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The Best Movies on Apple TV+ Right Now (October 2022)

The best flicks on Apple's streaming video service

By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 7, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Apple TV+ Netflix Hulu Disney+ Prime Video Favorite Events Apple TV+ doesn't have the thousands of movies that Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Max offers. But it does have a great selection of high-quality films from major talents and big-name stars. Whether you want an engaging drama, a thought-provoking documentary, or something for the kids, these are the best movies on the Apple TV+ streaming platform. 01 of 18

The Greatest Beer Run Ever 2022 A Toast to an Unsung War Hero

Apple TV Plus IMDb rating: TBD Starring: Zac Efron, Russell Crowe, Bill Murray Director: Peter Farrelly Rating: R Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes During the nadir of the Vietnam war, former U.S. marine John “Chickie” Donohue (Zac Efron) embarks on a perilous mission to deliver liquid courage to the frontlines. Not knowing what awaits him, Chickie solicits the help or war photographer Arthur Russell Coates (Crowe). Sound crazy? Believe it or not, it really happened. Thanks to a superb cast, The Greatest Beer Run Ever delicately walks a fine line between comedy and serious social commentary. Watch 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' on Apple TV+ 02 of 18

Cha Cha Real Smooth 2022 A Moving Love Story

Apple TV+ IMDb rating: 8.0/10 Starring: Cooper Raiff, Dakota Johnson, Evan Assante Director: Cooper Raiff Rating: R Runtime: 1 hour, 47 minutes While his girlfriend is studying abroad, Andrew (Cooper Raiff) lands a job as a party starter for local Bar Mitzvahs. Unexpectedly, he forms a bond with the mother of an autistic child who is impressed with Andrew's ability to get anyone dancing.
Not quite a rom-com, Cha Cha Real Smooth is likely to make you laugh and cry. The movie was released simultaneously in theaters and on Apple TV+. Watch 'Cha Cha Real Smooth' on Apple TV+ 03 of 18

Luck 2022 An Animated Apple Original for the Whole Family

Apple TV+ IMDb rating: 6.3 Starring: Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Jane Fonda Director: Peggy Holmes Rating: TV-G Running Time: 1 hour, 37 minutes Ever feel like you have the worse luck in the world? Well, you don't. Sam Greenfield (Eva Noblezada) is actually the unluckiest girl alive, but her fortunes start to turn around when she meets a magic cat named Bob (Simon Pegg).
Apple TV+ has plenty of kid-friendly content, but there aren't many movies for families, so Luck is a welcome addition to the platform. Luck is an Apple original, so you won't find it on Disney Plus or any other streaming service. Watch 'Luck' on Apple TV+ 04 of 18

CODA 2021 A Family Movie About Pursuing Your Dreams

Apple IMDb rating: 8.2/10 Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, Marlee Matlin Director: Sian Heder Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes This Apple original is the story of 17-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones), the only hearing member of a deaf family, or a "CODA" (child of deaf adults). She serves as an interpreter for her family while working on their struggling fishing boat. But when she joins the high school choir and develops a passion for music, she struggles between wanting to pursue her dreams and feeling obligated to care for her family. Watch 'CODA' on Apple TV+ 05 of 18

The Tragedy of Macbeth 2022 Joel Cohen' s Take on Shakespeare' s Doomed Scottish King

Apple IMDb rating: 7.7/10 Starring: Denzel Washington, Frances McDormand, Alex Hassell Director: Joel Cohen Rating: R Runtime: 1 hour, 45 minutes Plenty of directors have put their own spin on Shakespeare, but this Macbeth adaptation from Joel Cohen promises to be an interesting adaptation. Denzel Washington plays the titular Scottish king doomed by his own madness and ambition, while Frances McDormand plays his murderous wife.
Watch 'The Tragedy of Macbeth' on Apple TV+ 06 of 18

Come From Away 2021 Best for Broadway Fans

Apple IMDb rating: 9.4/10 Starring: Petrina Bromley, Jenn Colella, De'Lon Grant Director: Christopher Ashley Rating: TV-14 Runtime: 1 hour, 40 minutes Filmed at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City in front of an audience of 9/11 survivors and frontline workers, this award-winning Broadway musical is the story of 7,000 people who are stranded in a small town after flights are grounded on September 11, 2001. The townspeople welcome them all as they struggle to process the events of the day and find new hope in an extraordinary situation. Watch 'Come From Away' on Apple TV+ 07 of 18

Cherry 2021 A Dark Tale of PTSD and Drug Addiction

Apple IMDb rating: 6.6/10 Starring: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo, Jack Reynor Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo Rating: R Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes Based on the best-selling novel by Nico Walker, Cherry stars Tom Holland as a disenfranchised former vet who turns to bank robbery to fund his drug addiction. After returning home from the Iraq war, Cherry suffers from PTSD and falls in with a bunch of depraved misfits. The only good thing in his life is his relationship with Emily (Ciara Bravo). Holland gets to stretch his acting muscles and move beyond Spider-Man. Watch 'Cherry' on Apple TV+ 08 of 18

Billie Eilish The World s A Little Blurry 2021 —The Singer' s Coming-of-Age Story

Apple TV IMDb rating: 7.9/10 Starring: Billie Eilish Director: R.J. Cutler Rating: R Runtime: 2 hours, 20 minutes Billie Eilish is one of music's hottest new stars, and now she has her own documentary on Apple TV. The World's a Little Blurry chronicles the teenaged singer-songwriter's rise from a normal 17-year-old to a household name, all while recording and releasing her debut album "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" What's it like for a teen to live on the road, perform in worldwide tours, and record chart-topping hits with her family? This film seeks to answer those questions and more. Watch 'Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry' on Apple TV+ 09 of 18

Finch 2021 A Man a Dog and a Robot Take a Road Trip

Apple IMDb rating: 6.9/10 Starring: Tom Hanks, Caleb Landry Jones Director: Miguel Sapochnik Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour, 55 minutes Finch (Tom Hanks) is a robotics engineer in a post-apocalyptic world. For years, he's been living in an underground bunker with his dog, Goodyear, and working on a robot named Jeff. But, when he wants to make sure Goodyear is taken care of after he's gone, Finch goes on a road trip across the wastelands of the American West. It's an unusual premise, but Hanks is always watchable and the film promises to have some heart and humor.
Watch 'Finch' on Apple TV+ 10 of 18

Wolfwalkers 2020 A Beautiful Animated Fantasy Film

Cartoon Saloon IMDb rating: 8.1/10 Starring: Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean Director: Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart Rating: PG Runtime: 1 hour, 43 minutes Wolfwalkers is a lovely animated adventure film about a girl and her father sent to eradicate all the wolves from the forest surrounding the Irish village of Kilkenny. But there's more than a bit of magic in those woods and those wolves. The movie has a lush visual style, strong voice performances, and a big heap of Irish folklore. It's a good one to watch with the whole family. Watch 'Wolfwalkers' on Apple TV+ 11 of 18

Who Are You Charlie Brown 2021 Examining an Enduring Piece of Pop Culture

CBS Photo Archive / Getty Images IMDb rating: 7.3/10 Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Drew Barrymore, Al Roker, Kevin Smith Director: Michael Bonfiglio Rating: TV-G Runtime: 54 minutes Who Are You, Charlie Brown? examines the pop culture significance and enduring popularity of the Peanuts comic strip and the man who created it, cartoonist Charles Schulz. Narrated by actress Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther, Us), it interviews Charles Schulz's widow, Jean, along with celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Al Roker, Kevin Smith, and more. The documentary also includes an all-new animated story about Charlie Brown, who's on a quest to discover himself. Watch 'Who Are You, Charlie Brown?' on Apple TV+ 12 of 18

It' s the Small Things Charlie Brown 2022 Best New Original Charlie Brown Special

Apple TV IMDb rating: 6.9/10 Starring: Hattie Kragten, Rob Tinkler, Jacob Soley Director: Raymond S. Persi Motion Picture Rating: TV-G Running Time: 38 minutes In this Earth Day special, the Peanuts gang must rescue a flower that's sprouted on the baseball field before it gets trampled upon during the big game. Apple TV+ has tons of exclusive Charlie Brown and Snoopy cartoons that are appropriate for all ages. As an added bonus, this one has a positive environmental message. Watch 'It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown' on Apple TV+ 13 of 18

Palmer 2021 A Drama About Family and Picking Up the Pieces

Apple TV IMDb rating: 7.3/10 Starring: Justin Timberlake, Ryder Allen, June Squibb Director: Fisher Stevens Rating: R Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes Palmer is the story of a college footballer (Justin Timberlake) who returns to his hometown to start life over after spending time in prison. There he connects with a young boy (Ryder Allen) who was abandoned by his mother. Together, perhaps they can reassemble the pieces of their broken lives—if Palmer's past doesn't get in the way. Watch 'Palmer' on Apple TV+ 14 of 18

The Year Earth Changed 2021 Putting a Positive Spin on the Covid-19 Pandemic

Apple IMDb rating: 8.5/10 Starring: David Attenborough Director: Tom Beard Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 48 minutes This documentary special narrated by David Attenborough takes a look at some of the more uplifting stories to come out of 2020. When the whole world went on lockdown as the Covid-19 virus sickened and killed millions, it had a positive effect on the environment. Whales returned to Glacier Bay, capybara started appearing in suburbs across South America, and more. The documentary chronicles how small changes in human behavior, like not going on cruises or closing beaches for a few days a year, can have a drastic impact on nature and offers a blueprint for how we can live more harmoniously with our environment in the future. Watch 'The Year Earth Changed' on Apple TV+ 15 of 18

Boys State 2020 Best Examination of What Governing Might Look Like in the Future

IMDb rating: 7.7/10 Starring: Ben Feinstein, Steven Garza, Robert MacDougall Director: Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1 hour, 49 minutes This award-winning documentary (it took home the Grand Jury Prize for documentaries at Sundance 2020) is extra relevant in the wake of the U.S. presidential election and a renewed focus on democracy and governance worldwide. Boys State chronicles the journey of over 1,000 teenagers attending the eponymous annual event, in which they design a government. This process includes everything you'd expect, including creating parties, running campaigns, and all of the messiness and ugliness that can come with politics—all of which makes it an important look at how we govern ourselves and what that might look like in the future. Watch 'Boys State' on Apple TV+ 16 of 18

Swan Song 2021 A Sci-Fi Film About Grief

Apple IMDb rating: 8.3/10 Starring: Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Glenn Close Director: Benjamin Cleary Rating: R Runtime: 1 hour, 56 minutes Swan Song is a tearjerker of a film starring Mahershala Ali as Cameron, a husband and father diagnosed with a terminal illness. His doctor (Glenn Close) presents him with an intriguing solution: replace himself with a clone. How far will Cameron go to shield his family from grief? Watch 'Swan Song' on Apple TV+ 17 of 18

The Banker 2020 Best Drama with a Social Conscience

IMDb rating: 7.3/10 Starring: Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult Director: George Nolfi Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 2 hours This film, which is based on true events, had its premiere marred by accusations of sexual misconduct against a co-producer, but that shouldn't subtract from its power. The Banker tells the true story of a pair of Black real-estate entrepreneurs in 1950s Los Angeles and Texas. Facing challenges due to racism, the pair recruit a White man to pose as the head of their company. The trio buy properties and integrate neighborhoods, fighting racism along the way, until a suspicious executive and missteps by the White partner bring the business down. Watch 'The Banker' on Apple TV+ 18 of 18

The Velvet Underground 2021 Documenting One of Rock ' N' Roll' s Most Influential Bands

Apple IMDb rating: 7.3/10 Starring: Mary Woronov, Lou Reed, Johnathan Richman Director: Todd Haynes Rating: R Runtime: 1 hour, 50 minutes While they were commercially unsuccessful during the height of their career in the '60s and '70s, The Velvet Underground is now considered one of the most influential rock bands of all time. This new documentary charts the band's rise to fame, combining in-depth interviews with never-before-seen performances and some experimental art. It's both dark and reverent, and a worthy follow-up for director Todd Haynes, who's also responsible for the Bob Dylan flick I'm Not There.
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