well-made action, while also still being strong films in one's own right.

All4, Channel 4's official streaming arm, has plenty of gems to choose from. It is home to film, TV, sports, and plenty of other channels, after all. But maybe the best thing about the platform is that it's free—ad-dependent, to be sure, but free. In this list, we've gathered the best of these free movies to make sure you have an enjoyable viewing experience.

From gritty indies and gripping thrillers to dark comedies and charming animated films, these are the best things to watch on All4 right now. 

Looking specifically for a "mind-bending" or "mind-blowing" movie on your streaming service of choice might not always give you what you're looking for. Chances are you'll be shown movies that have some sort of twist to them, usually something dealing in the realms of sci-fi, fantasy, or psychological thriller. But we want to help expand what these movies can be. At the end of the day, you're looking for something that can genuinely surprise you and leave you thinking about things in a different way. And in this list we've compiled of little-known but highly-rated films, we hope to show that complex movies that leave you feeling dazed can come from any genre—and don't need to rely on a cheap twist to be good.

The idea of a mind-bending movie (or a mind-blowing movie, or a mind-fuck; whatever you want to call it) is pretty hard to nail down, but it usually boils down to something that surprises you, does something unexpectedly complex with its plot, or leaves you feeling dazed long after the credits roll. Many films, especially on Netflix, try to replicate this feeling but may only focus on the shock factor. So we've put together a list of little-known but high-quality movies on the streaming giant that have surprises up their sleeves or get you to see things in a different way—while still remembering to be great movies as a whole.

If you're subscribed to Sky TV, you'll know how much of a godsend Sky Go is. As the streaming arm of the television provider, Sky Go allows you to watch titles live and on-demand wherever you are and whatever you've got on you, be it a phone, tablet, laptop, or even gaming console. 

So if you're on the app right now looking for a good film to watch (and download!), then we got you covered. From campy horror and searing documentaries to well-made dramas and gut-busting comedies—below, we round up the very best movies on Sky Go right now.

Wherever you are and whichever school you go to, there's no denying that 1) education is expensive and 2) it's a cost that isn't shrinking anytime soon. Thankfully, there are a number of student discounts out there you can maximize to stack up your savings.

The best streaming services with student discounts are Amazon Prime, Hulu, and more recently, Peacock Premium. Amazon Prime offers its monthly $14.99 subscription for half the price, while Hulu and Peacock both offer their monthly subscriptions (which cost $7.99 and $5.99, respectively) for just $1.99. Mubi and Discovery+ also offer slashed prices (and eye-opening catalogs to boot), while Paramount+ and DirecTV Stream are ideal if you're looking for live TV options. Of course, each service has its own requirements for eligibility, so be sure to go through the criteria carefully. You can read more about the best deals for streaming services in our list below.

Throughout the years, Curzon has made a name for itself as the ultimate theatre for arthouse cinema, and now that we're in the streaming age, the same still holds true. It still gives movie lovers the chance to see festival darlings, auteur hits, experimental indies, and international films via its online video rental platform Curzon Home Cinema. 

There are thousands of good movies there, especially since the selection is already heavily curated by a dedicated team of cinephiles. But we think we can further refine that number to the best hundred you'll find on the platform. Below, we gathered the very best movies you can rent on Curzon right now.

A cursory visit to the Sky Store will have you know that the video rental store houses plenty of smash hits. Recent blockbusters, buzzworthy nominees, and beloved fan favorites are all in abundance. 

But what you might not know is that Sky also has a great many hidden gems under its belt. From indie darlings to critics' picks to forgotten classics, there is a wealth of beautiful movies just waiting to be discovered (or rediscovered) on the platform. And as a bonus, they often cost way less than the latest films, too. 

So if you're looking for a great watch Sky Store in the UK, then you've come to the right place. Below, we round up the best movies you can rent in the Sky Store right now.

Don't let subtitles, unfamiliar storylines, and minor differences in acting styles close you off from discovering the many worlds of non-English language cinema. Once you get over that one-inch-tall barrier (as Parasite director Bong Joon-ho said), it'll be easy to discover that "foreign" movies already offer so much of what you enjoy from the films you're used to. And on Max—the streaming service of the network known for its prestige content—the non-English language films available to you possess that same prestige as well. These are titles you may not be very familiar with, but through great storytelling and excellent craft they prove that international cinema isn't just something to be dismissed as pretentious or weird; these films push the rest of the global industry to be better.

It's no surprise that Japanese cinema has become such a prominent and popular export to high-profile, international streaming platforms like  Max. Apart from having a storied history of revered classics dating all the way back to the 1930s or earlier, Japanese cinema typically manages to blend high emotion with a sophisticated style—making them appealing to all kinds of audiences. In this list of little-known but highly-rated Japanese productions and co-productions, you'll find a lot of anime but also a fair share of live-action films, often with that same elegance and visceral style of storytelling.

It would be easy to stereotype the typical French film as "weird." But the French have long earned the right to experiment and to have their experiments influence the rest of the global film industry, given their cinematic history dating back to the very, very first movies ever made. And a great streaming service to find French productions or co-productions that try doing things a little differently is Hulu, whose selection is already typically more offbeat and more independent than its most closely affiliated streamers like Disney Plus. Below we've put together a list of little-known but high-quality movies on Hulu that you may or may not have known were French, too.