June Cinema Highlights: 15 Top Movies Worth Streaming Across Netflix, Disney Plus, Max, and More (Insider's Expert Recommendations)
June Streaming Guide: 15 Essential Movies to Watch Across Majors Platforms
As the summer season unfolds, various streaming services are set to add a plethora of new movies to their libraries, offering viewers an array of choices. Here is a selection of 15 must-watch films arriving on Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Max, Paramount Plus, Peacock, and Prime Video in June.
The Actor Headlines Hulu's Offerings
Based on the novel Memory by Donald E. Westlake, The Actor is a dramatic exploration of a man who is left for dead in 1950s Ohio, with his memory completely gone. He is played by Andre Holland, who is accompanied by Gemma Chan, Toby Jones, and other notable actors. Starting June 30, audiences in the US can stream The Actor on Hulu, while UK streaming information is not available at this time.
Childhood Favorites Come to Life in Max's The Day the Earth Blew Up
Looney Tunes fans, young and old, will enjoy The Day the Earth Blew Up, a feature-length movie premiering on Max on June 27. Porky Pig and Daffy Duck embark on an adventure to save the world from an alien invasion, promising wacky antics and nonstop entertainment. No UK streaming info has been announced yet.
A Return to the Before Sunrise Universe with Before Midnight
In honor of the 30th anniversary of Before Sunrise, the beloved romantic drama stars Ethan Hawke and Julie Deply reprise their roles as Jesse and Celine, with their mature relationship unfolding in Greece on a family vacation. Watch Before Midnight on Hulu in June, or find it on Prime Video in the UK.
Other Highlights for June
Beasts of the Southern Wild, the coming-of-age tale of Hushpuppy, makes its way to Hulu in June, ready to be rediscovered by viewers. Originally released in 2012, this magical film showcases the resilience of a young girl in the bayou as she embarks on a thrilling adventure to save her home from melting ice-caps and mythical beasts. StudioCanal Presents and ITVX Premium in the UK will stream Beasts of the Southern Wild concurrently.
Memorable performances are in store with Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, a coming-of-age comedy with darker tones that follows a high schooler's friendship with a classmate diagnosed with cancer. The movie features Olivia Cooke, Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Nick Offerman, Molly Shannon, Connie Britton, and Jon Bernthal. Despite its lack of initial success, the film is now poised to reach a wider audience with its release on Hulu in June.
For those seeking family-friendly entertainment, Disney Plus offers a unique take on the popular Frozen story with Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical. Featuring new original songs and iconic numbers like "For the First Time in Forever," "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" and, of course, "Let It Go," the recording of the stage production adds a fresh twist to the beloved tale. Watch Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical on Disney Plus starting June 20.
Movies New to Streaming in June:
- The Actor (Hulu) – June 30, US; no UK streaming info available.
- Beasts of the Southern Wild (Hulu) – June 1; also available on StudioCanal Presents and ITVX Premium in the UK.
- Before Midnight (Hulu) – June 1; also available on Prime Video in the UK.
- The Day the Earth Blew Up (Max) – June 27; no UK streaming info available.
- Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical (Disney Plus) – June 20, worldwide release.
- The Intern (Netflix) – June 22, US and UK.
- Jaws (Peacock) – June 15, US; no UK streaming info available.
- Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Hulu) – June 1; no UK streaming info available.
- A Minecraft Movie (Max) – Exact release date TBD.
- Parthenope (Max) – June 6, US; no UK streaming info available.
- Presence (Hulu) – June 3; no UK streaming info available.
- Rear Window (Netflix) – June 1.
- Sally (Disney Plus and Hulu) – June 17, US and UK.
- Titan: The OceanGate Disaster (Netflix) – June 11.
- Straw (Netflix) – June 6.
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- For those who enjoy dramatic films, The Actor, starring Andre Holland and Gemma Chan, premieres on Hulu on June 30, with no UK streaming information available as of now.
- Fans of childhood favorites can look forward to the Looney Tunes adventure, The Day the Earth Blew Up, coming to Max on June 27. No UK streaming info has been announced yet.
- Fans of Before Sunrise will rejoice as the sequel, Before Midnight, with Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy reprising their roles, will be available on both Hulu in the US and Prime Video in the UK starting June 1.
- The acclaimed coming-of-age film, Beasts of the Southern Wild, makes its way to Hulu in June, also available on StudioCanal Presents and ITVX Premium in the UK.
- Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, starring Olivia Cooke and Thomas Mann, is a coming-of-age comedy with darker tones that will be streaming on Hulu starting June 1, with no UK streaming info available.
- Disney Plus subscribers can enjoy Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical starting June 20, featuring new original songs and iconic numbers.
- The Intern, starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, will be streaming on Netflix in both US and UK on June 22.
- Jaws, the classic thriller, will be available on Peacock in the US on June 15, with no UK streaming info available.
- A Minecraft Movie, an upcoming animation, will be released on Max, with the exact release date yet to be announced.
- Parthenope, an unspecified title, will be available on Max in the US on June 6, with no UK streaming info available.
- Presence, an unnamed title, will premiere on Hulu in the US on June 3, with no UK streaming info available.
- Rear Window, the classic Hitchcock film, will be streaming on Netflix from June 1.
- Sally, an unnamed title, will be available on both Disney Plus and Hulu in the US and UK on June 17.
- Titan: The OceanGate Disaster, a documentary, will be streaming on Netflix from June 11.
- Straw, an unnamed title, will be available on Netflix starting June 6.
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