Pluto TV has a surprisingly decent selection of movies available to stream. I’ve gathered 68 of the best that scored at least 6 on IMDb to find the everything you should definitely add to your watchlist, including some of my favourites of all-time, award winners, critically acclaimed and cult favourites.
WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
28 Days Later (2002) – Action/Horror
For fans of Day of the Dead, Dog Soldiers, and The Babadook
Danny Boyle’s kinetic zombie thriller that revitalized the genre with its fast‑moving infected. BAFTA‑nominated. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Memento (2000) – Mystery/Thriller
For fans of The Lookout, Burning, and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
Christopher Nolan’s breakthrough puzzle narrative told in reverse chronology. Oscar‑nominated for Best Original Screenplay. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Witness (1985) – Crime/Drama
For fans of Southern Comfort, The Contender, and Cold in July
Harrison Ford stars in a crime drama set within Amish country. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.
Point Break (1991) – Action/Thriller
For fans of Ong Bak, Limitless, and The Man From Nowhere
Kathryn Bigelow’s cult classic about FBI agents and surfer bank robbers. Iconic action thriller. WYALAN Rating – 3.5/5
Headhunters (2011) – Thriller/Crime
For fans of Burning, The Gangster the Cop the Devil, and The Proposition
Norwegian thriller about a corporate headhunter turned art thief. BAFTA‑nominated.
Dog Soldiers (2002) – Horror/Action
For fans of 28 Days Later, Day of the Dead, and The Babadook
Neil Marshall’s acclaimed British werewolf survival film. Cult favourite.
Limitless (2011) – Thriller/Sci‑Fi
For fans of Coherence, The Invitation, and Sliding Doors
A man discovers a drug that unlocks his brain’s full potential. Popular and engaging thriller.
The Man From Nowhere (2010) – Action/Thriller
For fans of Ong Bak, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, and Burning
South Korean hit about a quiet pawnshop owner with a violent past. Critically acclaimed and commercially successful.
The Proposition (2005) – Western/Crime
For fans of Meek’s Cutoff, Cold in July, and Harakiri
Nick Cave’s brutal Australian Western exploring law, morality, and family. Critically acclaimed.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) – Martial Arts/Fantasy
For fans of Ong Bak, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth
Ang Lee’s wuxia masterpiece blending martial arts and romance. Winner of Best Foreign Language Film, 10 Oscar nominations.
Burning (2018) – Mystery/Drama
For fans of A Taxi Driver, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, and The Lookout
South Korean psychological mystery based on Haruki Murakami’s short story. Oscar‑shortlisted.
Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005) – Thriller/Crime
For fans of Burning, The Man From Nowhere, and Cold in July
Park Chan‑wook’s acclaimed revenge thriller, part of his Vengeance Trilogy.
Ong Bak (2003) – Martial Arts/Action
For fans of The Man From Nowhere, Point Break, and Crouching Tiger
Tony Jaa’s breakout Thai martial arts film with groundbreaking stunts.
The Contender (2000) – Political Thriller
For fans of Witness, The War Room, and The Newspaperman
Drama about a female vice‑presidential nominee facing scandal. Oscar nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actor.
The Lookout (2007) – Crime/Thriller
For fans of Memento, Burning, and Cold in July
Joseph Gordon‑Levitt stars in a taut thriller about memory and crime. Critically praised.
Byzantium (2012) – Vampire/Drama
For fans of The Company of Wolves, Spring, and The Babadook
Atmospheric vampire drama directed by Neil Jordan. Critically well‑regarded.
Meek’s Cutoff (2010) – Western/Drama
For fans of The Proposition, Harakiri, and Cold in July
Kelly Reichardt’s minimalist Western about pioneers lost on the Oregon Trail. Highly acclaimed.
Day of the Dead (1985) – Horror/Zombie
For fans of 28 Days Later, Dog Soldiers, and The Babadook
George A. Romero’s third zombie classic, exploring survival and science. Cult favourite.
A Taxi Driver (2017) – Historical Drama/Thriller
For fans of Burning, The Man From Nowhere, and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
South Korean drama about a cab driver caught up in the 1980 Gwangju uprising. Oscar submission, highly acclaimed.
The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil (2019) – Action/Thriller
For fans of Headhunters, Burning, and The Man From Nowhere
South Korean action thriller where a gangster and a cop form an uneasy alliance to catch a serial killer. Critically praised.
True Grit (2010) – Western/Drama
For fans of The Proposition, Meek’s Cutoff, and Cold in July
The Coen Brothers’ remake of the classic Western, starring Hailee Steinfeld and Jeff Bridges. Oscar‑nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, and more.
Match Point (2005) – Drama/Thriller
For fans of The Contender, The Last Seduction, and Witness
Woody Allen’s London‑set thriller about ambition, morality, and fate. Oscar‑nominated for Best Original Screenplay.
Monster (2003) – Drama/Crime Biography
For fans of Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Burning, and The Last Seduction
Charlize Theron transforms into serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress.
We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011) – Psychological Drama
For fans of Burning, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, and Cold in July
Tilda Swinton stars in a harrowing portrait of motherhood and violence. Multiple BAFTA nominations.
Boiling Point (2021) – Drama/Single‑Take
For fans of The Lookout, Match Point, and Short Term 12
Stephen Graham leads this tense, one‑take restaurant drama. BAFTA‑nominated.
Downfall (2004) – Historical Drama
For fans of The War Room, John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls, and True Justice
German drama depicting Hitler’s final days in the bunker. Oscar‑nominated for Best Foreign Language Film.
Short Term 12 (2013) – Independent Drama
For fans of Boyhood, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, and Jesus’ Son
Brie Larson stars in a moving story set in a foster care facility. Winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize.
Boyhood (2014) – Coming‑of‑Age Drama
For fans of Short Term 12, Jesus’ Son, and Atlantic City
Richard Linklater’s landmark film shot over 12 years. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Atlantic City (1980) – Crime/Drama
For fans of Witness, The Last Seduction, and Cold in July
Louis Malle’s drama about aging gangsters and Atlantic City’s decline. Five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
Half Nelson (2006) – Drama
For fans of Short Term 12, Boyhood, and Jesus’ Son
Ryan Gosling stars as a troubled teacher forming a bond with a student. Oscar nomination for Best Actor.
Sophie’s Choice (1982) – Drama
For fans of Downfall, True Justice, and The Case Against 8
Meryl Streep delivers a career‑defining performance. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Actress.
The Man Who Sold His Skin (2020) – Drama/International Feature
For fans of Burning, A Taxi Driver, and Harakiri
A Syrian refugee allows his body to be tattooed as art. Oscar‑nominated for Best International Feature.
Hamlet (1990) – Drama/Shakespeare Adaptation
For fans of Harakiri, Meek’s Cutoff, and The Proposition
Mel Gibson stars in Franco Zeffirelli’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy. Oscar‑nominated.
Harakiri: Death of a Samurai (2011) – Drama/Period
For fans of The Proposition, Meek’s Cutoff, and Hamlet
Takashi Miike’s remake of the classic Japanese tale. Critically acclaimed at Cannes.
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006) – Independent Drama
For fans of Short Term 12, Jesus’ Son, and Boyhood
Dito Montiel’s autobiographical coming‑of‑age story. Winner of the Sundance Special Jury Prize.
Jesus’ Son (1999) – Independent Drama
For fans of Short Term 12, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, and Boyhood
Adaptation of Denis Johnson’s short stories about addiction and redemption. Award winner at Venice and Sundance.
Labyrinth (1986) – Fantasy/Musical
For fans of The Dark Crystal, The Company of Wolves, and Sliding Doors
Jim Henson’s cult classic starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Beloved for its puppetry and imaginative world‑building. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Donnie Darko: Director’s Cut (2004) – Sci‑Fi/Drama
For fans of Coherence, The Invitation, and Heathers
Richard Kelly’s surreal cult favourite blending time travel, teenage angst, and dark humour. Highly revered sci‑fi classic. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Coherence (2013) – Sci‑Fi/Thriller
For fans of Limitless, The Invitation, and Sliding Doors
A low‑budget but ingenious thriller about parallel realities unfolding during a dinner party. Critically acclaimed.
The Babadook (2014) – Horror/Psychological
For fans of Dog Soldiers, Day of the Dead, and Spring
Jennifer Kent’s modern horror about grief and motherhood. Widely acclaimed as one of the best horror films of the decade.
The Changeling (1980) – Horror/Supernatural
For fans of The Invitation, The Company of Wolves, and Byzantium
George C. Scott stars in a chilling ghost story. Well‑regarded for atmosphere and suspense.
The Invitation (2015) – Thriller/Horror
For fans of Coherence, Donnie Darko, and Burning
A tense dinner party thriller that slowly unravels into paranoia and dread. Critically praised.
The Company of Wolves (1984) – Horror/Fantasy
For fans of Byzantium, Labyrinth, and The Dark Crystal
Neil Jordan’s stylish, fairy‑tale inspired horror film based on Angela Carter’s stories. Critically acclaimed.
The Dark Crystal (1982) – Fantasy/Adventure
For fans of Labyrinth, Crouching Tiger, and Spring
Jim Henson’s ambitious fantasy epic with groundbreaking puppetry. Acclaimed for its artistry and world‑building.
The Name of the Rose (1986) – Mystery/Drama
For fans of Witness, Burning, and Sympathy for Lady Vengeance
Sean Connery stars in this medieval murder mystery. Connery won a BAFTA for his role.
Spring (2015) – Horror/Romance
For fans of Byzantium, The Babadook, and Coherence
An indie horror/romance blending myth and love story. Praised for originality and atmosphere.
The Death of Stalin (2017) – Comedy/Political Satire
For fans of Tabloid, The Contender, and The War Room
Armando Iannucci’s dark comedy about the chaos following Stalin’s death. BAFTA‑nominated, highly acclaimed.
Heathers (1989) – Comedy/Black Satire
For fans of Donnie Darko, Party Girl, and Sliding Doors
Cult classic about high school cliques, murder, and dark humour. Strong cult following. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
The Commitments (1991) – Comedy/Musical Drama
For fans of The Bee Gees, The Velvet Underground, and The Supermodels
Alan Parker’s energetic story of a Dublin soul band. Critically acclaimed and beloved. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Party Girl (1995) – Comedy/Independent
For fans of Sliding Doors, Heathers, and The House of Yes
Parker Posey stars in this influential indie about a club kid turned librarian. Independent film hit.
Sliding Doors (1998) – Comedy/Romantic Drama
For fans of Coherence, The Invitation, and Party Girl
Gwyneth Paltrow stars in a parallel‑lives romantic drama. Became a cultural touchstone. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Bernie (2011) – Comedy/Black Satire
For fans of The Death of Stalin, Heathers, and The House of Yes
Richard Linklater’s dark comedy about a Texas funeral director. Jack Black earned a Golden Globe nomination.
The House of Yes (1997) – Comedy/Independent Satire
For fans of Party Girl, Heathers, and Bernie
Parker Posey stars in a twisted family comedy. Won Special Recognition for Acting at Sundance.
Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father (2008) – Documentary/True Crime & Personal Story
For fans of Murder on Middle Beach, Capturing the Friedmans, and The Imposter
A devastating personal documentary about grief, justice, and family. Critically acclaimed and emotionally powerful.
Hoop Dreams (1994) – Documentary/Sports & Society
For fans of When We Were Kings, A Taxi Driver, and True Justice
Follows two Chicago teenagers pursuing basketball careers. Widely considered one of the greatest documentaries ever made. Winner of a Peabody Award.
Super Size Me (2004) – Documentary/Health & Culture
For fans of Tabloid, Fahrenheit 9/11, and Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry
Morgan Spurlock’s fast‑food experiment became a cultural phenomenon. Oscar‑nominated for Best Documentary Feature.
Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) – Documentary/Investigative
For fans of The Way Down, Love Has Won, and Catch and Kill
Alex Gibney’s exposé of Scientology. Winner of a Peabody Award and multiple Emmy Awards.
When We Were Kings (1996) – Documentary/Sports History
For fans of Hoop Dreams, Diego Maradona, and The War Room
Captures Muhammad Ali’s legendary “Rumble in the Jungle” fight. Winner of the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.
How to Survive a Plague (2012) – Documentary/Social Justice
For fans of True Justice, The Case Against 8, and Welcome to Chechnya
Chronicles the activism that transformed the AIDS crisis. Oscar‑nominated, Peabody Award‑winning.
The Imposter (2012) – Documentary/True Crime
For fans of Dear Zachary, Capturing the Friedmans, and The Jinx
A gripping story of identity theft and deception. BAFTA winner, Peabody Award‑winning.
The Mole Agent (2020) – Documentary/Investigative & Human Story
For fans of Nuclear Family, Roadrunner, and Jim: The James Foley Story
A charming and poignant look at an elderly man infiltrating a retirement home. Oscar‑nominated.
The Invisible War (2012) – Documentary/Investigative
For fans of I Am Evidence, The Forever Prisoner, and The Case Against 8
Exposes sexual assault in the U.S. military. Oscar‑nominated, Emmy‑winning.
Tabloid (2010) – Documentary/Investigative & Satire
For fans of The Imposter, The War Room, and The Death of Stalin
Errol Morris’s quirky documentary about scandal, obsession, and media. Critically acclaimed.
Midnight Family (2019) – Documentary/Social Portrait
For fans of Hoop Dreams, The Mole Agent, and Roadrunner
Follows a family running a private ambulance in Mexico City. Winner at Sundance.
The Decline of Western Civilization (1981–1998) – Documentary/Music & Culture
For fans of The Velvet Underground, The Bee Gees, and STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.
Penelope Spheeris’s trilogy on punk, metal, and rock subcultures. Culturally significant.
Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004) – Documentary/Political
For fans of The War Room, In the Same Breath, and Four Hours at the Capitol
Michael Moore’s controversial look at U.S. politics post‑9/11. Winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) – Documentary/Art & Activism
For fans of All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness, and Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
Portrait of Chinese artist Ai Weiwei’s activism and art. Critically acclaimed, Sundance award‑winning.
The War Room (1993) – Documentary/Political Campaigns
For fans of The Contender, John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls, and True Justice
Profiles Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign through James Carville and George Stephanopoulos. Oscar‑nominated.
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