863 agoodmovietowatch Staff Lists (Page 32)

We understand the struggle of finding the right movie for your children—one that gives them something more substantial than just loud noises and bright colors, and one that you should enjoy watching with them too. Here at agoodmovietowatch, our critically-acclaimed and audience-approved recommendations might not be instantly recognizable to your young ones, but they should help any curios kid better appreciate different kinds of movies around the world. As for the parents and grown-ups, no need to worry about falling asleep halfway through; all these films have timeless qualities to them that should inspire great conversations with your family.

There’s something thrilling about watching a story based on real life. Whether you’ve put on a biopic or true crime, the effect is doubly heightened once you realize there are actual people behind the bizarre events unfolding onscreen. 

There is an art to translating true stories to production, however, and only a number of showrunners understand that non-fiction storytelling is at its best when it strikes the delicate balance between accuracy and drama—tilt too much on one side and you risk becoming a sensationalized farce or a dull documentary. So to that end, we rounded up the best true-story-based shows you can watch right now. Not only have they achieved the fiction/nonfiction balance, they’re also thoroughly watchable in their own right.

Drawing from a vast array of titles from its Viacom and CBS properties, Paramount Plus has a lot of good movies to offer. You might have to dig your way through the kid shows and live channels to find them, but they are there, and they carry with them considerable range. From hidden gems and documentaries to box-office hits and dramedies, Paramount Plus has something for everyone and for every mood. To save you some time, we've listed the very best films you can watch right now on the platform. 

Apple TV is the best streaming device option for users who already have the Apple ecosystem set up at home. It's made it so that other products and features from the brand, like Apple TV+ and Siri, are all integrated in a seamless fashion. With 4k, Dolby Atmos, and the ability to download streaming services via the App Store, the Apple TV has one-upped only itself in the streaming game. 

Meanwhile, Philo is a streaming platform that offers a lean blend of live TV channels and on-demand content starting at $25/month. Unlike the pricey Apple TV, Philo makes it clear you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy a variety of features. With a subscription, you can access all sorts of titles from channels like TLC, the Discovery Channel, Hallmark, AMC, and Paramount using 3 devices simultaneously. 

When it comes to cashless payments, prepaid debit cards might not be the biggest standout—that would be credit cards and digital payment services like PayPal—but it does trump other options when it comes to access and convenience. You don't have to tie a prepaid card to an existing bank account, nor do you have to settle a stacked bill by the end of the month. Plus, prepaid cards make for thoughtful and useful gifts. 

The good news for cord-cutters is that many streaming services allow subscriptions and transactions made via prepaid cards. This includes major streaming platforms like Netflix, live TV streamers like Philo, and video rental services like Vidgo. But sadly, it excludes other favorites like Amazon Prime, The Criterion Channel, and Funimation.

Below, we round up all the best streaming services that accept prepaid cards. 

For years, PayPal has been the go-to choice for payments made online. Extra fees notwithstanding, it's a seamless and safe option if credit card payment just isn't for you. Though PayPal still has ways to go in terms of extent and coverage (a number of retail stores still prefer the ol' cash and card), cord-cutters will be happy to know that this method of payment is accepted by many streaming services.

The list includes major streamers like Netflix, Hulu, and even Apple TV+ despite the latter having its own payment service, Apple Pay. But big names like Amazon Prime and Criterion Channel, unfortunately, have yet to allow PayPal when signing up for their services. Check out the full list of streaming services that accept PayPal below. 

Samsung TVs already come with plenty of streaming services like Netflix and Plex pre-installed, but if you can't find what you're looking for, you can easily download your service of choice via Samsung's in-house App store. This ease of access coupled with Samsung TV's signature sleekness and affordability are what make it a top choice among cord-cutters. 

Another favorite among cord-cutters is Philo, an affordable streaming service that offers 60+ live TV channels and on-demand content. Starting at $25/month, you can watch movies and TV shows from crowd-favorite channels like AMC, Paramount Network, Discovery Channel, and Hallmark, and use the service simultaneously on up to 3 devices. 

Live TV streaming services pride themselves on their wealth of content; on top of on-demand and even original titles, they allow access to multiple channels. But by virtue of being live, these channels are even harder to moderate if you're a parent with kids using the service. Thankfully, for the most part, parental controls on these platforms are available, and they offer a layer of protection against inappropriate content children might encounter if left unmoderated. 

With these controls, you can create dedicated kids' profiles, adjust maturity settings, and set passwords, among others. You can rest easy knowing that your young ones can access their favorite shows without going off-limits, so if you're looking for the best live TV services with parental controls, check out our curated list below.

Every now and then, a movie will come up with such incredible feats and unimaginable plot twists, you’ll swear it couldn’t be more unrealistic. Only in the movies, you think, can two murderers be spared for their vaudeville act or a person’s memory be reset each day. But just before the credits roll, a notice flashes onscreen: the events you just saw, outrageous as they may seem, were based on a true story. 

Sometimes, the announcement doesn’t even make it in the film and you find out, mouth agape, after the fact. Other times, you come in knowing that this is all true—it's a biopic after all, or a docudrama—but you leave in fervent disbelief that any of this transpired in real life. Whatever the case may be, it’s undeniable that it takes a special kind of skill to make a movie out of actual events. So below, we’ve gathered the best movies you can watch right now that have their roots in reality.  

Thanks to its ubiquity and constantly updated UI, Apple's iPhone is just as much an able streaming device as any smart TV is. Whether you're on the go or on your bed, you've likely used your phone on more than one occasion to watch your favorite show, and that's exactly by design. You'll find most if not all streaming apps available on the App Store. 

Philo, meanwhile, is a streaming service that offers both live and on-demand TV options. Though it may not have much in the sports and news departments, it is the perfect choice for lifestyle and entertainment aficionados since the streamer airs live from channels like HGTV, MTV, and TLC. This is on top of its on-demand channels, a roster that includes the likes of BBC, Nickelodeon, Discovery, AMC, and Paramount. Starting at $25/month, you can stream Philo simultaneously on 3 devices and create up to 10 individual profiles. 

Gifting a subscription to one of the countless streaming services out there seems like the perfect idea—it’s cheap, convenient, and useful—that is until you realize there are many things to consider, not least of which is if the streamer actually offers gift options. 

To that end, we’ve rounded up the best streaming services that can be gifted—every name you see here has a gift package you can present to your loved ones in one form or the other. Some subscriptions can be purchased online (Netflix), but others are exclusively available on-ground (Hulu). Some gift cards start at $25, while others can go as big as $200. Some can even be used as part of a bundle, as is the case with the Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ trinity, while even others you can use in multiple ways, which Amazon Prime has always been about. 

Whatever your needs are, you’ll likely find what you’re looking for in our comprehensive list below.  

The horror genre can be notoriously divisive, with cult favorites derided by critics and critical darlings called out as pretentious by the genre's fans. At agoodmovietowatch, our job is to bridge that gap—recommending you a healthy dose of scary movies that offer more than your standard blood and gore and jump scares, but that still scratch your itch to see something creepy and messed up. Here we've prepared a list of horror films we still think are underseen by most people, but whose quality we'd cross our hearts and hope to die for.

Music and movies have been inseparable since the first films started being presented to audiences with live musicians. And over time, the musical film, the concert film, and the music documentary have all become their own traditions within cinema. There's something special about the thrill of a musical performance captured through the camera lens and editing that only movies can offer. Here at agoodmovietowatch, we've curated a list of highly recommended music films that still might have flown under the radar for either the casual viewer or the casual listener.

As more and more kids grow up with the internet, it's become harder for parents to regulate what their kids watch and do online. Fortunately, major streaming platforms and devices have integrated parental control options so children can avoid stumbling across mature and inappropriate content while navigating the internet. 

Setting up the parental controls varies for each service, but most of the process involves creating a children's profile on your account, locking inappropriate channels with a password, and for some, monitoring shows viewed on the account. Check out our curated list of the best streaming services with parental control features below.