A fun bit of historic TV trivia is that the original NBC peacock logo was first implemented in 1956 to highlight the network’s new color programming. Even though the logo has gone through numerous iterations since then, the network has stuck with the colorful bird, in one form or another, for going on six decades now. It’s fitting, then, that Peacock is known most for its TV programming, highlighted by shows like The Office, Parks and Rec, and the self-mocking (and hilarious) 30 Rock. If you are on Peacock for the shows, however, don’t overlook that the platform is also home to a number of great movies spanning cinema history, including everything from great comedy to excellent sports movies.
Below, I’ve picked out some of the best movies available on the service. I was surprised to see just how many greats there are to choose from, and I’m confident that whatever you like to watch, you’ll find something good below.
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Bernie (2012)
75%
6.8/10
99m
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Stars
Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey
Directed by
Richard Linklater
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Bernie was a bit of a zag for director Richard Linklater, as it involves way more murder than the rest of his filmography. Jack Black stars as Bernie Tiede in this true story. Everybody loves Bernie, the man who charms all the little old ladies in his Carthage, Texas, hometown, even as he endures constant abuse from his crabby benefactor Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine). A man can only take so much, though, and before too long, Bernie loosens his pent-up rage against the woman, sending shockwaves through the small town. What carries the film is its chorus of real-life town residents who give the plot an undeniable local color through a series of talking-head interviews interspersed between the action.
The Farm (2019)
3.7/10
80m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Nora Yessayan, Alec Gaylord, Ken Volok
Directed by
Hans Stjernswärd
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Ever wonder what it’s like to be the livestock on a farm? Well, the horror flick The Farm offers an answer. And it’s pretty horrific. After taking a wrong turn on the highway, a young couple decides to stop at a roadside diner for food and relaxation. Their fun trip soon becomes a fight for survival when masked kidnappers imprison them on a farm where humans are the main course. The movie is filled with shocking and disturbing scenes, but if you’re in the mood for pure, unadulterated horror, The Farm is here to deliver.
Burning (2018)
148m
Genre
Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Stars
Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jun Jong-seo
Directed by
Lee Chang-dong
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A Korean drama from 2018 that earns every bit of its 150-minute runtime, Burning tells the story of a young man who becomes transfixed by the disappearance of a woman he’s recently formed a bond with. As he becomes increasingly convinced that something terrible happened to her, we get an examination of both this young man and the way the world around him seems to blur and change. Featuring a riveting supporting performance from Steven Yeun as a wealthy and mysterious possible criminal, Burning is riveting in ways that most movies only aspire to be.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
96m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman
Directed by
George A. Romero
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The movie that launched an entire genre, Night of the Living Dead tells the story of five strangers who come together at a farmhouse in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Their struggle to survive may feel small and quaint by modern standards, but the human drama that plays out between them remains as compelling as any in a modern zombie flick. The movie’s chilling ending, which is a stark reminder of the racism that has been a part of America for decades and still exists today, also makes it feel like the kind of small, independent drama that might hit theaters today.
The Act of Killing (2012)
159m
Genre
Documentary
Stars
Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin
Directed by
Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn
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A documentary that tells the story of the men who committed mass atrocities in Indonesia, The Act of Killing is a complex, moving portrait of what it means to commit mass murder and be celebrated for your heroism. The movie uncovers a story most people likely don’t know, but more than that, it’s an examination of how removed some men can be from their own humanity and the way we create enemies in order to justify awful acts. The Act of Killing is a must-see for any film fan, and it’s one of the great works of documentary filmmaking of the 21st century.
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie (2023)
97m
Genre
Mystery, Comedy, Crime
Stars
Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford
Directed by
Randall Zisk
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Perhaps one of the most delightful shows of the 21st century is back for one more lap. Mr. Monk’s Last Case is really for all the Monk superfans out there, but it’ll be a bundle of fun for anyone who just happens to stumble across it as well. When Adrian Monk comes out of retirement to help solve his step-daughter’s fiance’s murder, plenty of shenanigans ensue. Tony Shalhoub slides right back into the character that defined his career, and the rest of the original ensemble is back as well for what turns out to be a delightful and worthwhile trip down memory lane for every Monk superfan.
Half Nelson (2006)
107m
Genre
Drama
Stars
Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie
Directed by
Ryan Fleck
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The movie that proved that Ryan Gosling was much more than just a pretty face, Half Nelson stars Gosling as a middle school teacher with a heroin problem who develops a close relationship with one of his students. Gosling delivers a stunningly human performance here that showcases everything he’s uniquely skilled at as an actor who generates empathy. The small-scale movie is sharply written, and it avoids all the cliches that these kinds of movies can sometimes fall into.
The Fall Guy (2024)
126m
Genre
Action, Comedy
Stars
Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Directed by
David Leitch
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A movie that works entirely because of the charisma of its two leads. The Fall Guy tells the story of a retired stuntman who comes back to his chosen trade to work on the directorial debut of the love of his life. When the movie’s lead disappears, he takes it upon himself to track him down and figure out exactly what he’s mixed up in. Featuring chaotic, delightful stunts, Ryan Gosling being his witty, hilarious self, and an ending that packs a punch, The Fall Guy is a heck of a lot of fun, even though it’s a little too long.
Twisters (2024)
123m
Genre
Thriller, Action
Stars
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, Anthony Ramos
Directed by
Lee Isaac Chung
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One of the great blockbusters of 2024, Twisters is the legacy sequel to Twister that we probably didn’t need, but was worth waiting for. The film stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones as two competing storm chasers who eventually team up to document one of the biggest storms on record. As they slowly fall for one another, Twisters delivers on exactly what you’d want it to deliver. Namely, it has all the spectacle you might want and then some, as well as an ample dose of the charisma that Powell has become well known for.
Conclave (2024)
120m
Genre
Thriller, Drama
Stars
Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow
Directed by
Edward Berger
Watch on Peacock
One of 2024’s best movies tells the fairly insular story of the vote that follows the death of the pope. Conclave is fascinated with the petty power politics that drive almost all cardinals’ votes inside those sacred halls, and the cast is filled to the brim with old guys who you love and admire. Ralph Fiennes is at the center of it all, playing the cardinal who has been charged with seeing the proceedings through to an outcome and trying his best to make sure the best possible outcome is achieved. It’s a surprising scandalous, sometimes hilarious movie that’s well worth your time.
What movies are coming to Peacock in January?
January 1
- 10 Things I Hate About You
- After Earth
- Alabama Moon
- Alien
- Alien vs. Predator
- Aliens
- Always Amore
- Anita
- Atlas Shrugged: Part 1
- Atlas Shrugged: Part 2
- Atlas Shrugged: Part 3
- Attack The Block
- The Bad Guys
- The Bank Job
- Battleship
- The Beach House
- Beauty Shop
- Beetlejuice
- The Boy Next Door
- The Breakfast Club
- Children of Men
- The Christmas House
- Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered
- The Chronicles of Riddick
- Clear Cut
- Conan The Barbarian
- Couples Retreat
- Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle To Die For
- The Crucifixion
- Dark Tide
- Darrow & Darrow Pilot
- Date With Love
- Death At A Funeral (2010)
- The Devil’s Workshop
- Duke
- Escape Plan
- Escape Plan 2: Hades
- Escape Plan: The Extractors
- Everest
- Fargo (1996)
- Fifty Shades Darker
- Fifty Shades Freed
- Fifty Shades Of Grey
- Friday Night Lights
- Gilded Newport Mysteries: Murder at the Breakers
- Heart of the Matter
- I Can Do Bad All By Myself
- Insidious
- Insidious: Chapter 2
- Insidious: Chapter 3
- The Interview (2014)
- Jingle Bell Bride
- The Karate Kid (2010)
- Kick Ass
- Knocked Up
- Kung Fu Panda
- Kung Fu Panda 2
- Kung Fu Panda 3
- The Last Exorcism
- The Lost Valentine
- The Magnificent Seven (2016)
- Men In Black
- Men In Black II
- Men In Black 3
- Merry & Bright
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding
- Pineapple Express
- Pitch Black
- Predator
- Predators
- R.I.P.D
- Real Steel
- Red Dragon
- Retreat To You
- Riddick
- The Ring
- Robin Hood
- Running On Empty
- Self/Less
- Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas
- Source Code
- Southpaw
- State Of Play
- Step Brothers
- Stomp The Yard
- Strictly Confidential
- Submergence
- Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby
- To The Stars
- Training Day
- Twister
- Two Scoops Of Italy
- Uncle Buck
- Valentine Ever After
- The Vatican Tapes
- The Wedding Ringer
- The Weekend
- Window Wonderland
- The Wolf Man (1941)
- The Wolfman (2010)
- You’re Next
January 3
- My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
January 5
- Love of The Irish
January 12
- Polar Opposites
January 13
- Needle In A Timestack
January 17
- Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure Of Foggy Mountain
- Till
January 19
- The Perfect Setting
January 26
- My Argentine Heart
