Apple TV Plus just added another 30 classic movies to its library. Here are seven you can stream first
There are countless reasons why Apple TV Plus remains one of the best streaming services, and it’s about to get even better with the arrival of nearly 30 new licensed movies from studios like Universal, Sony, and Warner Bros. Pictures.
Last month, Apple TV Plus expanded its already rich library of titles by adding 50 licensed films to its catalog – a movie lover’s ultimate dream. And this month is no different, as the next batch of movies will hit the platform over the course of the month of April, with each having a chance to make the list of the best Apple TV Plus movies. Of all the newcomers (see the full list below), there are seven films that stood out to me as the obvious ones to watch first.
- 42
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
- Armageddon
- Arrival
- Bridesmaids
- Bridge of Spies
- Ignorant
- Infection
- Crazy rich Asians
- Crazy stupid love
- Dunkirk
- Forest Gump
- Free State Jones
- Ghostbusters
- Commencement
- John Wick
- John Wick2
- John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
- Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol
- Sherlock Holmes
- Taken
- The departed
- The godfather
- The Godfather: Part II
- The heat
- The Italian track
- The city
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon
- Transformers
Like the more than 50 films added in March, the 30 new titles will only be available for a limited time. According to MacRumorsDepending on the title, this can vary between four and eight weeks. If you don’t have time to watch all 30, here’s our pick of seven newcomers you should stream on Apple TV Plus this month.
Arrival (2016)
Director: Dennis Villeneuve
Duration: 116 minutes
Age classification: PG-13
A modern classic in science fiction film, Arrival spotlights Amy Adams in one of her most compelling performances. She plays the role of a language professor named Louise Banks and leads a team of researchers who are assembled when spaceships mysteriously begin landing in various locations around the world. To ensure that a global war does not break out, Banks’ team is faced with the responsibility of finding a way to communicate with the aliens. But with limited time, risks must be taken that could jeopardize the survival of the human race.
Bridesmaids (2011)
Director: Paul Feig
Duration: 125 minutes
Age classification: R
One of my favorite comedies of all time is coming to Apple TV Plus, and despite watching it multiple times, the humor continues to amaze me every time. Her character Annie, written by and starring SNL’s Kristen Wiig, is a single woman whose life has not deteriorated since losing her business to the 2008 recession. When her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) announces her engagement , Annie is named bridesmaid and must undergo a series of expensive pre-wedding rituals, but the real comedy comes in Annie’s competitive relationship with fellow bridesmaid Helen (Rose Byrne). turns into a battle to prove who Lillian’s better friend is.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Director: Jon M Chu
Duration: 120 minutes
Age classification: PG-13
Based on Kevin Kwan’s novel of the same name, the film adaptation features a powerhouse cast of Hollywood’s leading Asian actors, including Constance Wu, Henry Golding and Best Actress Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh. In this modern rom-com, NYU professor Rachel (Wu) travels to Singapore for the wedding of her partner’s best friend Nick (Golding), where she discovers that not only is his family extremely wealthy, but he is also considered one of the most eligible bachelors in the country. What she thought would be a fun family gathering has turned into an endurance battle against jealous socialites and Nick’s disapproving mother (Yeoh).
Dunkirk (2017)
Director: Christopher Nolan
Duration: 107 minutes
Age classification: PG-13
When it comes to war dramas, it belongs to Christopher Nolan Dunkirk is a must watch. Set in 1940 on the beaches of Dunkirk, the German occupation grows rapidly throughout France. When British and French troops become trapped in the port city, their only way to escape is through the sea. The film tells the story from three different perspectives that take you from the beach to the sea and through the air, showing how soldiers, Marines and airmen had to come together to carry out a major rescue mission during World War II.
Forrest Gump (1994)
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Duration: 142 minutes
Age classification: PG-13
A cinema classic that hits every emotional spot, Forrest Gump will always make me sob no matter how many times I’ve seen it. The story summarizes American history from the 1950s to the 1970s and is told through the eyes of Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), an Alabama man with a low IQ who has a simple view of the world. He talks about his life and experiences during the civil rights movement, the fighting in the Vietnam War and the very early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. With several lifetime achievements under his belt, there is one thing Forrest longs for: reconnecting with his childhood friend and love of his life, Jenny.
Ghostbusters (1984)
Director: Ivan Reitman
Duration: 107 minutes
Age classification: PG
Like Back to the future (1985), every dad who had a childhood in the 80s will let their kid watch this family classic – believe me, I was one of those kids. Ghostbusters has proven to be a cult classic and continues to be reinvented to this day thanks to its combination of slapstick comedy and fantasy elements. In New York City, a team of scientists are removed from their positions at a university after investigating paranormal activities and conducting experiments on students. With their new knowledge, they decide to become full-time paranormal exterminators and adopt the name ‘Ghostbusters’. But their high media profile and newfound fame put pressure on them as they face a problem that could destroy the entire city.
The Godfather (1972)
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Duration: 177 minutes
Age classification: R
The godfather is easily one of Hollywood’s biggest successes, both commercially and culturally. Starring Hollywood royalty Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, the film revolves around the mafia family of Don Vito Corleone (Brando), who is the head and ‘Godfather’ of the family. When his youngest son Michael (Pacino) reluctantly joins the rest of his family in the mafia, he becomes embroiled in a constant cycle of violence and confrontation that could lead to the downfall not only of the company, but of the entire Corleone -family.