Pluto has a surprisingly good selection of movies available to stream. I’ve rounded up 74 of the best movies that scored 7 or higher on IMDb.
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Alive (1993) – IMDb 8.0 · Survival/Drama
Based on true events, this harrowing tale of a plane crash in the Andes explores endurance, sacrifice, and the limits of human resilience.
Fantastic Planet (1973) – IMDb 7.9 · Animation/Sci-Fi
This surreal French cult classic imagines a world where humans are pets to giant aliens, blending psychedelic visuals with political allegory.
Night of the Living Dead (1968) – IMDb 7.9 · Horror
George A. Romero’s genre-defining zombie film traps strangers in a farmhouse as society collapses outside — and within.
The Big Short (2015) – IMDb 7.8 · Drama/Comedy
A sharp, fast-paced breakdown of the 2008 financial crisis, where outsiders bet against the system and expose its rot.
Halloween (1978) – IMDb 7.8 · Horror
John Carpenter’s slasher classic introduced Michael Myers and redefined horror with its eerie score and suburban dread.
Detour (1945) – IMDb 7.8 · Noir/Thriller
This low-budget noir gem follows a hitchhiker’s descent into fatalism and misfortune, dripping with existential despair.
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992) – IMDb 7.8 · Drama
David Mamet’s razor-sharp dialogue powers this tense tale of desperate salesmen, featuring powerhouse performances and moral decay.
First of the Few (1942) – IMDb 7.7 · War/Biopic
Leslie Howard directs and stars in this patriotic WWII drama about the visionary behind the Spitfire fighter plane.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) – IMDb 7.7 · Sci-Fi/Horror
Paranoia reigns as townsfolk are replaced by emotionless clones in this Cold War allegory of conformity and fear.
We Were Soldiers (2002) – IMDb 7.6 · War/Drama
Mel Gibson leads this visceral Vietnam War drama, balancing battlefield brutality with emotional depth and military honour.
Sherlock Holmes (2010) – IMDb 7.6 · Mystery/Action
Robert Downey Jr. reinvents Holmes as a brawling, brilliant detective in this stylish, fast-paced reimagining of the classic sleuth.
An American Werewolf in London (1981) – IMDb 7.6 · Horror/Comedy
A backpacker’s cursed transformation delivers iconic practical effects and dark humour in this cult lycanthropic tale.
D.O.A. (1949) – IMDb 7.6 · Noir/Thriller
A poisoned man races to solve his own murder in this gripping, fatalistic noir with a ticking-clock premise.
JFK (1991) – IMDb 7.6 · Thriller/Drama
Oliver Stone’s sprawling conspiracy thriller reopens the Kennedy assassination with courtroom drama and political paranoia.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) – IMDb 7.5 · Thriller/Drama
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford deliver iconic performances in this twisted tale of faded fame, sibling rivalry, and psychological torment.
This Boy’s Life (1993) – IMDb 7.5 · Drama
Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro clash in this raw coming-of-age story about abuse, escape, and self-definition.
The Last Man on Earth (1964) – IMDb 7.4 · Horror/Sci-Fi
Vincent Price wanders a post-apocalyptic wasteland in this eerie precursor to I Am Legend, where vampiric plague meets existential dread.
Labyrinth (1986) – IMDb 7.4 · Fantasy/Adventure
Jennifer Connelly journeys through a surreal maze to rescue her brother from David Bowie’s Goblin King in this cult fantasy classic.
Buffalo ’66 (1998) – IMDb 7.4 · Drama/Romance
Vincent Gallo’s offbeat indie romance pairs dysfunction with tenderness in a story of kidnapping, bowling, and emotional redemption.
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) – IMDb 7.4 · Drama
Shia LaBeouf and Robert Downey Jr. anchor this gritty, reflective tale of youth, violence, and the ghosts of Queens.
Speak (2004) – IMDb 7.4 · Drama
Kristen Stewart gives a quiet, powerful performance as a teen navigating trauma and silence after a life-altering assault.
Frances Ha (2012) – IMDb 7.4 · Comedy/Drama
Greta Gerwig shines in this black-and-white ode to artistic ambition, friendship, and flailing through adulthood in New York.
Detachment (2011) – IMDb 7.4 · Drama
Adrien Brody plays a substitute teacher drifting through a broken school system in this bleak, poetic meditation on connection and despair.
Pumping Iron (1977) – IMDb 7.3 · Documentary
Arnold Schwarzenegger flexes charisma and muscle in this seminal bodybuilding doc that blends ego, rivalry, and backstage drama.
Scott of the Antarctic (1948) – IMDb 7.3 · Historical/Drama
John Mills stars in this tragic retelling of Captain Scott’s doomed polar expedition, where heroism meets harsh reality.
The Captain (2017) – IMDb 7.3 · War/Drama
A deserter dons a Nazi uniform and spirals into madness in this chilling true story of power, identity, and moral collapse.
The Negotiator (1998) – IMDb 7.3 · Thriller/Drama
Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey face off in a tense hostage standoff where corruption and truth hang in the balance.
The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) – IMDb 7.3 · Horror/Comedy
A hapless florist raises a man-eating plant in this campy cult favourite that mixes B-movie charm with botanical terror.
The Buddy Holly Story (1978) – IMDb 7.3 · Biopic/Drama
Gary Busey earned an Oscar nod for his portrayal of the rock ’n’ roll pioneer in this energetic, bittersweet musical biopic.
Evil Knievel (1971) – IMDb 7.3 · Biopic/Drama
George Hamilton plays the legendary stuntman in this swaggering portrait of risk, fame, and American bravado.
Elsa and Fred (2005) – IMDb 7.3 · Romance/Drama
Two elderly neighbours find unexpected love and adventure in this tender, life-affirming story of second chances.
The Dark Crystal (1982) – IMDb 7.2 · Fantasy/Adventure
Jim Henson’s puppetry epic follows a Gelfling’s quest to heal a shattered world, blending mythic lore with eerie visual splendour.
Insomnia (2002) – IMDb 7.2 · Thriller/Drama
Al Pacino and Robin Williams face off in this moody Alaskan murder mystery where guilt, sleep deprivation, and moral compromise blur the line between hunter and hunted.
Tales from the Crypt (1972) – IMDb 7.2 · Horror/Anthology
Five strangers hear their fates in this British horror classic, where morality tales meet macabre twists and gothic atmosphere.
The House That Dripped Blood (1971) – IMDb 7.2 · Horror/Anthology
A cursed country house hosts four chilling tales in this stylish Amicus anthology starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing.
Rebel in the Rye (2017) – IMDb 7.2 · Biopic/Drama
Nicholas Hoult plays J.D. Salinger in this literary biopic exploring trauma, fame, and the creation of The Catcher in the Rye.
Mr. Pip (2012) – IMDb 7.2 · Drama
Hugh Laurie stars as a teacher in war-torn Bougainville, where Great Expectations becomes a lifeline for a young girl amid violence.
Magic Beyond Words (2011) – IMDb 7.2 · Biopic/Drama
This unauthorised biopic traces J.K. Rowling’s journey from struggling single mother to the world’s most famous fantasy author.
Trees Lounge (1996) – IMDb 7.1 · Drama/Comedy
Steve Buscemi directs and stars as a drifting barfly in this low-key indie about addiction, regret, and small-town inertia.
Swimming with Sharks (1994) – IMDb 7.1 · Drama/Thriller
Frank Whaley and Kevin Spacey clash in this Hollywood-set power struggle where abuse, ambition, and revenge take centre stage.
Can We Take a Joke? (2015) – IMDb 7.1 · Documentary
This provocative doc explores free speech, comedy, and outrage culture in an era of social media backlash.
Keeping Up with the Kandasamys (2017) – IMDb 7.1 · Comedy
Two South African matriarchs feud and bond in this warm, culturally rich comedy about family, rivalry, and community.
Payback (1999) – IMDb 7.1 · Crime/Thriller
Mel Gibson plays a betrayed thief out for revenge in this gritty, noir-infused action flick with a sardonic edge.
The Plague Dogs (1982) – IMDb 7.1 · Animation/Drama
Two lab escapees flee across the moors in this haunting animated tale of survival, cruelty, and moral ambiguity.
Operation Valkyrie (2008) – IMDb 7.1 · War/Drama
This German-language drama recounts the failed plot to assassinate Hitler, focusing on duty, sacrifice, and historical tension.
Tigerland (2000) – IMDb 7.1 · War/Drama
Colin Farrell shines in this gritty Vietnam-era boot camp drama where defiance and camaraderie clash with military conformity.
The Great War (2019) – IMDb 7.1 · War/Drama
American soldiers rescue a trapped platoon in this WWI drama exploring heroism, racial tension, and battlefield sacrifice.
Dark Star (1974) – IMDb 7.1 · Sci-Fi/Comedy
John Carpenter’s debut is a lo-fi space satire where bored astronauts debate philosophy and wrangle sentient bombs.
The Iceman (2012) – IMDb 7.1 · Crime/Biopic
Michael Shannon plays real-life hitman Richard Kuklinski in this chilling portrait of violence, secrecy, and suburban façade.
Margin Call (2011) – IMDb 7.1 · Drama/Thriller
A Wall Street firm faces collapse in this cerebral financial thriller where ethics, panic, and profit collide overnight.
Arlington Road (1999) – IMDb 7.1 · Thriller/Drama
Jeff Bridges suspects his neighbour of terrorism in this paranoid thriller that probes trust, surveillance, and suburban fear.
Let Me In (2010) – IMDb 7.1 · Horror/Drama
This American remake of Let the Right One In blends icy atmosphere with tender horror as a bullied boy befriends a vampire.
The Simple Life of Noah Dearborn (1999) – IMDb 7.1 · Drama
Sidney Poitier plays a reclusive carpenter whose quiet dignity challenges modern greed in this gentle, character-driven drama.
9/11 (2017) – IMDb 7.1 · Drama
Five strangers trapped in a lift during the Twin Towers attack confront fear, hope, and humanity in this intimate disaster drama.
Love & Other Drugs (2010) – IMDb 7.1 · Romance/Drama
Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway spark in this bittersweet romance about pharma sales, Parkinson’s, and emotional vulnerability.
Mozart and the Whale (2005) – IMDb 7.1 · Romance/Drama
Josh Hartnett and Radha Mitchell play neurodivergent lovers navigating connection, chaos, and understanding in this offbeat romance.
The Grand Seduction (2013) – IMDb 7.0 · Comedy/Drama
A remote Newfoundland village woos a city doctor with elaborate lies in this charming tale of community, deception, and heart.
Tomboy (2011) – IMDb 7.0 · Drama
A young girl presents as a boy after moving to a new town in this tender, quietly powerful exploration of identity and childhood.
1944 – The Longest Days (2015) – IMDb 7.0 · War/Drama
This Estonian war drama captures the moral complexity of soldiers caught between two occupying forces during WWII.
Marjorie Prime (2017) – IMDb 7.0 · Sci-Fi/Drama
Lois Smith and Jon Hamm star in this meditative chamber piece about memory, grief, and holographic companionship.
Death Watch (1980) – IMDb 7.0 · Sci-Fi/Drama
Harvey Keitel and Romy Schneider star in this dystopian tale where terminal illness becomes televised spectacle.
10,000 Days (2014) – IMDb 7.0 · Sci-Fi/Drama
A post-apocalyptic family struggles to survive in a frozen wasteland decades after a comet strike, where hope is as scarce as warmth.
Runaway Jury (2003) – IMDb 7.0 · Thriller/Drama
John Cusack and Rachel Weisz manipulate a high-stakes courtroom battle in this slick legal thriller based on John Grisham’s novel.
Black Sabbath (1963) – IMDb 7.0 · Horror/Anthology
Boris Karloff hosts three eerie tales in this Italian horror classic that blends gothic dread with stylish suspense.
The Hitch-Hiker (1953) – IMDb 7.0 · Noir/Thriller
Two friends pick up a killer on the run in this taut, groundbreaking noir directed by Ida Lupino.
Thirteen Conversations About One Thing (2001) – IMDb 7.0 · Drama
Interwoven lives explore happiness, guilt, and fate in this philosophical ensemble piece with quiet emotional resonance.
Seize the Day (1986) – IMDb 7.0 · Drama
Robin Williams plays a failed salesman confronting regret and estrangement in this sombre adaptation of Saul Bellow’s novella.
Patrick’s Day (2014) – IMDb 7.0 · Drama
A young man with schizophrenia falls in love, sparking conflict and compassion in this Irish drama about autonomy and control.
Brothers (2009) – IMDb 7.0 · Drama/War
Tobey Maguire and Jake Gyllenhaal play siblings torn by war, trauma, and family tension in this emotional domestic drama.
Foster (2011) – IMDb 7.0 · Family/Drama
A grieving couple’s life changes when a mysterious child arrives in this gentle, whimsical tale of healing and hope.
The Beaver (2011) – IMDb 7.0 · Drama
Mel Gibson plays a depressed man who communicates through a puppet in this bold, offbeat exploration of mental health and recovery.
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