These are the movies on Now that you shouldn’t miss

Netflix may be King when it comes to streaming. But in reality, there’s more competition out there than you might think. We’ve rounded up some of the best streaming platforms here, and one of the top picks in the UK is Now (formerly Now TV).

The Cinema membership offers just what it sounds like – the best movies Sky Cinema has to offer – and we’ve done our best to pick our favourites here.

In case you didn’t know, the Now Cinema membership costs £9.99 per month, and it’s worth pointing out that it’s separate from the TV membership, so you only get access to the films, which means it is pretty expensive if you want access to both. However, if you’re still interested check out our top picks of shows on Now. New customers can often get bundles on the two memberships.

There are more than a thousand films included in the Sky Cinema membership right now, so ranking our top picks obviously meant missing out on some favourites. It’s also worth remembering that one of the best things about the membership is that it offers far more of the biggest recent blockbusters than Netflix or Amazon do, so it’s arguably the best streaming service for watching new movies. 

Barbie

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Greta Gerwig made a box office smash with Barbie, starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. Whilst bizarre and silly, it’s also a great example of what it means to be a woman in modern society.

Barbie is living her dream life – she’s popular, has parties every night, and has tons of friends. However, one day her optimism starts to fail her, and she has to go searching for answers in the real world. What she finds changes her life forever.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was a true surprise when it was released, as many fans were expecting a traditional Shrek-style affair. However, this film was filled with glorious animation, gripping drama and arguably one of the scariest villains we’ve seen in a DreamWorks film.

Over the years, Puss has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Now, a bounty is out on his head – and he may have finally met his match. His only chance at survival is to search for the mythical wishing star.

Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning

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Tom Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt, and this time he’s going up against a villain that has more control than he’s ever seen before.

You’ll most likely be watching Mission Impossible 7 for its death-defying stunts, which this time involve the actor driving a motorcycle off of a cliff, and parachuting down. It’s truly thrilling to watch.

Across the Spider-Verse

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Now has both entries in the Spider-Verse series, but Across the Spider-Verse truly blows things wide open. With an unpredictable villain, stunning visuals and more spider-people than ever before, this is one of the best animated superhero movies, period.

Miles Morales teams up with Gwen Stacey to save his world from the Spot. However, things become complicated when his own mission clashes with someone else’s.

Shaun of the Dead

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All films in the Three Flavours Cornetto are hilarious, but our personal favourite is Shaun of the Dead. Simon Pegg plays Shaun, a 30-something who works in a dead-end job with a dull personal life.

However, that all changes when one day his neighbourhood is overcome with zombies. He must band together with his best friend, girlfriend and family to save the day (or wait for all of it to blow over).

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is one of the highest grossing video game movie adaptation of all-time, and its no wonder. With the addition of fan favourites Tails and Knuckles, plus plenty of action and fun jokes, this is a massive improvement on the first film.

Sonic must once again work against his nemesis – the diabolical Doctor Robotnik – to help keep Green Hills safe. However, he faces an obstacle in the form of a mysterious Echidna.

Inception

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Every big blockbuster that Christopher Nolan produces if often mind-boggling, and Inception is the top dog when it comes to this genre. Based around the concepts of dreams within dreams, this movie creates worlds where even the impossible is within reach. 

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Dom Cobb, a professional thief who works by entering people’s dreams to steal important information. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, he must plant an idea in someone else’s mind by going deep into their subconscious. 

However, he has a big Achilles heel: the memory of his late wife, who often enters his mind unexpectedly. 

Terminator 2: Judgement Day

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Terminator 2 is one of the best action films of all time, and you can stream the Judgement Day Special Edition on Now.

Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a Terminator – a robot from the future who is on a mission to protect the future saviour of the world, John Connor. However, the boy is being hunted by another Terminator – the T-1000, which can morph into liquid metal, making it incredibly difficult to kill.

The Dark Knight

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2008’s The Dark Knight is widely considered one of the best Batman films ever made, namely due to Heath Ledger’s performance as The Joker.

Christian Bale stars as Batman as he begins to put a stop to organised crime. However, his efforts are thwarted when the mob hires the Joker, who will go to extreme lengths to try and kill Bruce Wayne.

The Lego Movie

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If you want fun for all the family, then The Lego Movie is one of the best choices on Now at the moment, with plenty of laugh out loud moments.

Emmet is just an ordinary builder who is living his normal, awesome life. However, his entire world is turned upside down when he has to save the planet from an evil tyrant, along with a whole bunch of other Lego heroes.

The Hunger Games

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All four excellent films in The Hunger Games franchise are available on Now, and the first is where the action begins.

In the dystopian land of Panem, every year one young man and woman from across the country are selected to compete in a televised fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen steps up to represent District 12 to protect her sister, but she is up against people who have trained their entire lives for this moment.

The Holiday

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The Holiday is like a cup of mulled wine – cosy, warm and full of Christmas cheer. Two women from across the world agree to a house swap. On their travels, they find love and affection in unexpected places.

Back to the Future

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Back to the Future is one of the most beloved sci-fi films of all time. During an altercation, Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time and meets his parents when they were younger. Marty must work with his friend Doc to ensure that he saves not only his own life, but those who he loves.

Forrest Gump

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Tom Hanks has many roles he’s known for, but Forrest Gump is one of the standout ones. Forrest looks through life with an optimistic lens, and his mindset takes him through extraordinary scenarios, including the Vietnam war and becoming the captain of a shrimp boat. However, he encounters many reoccurring issues with the love of his life, Jenny.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

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The Mario movie is the most successful film adaptations of a video game, and for good reason. With a star-studded cast including Chris Pratt, Jack Black, Charlie Day and Anya Taylor-Joy, this film is a fitting tribute to the colourful world of the Mushroom Kingdom… and we promise, Mario’s voice isn’t as bad as we expected.