10 Best New Movies To Watch On Hulu For April 2022

One of the best things about the proliferation of streaming services is that it has ensured that many movies that might have slipped out of the limelight have another chance to be seen by audiences. Though it has always been known for bringing many television series to those who enjoy binge-watching, Hulu has increasingly become a home for some of the best movies out there.

There are quite a few very enjoyable movies from a wide variety of genres that have made their way to the streaming service or are slated to appear soon, such as the thriller Deep Water and the beloved classic The Princess Bride. If viewers are looking for what to watch next, there are many great options.

Updated on April 1, 2022, by Jake Koran: Hulu has added many incredible feature films in recent months. From hilarious comedies to tense thrillers, the streaming service has plenty of options to explore. Many of the best movies to watch are relatively new, while others have been iconic for decades.

The Five-Year Engagement (2012)

• Arrived on 4/1/22

The Five-Year Engagement stars Emily Blunt and Jason Segel as Violet and Tom, who begin the film by getting engaged. Though they plan to get married soon, different obstacles in their lives cause them to have to push their wedding back further and further.

Both actors are incredibly funny and heartfelt in the portrayals of their characters, causing the audience to empathize with both Violet and Tom and making them root for their romance to pull through in the end.

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

• Arrived on 4/1/22

Stanley Kubrick’s final film before his passing, Eyes Wide Shut, can be regarded highly among his best movies. It stars Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise as Alice and William Harford, a married couple who discuss their unfulfilled desires, leading William on an adventure filled with mystery and suspense.

The film keeps audiences guessing for the majority of the runtime, propelled by performances by Kidman and Cruise that are some of the best of their respective careers up to this point.

Shrek (2001)

• Arrived on 4/1/22

Shrek has taken on a slightly altered place in the public consciousness in the age of internet memes, but the fact remains that the original film still holds up in many regards.

Iconic performances by Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona, respectively, helped the characters to achieve the legendary heights they have and become some of the most recognizable characters in recent animation. With plenty of jokes that appeal to both children and adults, Shrek is accessible to viewers of all ages.

Definitely, Maybe (2008)

• Arrived on 4/1/22

Though Definitely, Maybe is a romantic comedy, Ryan Reynolds gives a more serious performance than audiences today may be used to seeing from him, and it is often considered among his best serious roles in movies.

He plays a man going through a divorce named Will Hayes, father to Abigail Breslin’s character Maya, who tells her the story of his past romantic partners, changing the names so she will have to guess which woman became her mother. Though funny in many ways, the film hits hard with its more serious elements, making this a film that those who enjoy movies that dabble in multiple genres will surely enjoy.

Looper (2012)

• Arrived on 4/1/22

The Rian Johnson-directed Looper stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Joe, an assassin who kills people sent back in time by his employer. Things become more complicated when he is assigned to kill an older version of himself, played by Bruce Willis.

A unique premise for an action and science-fiction film, Looper is a thoroughly entertaining watch. Rian Johnson and Joseph Gordon-Levitt proved themselves to be a more than capable team once again after their previous collaboration on Brick, making a captivating movie with a thrilling plot.

The Raid 2 (2014)

• Arrived on 3/1/22

The Raid 2 may be a sequel to The Raid: Redemption, but it is generally considered on par with the original film, if not better, and is often regarded as one of the best action movies of the 2010s.

The film follows Rama, who goes undercover in the criminal underworld to expose police corruption and guarantee the safety of his family. With brilliant fight choreography, cinematography, and high-energy sequences, The Raid 2 excels and has gained a loyal following in its own right.

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)

• Arrived on 3/1/22

Often regarded as one of director Wes Anderson’s best films, The Royal Tenenbaums features much of the style that makes his movies so beloved. The film focuses on the titular family, who reunite and face a variety of conflicts in their personal lives and among one another.

The Royal Tenenbaums received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the 74th Academy Awards, and all actors involved lend themselves excellently to their roles, helping to propel this film to the status it continues to hold.

Deep Water (2022)

• Arrived on 3/18/22

Ana de Armas and Ben Affleck star in Deep Water as Melinda and Vic Van Allen, a married couple who have an arrangement that allows Melinda to have affairs outside of their marriage. As time goes on, events take a sinister and deadly turn.

Based on the acclaimed novel by Patricia Highsmith and with more than capable actors in the roles, Deep Water is a thriller that features the strengths of the leads in exciting ways.

Fresh (2022)

• Arrived on 3/4/22

With a talented cast, many of whom have risen to stardom through other movies and TV shows in recent years, Fresh is a thriller about Noa, who discovers a horrifying truth about a man she has recently begun dating.

Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan give excellent performances as the lead characters, convincingly taking the audience along for the twists and turns that the film provides and making this a title out of which fans of the genre will likely get plenty of enjoyment.

The Princess Bride (1987)

• Arrived on 3/1/22

Enduring for nearly thirty-five years in the public consciousness, The Princess Bride maintains its place as a favorite among film lovers of all ages.

The movie is framed as a story a grandfather is reading to his grandson, and it features many classic tropes of fairy tales layered in satire. The Princess Bride has stood the test of time for many reasons, and it continues to effectively make audiences feel a range of emotions even after numerous viewings.

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