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All Apple TV+ Shows and Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer
Updated September 30, 2021
Apple’s streaming service launched in November 2019 with a suite of buzzy, high-profile shows, including The Morning Show with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, Jason Momoa in sci-fi series See, and Hailee Steinfeld as the titular poet in Dickinson.
Since then, the company has offered critically-acclaimed series, including the feel-good sports comedy Ted Lasso, animated musical series Central Park, and the story of intrepid kid journalist Home Before Dark. Recent films include Sofia Coppola’s latest outing, On the Rocks, starring Bill Murray and Rashida Jones, the documentary Boys State, and the Bruce Springsteen documentary Bruce Springsteen’s Letter to You.
Other titles that have hit the streaming service include a new version of Steven Spielberg’s anthology series Amazing Stories; Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet, created by Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day, and Megan Ganz; Little America, from writer–executive producers Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon; and docuseries Visible: Out on Television, about milestones on television for the LGBTQ movement. The latest additions include musical comedy Schmigadoon!, Joseph Gordon Levitt’s Mr. Corman, and score changes thanks to the new season of Ted Lasso.
Plus, on the film side, Sundance sensation CODA – do not watch this film without Kleenex close by – enters the guide with a Certified Fresh Tomatometer score of 96%.
But which of those series and movies have earned their spot among the best Apple TV+ offerings so far? We’ve listed the best of the best below. Films and series must have a minimum of 10 reviews to be included, and series that do not have a Tomatometer score, like Oprah’s Book Club, do not appear on the list.
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Synopsis: A quietly tortured woman supports her husband's bid for state assembly while battling personal demons until she finds release through...
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Synopsis: The days and nights of fifth-grade teacher Josh Corman as he struggles with anxiety, loneliness, forfeited dreams of a music...
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#31
Adjusted Score: 77792%
Critics Consensus: Although it traffics in familiar territory, Palmer is elevated by worthy themes and a strong ensemble led by an impressive Justin Timberlake.
Synopsis: Former high school football star Eddie Palmer (Justin Timberlake) went from hometown hero to convicted felon, earning himself 12 years...
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Synopsis: Dr. Hari Seldon and his loyal followers attempt to preserve their culture as the galaxy collapses....
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Synopsis: Forty-eight-year-old film director Alice becomes obsessed with a 24-year-old screenwriter femme fatale, Sophie, and eventually surrenders her moral integrity in...
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Synopsis: Bess King, a uniquely talented performer, struggles to fulfill her dreams while navigating rejection, love and complicated family issues....
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#27
Adjusted Score: 83630%
Critics Consensus: The Banker's timid approach to dramatizing its fact-based story is often outweighed by the trio of strong performances at its core.
Synopsis: In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration and equal access to the...
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#26
Adjusted Score: 93667%
Critics Consensus: Greyhound's characters aren't as robust as its action sequences, but this fast-paced World War II thriller benefits from its efficiently economical approach.
Synopsis: U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ernest Krause is assigned to lead an Allied convoy across the Atlantic during World War II. His...
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Synopsis: A girl moves to a lakeside town where her father once lived; while there, she unearths a cold case that...
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Synopsis: A Philadelphia couple is in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door...
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Synopsis: Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry guide discussions about mental health and emotional well-being while opening up about their own mental...
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#22
Adjusted Score: 87705%
Critics Consensus: Supported by a powerful central performance by Geraldine Viswanathan, Hala offers an insightful look at a young woman's journey of self-discovery.
Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Pakistani American teenager Hala struggles to balance desire with her family, cultural, and religious obligations; as she comes into...
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#21
Adjusted Score: 104975%
Critics Consensus: On the Rocks isn't as potent as its top-shelf ingredients might suggest, but the end result still goes down easy -- and offers high proof of Bill Murray's finely aged charm.
Synopsis: A New York woman and her impulsive, larger-than-life father try to find out if her husband is having an affair....
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Synopsis: Exploring the possibilities that might exist if the global space race had continued....
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Synopsis: Budding writer Emily Dickinson uses her outsider's perspective to explore the constraints of society, gender and family in the 19th...
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Synopsis: On a backpacking trip designed to reinvigorate their relationship, a couple discovers a magical town living in a 1940s musical;...
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#17
Adjusted Score: 90426%
Critics Consensus: Informative, compassionate, and beautifully filmed, The Elephant Queen should satisfy nature documentary lovers of all ages.
Synopsis: An elephant mother leads her herd across an unforgiving African landscape filled with vibrant wildlife....
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Synopsis: Jason and Nikki want a baby more than anything else, but it seems to be the one thing they are...
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#15
Adjusted Score: 95559%
Critics Consensus: As solidly dependable as the fathers it depicts, Dads pays affectionate -- and affecting -- tribute to some of the many ways parents can make a difference.
Synopsis: Six extraordinary fathers from across the globe -- and some of Hollywood's most famous dads -- discuss the beauty, struggles,...
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#14
Adjusted Score: 97923%
Critics Consensus: Here's a Beastie Boys Story they had to tell, about three bad brothers you know so well. It started way back in history -- and for new or old fans, it's a must-see.
Synopsis: In front of an audience, Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz share the story of the Beastie Boys and 40 years...
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#13
Adjusted Score: 103529%
Critics Consensus: Startling, upsetting, and overall absorbing, Boys State strikingly depicts American political divisions -- and machinations -- taking root in the next generation.
Synopsis: Texas teens learn about American democracy by organizing political parties and running a mock government....
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Synopsis: Mysteries unfold through a series of seemingly average, unconnected phone calls that quickly become surreal as the characters face increasingly...
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#11
Adjusted Score: 95705%
Critics Consensus: Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You serves as a compelling companion piece to the album of the same name -- and a worthwhile behind-the-scenes documentary in its own right.
Synopsis: An anthology of funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring, and surprising stories about the lives of immigrants in the United States....
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Synopsis: Small-time football coach Ted Lasso is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching...
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#8
Adjusted Score: 100227%
Critics Consensus: Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry offers an enlightening -- and sometimes uncomfortable -- look behind the scenes of a young star's ascension.
Synopsis: "Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry" tells the true coming-of-age story of the singer-songwriter and her rise to global...
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#7
Adjusted Score: 108968%
Critics Consensus: CODA's story offers few surprises, but strong representation and a terrific cast -- led by Emilia Jones' brilliant performance -- bring this coming-of-age story vividly to life.
Synopsis: Seventeen-year-old Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the sole hearing member of a deaf family -- a CODA, child of deaf adults....
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Synopsis: Owen Tillerman and his family live an unconventional life in New York's bustling Central Park, which Owen manages; now, they'll...
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Synopsis: The team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all-time is tasked with building worlds, molding heroes and creating legends,...
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#4
Adjusted Score: 99144%
Critics Consensus: Much like the cosmic debris it investigates, Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds is made up of heavy stuff -- but it lights up the screen thanks to Werner Herzog's infectious awe.
Synopsis: A journey across the planet and universe explores how meteorites, shooting stars and deep impacts have awoken wonder about other...
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#3
Adjusted Score: 108846%
Critics Consensus: A mesmerizing Celtic-inspired adventure, Wolfwalkers offers an epic ethereal fantasy matched by profound philosophies and stellar voice work.
Synopsis: In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to...
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Synopsis: The history of the LGBTQ movement through the lens of American TV; combining archival footage and interviews, a look at...
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