10 Movies Currently Available To Stream Online To Keep You Entertained In Self-Isolation

Most of us will now be preparing to settle down for another quiet week in self-isolation, and to help relieve the boredom we've compiled a list of the best movies currently available to stream online...

By MarkCassidy - Mar 23, 2020 10:03 AM EST

Filed Under: Horror

It's been very quiet on the comic book movie news front recently, and the week ahead is likely to be even slower still. As most of us prepare for another stretch of self-isolation, we thought we'd compile a list of some of the best movies currently available to stream to keep you guys entertained.

With many major studios sending their latest theatrical output to Digital and On Demand much earlier than planned, there are several big movies now available to watch online - but we're not just focusing on the most recent releases. We've also included some smaller films that you may have missed out on or overlooked that are well worth a watch.

We've tried to include a good mix of genres so there should be something for everyone here. Have a look through the slideshow below, and be sure to share your thoughts with us in the comments. Please feel free to post your own isolation watch-lists while you're at it!

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The Invisible Man

We'll start with a movie that's only just been made available to stream, Blumhouse's masterful re-imagining of The Invisible Man.

Director Leigh Whannell (Upgrade) has delivered a genuinely unnerving take on H.G. Wells’ classic tale, which brings the requisite sci-fi-tinged scares while also serving as a more grounded study of abuse and trauma. Handmaid's Tale actress Elisabeth Moss is superb in the lead, and the movie features one of the most shocking sequences we've seen in a mainstream horror flick in many years.

If you haven't seen The Invisible Man yet, we urge you to make it your top priority.

Available to stream on: Amazon, iTunes.

Spirited Away

Next up is Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece, Spirited Away.

Some of Miyazaki's earlier films such as My Neighbor Totoro and Porco Rosso have been available on Netflix for a while, but Spirited Away was only recently added, much to delight of the legendary filmmaker's fans.

Considered by many to be Miyazaki's best film, Spirited Away tells the story of of Chihiro Ogino, a 10-year-old girl who embarks on a journey through the world of Kami (spirits) when her parents are turned into pigs by the witch Yubaba. Chihiro takes a job working in Yubaba's bathhouse to find a way to free herself and her parents and return to the human world.

If you're searching for something to watch with the kids, look no further.

Available to stream on: Netflix

Swallow

The feature debut from director Carlo Mirabella-Davis, Swallow is a true original.

The story focuses on a young expectant mother named Hunter (Haley Bennett) whose mental health declines when she moves into a decadent new home with her partner Richie (Austin Stowell). As she begins to feel more and more trapped and powerless, Hunter engages in a highly unusual and potentially very dangerous pastime to ease stress.

The less you know going in the better, but if you're looking for a unique, provocative psychological thriller, be sure to check out Swallow.

Available to stream on: Google, iTunes

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The final installment in the Skywalker Saga was undeniably divisive, but if you've only seen it once in theaters, maybe it's time to give it another shot?

The Rise of Skywalker does have its share of problems, but there is still a lot to love about the film - particularly for long-time Star Wars fans. Abrams and co. clearly love these characters and the galaxy far, far away they inhabit, and if you're able to move past the story issues, the movie does manage to hit all the right emotional beats.

Not the end to the iconic saga we hoped for, but nor is it the disaster some painted it as. We think TROS is well worth another watch!

Available to stream on: Amazon and Apple

Cats

Look, we're not suggesting for one second that Cats is a good movie (it's awful), but it's so utterly bizarre that it has to be seen to be believed.

Are there any positives at all? Well, the dance choreography is impressive, and if you were already a fan of the original songs... they're also in it? You may not want to fork out the 20 quid to watch this, but if you're in the market for something to make fun of while having a few drinks with whoever you happen to be quarantined with, split the cost and experience this atrocity in all its cockroach-dancing glory.

Available to stream on: Amazon and Apple

Onward

Out of the two new Disney animated offerings now available to stream, we'd go with Onward over Frozen 2 any day.

This charming tale of two elf brothers (Chris Pratt and Tom Holland) embarking on a quest to bring their late father back for one day may not be considered one of Pixar's best, but it's still a hugely entertaining adventure with a strong emotional core. If you don't shed a tear at the end of this one, you might want to check your pulse.

Available to stream on: Amazon and Apple

The Hunt

The Hunt was originally denied a release after backlash stemming from its violent, supposed anti-conservative content, but Craig Zobel's satirical thriller actually takes aim at both sides of the political divide in equal measure. In fact, the "liberal elites" arguably come off worse.

In truth, the movie works more as an ultra-violent romp than a satire, despite its broad targets. It eventually descends into absurdity, but it's never less than entertaining and GLOW's Betty Gilpin is fantastic in the lead.

Available to stream on: Amazon and Apple

Beetlejuice

The Ghost with The Most is now on Netflix!

If you've never seen Tim Burton's classic horror comedy or simply fancy a re-watch, now's the time. The movie introduced eventual Batman Michael Keaton as the titular Bio-Exorcist, and it's worth watching for his riotous performance alone. Throw in strong support from the likes of Gina Davis, Alec Baldwin and Winona Ryder and a whip-smart script, and Bettlejuice still holds up as one of Burton's best.

Available to stream on: Netflix

Shadow

Director Zhang Yimou's gorgeous Shadow flew under the radar when it was released last year, but it's now on Netflix, and a must-watch for fans of Wuxia cinema.

Shadow is a period epic about two kingdoms going to war after Commander Ziyu (Deng Chao) uses his double, or "shadow," to reignite conflict against the wishes of his cowardly king (Zheng Kai). You'll be hard pressed to find a more stunning looking film, and while the action is sparse, but when it comes you'll be treated to some incredible fight choreography. Give it a go - you won't be disappointed.

Available to stream on: Netflix

The Lord of The Rings

We're sure you've all seen Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy at this stage, but what better time to revisit these epic fantasy adventures?

It's a shame the extended cuts don't seem to be on any of the streaming sites, because they add so much more to each film, but the theatrical versions are still incredible achievements.

Annoyingly, only The Two Towers and Return of The King are available on Netflix at the moment, but The Fellowship of The Ring is due soon. For now, you can stream it on the likes of Apple, Sky, and Google.

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THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 3/23/2020, 10:25 AM

The next button should not exist in such trying times.

tmp3 - 3/23/2020, 10:26 AM

Spirited Away's only on Netflix for people outside the US; HBOMax has the rights to the Ghibli library domestically

DannRamm113 - 3/23/2020, 10:27 AM

Watched Invisible Man on Friday night and really enjoyed it! The scares were quite good, I wish I had seen it in a theater to be fully immersed. Like A Quiet Place, it's the background sounds that really make you paranoid.

Also watched Upgrade for the first time last week, and Leigh Whannel is on a good roll, makes me excited for what will come from him next.

Next I'm probably gonna wait for Way Back to hit streaming

tmp3 - 3/23/2020, 10:28 AM

@DannRamm113 - Affleck's really, really good in The Way Back

GratefulBat - 3/23/2020, 11:09 AM

@DannRamm113 - I thought invisible man was good, but I really liked Upgrade. They are both impressive for their small budget, but the future tech in Upgrade was amazing. Great action scenes in both, but many more in upgrade.

Lizardking310 - 3/23/2020, 10:30 AM

19.99 is a bit much for a rental! I wanna see the invisible man but not for that price

inkniron - 3/23/2020, 11:35 AM

@Lizardking310 - You can always go the outlaw way like my neighbor. He hasn't payed for a movie in 20.

CurlyBill - 3/23/2020, 10:45 AM

I'm not renting these for 19.99

tmp3 - 3/23/2020, 10:49 AM

@CurlyBill - Arrgh...

SpideyPuffsMJ - 3/23/2020, 11:10 AM

The Invisible Man was very good, but I thought some of the casting was kinda off and it could've had a better ending. I fell asleep watching the Hunt last night but it was entertaining from what I remember, need to actually see it again.

If I had a sleeper recommendation for you guys in need of a movie to kill some time, there's a hidden gem on Netflix, ironically called, 'Hidden'. It's the Duffer Brother's directorial debut before they went on to make Stranger Things. Post Apocalyptic family survival similar to A Quiet Place, by the numbers but with a massive left turn halfway through that makes it a very different kind of movie. Don't spoil it for yourselves, I thought it was very good. Check it out if you're hunting for something watchable on Netflix.

Makiveli21 - 3/23/2020, 7:50 PM

@SpideyPuffsMJ - I'm on netflix now and I cant find this... is it only on the uk version or something?

SpideyPuffsMJ - 3/24/2020, 7:59 AM

@Makiveli21 - I think it was taken off. Amazon Prime should have it or anywhere you might look for torrents, it's an old one.

SuperCat - 3/23/2020, 11:21 AM

I watched "The Invisible Man" last night. Not bad.

blackandyellow - 3/23/2020, 11:26 AM

I rented Richard Jewell over the weekend and it was excellent. I don’t know how Paul Walter Hauser didn’t get nominated for Best Actor.

theFUZZ008 - 3/23/2020, 12:08 PM

Anyone have the full list?

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