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Movies don't always have the time to craft truly memorable characters; they don't have the space that television allows to get into a person's full background and their relationships and interactions with other characters. And there's nothing wrong with that—but when a movie does come along that can immerse you into the mindset and the point of view of a compelling character, that's something worth cherishing. If you want access to a number of great cinematic characters right at your fingertips, you can already get started on Netflix. Here are 10 of these somewhat lesser-known cinematic creations that you can watch on the streaming giant.

If there used to be a clear line separating movie actors from TV actors, that line has since been blurred by prestige TV and the rise of streamers financing high-profile projects. Now it's become an exciting, regular occurrence to see an A-List movie star or an Oscar-winning thespian get the opportunity to really flesh out a character over a number of episodes. And many times, these longform opportunities allow these actors—recognizable for maybe just a few roles and defining characteristics—to experiment and test the limits of what they're capable of. In this list, you'll find 20 series that should help you see these familiar celebrity faces in fascinating new lights.

Pejoratively known as "the idiot box" (for good reason at times, to be fair), television is often designed to keep viewers mindlessly and helplessly glued and coming back for more entertainment. But if there's no getting rid of TV as part of your regular routine, make sure to switch things up once in a while and include in your rotation a show that can challenge you and make you think. Here at agoodmovietowatch, we've put together a list of smart series to get you started. These are shows that have still flown under the radar for most viewers, but they engage with their respective subjects in thoughtful, analytical, and still entertaining ways.

Contrary to that old adage that states that a comedy is good as long as it makes you laugh, sometimes people want a brand of comedy that might be a little more thoughtful, with something different to say. So here at agoodmovietowatch, we've put together a list of smart comedy movies available on streaming. Don't be fooled, though; just because these films don't indulge as much in the simple joys of slapstick and crude, mindless humor (which is still difficult to get right), that doesn't mean these movies aren't still funny. Comedy is an art form no matter how it looks and sounds, and these movies trust that you'll find something worth laughing about the more you give it some thought.

There's a big difference between documentaries that present interesting information and documentaries that present things in an interesting way. The former can serve as great introductions to subjects you might not have known about before. But the latter can change the very way you look at the world through their analysis of specific issues, events, and people. Here at agoodmovietowatch, we'd like to make that distinction clear, by recommending 10 documentaries that are smart in the way they talk about a variety of topics—ensuring that, even if you're not entirely knowledgeable about these things beforehand, you'll find yourself connected to them in much deeper ways afterward.

Anime has never been so available as it is today. It used to be a niche interest, something you really had to dig for to find on the internet, and even then, you worried about late releases, missing episodes, and awkward dubs. But things are different now in the streaming age. Plenty of streaming services offer anime series and even simulcast them from Japan. 

It's a great time to be an anime fan, and to guide you through your options, we listed down the most ideal streaming services for anime series. We made sure to include a good mix of mainstream streamers (best: Netflix), dedicated streamers (best: Crunchyroll), and live TV streaming streamers (best: Tubi). Read the list below for the full round-up. 

Philo is already, by far, the most cost-effective live TV streaming service in the market. For just $25/month, you can access a wide range of channels as well as record unlimited hours on cloud DVR.

That said, there are still similar services out there that charge way lower than that. If you're looking for decent streamers that cost less than the monthly $25 price tag—or even nothing at all, since we're counting free services—then you've come to the right place. Below, we round up the best Philo alternatives that are even easier on the budget.

Here at agoodmovietowatch, our goal is to lead you to lesser-known but still high-quality movies that might be hidden by your streaming services' algorithms. One effect of a feed that isn't curated with real human intention is that some of the weirder, more interesting, or straight-up better performances by well-known actors might not be seen right away. Over the last decade, Netflix has become a prime destination for big-name actors to go—but which films created by or hosted on Netflix really show what these actors are truly capable of? Browse through our list below to get started on discovering a side to the stars you know and love.

Sling TV is a major player in the live TV streaming market and for plenty of good reasons. It has a decent channel line-up and plenty of packages to choose from, plus it's available on multiple streaming devices, making it an easy service to use.  

It also used to be on the more affordable side, but in late 2022, the service hiked up its prices by $5 so that Sling Orange and Sling Blue each cost $40 now, while the Orange + Blue package costs $55. If you're looking for alternative live TV streaming services that are a bit lighter on the pocket (or even entirely free), then we have you covered; below are the best Sling TV alternatives that cost less.

Action movies (or films that place a lot of importance on staging fights and battles) can get unfairly written off as shallow or boneheaded, especially outside Hollywood. Here at agoodmovietowatch, we want to prove that wrong by highlighting a number of these films on Netflix UK that definitely aren't your standard superhero or franchise fare, but are just as good—if not better—at delivering set pieces that actually mean something. In this list you'll find a variety of movies, not all of which may be strictly action movies, but all of which use these sequences to push things forward or just to make a damn good impression.

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.