The Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Hulu in March
From some of the greatest films of all time, like Dune and Poor People, to gripping documentaries about street parties, ancient rock bands, and black market sperm donation, there’s a ton of great movies and TV shows to watch on Hulu in March. Below I select the best of them.
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told About
This documentary tells the story of Freaknik, the iconic street party/festival that took over Atlanta every year in the ’80s and ’90s. Freaknik became more than just entertainment, but a celebration of black life and culture. Told through archival footage, interviews with 21 Savage, Killer Mike, CeeLo Green and many others who were there, Freaknik explores the festival’s rise and eventual demise.
Broadcast starts on March 21.
We’re Lucky , Season 1
There are more than enough stories about World War II from the soldiers’ perspective, but We Were the Lucky Ones chronicles the nightmarish experiences of an ordinary family living through the war. Based on a true story, this historical drama follows the Kurtzes, a Jewish family in Poland separated by the rise of the Third Reich. Separated by historical circumstances and personal choices, the Kurks struggle to survive and reunite in a world gone mad.
Broadcast starts on March 28.
WORLD OF Sperm
Given the recent IVF legislation in Alabama, World of Sperm is a timely documentary about the world of underground sperm donation. Donors and intended parents communicate on message boards, meet in shopping malls or coffee shops, and create lives, all outside the sight of a medical facility. Directed by Lance Oppenheim and produced by The New York Times and FX, World of Sperm details not just an underground medical movement, but a new type of family relationship.
Broadcast starts on March 30.
Photographers
This National Geographic documentary series turns the lens around to tell the stories of the people who create iconic, powerful images. Photographers cover all aspects of modern photography ; Contributors include nature photographer Christina Mittermeier, fashion photographer Campbell Eddy and photojournalist Muhammad Muheizen.
Broadcast starts on March 19.
Queens
Patriarchy slides its tentacles into every aspect of life, even into our understanding of the animal kingdom. Queens is aiming to set the record straight. Using nature footage captured around the world, from the tundra to the rainforest to the sea, and with powerful narration by Angela Bassett, this National Geographic documentary takes a closer look at the badass queens of the animal kingdom.
Broadcast starts on March 5th.
Poor things (2023)
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos , Bad Things is a dizzying mix of horror, romance, sci-fi, comedy and sex. Emma Stone gives a riveting, utterly engrossing performance as Bella Baxter, a young woman who has a baby’s brain implanted into her head by a crazed doctor (played by Willem Dafoe). Bad Things is set in a steampunk fairytale version of Victorian Europe. It’s endlessly visually captivating, intellectually stimulating, and damn funny. It’s a must-see (catch it ahead of the Oscars on March 10, where it’s nominated for 11 awards ).
Broadcast starts on March 7.
Dune (2021)
With the sequel now in theaters, now is the perfect time to rewatch 2021’s Dune . Director Denis Villeneuve achieved success with his adaptation of Frank Herbert’s groundbreaking science fiction novel. To turn complex source material into a film that both audiences and critics loved, even those audiences and critics who say, “I’m not into sci-fi.” Dune features standout performances from Timothée Chalamet and Rebecca Ferguson, who manage to be just as entertaining as the huge visual effects.
The broadcast will begin on March 1st.
Birdman Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
In the film Birdman, Michael Keaton plays Riggan Thomson, an actor famous for his role as the movie superhero Birdman. But that was a year ago, and now the ghost of Birdman is literally haunting him as he tries to make a comeback by starring in the Broadway adaptation of Raymond Carver’s story. Shot seemingly (but not actually) in one take, Birdman is a frantic, gripping portrait of an artist plagued by irrelevance and descending into madness. I promise it’s like no other movie you’ve ever seen. (And it’s still surprising that such a strange film managed to win the Oscar for Best Picture.)
The broadcast will begin on March 1st.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019)
Tom Hanks plays the most hopeful man in television history, Mister Rogers, a children’s television show host who became famous for taking children seriously. Using the cinematic techniques made famous by Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood , director Mariel Heller tells Rogers’ story through the eyes of Lloyd Vogel, a tormented, emotionally damaged writer assigned to write a piece about Rogers. “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” is about the conflict between cynicism and sincerity, and in the face of Mister Rogers’ “cardigans and easy piano jazz” worldview, cynicism doesn’t stand a chance.
Broadcast starts on March 5th.
Stones and Brian Jones (2023)
This critically acclaimed documentary, directed by Nick Broomfield, explores the troubled personal life and career of The Rolling Stones’ Brian Jones. After the band formed, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards gradually pushed Jones out of the picture until he was fired from the group and died in his swimming pool a few weeks later. If you’re into the mythology of rock ‘n’ roll, The Stones and Brian Jones offer a wealth of help in the form of research, memories and archival footage from the days when rock ‘n’ roll really mattered.
Broadcast starts on March 14.