The Handmaid’s Tale’s Legacy and Hulu’s Growing Film Portfolio

In 2017, Hulu made history by winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series with the groundbreaking adaptation of The Handmaid’s Tale. Today, as Netflix dominates the original movie sphere, Hulu is steadily carving out its own niche. The service has secured exclusive rights to several Oscar-nominated films, enhancing its film library’s appeal.

Highlighted Films on Hulu

• A Complete Unknown

  Timothée Chalamet stars in this James Mangold-directed biopic about Bob Dylan, depicting his rise in the early 1960s. The film explores Dylan’s encounters with influential figures in folk music and culminates at the Newport Folk Festival.

• Anora

  This film follows Ani (Mikey Madison), an exotic dancer who falls into a complicated relationship with a Russian oligarch’s son. Directed by Sean Baker, it highlights the challenges faced by marginalized characters.

• Jurassic Park

  Steven Spielberg’s classic remains a box office titan, telling the story of a theme park filled with cloned dinosaurs. Its mix of adventure and horror continues to captivate audiences decades after its original release.

• Sexy Beast

  In this intense heist film, Ray Winstone plays a retired criminal whose peaceful life is shattered by the arrival of an old associate seeking his return to crime. Ben Kingsley’s performance was Oscar-nominated, but the film remains lesser-known.

• Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

  Directed by Questlove, this documentary examines the legacy of Sly & The Family Stone, tackling issues surrounding the expectations placed on Black artists in the entertainment industry.

• Alien

  Ridley Scott’s iconic sci-fi horror film follows the crew of the Nostromo, who must face a deadly alien life form after responding to a distress signal. It set the stage for a major film franchise.

• The Social Network

  This film by David Fincher chronicles the rise of Facebook, focusing on creator Mark Zuckerberg and the controversies surrounding his journey from student to billionaire.

• Parasite

  Bong Joon-ho’s critically acclaimed film is the first non-English language movie to win a Best Picture Oscar. It explores class struggles through the lives of two families in South Korea.

• Prometheus

  A prequel to the Alien saga, this film follows a team of explorers seeking to understand humanity’s origins, only to encounter terrifying life forms.

• A Real Pain

  Jesse Eisenberg directs and co-stars in this road trip comedy about two cousins reconnecting while honoring their late grandmother’s memory.

• Nightbitch

  In this dark comedy, Amy Adams plays a mother grappling with her identity—leading to the bizarre notion that she might be becoming a dog.

• Thelma

  This comedic endeavor features June Squibb as a grandmother taking justice into her own hands after falling victim to a scam.

• Ad Astra

  Starring Brad Pitt, this science fiction film centers on a man’s journey through space to find his missing father and the secrets behind mysterious energy surges affecting Earth.

• Late Night With the Devil

  This horror flick takes place during a late-night talk show Halloween episode, exploring themes of grief and supernatural occurrences.

• Babes

  A comedic exploration of motherhood, this film addresses the complexities of friendship and personal growth amidst life changes.

• The First Omen

  A prequel to the classic horror film, this installment delves into eerie happenings at an orphanage in Rome.

• Kinds of Kindness

  This anthology film by Yorgos Lanthimos continues his blend of absurdity and drama, intertwining disparate stories.