10 Searchlight Pictures Movies to Stream with Hulu on Disney+

Award-winning dramas, comedies, thrillers, and more boundary-pushing stories.

Searchlight Pictures has built its reputation on daring, artist-driven movies that sweep major awards and spark conversation long after the credits roll. What defines a “Searchlight” movie? Think bold storytelling, distinctive visuals, and characters who refuse to fit easy molds. These modern classics now live in one convenient library, with Hulu on Disney+.* From Academy Award® winners to envelope-pushing thrillers, start your exploration with the titles below.

Searchlight Comedies

A Real Pain, Hulu

Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs, and stars alongside Kieran Culkin in this bittersweet road trip comedy about cousins reconnecting on a heritage tour through Poland. As David and Benji trade barbs, mourn their grandmother, and confront the weight of history, humor gives way to cathartic insight. Culkin’s performance won a Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA® Award, and the Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor, while the screenplay earned an Oscar® nomination and a BAFTA® Award. Expect laughter, uncomfortable honesty, and a surprisingly moving final stop. (Hulu)*

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Searchlight Dramas

A Complete Unknown, Hulu

Timothée Chalamet channels a young Bob Dylan in this dynamic portrait of artistic reinvention. From smoky Village coffeehouses to his thunderous electric debut at Newport, the movie charts the songwriter’s meteoric rise, complicated friendships, and restless desire to break expectations. Director James Mangold’s vision collected eight Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor, while Edward Norton and Monica Barbaro earned recognition in supporting actor categories. Music history pulses with fresh urgency here. (Hulu)*

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The Supremes at Earl’s-All-You-Can-Eat, Hulu

Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean — the self-proclaimed Supremes — have shared milkshakes and secrets at Earl’s diner since high school. Decades later, illness, infidelity, and family upheaval challenge their unbreakable bond. Director Tina Mabry guides luminous performances from Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Sanaa Lathan, and Uzo Aduba in a drama that celebrates sisterhood’s ability to heal even the deepest wounds. Warm humor and hard truths mingle beneath the neon glow of their favorite booth. (Hulu)*

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Searchlight Black Comedies

Kinds of Kindness, Hulu

Director Yorgos Lanthimos spins three unsettling fables that dissect power and free will with razor-sharp wit. In one story, an obedient employee dares to defy his controlling patron. Another watches a police officer question whether the woman who returned from sea is truly his wife. The final chapter chases a rumored miracle worker. Jesse Plemons anchors the ensemble, earning Cannes’ Best Actor prize. Expect audacious tonal shifts, surreal humor, and lingering philosophical unease. (Hulu)*

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Nightbitch, Hulu

Motherhood takes a feral turn in Marielle Heller’s genre-blending adaptation, where an unnamed stay-at-home mom begins sensing animalistic changes in her suburban life. As ordinary routines warp into unsettling visions, her struggle to retain her identity becomes both darkly comedic and viscerally frightening. Amy Adams commands the screen, earning a Golden Globe® nomination for her daring performance. The movie gnaws at expectations around caretaking, sanity, and the thin line between domestic bliss and primal instinct. (Hulu)*

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Not Okay, Hulu

In this sharply satirical look at influencer culture, Danni Sanders fabricates a glamorous Paris writing retreat only for a real-world tragedy to turn her lie into viral fame. Thrilled by new followers and activist invitations, she bonds with an actual trauma-survivor, Rowan, while scrambling to protect her crumbling facade. Director Quinn Shephard draws biting performances from Zoey Deutch, Mia Isaac, and Dylan O’Brien, using dark comedy to ask how far we’ll scroll past authenticity for applause. (Hulu)*

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Searchlight Romance

The Greatest Hits, Hulu

Heartbreak meets high-concept fantasy when Harriet discovers that certain songs catapult her back to treasured moments with her late boyfriend. Each jump offers the possibility of rewriting the past but risks erasing the future, taking shape with a new love interest. Writer-director Ned Benson orchestrates an emotional mixtape carried by Lucy Boynton, Justin H. Min, and David Corenswet. Lush visuals and needle-drop nostalgia explore how music can both imprison and liberate the grieving heart. (Hulu)*

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Rye Lane, Hulu

Dom and Yas meet by chance at a South London art exhibit, each nursing fresh wounds from disastrous break-ups. Over one spontaneous day they crash karaoke bars, confront exes, and rediscover hope against vibrant city backdrops. Director Raine Allen-Miller infuses the romance with quick wit and kinetic camerawork, while David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah generate undeniable chemistry. The result is a feel-good ode to starting over that still honors the messiness of real love. (Hulu)*

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Searchlight Horror and Thrillers

Fresh, Hulu

Noa’s latest swipe fatigue ends when she meets the charming Steve in a grocery aisle and agrees to a weekend getaway. Once inside his secluded home, she discovers his sinister appetites, turning the nightmare of modern dating into literal fight-or-flight. Director Mimi Cave balances pitch-black humor with nerve-shredding suspense, guided by compelling turns from Daisy Edgar-Jones and Sebastian Stan. Clever production design and a haunting score heighten every reveal and keep pulses racing. (Hulu)*

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Hold Your Breath, Hulu

Set amid the dust storms of 1930s Oklahoma, Hold Your Breath follows a woman convinced a sinister presence is closing in on her family. Directors Karrie Crouse and Will Joines weave historical detail with nerve-jangling horror to explore how isolation feeds fear and resilience. Sarah Paulson headlines the ensemble, anchoring an atmospheric tale that buries its darkest secrets until the final moments — delivering an unforgettable chill. (Hulu)*

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These 10 titles reveal the range of voices thriving under the Searchlight banner, from intimate character studies to audacious genre experiments. Add them to your Watchlist and experience why the studio’s logo has become shorthand for bold, award-caliber filmmaking. Whether you crave chills, catharsis, or a swoon-worthy meet-cute, your next arthouse gem is already waiting.

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