Sometimes it can be hard to separate the wheat from the chaff on streaming platforms, and oversaturation of content is to be expected.
But there are plenty of critically-praised films to watch, you just need to know where to look. For September, Watch With Us has got you covered — we picked three of the highest-rated films that were just added to Hulu this month.
For this list, we are taking a look at films that have at least a 90 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. We picked an Oscar-nominated romantic drama, a family-friendly musical comedy, and a quirky coming-of-age romp.
‘School of Rock’ (2003)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent
Slacker musician Dewey Finn (Jack Black) gets kicked out of his band and is suddenly in dire need of work. He assumes the identity of his roommate for a substitute teacher position at an elite private elementary school, and soon finds that he can connect with the kids through his musical passions. As he coaches his precocious pupils in the ways of rock ‘n’ roll, he eyes a local Battle of the Bands to show off their talents and win the prize money for his rent.
Richard Linklater’s family comedy crowd-pleaser is one of Jack Black’s most iconic roles, with a screenplay written by The White Lotus mastermind Mike White (who also co-stars as Dewey’s roommate, Ned Schneebly). Combining humor, heart, and toe-tapping songs, School of Rock is an instant classic to watch at any age.
‘Call Me By Your Name’ (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 95 percent
Teenager Elio (Timothée Chalamet) travels to Lombardy, Italy, with his family for a sumptuous vacation in the summer of 1983. There, he meets the much older Oliver (Armie Hammer), a doctoral student working as an intern for Elio’s professor father (Michael Stuhlbarg). Under the sun-kissed European skies, Elio and Oliver spend their days together and ultimately embark on a salacious romance during which Elio finally comes of age.
The breakout role for Chalamet, Call Me by Your Name is an affecting coming-of-age romantic drama filled with incredible supporting performances. The film is a powerful, emotional portrayal of first love and an instant classic of gay cinema. Directed by Luca Guadagnino (Challengers), the film is not only beautiful to look at but great to listen to as well; the screenwriter, James Ivory, received an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
‘Juno’ (2007)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93 percent
A true staple of high school cinema, Juno follows the happy accident that befalls teenager Juno MacGuff (Elliot Page) — an unexpected pregnancy with her friend and occasional lover, Paulie Bleeker (Michael Cera). Anxious and unsure of what to do next, Juno ultimately decides to give her unborn child up for adoption, choosing a failed musician and his wife, who is desperate to be a mom. In navigating the difficulties of her situation, both internally and externally, Juno finds herself face-to-face with the complex world of adulthood.
Combining humor, heart and an unforgettable soundtrack, Juno won hearts everywhere when it debuted back in 2007. With smart direction by Jason Reitman (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) and a killer script from Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body), it’s no wonder that Juno has remained in the public consciousness as a pivotal coming-of-age comedy of the mid-2000s. Page’s performance as Juno is both funny and sharp, and it’s bolstered by a supporting cast that includes Cera, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Allison Janney, and J.K. Simmons.
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