Hindi Dubbed Movies On Hulu
Cherie Trojak
Hulu's been the home for a lot of fascinating true stories this year so far, especially on the documentary front. Just in the past couple months we've gotten: Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, which follows the illustrious career and life of designer Diane von Furstenberg; The Contestant, which tells the story of a man who was tricked into being livestreamed naked for over a year; Spermworld, about online sperm donors and the people who buy their "stuff" online; and The Stones and Brian Jones, which looks at Brian Jones, the enigmatic founder of the Rolling Stones.
Four other recent films added to Hulu should be on your radar: Emma Stone's Oscar-winner Poor Things, the Oscar-nominated Japanese film Perfect Days, Michael Mann's engrossing Ferrari, and the horror prequel The First Omen, a rare example of a modern addition to an old horror franchise that actually rules.
This list isn't just about the absolute best movies of all time; it's about the best movies to watch on Hulu right now. That means this list will look a little different from the other ones out there, as we're focusing on Hulu originals, new arrivals to Hulu, and our own personal favorites.
To many, the name Diane von Furstenberg is synonymous with the wrap dress. It's expected since the Belgian entrepreneur built her fashion empire around that clothing item. But in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton's documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge, Furstenburg is introduced as far more than a designer. The film is an intimate portrayal of her life from being the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, to the wife of Prince Egon von Furstenberg, to a global voice empowering women. Woman in Charge paints an undeniable portrait of a trailblazer who never shied away from pushing boundaries. And while interviews with figures like Oprah Winfrey and Marc Jacobs certainly establish Furstenberg as an industry icon, it's the interviews with her family that are the film's most poignant. -Kat Moon [Trailer]
Japan's entry for the Best International Feature Film award at the 2024 Oscars (it lost to The Zone of Interest) is directed by the very non-Japanese Wim Wenders, the legendary German director behind Buena Vista Social Club; Paris, Texas; and Wings of Desire. Perfect Days is a quaint and poignant film about a man (Kōji Yakusho) who cleans public toilets in Tokyo for a living and enjoys the little things in life. Don't expect a typical movie experience from this one; it's a meditative look at living in the now, with a quietly standout performance from Yakusho and minimalist direction from Wenders. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
The world is full of strange black markets and surprising underbellies, and Spermworld wants to introduce you to one of them: the online sperm donor market. This is a world most of us will never venture into ourselves, but this pleasantly enthralling doc will fill you in on the ins and outs of this unregulated market by following three prominent donors as they meet with prospective recipients. But despite the odd premise, Spermworld ends up being a surprisingly relatable little movie. -Phil Owen [Trailer]
Kurt & Courtney director Nick Broomfield looks back at the dawn of rock 'n' roll with this documentary about Brian Jones, the founder of the Rolling Stones, and the band that would eventually move on without him. Jones started the Rolling Stones in 1962 before seeing his influence on the band fade away as Mick Jagger and Keith Richards took creative control, leading to his ouster in 1969. He died less than a month later, but his footprint on the British rock scene remains as strong as ever. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
Yorgos Lanthimos' endearingly odd fantasy/romance/drama/comedy film and Best Picture nominee hit subscription streaming just in time for your Oscars cram. Though it didn't win Best Picture, Emma Stone won Best Actress for playing a previously deceased woman who is brought back to life and thirsts for worldliness and self-discovery. Best Supporting Actor nominee Mark Ruffalo plays the man she runs off with for a global adventure. It's a good one. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
In a move that was true to the spirit of the title, Jake Johnson wrote, directed, and stars in Self Reliance. The New Girl actor's feature film directorial debut follows a man who's offered a chance to win $1 million if he can survive a deadly reality TV competition. The loophole is that he can only be killed when he's alone, setting him off on a quest for constant companionship. Reviews for the movie have been pretty solid; it sounds like good company. -Kelly Connolly [Trailer]
This acclaimed documentary from director Madeleine Gavin follows families trying to escape North Korea after living a life of hardship and lies brought upon them by the North Korean government. Using rare footage of life inside North Korea, Beyond Utopia captures the harrowing and life-threatening journey toward freedom, aided by South Korean pastor Seungeun Kim, who has helped over a thousand North Koreans defect. While the human stories are captivating, it's worth noting that some critics found the movie failed to detail America's involvement in making North Korea what it is today. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
Rogue One director Gareth Edwards tackles a future in which artificial intelligence isn't just writing college students' term papers, it's in all-out war against the human race after a bot launches a nuclear attack on Los Angeles. Years later, a special agent (John David Washington) goes on a mission to hunt down the mysterious "creator," the mastermind behind a new weapon that will help AI win the war. And then things get complicated! It's a solid action-based sci-fi film with better visuals than story, so have the popcorn handy. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
Among all the great things about Theater Camp, it gives American Vandal's Jimmy Tatro the starring film role he deserves. He plays Troy, the clueless tech bro son of a theater camp director who is suddenly put in charge of the camp's operations for one tumultuous summer, much to the frustration of drama instructors Amos (Ben Platt) and Rebecca-Diane (Molly Gordon). As Troy tries to keep the camp financially afloat, Amos and Rebecca-Diane work on staging their annual original musical amid their own personal drama. -Allison Picurro [Trailer]
No One Will Save You, a nearly wordless thriller from Brian Duffield (Love and Monsters, The Babysitter), stars Kaitlyn Dever as a creative but lonely young woman named Brynn, whose alienation turns literal when extraterrestrials invade her childhood home one night. In order to confront her intruders, Brynn will have to face her past. Beam this one up; it's a lot of fun. -Kelly Connolly [Trailer]
Hulu is still one of the strongest streamers for great under-the-radar movies, and this 2023 film from Neon might be one of the best you'll see all year. How to Blow Up a Pipeline follows a group of youngsters who band together to take out a controversial oil pipeline, tiptoeing the line between environmental activism and domestic terrorism. It was a hit among critics, who lauded it as a taut thriller with eco-friendly themes, and it features a cast that includes The White Lotus' Lukas Gage, black-ish's Marcus Scribner, and The Society's Kristine Forseth. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
If the name "Cronenberg" didn't tip you off, you should know that Infinity Pool is a bizarre and often disturbing film. (The director, Brandon Cronenberg, is the son of the king of body horror, David Cronenberg.) It follows a vacationing married couple, played by Alexander Skarsgrd and Cleopatra Coleman, who, after an accident, begin to discover the dark, twisted secrets hidden beyond the walls of their resort. It's difficult to say much without spoiling everything, but this is certainly a movie that will stick with you long after it ends. -Allison Picurro [Trailer]
Ruben stlund's latest film won the Palme d'Or in 2022, Best Picture at the European Film Awards, and was nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. But it also has a 63 score on Metacritic. It's one of those movies, a satirical look at and takedown of the rich and famous on a cruise ship, and for some the satire and black humor don't hit. Others love it though, and as one of the year's most polarizing Best Picture nominees, it's a mandatory watch. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
First-time feature director Miles Warren arrives with the confidence of a veteran filmmaker with this family drama about a 14-year-old (Jalyn Hall) caught between his father (Shamier Anderson) and a mysterious drifter (Trevante Rhodes). It's a story about fatherhood and parenting, coming-of-age, and defending yourself. It's also one of the best things Onyx Collective, a subdivision of Disney focusing on Black stories, has produced. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
This stunning film was nominated for Best Documentary at this year's Academy Awards, and for good reason. Fire of Love introduces audiences to Maurice and Katia Krafft, a pair of charismatic French volcanologists who bucked the stuffy stereotypes of scientists from the 1970s to early 1990s. Director Sara Dosa also innovates with a stylish collage of the Kraffts' massive library of film footage, multimedia animations, groovy music, and entrancing editing. But what makes Fire of Love better than the sum of its parts is the fascinating love triangle between Maurice and Katia, who were married, and the explosive volcanoes that drew them in. It's a nature documentary, a profile of a couple who found love against all odds, and an art film in one splendid package. -Tim Surette [Trailer]
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