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The 2010s saw the rise of many cinematic debates—can a Netflix picture win a prestigious film award? Is a TV miniseries just another form of movie? Are comic book features actual cinema or are they, as the great Martin Scorsese calls them, just moving theme parks collecting their fill of entertainment earnings?  

We never really got to answering those questions, and perhaps we never will. But what did emerge from all the clash and conflict is a rich collection of titles that add to cinema’s legacy of diversity. There is no through-line between these movies, no one way of pinning them down—just an abundance of genres, backgrounds, and forms—and that difference makes each and every one of them all the more exciting. The 2010s are marked by incredible variety, and we’ve gathered the best of them below. 

Here’s our list of the era's most highly-rated yet little-known movies and where to stream them online. 

Paramount+ has an admirable collection of original content available on the platform; at the moment, its line-up includes fan favorites like the Star Trek franchise and iCarly reboot. And as both a ViacomCBS subsidiary and a Paramount Pictures extension, it boasts a hefty amount of titles from the network and film studio. 

But even with Paramount+’s big name and competitive content, its roster can seem lackluster compared to other streaming services. If you're an avid viewer looking to consume new content at all times, maybe a more prolific streamer like Max or Hulu is the right fit for you. Whatever it is you're looking for, we list the best Paramount+ alternatives for your consideration below.

While many viewers know Cinemax as a cable channel, it also comes as a handy add-on option in the streaming scene. With existing subscriptions to platforms like Amazon Prime and Hulu, you can access Cinemax's action-packed blockbusters and original shows for an affordable price. 

So maybe you're looking for similar add-on options to fortify your existing subscription, or maybe you want a movie platform with more titles to choose from—never mind that it comes separately. Whatever the case may be, if you need another source of solid entertainment, you might want to check out our list of the best Cinemax alternatives currently available below. 

As a subsidiary of time-honored media giant MGM, MGM+ (formerly known as Epix) has no shortage of content to choose from. On the movies front, it carries classics dating all the way back to the 1940s as well as recent blockbusters from Paramount, Warner Bros., and Sony.

But while it has many licensed titles under its belt, it can be wanting in the originals department. So if you're looking for similarly stuffed platforms with more original content, or you're just curious about the competition, we've listed the best MGM+ alternatives currently available below. 

When it comes to documentaries and reality programming, it's hard to beat Discovery+. Aside from a growing slate of originals, the streaming platform also licenses titles from partner channels History, A&E, Lifetime, TLC, Animal Planet, and OWN, among others, to present us with a packed lineup of non-fiction shows. 

If you're looking for similar streaming services to add to your cordless TV, we've gathered the best Discovery+ alternatives available below. Many of them lean heavily on documentaries, but we've also included niche streamers that focus on genres like reality, true crime, and horror, which are favorites on the Discovery+ platform. 

As a subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, Hulu is in a unique position to offer relatively diverse and challenging films and television to a broader audience. This extends to comedies as well: while Disney's brand of comedy skews toward the kid-friendly, Hulu's association with other networks and production companies (like FX, 20th Century, Searchlight) lets them program material with humor that's more out of the box. Here at agoodmovietowatch, it's those little-known but still highly-rated comedies we want to signal-boost—offering more offbeat humor that'll still make you laugh.

Ever since it became a Disney entity, Hulu has fast become a prolific source of entertainment. Not only does it produce original content left and right, but it also actively acquires titles from all around the globe, making it an ideal option for foreign-movie lovers. 

Like any other streamer, Hulu occasionally changes the line-up to keep things fresh, but despite the constant shifts and heavy volume, there are always foreign title gems to choose from, and we’ve gathered the very best of them below.

Thanks to a slew of originals and deals made with studios like IFC, BBC, and Sundance, AMC+ is home to some of the most prestige dramas on TV. Mad Men, Halt and Catch Fire, Breaking Bad, and This Is Going to Hurt, among others, are what you'll find on the platform. 

It's a great lineup to be sure, but it can also seem limiting to some viewers. Whether you're looking for other places to watch similarly acclaimed shows or for different platforms to put your money on, it might be helpful to check out our list of the best AMC+ alternatives currently available below.

Despite being fairly new to the streaming scene, Apple TV+ has successfully cemented its influence with its affordable price point and growing line-up of award-winning shows. When it launched in 2019, Apple TV+ only had nine titles to its name—now it touts more than 60 originals on the platform.

But while this appeals to viewers seeking interesting content, it may not suffice for those seeking a wide variety of viewing options. Reality shows are scant, for example, and live TV channels are practically nonexistent. Apple's focus on exclusivity is impressive to be sure, but many of its competitors already offer what it does and more. 

So below, we list the best Apple TV+ alternatives currently available in the market. They offer great content too, but more of it, if quantity and quality are what you're after. 

Disney+ is one of the biggest players in the streaming service industry, with titles from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Fox, and National Geographic under its belt. However, even with its impressive library of content, most Disney+ shows and movies are often family-oriented or sourced from existing franchises. 

The platform also focuses on on-demand video streaming, so viewers who prefer live TV shows and those who would also like to watch sports and non-Disney content may turn away from the platform. So if you’re looking for the best Disney+ alternatives right now, either because you want more or less like it, check out our list below.

If you're already an FX subscriber, there's no harm in checking FXNow, the premium channel's streaming counterpart. It comes free if you already have a subscription, and with an online account, you can access your favorite shows like Atlanta, What We Do in the Shadows, The Simpsons, and Archer on-demand and on the go. 

However, FXNow’s free service does come with a cost: ads. What's more, many of its originals like The Bear and Reservation Dogs, despite having big banners on the site, are streaming exclusively on FX's sister channel Hulu. So if you're looking for a smoother viewing experience, a wider catalog of titles, or just other networks and platforms with similar content, we list the best FXNow alternatives below for your convenience. 

2019 was a climactic year for film. This last full pre-pandemic movie season gave us staggering box office returns (with Avengers: Endgame being crowned the highest-grossing film of all-time) and heralded the mainstreaming of international cinema in Hollywood and the rest of the world (with Parasite triumphantly kicking the door down for more South Korean movies and other subtitled fare). But beyond the headlines, 2019 still gave us an embarrassment of riches: diverse stories from singular voices from every corner of the world, now getting more of a chance to share their experiences through global streaming.

Coming off of the industry milestones of 2019, the first year of the new '20s was a peculiar one. Due to the onset of the COVID-19 virus, dozens of high-profile releases were shelved for the time being, and just as many local and international film festivals were postponed—leaving the 2020 release calendar looking seemingly uneventful. But don't let that fool you: smaller independent films and international gems continued to hold the fort for an industry still trying to regain its footing. Below are 50 films that reminded us that cinema will never stay down.

In 2020, the film industry proved it was unstoppable. Sure, there were some setbacks here and there, but quality productions pushed through, streaming gained newfound popularity (or notoriety, depending on who you’re speaking to), and though problems persisted well into the next year, that didn’t stop filmmakers from telling the world their stories. 

The movies, then, of 2021 are a mix of the familiar and the new: some are instant classics that exist on a world of their own, while others innovatively bring realities like the pandemic into the fold. We’ve gathered the best and most underrated of them below. 

One of the best things about Peacock is its affordable price, which comes with a ton of exclusive and original content from NBC in addition to 50 live channels. It's the streaming home to shows like The Office and Parks and Recreation, and it offers all these in over 21 different languages on many streaming devices. By all accounts, Peacock would seem like the perfect platform. 

But given its many strengths, one has to wonder, why hasn't it reached the same prominence as Disney+, Max, or even Netflix for that matter? If current users are to be believed, it could be because Peacock has a less-than-satisfactory user interface. Alternatively, its lineup or general recall might be lackluster compared to the much busier competition. 

If you like some things about Peacock but object to its other features, we've listed the best Peacock alternatives you could consider below.