Showtimeno longer lives solely in those higher-tier cable packages. Nowadays, you’re able to stream this premium movie channel online through its app, or add it as a channel to yourAmazon PrimeorHuluaccounts. With all these ways to stream Showtime, movie-lovers have a treasure trove of titles to check out. But what’s worth watching? To assist you with your cinema-seeking adventures, we’ve provided a selection of the best movies currently on Showtime. Whether you’re looking for a goodscare, a classiccomedy, or something newer, Showtime’s streaming service has a great selection to choose from. And don’t worry. We’ll continue to update this list as new movies are added and removed from their catalog.
For more recommendations, check out our list of thebest movies on Netflix,Hulu, andPrime Video.
Editor’s note: This article was updated August 2023 to include Nothing Compares, Pearl, and Aftersun.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Run Time: 2 hr 20 min |Genre: Absurdist Comedy Drama |Director: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate
One of the best films of 2022,Everything Everywhere All at Onceis a bold, hilarious, and heartfelt film about a Chinese-American immigrant named Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh), who owns a laundromat with her husband (Ke Huy Quan) and daughter (Stephanie Hsu). While being audited by the IRS, she discovers she can travel to parallel universes and goes on a bizarre journey filled with rocks and hot dog fingers to save the multiverse. This film tackles complex themes of nihilism and identity in a unique and sometimes silly way, making for an entertaining and powerful watch from start to finish. From the writing and directing to the performances and editing, this film is a true feat of filmmaking that will make you laugh and cry in equal measure. –Taylor Gates
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Nothing Compares (2022)
Run Time: 1 hr 37 min |Director: Kathryn Ferguson
Cast: Sinéad OʼConnor, John Maybury, Peaches, Chuck D, Bob Dylan
Nothing Comparesis a poignant documentary about the controversial musical iconSinéad OʼConnor. Directed byKathryn Ferguson,Nothing Comparesfeatures interviews with the late artist herself, as well as archive footage revealing the singer-songwriter’s extraordinary rise to global phenomenon before her legendary protest toppled her career. Allowing O’Connor to reclaim her story,Nothing Comparesshares one woman’s bravery, inspired by her upbringing, to share her spotlight with causes and messages that mattered.Nothing Comparesis a story of passion and determination, where an artist risks it all to do what is right.– Yael Tygiel
Pearl (2022)
Run Time: 1 hr 42 min |Director: Ti West
Cast: Mia Goth, David Corenswet, Tandi Wright, Matthew Sunderland
StarMia Gothreprises her role fromXinPearl, a prequel horror film directed byTi West, who co-wrote the script with Goth.Pearlis a vicious slasher flick with gruesome depictions and a heart-pumping story that builds a thoroughly terrifying villain origin story. Co-starring with Goth areTandi WrightandMatthew Sunderlandas the title character’s parents, along with an appearance byDavid Corenswet. Praised for Goth’s performance, as well as the intriguing backstory and gory visuals,Pearlseamlessly promises the expansion of a franchise that will result in a third film soon.– Yael Tygiel
Aftersun (2022)
Run Time: 1 hr 36 min |Director: Charlotte Wells
Cast: Paul Mescal, Frankie Corio, Celia Rowlson-Hall
Written and directed byCharlotte Wellsin her feature directorial debut,Aftersunis a touching coming-of-age story about a young and newly single father (Paul Mescal) and his daughter (Frankie Corio). Wells cleverly shares her own experiences, withAftersunbeing loosely autobiographical, particularly revolving around the emotional relationship between the adolescent daughter and her young father. Through unique cinematography, using what looks like found footage along with active scenes,Aftersundelves into the overwhelmingly gorgeous story of love, family, and growing up, highlighted by a serene Turkish resort backdrop.– Yael Tygiel
Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon (2021)
Run Time: 1 hr 46 min |Genre: Thriller Fantasy |Director: Ana Lily Amirpour
Cast: Kate Hudson, Jeon Jong-seo, Craig Robinson, Ed Skrein
Carefully crafted by the warped mind of visionary filmmakerAna Lily Amirpour,who wrote and directed the stylish feature,Mona Lisa and the Blood Moonis a mind-bending science-fiction thriller starringJeon Jong-seoas a woman with supernatural powers who escapes from a mental institution. Co-starring the hilariousCraig Robinsonas a detective searching for the girl andKate Hudson(Glass Onion) as a wild single mom who takes in the telekinetic stranger,Mona Lisa and the Blood Moonis a fantastical exploration of New Orleans’ nightlife expressed through a neon haze of the duo’s bizarre, hedonistic crime spree.– Yael Tygiel
The Fabelmans (2022)
Run Time: 2 hr 31 min |Genre: Drama |Director: Steven Spielberg
Cast: Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano
This semi-autobiographical feature about director and co-writerSteven Spielberghas all the heart, insight, and craft that one would expect from a Spielberg movie, with an additional layer of connection that shows how much of himself he put into the film. Spielberg described breaking down the first time he sawMichelle Williams(Blue Valentine) andPaul Dano(The Batman) as his parents, and when you see them in action on-screen, it makes sense — they’re amazing in their roles and anchor the film in real emotion from top to bottom.The Fabelmansis a coming-of-age drama about a young man who’s inspired by his family and friends to follow his creative passions. The film is as much about the things people sacrifice for their loved ones as it is about filmmaking while drawing a defined parallel between the two.
Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
Run Time: 1 hr 34 min |Genre: Horror, Comedy |Director: Halina Reijn
Cast: Amandla Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Myha’la Herrold, Lee Pace
Bodies Bodies Bodiesis a dark comedy in which a hurricane party in a luxurious remote mansion turns into a twisted game of death.Amandla Stenberg(The Hate U Give) andMaria Bakalova(The Bubble) star as a couple from two very different tax brackets that join a group of wealthy twenty-somethings who go out of their way to make them feel as out of place as possible. The film is the English-language debut of Dutch directorHalina Reijn, who pulled influences fromAgatha Christie,The Heathers, and the works ofJohn Cassavetesto create a witty satire of class privilege and the disconnection caused by internet culture.
Men (2022)
Run Time: 1 hr 40 min |Genre: Horror |Director: Alex Garland
Cast: Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear, Paapa Essiedu, Gayle Rankin
High-concept filmmakerAlex Garland(Ex Machina) wrote and directedMen, an intriguing and original approach to exploring themes of toxic masculinity. Although missing the mark on expressing a profound message,Mensucceeds at capturing the magnetic performances of starsJessie BuckleyandRory Kinnear. With a twisted story about a widow (Buckley) being tormented by the men in the village, all of whom are played by Kinnear,Menis an outstanding concept with intense and often gruesome visuals.Menis a gripping folk horror film that induces a visceral experience throughout as the riveting, feverish tale unfolds.– Yael Tygiel
The Lighthouse (2019)
Run Time: 1 hr 50 min |Genre: Horror Drama |Director: Robert Eggers
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Willem Dafoe, Valeriia Karaman
The Lighthouseis a dreary drama directed byRobert Eggers, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brotherMax Eggers. StarringRobert Pattinson(The Batman) andWillem Dafoe,The Lighthousefollows a pair of lighthouse keepers through survival of a wild storm that leaves them stranded at a remote New England outpost. Shifting tonally throughout,The Lighthouseseamlessly transitions from supernatural horror to psychological thriller to dramatic character study. While the genre is undefined, Eggers’ clever decision to shoot in black and white focuses the story, spotlighting the performances by Pattinson and Dafoe.– Yael Tygiel
Lady Bird (2017)
Run Time: 1 hr 33 min |Genre: Drama Comedy |Director: Greta Gerwig
Cast:Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Timothée Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein, Odeya Rush
I’m so gladLady Birdexists and that it functions as an announcement thatGreta Gerwigis not only a major talent but also a talent that can go beyond herself. My fear going intoLady Birdwas that the movie would betooautobiographical and Gerwig would have unintentionally created a parody of her mumblecore roles. Instead, she provided a film that was personal and specific. It’s a movie that relishes its lived-in relationships while never being exclusionary. On my first viewing, I found the movie to be a very good example of a coming-of-age dramedy. Upon a repeat viewing, I see it as one of the best examples the genre has to offer.Saoirse RonanandLaurie Metcalfare both amazing as they relish both the highs and lows of their mother-daughter relationship, and watching Lady Bird’s rocky senior year of high school, complete with all the honest missteps a teenager makes turns Gerwig’s debut intoan unforgettable feature. –Matt Goldberg
