22 Movies Almost Impossible to Watch on DVD or Streaming in 2023 (and How to Watch Them Anyway)
Casual moviegoers might assume that almost everything is available on stream these days; or at least easy to find on DVD or Blu-ray. Unfortunately, it’s not… not even close. A plethora of films — from obscure cult releases to nostalgic favorites and even big-budget blockbusters — are extremely uncomfortable to watch in 2023. The era of streaming has taught us to believe that watching a movie at home is a smooth process, and yet for a variety of reasons, from rights issues to indifference, these 20 films cannot be found on streaming, nor are they printed on physical media (according to at least in North America).
Some of these films are available on DVD if you’re willing to pay for an import copy, but since many of these discs are likely to be blocked from playing on machines sold in certain parts of the world, this isn’t always helpful. Be especially careful when buying imported and used copies so you don’t end up with junk you can’t watch anyway.