When it comes to subscription services for TV streaming and movies, you might think Netflix and Amazon Prime have it locked down. In reality, there’s more competition than you might think – we’ve rounded up some of the best streaming platforms here – and one of the top picks is Now (formerly Now TV).
Cinema membership offers exactly what it sounds like – the best movies Sky Cinema has to offer – and we’ve done our best to pick our favorites here.
In case you didn’t know, the Now Cinema subscription costs £9.99 a month, and it’s worth pointing out that it’s separate from the TV subscription, so you only have access to the movies, which which means it’s quite expensive if you want to access it. both. However, if you’re still interested, check out our top picks of shows on Now. New customers can often get bundles on both subscriptions.
There are over a thousand films included in Sky Cinema membership at the moment, so ranking our top picks obviously meant missing out on some favourites. It’s also worth remembering that one of the best things about membership is that it offers a lot more of the biggest recent blockbusters than either Netflix or Amazon, so it’s arguably the best streaming service to watch new movies.
The Batman
Warner Bros.
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Matt Reeves’ take on The Batman is gritty and dark, but stellar nonetheless. Bruce Wayne (played by Robert Pattinson) works undercover as a caped crusader, trying to make Gotham a better place.
However, his skills are put to the test when he comes up against a fearsome serial killer, who always seems to be one step ahead.
The Truman Show
Paramount Pictures
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Jim Carrey stars as Truman Burbank, a man who lives a seemingly average life in a nice town. However, unbeknownst to him, his whole life is one of the biggest documentary soap operas in the world.
Everyone in the city is an actor, and his city is the biggest set ever built. But can Truman find out who’s lying and break free?
Shaun of the dead
Working title films
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All of the Three Flavors Cornetto movies are hilarious, but our favorite is Shaun of the Dead. Simon Pegg plays Shaun, a 30-something who works a dead-end job with a boring personal life.
However, everything changes when one day, his neighborhood is invaded by zombies. He must unite with his best friend, his girlfriend and his family to save the day (or wait for everything to explode).
groundhog day
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Bill Murray plays Phil, a selfish weatherman who travels to his town of Punxsutawney on a mission. The next day, he wakes up to find he’s stuck in an endless time loop.
This movie’s premise has been repeated in various shows and films, but Groundhog Day remains a hilarious and heartwarming comedy classic.
Spider-Man: No Coming Home
disney
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The third MCU Spider-Man movie is arguably one of the best Spider-Man movies out there, with multi-versal villains, surprise appearances, and a roller-coaster storyline.
Peter Parker’s notoriety as Spider-Man begins to interfere with his friends’ lives, so he turns to Doctor Strange for help. However, when a spell goes wrong, Peter ends up attracting villains from other universes, including the Green Goblin and Electro.
roman holidays
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Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn star in the quintessential romantic comedy, as a weird couple who fall in love on the streets of Rome – except she’s a European princess trying to hide her identity, and he’s a journalist who saw to through the trick and hopes to use it for a story.
Of course, things are never that simple and Peck’s character just has to go and develop. feelings – it wouldn’t be a rom-com otherwise, we suppose – but Roman Holiday doesn’t fit too well in all the otherwise familiar boxes.
It’s also a lovely love letter to Rome in the 60s, the kind of movie that leaves you absentmindedly checking flight prices five minutes after it’s over – don’t say we didn’t warn you.
school of rock
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Arguably Jack Black’s most iconic role is in School of Rock. Black plays Dewey Finn, an aspiring rockstar. When Finn runs out of money, he poses as a substitute teacher to earn money.
Along the way, he discovers that his students have musical talent, and so he begins to turn them into a (plus crew) rock band. However, they must keep the whole affair a secret from the teachers and parents of the posh private schools.
This movie is pure joy, and the kickass music certainly helps.
The Suicide Squad
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James Gunn’s adaptation of The Suicide Squad is everything the first film should have been, in which a team of villains band together for a secret mission for the government. It’s gory, hilarious, shocking and full of action.
The Suicide Squad features returning DC stars such as Margot Robbie alongside new faces such as Idris Elba and John Cena – and everyone has their chance to shine.
Creation
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Every major blockbuster Christopher Nolan produces is often jaw-dropping, and Inception is top dog when it comes to that genre. Based on the concepts of dreams within dreams, this film creates worlds where even the impossible is within reach.
Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Dom Cobb, a professional thief who works by entering people’s dreams to steal important information. In order to pull off the ultimate heist, he must plant an idea in someone else’s mind by going deep into their subconscious.
However, he has a big Achilles heel: the memory of his late wife, which often comes to mind out of the blue.
clueless
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The teen movie that puts an end to all teen movies, Clueless remains unmatched after more than 20 years.
Alicia Silverstone’s wealthy but well-meaning Cher is utterly endearing as she does her best to mentor a new student (Brittany Murphy) in this modern take on Jane Austen’s Emma that takes the action to a high school stereotypical American.
Keep an eye out for Paul Rudd as the obligatory romantic lead, years before his more recent heartbreaking superheroes as Marvel’s Ant-Man.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
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Now has every movie in the Indiana Jones movie franchise – but if you’re going to watch one, it should be Raiders of the Lost Ark. The film is not only the first in the series, but undoubtedly the best.
And what more could you ask for? Harrison Ford plays an adventurous archaeologist who explores the world, flees giant boulders, and punches Nazis. Every mission Indie takes leaves him an inch from death – and it’s amazing how he gets out of every sticky situation.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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Now has all the Harry Potter movies again, and the best of the lot is the third installment – Prison of Azkaban. Harry returns to Hogwarts with his best friends Ron and Hermione, but quickly learns he is in grave danger, as an escaped convict is after him.
It’s one of the few films in the franchise that doesn’t have an appearance from He Who Must Not Be Named, but it does include time travel – so it all balances out.
sonic the hedgehog 2
Primordial
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now the highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time, and it’s no wonder. With the addition of fan favorites Tails and Knuckles, plus plenty of action and fun jokes, this is a huge improvement over the first movie.
Sonic must once again work against his nemesis – the evil Doctor Robotnik – to help protect Green Hills. However, he faces an obstacle in the form of a mysterious echidna.
I’m a legend
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Will Smith movies don’t always hit the mark, but this 2007 post-apocalyptic tale will have you clutching the edge of your seat and choking back a few sobs.
What was marketed as a cure for cancer turned into an infectious disease that turned the population into mindless, zombie-like killers. Smith is one of the few survivors and continues his search throughout New York for the cure that will save what is left of humanity.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Now
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Terminator 2 is one of the best action movies of all time, and you can stream the special edition of Doomsday on Now.
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the Terminator – a robot from the future who is on a mission to protect the future savior of the world, John Connor. However, the boy is hunted by another Terminator – the T-1000, which can turn into liquid metal, making it incredibly difficult to kill.
The black Knight
Warner Bros.
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2008’s The Dark Knight is widely regarded as one of the best Batman movies ever made, not least because of Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker.
Christian Bale stars as Batman as he begins to put an end to organized crime. However, his efforts are thwarted when the mob engages the Joker, who will go out of his way to try and kill Bruce Wayne.
Stardust
netflix
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If you’re looking for something a little more comforting, then Stardust is the perfect choice.
This fairy tale follows Tristan Thorn (Charlie Cox), a man who wishes to cross the forbidden wall to find a star he can bring back to the woman he is in love with. However, his quest takes him to places he never expected.
Spider-Man: Intro to the Spider-Verse
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Into the Spider-Verse is an animated retelling of the Spider-Man story. Rather than following Peter Parker, the story focuses on Miles Morales, a Brooklyn teenager with mysterious powers.
When he discovers portals to the multiverse, he finds other people with the same powers. They start working together to defeat the dreaded Kingpin.
Belfast
Universal
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This Oscar-winning film by Kenneth Branagh is based on a true story of his own childhood in Belfast during The Troubles.
Buddy and his family come to a crossroads when their once-peaceful neighborhood turns dangerous due to the ongoing conflict in the country. They must decide whether to stay or flee elsewhere.
Dunes
Warner Bros.
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Dune is the first installment of the film adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic novel.
It follows Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet), a gifted man who must explore the most dangerous planet in the universe in order to safeguard the future of his family and his people.
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