When it comes to popular streaming services these days, Apple TV+ is on the rise. The daunting task of having to produce content alongside huge platforms like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max may have to come down to their original projects. Streaming services are now in the process of making their own feature films exclusively for their platforms. Many of us are fortunate enough to have access to most if not all of these services. While some are more popular than others, you can’t sleep on what Apple TV+ has to offer.
Apple TV+ has really come into play with projects like Tom Hanks’ Finchdirector Bryce Dallas Howards’ fathersand even some music documentaries like Billie Eilish: The world is a bit hazy, directed by RJ Cutler, just to name a few. Apple TV+ is often overlooked with some of the viral sensations from other platforms. However, we are here to inform you about the incredible original movies made by Apple TV+. Here’s our list of the best of the best.
9/9 Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds
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Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds is a documentary that was released on Apple TV+ in 2020. Directed by Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer, this documentary examines meteorites and shooting stars, and how their impact has catalyzed thoughts of what could be out there. There is so much about the world that has remained unknown that Fireball really makes you think about the possibility of other worlds and how they can connect with ours around the world.
8/9 The Elephant Queen
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Nature documentaries are always profitable on this point. We all love to see worlds beyond our own, even though we all share the same planet. Elephant Queen is a wildlife documentary about some of nature’s most majestic creatures: elephants. In this film, the audience follows Athena, the leader of a herd of elephants as they all navigate the African landscape. This heartwarming documentation of love, family and loyalty will capture your heart and easily rival many wildlife documentaries out there.
7/9 fathers
There’s nothing like the impact of a father figure. fathers is an incredibly uplifting and impactful documentary that sheds light on the perspective of a diverse group of fathers and the ups and downs of fatherhood in the modern age. Being a father in this day and age comes with its own unique challenges, but it also comes with its beauties. The documentary features some recognizable names such as Will Smith, Jimmy Fallon, Conan O’Brien and Neil Patrick Harris. If you haven’t seen this incredible documentary on AppleTV+ yet, now is the time.
6/9 Beastie Boys Story
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At this point, we are well aware that AppleTV+ knows how to make a good documentary. If you’re a fan of The Beastie Boys, AppleTV+ definitely has a good one for you. Beastie Boys Story is an AppleTV+ documentary in which Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz of the iconic band tell you the story of their band, their early years, their friendship and their long career.
5/9 The velvet background
AppleTV+ released their documentary about the velvet underground in 2021. This is the first major documentary to chronicle the iconic rock band’s stellar career. From the band’s origins in New York in the 1960s and beyond, The velvet background is one of AppleTV+’s best music documentaries to date.
4/9 CODA
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CODA is a 2021 romantic drama film starring Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur, and Marlee Matlin. Jones plays young Rubi Rossi, the only one in her family who can hear. While supporting her family and living her school life, Ruby becomes interested in her school choir, where she becomes fond of her singing and her duet partner. This film has an impeccable ability to feel incredibly relatable and portrays a great coming-of-age story. Earlier this year, CODA history made when it won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
3/9 boys state
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AppleTV+ released a documentary in 2020 called boys state. At a time when political clashes are rampant and social issues are actively affecting youth in America, this documentary follows a group of young Texas teens as they try to find it within themselves to assert their power as potential leaders in today’s world. . This documentary has been highly acclaimed by audiences and critics alike and if you want to watch it, you can stream it on AppleTV+
2/9 Billie Eilish: The world is a bit hazy
Billie Eilish is one of the biggest and youngest pop stars in the music industry today and a documentary about her career so far is inappropriate. As consumers of popular culture, we tend to idolize celebrities and famous people and every glimpse into their lives makes things more personal. In Billie Eilish: The world is a bit hazyfans of the now 20-year-old singer-songwriter got a groundbreaking documentary about the singer’s rise, her family, her creative process and what it took for this extraordinary teenager to break new ground in the music industry,
1/9 Wolfwalkers
Many companies such as Disney and DreamWorks have a solid reputation for making animated movies and TV shows. Animated movies that have the potential to touch your heart, make you fly from laughter to the ground and make your eyes pop with its images. Well, AppleTV+ released Wolfwalkers in 2020, and this masterpiece of a film should not be overlooked. As outlined by The Hollywood ReporterThis Irish Folklore Trilogy incorporates magic, fantasy, family, friendship and self-discovery to create a world for people of all ages to get lost in, and it remains one of the best animated films released in recent years.