50 Highest-Rated Movies You Can Stream Right Now

Are you the type of person to scroll through your favorite streaming service looking for a movie for hours, only to not end up choosing anything in the end? Honestly, most of us face this dilemma way more than we care to admit. Though there are tons of options, it's often super challenging to get through them all, and it's difficult to know if the movie you choose is actually the right choice. So we're here to break down the best films you can stream right now.

Based on their Rotten Tomatoes score, here are 50 of the highest-rated movies available to stream.

1. Paddington 2 (2018)

Paul King's sequel to 2014's Paddington received instant critical acclaim, scoring a very impressive 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is available to stream on on HBO.

2. Lady Bird (2017)

Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut, Lady Bird, was nominated for five Academy Awards. The coming of age film scored a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, and is available to stream on Amazon Prime.

3. Moonlight (2016)

Barry Jenkins' Moonlight took home the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2017. The film, based on the play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue by Tarell Alvin McCraney, has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. It's available to stream on Netflix.

4. Taxi Driver (1976)

One of Martin Scorsese's major classics stars Robert De Niro, a very young Jodie Foster, and Harvey Keitel, among other notable stars. Taxi Driver has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, and is streaming on Netflix.

5. The Babadook (2014)

Widely considered as one of the best horror movies in recent years, Jennifer Kent's The Babadook scored an impressive 98% on Rotten Tomatoes. You can now stream it on Showtime.

6. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-nominated E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial unsurprisingly has a high rating on Rotten Tomatoes, scoring a 98%. It's available for streaming on Cinemax.

7. Strangers on a Train (1951)

Strangers on a Train is one of Alfred Hitchcock's many masterpieces, and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography. The noir classic has a 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available to stream on Netflix.

8. Schindler’s List (1993)

Spielberg makes another appearance on the list with his World War II drama Schindler's List. The seven-time Academy Award winner, including for Best Picture, has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. It's now available for streaming on Netflix.

9. Boyhood (2014)

Richard Linklater's ambitious film Boyhood, which filmed over the span of 12 years, was a hit with critics and scored six Academy Award nominations. Star Patricia Arquette took home the award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. It's got a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available for streaming on Netflix.

10. The Hate U Give (2018)

George Tillman Jr.'s emotional film The Hate U Give, based on the book by Angie Thomas, follows a high school girl and her community affected by gun violence. It has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and you can stream it on HBO.

11. Annie Hall (1977)

Woody Allen's Annie Hall scooped up four Academy Awards in 1978. The film, also starring Diane Keaton, has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and is streaming on HBO.

12. Coco (2017)

Lee Unkrich and Adrian Molina's heartfelt movie Coco earned two Academy Awards in 2018, including for Best Animated Feature Film. The family film has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available to stream on Netflix.

13. Groundhog Day (1993)

The late Harold Ramis made an instant classic with Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell. The film scored a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, and you can stream it on Netflix.

14. Roma (2018)

Alfonso Cuarón's three-time Academy Award-winning film Roma won over critics and introduced newcomer Yalitza Aparicio into the spotlight. The drama scored a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on Netflix.

15. Black Panther (2018)

Groundbreaking Marvel film Black Panther broke box office records and became the first superhero movie to ever be nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. The Ryan Coogler-helmed flick has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available for streaming on Netflix.

16. To Catch a Thief (1955)

Hitchcock's second appearance on the list comes with his Academy Award-winning To Catch a Thief. The film, which stars Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, received a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on Amazon Prime.

17. The Florida Project (2017)

Sean Baker's critically acclaimed flick The Florida Project scored an Academy Award nomination and a solid 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. You can stream the film now on Amazon Prime.

18. Paterson (2016)

Jim Jarmusch's poetic film Paterson, starring Adam Driver, scored a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. It's now available for streaming on Amazon Prime.

19. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

The late Jonathan Demme created a masterpiece in The Silence of the Lambs, which won five Academy Awards in 1995, including for Best Picture. The film, which stars Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins, has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. You can stream it on Hulu.

20. BlacKkKlansman (2018)

Spike Lee finally won an Academy Award with his film BlacKkKlansman, receiving the honor for Best Adapted Screenplay. The film, which stars John David Washington and Adam Driver, scored a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and is streaming on HBO.

21. Sling Blade (1996)

Writer/director Billy Bob Thornton generated critical acclaim with his film Sling Blade, winning the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1997. The movie has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and you can stream it on Showtime.

22. Goodfellas (1990)

Scorsese lands another spot on the list with his classic Goodfellas, which earned an Academy Award for Joe Pesci's portrayal of Tommy DeVito. The film has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes and is streaming on Cinemax.

23. Nightcrawler (2014)

Writer/director Dan Gilroy's thriller Nightcrawler stars Jake Gyllenhaal. The Academy Award-nominated film received a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on on Showtime.

24. A Quiet Place (2018)

A Quiet Place stars director John Krasinski and his real-life wife Emily Blunt. The post-apocalyptic horror film has a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on both Amazon Prime and Hulu.

25. The Dark Knight (2008)

Widely regarded as the best comic book adaptation ever, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight reached critical acclaim for both directing and acting. The late Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker won him a posthumous Academy Award in 2009. The film has a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and is now streaming on Netflix.

26. Her (2013)

Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, and Rooney Mara, earned director Spike Jones an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2014. The film has a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available to stream on Netflix.

27. All the President's Men (1976)

Four-time Academy Award-winning film All the President's Men is directed by Alan J. Pakula and stars Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. The critically acclaimed classic scored a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently streaming on Netflix.

28. The Favourite (2018)

Yorgos Lanthimos brings his signature style to his film The Favourite, which star Olivia Colman won the Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in 2019 for. Also starring Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz, the film has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. You can now stream it on HBO.

29. Rocky (1976)

In the film that began the successful series, John G. Avildsen's Rocky stars Sylvester Stallone as the boxer Rocky Balboa, loosely based on the real-life Chuck Wepner. The three-time Academy Award-winning film has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available to stream on Hulu.

30. Baby Driver (2017)

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver scooped up three Academy Award nominations. The film, starring Ansel Elgort, has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be found to stream on Showtime.

31. Boogie Nights (1997)

Mark Wahlberg stars as an adult film star in Paul Thomas Anderson's Boogie Nights, which earned three Academy Award nominations. The movie has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on Showtime.

32. West Side Story (1961)

Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise's adaptation of West Side Story scored an incredible 10 Academy Awards in 1962, including for Best Picture. The classic film, starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Rita Moreno, and more, has a 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. You can stream it on Cinemax.

33. Pulp Fiction (1994)

Regarded by many as Quentin Tarantino's best film, Pulp Fiction was nominated for seven Academy Awards, ultimately winning for Best Original Screenplay in 1995. The movie scored a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently streaming on Netflix.

34. Ex Machina (2014)

Oscar Isaac, Alicia Vikander, and Domhnall Gleeson star in Alex Garland's Academy Award-winning film Ex Machina. The sci-fi movie has a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on Netflix.

35. Beasts of No Nation (2015)

Cary Joji Fukunaga's Beasts of No Nation stars Idris Elba and was nominated for one Golden Globe. The film received a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and you can watch it now streaming on Netflix.

36. Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

The Coen Brothers enlisted Oscar Isaac for the lead in their Academy Award-nominated film Inside Llewyn Davis. The movie scored a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and is available to stream on Amazon Prime.

37. Shakespeare in Love (1998)

John Madden's Shakespeare in Love took home seven Academy Awards in 1999, including for Best Picture. The film, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes, has a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and is streaming on Hulu.

38. Frances Ha (2012)

Greta Gerwig stars in real-life husband Noah Baumbach's Frances Ha (which she also co-wrote). The film was nominated for one Golden Globe and scored a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes. You can stream it on Hulu.

39. Dunkirk (2017)

Nolan's second appearance on the list is for his World War II film Dunkirk. The movie won three Academy Awards in 2018, and stars Fionn Whitehead, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Hardy, among other notable stars. It's got a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on Cinemax.

40. Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)

Though divisive for diehard fans of the franchise, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was nominated for four Academy Awards and made an impressive $1.321 billion at the box office. The sci-fi flick received a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently streaming on Netflix.

41. Reservoir Dogs (1992)

Tarantino's second film on the list is his cult classic Reservoir Dogs, starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Steve Buscemi, and Michael Madsen. The crime movie has a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and you can stream it now on Hulu.

42. There Will Be Blood (2007)

Two-time Academy Award-winning film There Will Be Blood marks Anderson's second time on the list, starring Daniel Day Lewis and Paul Dano. The movie has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and can be streamed on Showtime.

43. A Star is Born (2018)

Bradley Cooper makes his directorial debut with A Star is Born, which he stars in opposite Lady Gaga. The film won an Academy Award for Best Original Song with "Shallow," written by Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt. It scored a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and is streaming on HBO.

44. The Witch (2015)

Writer/director Robert Eggers' The Witch stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, and Kate Dickie. The creepy thriller received a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and you can stream it now on Netflix.

45. Capote (2005)

The late Philip Seymour Hoffman stars as Truman Capote in Bennett Miller's Capote, which earned him an Academy Award in 2006 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role. The drama has a 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently streaming on Showtime.

46. Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Tarantino's third appearance on the list is Inglourious Basterds, which stars Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, and Diane Kruger. Waltz took home the Academy Award in 2010 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. The film has a 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and is currently streaming on Netflix.

47. Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018)

Ralph Breaks the Internet, the sequel to 2012's Wreck-It Ralph, is helmed by Phil Johnston and Rich Moore, and stars John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot, and many others. The Academy Award-nominated film has a 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and is streaming on Netflix.

48. The Graduate (1967)

Mike Nichols helmed a classic with The Graduate, starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, and Katharine Ross. The Academy Award-winning film scored a 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and is available to stream on Netflix.

49. Boys Don't Cry (1999)

Hilary Swank won the Academy Award in 2000 for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Kimberly Peirce's film Boys Don't Cry. The drama has a 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and you can watch it now on HBO.

50. Jackie Brown (1997)

And finally, last on the list is also Tarantino's fourth appearance, as Jackie Brown scored a 87% on Rotten Tomatoes. The Academy Award-nominated film, starring Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, and Robert De Niro, is streaming on Netflix.