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Thanks to parent company Sky, Now TV has an endless supply of shows it sources from channels like Sky Max and Sky Atlantic, the latter of which holds exclusive rights to HBO programming. That means subscribers have easy access to hits like Game of Thrones, The Last of Us, Succession, and The White Lotus—and this is aside from homegrown originals like Breeders, Chernobyl, Patrick Melrose, and Save Me. 

This is all to say that there is a wealth of great titles for Now TV users out there. But if you're looking for the cream of the crop of streaming—a quick and easy list of titles worth watching on the platform—then you've come to the right place. Below, we gather the very best shows you can watch on Now TV. 

To be sure, there are plenty of good movies on Now TV. It's owned by television provider Sky, after all, so you won't find a shortage of blockbusters and classics on the platform. In fact, Now regularly recommends the most-watched films at any given moment to make sure you don't miss any of them. Sometimes, they're all you can see on the homepage.

But what if you're not interested in what is popular or just "good" for that matter? What if you want something more? If that's the case, then we have you covered. In this list, we've rounded up Now TV's hidden gems—highly rated but little-seen films, any (or all) of which are bound to be your next favorite. 

So sit back, relax, and enjoy. Here are the very best titles you'll find on Now TV, right now.

As the birthplace of the art of filmmaking, France and its rich cinematic history have arguably influenced film industries around the world more than any other. So it shouldn't be surprising to discover the names of French producers and production companies in the credits of all kinds of international releases. A great place to see this in practice is on Amazon Prime—one of the biggest streaming services in the world, with an impressively wide range of films on its roster from a huge number of sources. Through the lesser-known but highly-rated films listed below, you can see how the French film industry not only puts its own spin on things, but also tries to support smaller films in need of a signal boost.

Whether you're looking to trim the fat off your streaming line-up or stand by your principles, we get why you would want to stop watching right-wing channels. The good news is that there are a couple of streaming services that don't carry that notorious three-letter news network, and we've gathered the best of them in this list. 

The cheapest are Xumo and Pluto TV since those come for free, though they do have Fox Sports, if that's something you're looking out for. If you want more extensive sports coverage, however, Sling Orange has all three ESPN channels, and alternately, if sports isn't an issue for you, Philo offers a great overall package for cord-cutters. 

Below are the best streaming services without right-wing channels.

For many fans of television, the British seem to have cracked a certain code. Scripted series from the UK—especially those of the "prestige" comedy/drama variety—tend to be shorter than their American counterparts, and what they seem to lack in terms of "spectacle" and production value, they more than make up for in the emotional intelligence of their writing and the elegance of their characterization. The shows listed below are, more often than not, series that know exactly what to say within stricter time constraints, proving that great TV doesn't have to mean shows that are trying too hard to be like movies. These are stories that embrace the episodic format to tremendous effect.

The NBC brand is typically associated with reliable, comfortable viewing—from daytime programs, late night talk shows, children's programming, and a whole slate of long-running dramas and comedies. And since NBC (and Universal) have access to even more content throughout history thanks to their streaming service, Peacock, they can now add little-known comedy films (and films about comedy) to their brand reputation. In this list below, we've gathered 10 of these films that have gotten approval from critics and audiences alike, that you can watch in addition to the rest of Peacock's programming. Going beyond the formulas usually seen on TV, these movies have surprisingly new ways of inspiring laughter.

Sometimes, all you need is a good laugh to get you going. But finding comedy gold isn't as easy as it seems, especially in the age of streaming where you'd have to dig through hundreds of titles before finding a gem—and that's exactly what we did in this list. To help you decide your next funny watch, we rummaged through multiple movies, from dark to slapstick to satirical comedies, and rounded up only the greatest in this list. 

Here are the very best comedies to stream on Netflix UK right now.

The name HBO has come to be associated with a certain kind of prestige, and for viewers outside the United Kingdom, British cinema tends to be associated with a certain kind of sophistication. So it should come as no surprise that the list we've compiled of its streaming service Max's best British movies—that are lesser-known but still of good quality—also tend to be award winners, or have prominent names attached to them. HBO has a pedigree that it seeks to uphold, and it seems like films made by the British or produced by British studios go hand-in-hand with the network's goals to deliver top-of-the-line content.

Just as there's no such thing as one type of American, European, Latin, or Asian cinema, British film can look just as varied while still offering something unique outside the Western mainstream. And given the British film industry's influence and reach, there are many more British productions or co-productions out there than you may realize. So if you're looking for all the different forms UK cinema can take, the expansive library of Amazon Prime is a great place to start—and since we at agoodmovietowatch look for lesser-known but high-quality films approved by critics and audiences alike, the selection we've gathered below should have good surprises in store for curious viewers.

When looking for something different to watch online—and by "different," we mean something that doesn't feel like a mainstream Hollywood offering—put your trust in the lesser-known British productions that you can find on a streaming service on Hulu. Not only can British films feel smaller, more specific, and sometimes smarter, but Hulu's library of more niche films sourced from FX, 20th Century, and Searchlight among others should provide more daring cinematic experiences to help you break up your viewing routines. And since the films we recommend here at agoodmovietowatch are highly-rated by both critics and audiences, the films on this list should be able to satisfy any curious viewer.

You might not realize it, but so many movies out there are actually British productions and co-productions—a reminder of how large and influential the British film industry actually is, even if they might not announce themselves as loudly as Hollywood does. And on Netflix UK, you'll be able to find more than enough of these British films that still only scratch the surface of what kinds of films the country tends to finance and produce. One could say that they're typically smaller in scale, more understated, and more willing to take risks outside of the Hollywood formula, but there's still a large variety among them that keeps them unpredictable.

If you feel like you need to vary your Netflix routine by balancing out the more mindless, binge-able stuff with content that can teach you a thing or two, we have you covered. Here at agoodmovietowatch, our job is already to direct you toward lesser-known films that have the stamp of approval from critics and audiences alike. And among our recommendations are movies that we also think can be genuinely useful and instructive—introducing you to interesting ideas or teaching you different ways to look at subject matter you may have already seen before. Let these 20 films listed below get you started on disrupting your passive binge-ing habits.

If you can't get enough of maze-like mysteries and crime dramas, then the aptly-named Alibi is the channel for you. Here, you'll find original productions like The Diplomat, Annika, and Traces, homegrown classics like Sherlock, Happy Valley, and McMafia, and perhaps most notably, North American imports like CSI: Vegas, Evil, Rizzoli & Isles, and Murdoch Mysteries. 

Alibi is available on a number of streaming services, including Sky Stream, Now, and TalkTalk TV. Other services, like Virgin Media's Stream, offer the channel as an add-on, meaning you'll have to pay extra to include it in your lineup. 

Below is a list of the best services you can watch Alibi on right now.

The best way to watch Formula 1 online is through Sky, which holds exclusive rights to the races. If you're already subscribed to Sky Stream or Sky Go, you can add Sky Sports as an add-on starting at £18/month. If you have no plans of joining the Sky ecosystem, however, you can opt for a Now Sports membership, which gives you access to all 11 Sky Sports channels, not just F1, while also allowing you to cancel your subscription at any time. 

If you don't mind catching up after all the action's done, you can also catch re-runs and highlights on Channel 4. You can read more about each of these services in the list below.

Education should always strive to integrate new technologies into existing learning tools, instead of just seeing new tech as a harmful distraction for students. This isn't to say that teachers should just play Netflix movies in class; but a savvy educator should be aware that there's a fair amount of serious, educational content on the streaming service between all the teen dramas and glossy sci-fi/fantasy adventures. Below, we've listed a number of little-known films—both fiction and documentary—available on Netflix that could spark great discussions in class or be used as starting points for reports and research.