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The best movies to watch on Peacock right now

From Bernie to The Farm, these are the best movies to stream on Peacock

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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.

Peacock streaming offers both free (registered) and paid accounts. As a result, some Peacock movies are available without a paid subscription, and others only for subscribers. This roundup culls titles from both groups. To be sure you can access all of these classics, you’ll have to fork over the $5-a-month service cost. Happy streaming and keep reading to find the best movies on Peacock right now.

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Asteroid City (2023)

Asteroid City
105m
Genre Comedy, Drama
Stars Jason Schwartzman, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks
Directed by Wes Anderson
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watch on Peacock
Wes Anderson is not to everyone’s taste, but he’s one of the most visually distinct and idiosyncratic working on a massive scale today, and Asteroid City is one of his best movies. The film follows a group of people who are stranded in the desert after they have an unexpected encounter with extraterrestrial life. As these people interact and fall in love, they also deal with heartache and grief, and part of the movie’s brilliance is the icy way they have to work through deeply felt emotional. It’s at times a deeply moving movie, even as Asteroid City is a firm reminder that Anderson is a comedian first and foremost. 
Asteroid City - Official Trailer - Only In Theaters June 16
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Bernie (2012)

Bernie
75 %
6.8/10
r 99m
Genre Comedy, Crime, Drama
Stars Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey
Directed by Richard Linklater
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watch on Peacock
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)

The Farm
3.7/10
80m
Genre Horror
Stars Nora Yessayan, Alec Gaylord, Ken Volok
Directed by Hans Stjernswärd
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watch on Peacock
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.

Short Term 12 (2013)

Short Term 12
96m
Genre Drama
Stars Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton
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watch on Peacock
A movie featuring an array of future stars before any of them were stars, Short Term 12 is also a delicate story about living with trauma. The movie stars Brie Larson as a counselor at a short-term care facility for teenagers from troubled homes, and much of the movie focuses on the way she interacts with the teens she works with, and deals with her own traumatic past. Surrounded by a supporting cast that includes Rami Malek, Lakeith Stanfield and Kaitlyn Dever among others, Short Term 12 is an intimate, small-scale movie that never loses touch with its characters’ humanity.
Short Term 12 Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Brie Larson Movie HD

Burning (2018)

Burning
148m
Genre Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Stars Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jun Jong-seo
Directed by Lee Chang-dong
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watch on Peacock
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.
Burning Trailer #1 (2018) | Movieclips Indie

Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Night of the Living Dead
96m
Genre Horror
Stars Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman
Directed by George A. Romero
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watch on Peacock
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.
Night of the Living Dead (1968) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

The Act of Killing (2012)

The Act of Killing
159m
Genre Documentary
Stars Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin
Directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn
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watch on Peacock
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.

Emma. (2020)

Emma.
125m
Genre Comedy, Romance
Stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Josh O'Connor
Directed by Autumn de Wilde
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watch on Peacock
One of the best adaptations of Jane Austen to ever do it, Emma is a stylish, hilarious version of the matchmaking story that so many are familiar with thanks to Clueless. Anya Taylor-Joy is terrific in the central role, and she’s surrounded by a sharp ensemble cast that also includes a devilishly great performance from Bill Nighy. This movie takes on its period setting with the kind of ease that makes you wonder why anyone ever messes with what made Austen great to begin with. It’s a smart, clever adaptation, but it’s not a reimagining.
EMMA. - Official Trailer [HD] - Now On Demand and In Theaters

Point Break (1991)

Point Break
122m
Genre Action, Thriller, Crime
Stars Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
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watch on Peacock
One of the great action movies ever made, and perhaps the best ever made about male machismo, Point Break tells the story of an FBI agent who goes undercover with a gang of surfer bank robbers. As absurd as that may sound, Point Break winds up being hugely satisfying in part because it leans so hard into the cheese. Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze make for the perfect pair, and there’s a number of bravura action sequences that give the movie real heft. Kathryn Bigelow is a smart, muscular director, and Point Break ranks up there with her very best work.
Point Break (1991) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers

What movies are coming to Peacock in November?

November 1

  • 5 More Sleeps ‘Till Christmas
  • 14 Love Letters (Hallmark)
  • The 40-Year-Old Virgin
  • Almost Christmas
  • Along Came Polly
  • Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Something New (Hallmark)
  • Bad Boys
  • Bad Boys II
  • Balto
  • Battleship
  • The Best Man
  • The Best Man Holiday
  • The Big Lebowski
  • The ‘Burbs
  • Cases of Mystery Lane (Hallmark)
  • Casino
  • Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs
  • Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
  • The Dog Lover’s Guide to Dating (Hallmark)
  • Don’t Let Go
  • Dr. Seuss’ The Cat In The Hat
  • Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch
  • Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch Musical!
  • Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
  • The Family History Mysteries: Buried Past (Hallmark)
  • The Fighting Temptations
  • Finding Love in Mountain View (Hallmark)
  • Haywire
  • Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.
  • How to Train Your Dragon
  • The Hunger Games
  • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire
  • The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 1
  • The Hunger Games: Mocking Jay Part 2
  • Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost (Hallmark)
  • Jason Bourne
  • Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
  • King Kong
  • The Legend of Frosty the Snowman
  • Liar, Liar
  • Little Drummer Boy
  • Love in the Maldives (Hallmark)
  • Love’s Portrait (Hallmark)
  • Macgruber
  • Maid in Manhattan
  • A Million Ways to Die in the West
  • Mixed Nuts
  • Mr. 3000
  • Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol
  • Mystery Men
  • Norm of the North
  • Norm of the North 2: Keys to the Kingdom
  • Norm of the North: King Sized Adventure
  • Norm of the North: Family Vacation
  • The Nutty Professor
  • Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
  • One for the Money
  • Out of Sight
  • A Pinch of Portugal (Hallmark)
  • Ray
  • Reality Bites
  • Red
  • Red 2
  • Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin
  • A Rip in Time (Hallmark)
  • Seeking A Friend for the End of the World
  • She’s All That
  • The Smurfs
  • Straight Outta Compton
  • This Christmas
  • This is 40
  • Unconditional
  • Welcome to Valentine (Hallmark)

November 2

  • Jurassic World Dominion

November 4

  • Flipping for Christmas (Hallmark)

November 5

  • Never Been Chris’d (Hallmark)

November 6

  • The Santa Summit, 2023 (Hallmark)+

November 10

  • Mystery on Mistletoe Lane (Hallmark)

November 11

  • Everything Christmas (Hallmark)

November 13

  • A Heidelberg Holiday, 2023 (Hallmark)+

November 16

  • Vengeance

November 17

  • A World Record Christmas, 2023 (Hallmark)+
  • Despicable Me
  • Despicable Me 2
  • Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain, 2023*

November 18

  • Navigating Christmas (Hallmark)

November 19

  • Merry Scottish Christmas (Hallmark)

November 20

  • Holiday Hotline (Hallmark)

November 24

  • Catch Me If You Claus (Hallmark)

November 25

  • Holiday Road (Hallmark)
  • Letters to Santa (Hallmark)

November 26

  • Haul Out the Holly: Lit Up (Hallmark)

November 27

  • A Biltmore Christmas (Hallmark)

November 30

  • Brian and Charles

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