Apple TV+ may not release as many films as some other streaming platforms, but when it does, the results are often worth the wait. Over the years, the platform has built an impressive collection of original films that deserve just as much attention.
Whether gripping dramas or heartfelt stories, here are some of the best Apple TV+ original movies every cinephile should add to their watchlist.
10. Come From Away (2021)
There are only a handful of films that capture the kindness of strangers the way ‘Come From Away‘ does. The musical tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, responded when thousands of airline passengers suddenly became stranded after the September 11 attacks.
Instead of panic, something incredible happened. Local residents opened their homes, cooked meals, and welcomed complete strangers. Filmed live on stage at New York’s Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, the musical shows how people supported one another during a very dark time.
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9. Causeway (2022)
Life after war is never simple, and ‘Causeway‘ explores that reality through the story of Lynsey. She returns to New Orleans after suffering a traumatic brain injury while serving in Afghanistan as an engineer in the U.S. Army.
Back home, everyday routines feel strange and unfamiliar. While trying to rebuild her life, Lynsey meets James, a local mechanic who also carries painful memories. Their friendship slowly grows, giving both of them someone who understands their struggles. But can she ever escape the craving for her old military life?
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8. On the Rocks (2020)
Marriage and trust are the two broad pillars of ‘On the Rocks‘, where Laura, a novelist and mother of two, begins to suspect that her husband Dean might be cheating. Doubt creeps in, and soon she can’t stop thinking about it.
Laura decides to investigate, but she doesn’t do it alone. Her father, Felix, joins the mission. Felix is a charming art dealer who enjoys adventure almost as much as he enjoys flirting. Together they drive around New York, follow Dean, and share plenty of lively conversations. Along the way, Laura begins to see both her marriage and her father’s in a new light.
7. Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)
Andrew has just finished college, yet his life feels stuck. He moves back home to New Jersey and starts working at bar and bat mitzvah parties, where his job is simply to keep the kids dancing and the energy high.
However, things begin to change when Andrew meets Domino and her daughter, Lola. Spending time with them opens his eyes to a different kind of future. At the same time, those new feelings also bring confusion, since life rarely follows the plan we imagine.
6. The Tragedy of Macbeth (2021)
Ambition and prophecy join hands in Joel Coen’s striking adaptation of Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy. The story is of Macbeth, a Scottish lord who becomes consumed by the witches’ prophecy that he will one day become king.
Encouraged by the relentless ambition of Lady Macbeth, he takes matters into his own hands and seizes the throne through violence. Yet once the crown is secured, the cost quickly becomes impossible to ignore. Guilt, paranoia, and fear begin to consume the couple, and everything that can go wrong, does.
5. Wolfwalkers (2020)
Visually stunning and emotionally rich, legends and superstition dominate the world of ‘Wolfwalkers‘. Robyn, a young apprentice hunter, travels to Ireland alongside her father to help eliminate the last remaining wolves. However, the town residents believe wolves are dangerous creatures that must be destroyed.
But Robyn’s perspective changes dramatically after she meets Mebh, a spirited girl believed to belong to a mysterious group capable of transforming into wolves at night. Friendship between the two girls reveals a hidden side of the forest and challenges everything Robyn thought she understood about nature.
4. CODA (2021)
Ruby Rossi carries responsibilities far beyond her years. As the only hearing member of her deaf family, she spends mornings working on the family’s fishing boat before rushing off to school.
Life takes an unexpected turn after Ruby joins her school choir and discovers a powerful love for singing. Talent quickly becomes clear, opening the door to opportunities she never imagined.
3. Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)
A disturbing chapter of American history unfolds in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon‘. During the 1920s, the Osage Nation became incredibly wealthy after oil was discovered beneath their land in Oklahoma.
Prosperity soon turned dangerous as members of the community began dying under mysterious circumstances. Authorities eventually launched a major investigation to uncover the truth behind the murders.
2. Blitz (2024)
Saoirse Ronan rarely disappoints, and ‘Blitz‘ gives her another powerful role to work with. The story takes place during World War II and follows Rita, a mother trying to protect her young son while London faces the constant danger of air raids.
Believing he will be safer away from the city, Rita sends her mixed-race son on a train meant to evacuate children to the countryside. The plan quickly falls apart, however, when the boy jumps off the train and begins a dangerous journey back to London to find his mother.
1. F1 (2025)
‘F1‘ jumps straight into the fast and intense world of Formula One racing. The film puts viewers close to the track with high-speed race scenes and visuals that capture the pressure and excitement of the sport.
Several real figures from the Formula One world also appear in the movie, which adds a touch of realism. However, the reactions to the story have been mixed. While some viewers enjoy it as an exciting racing film, others feel the plot sticks to familiar sports-movie ideas.
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