A fun bit of historic TV trivia is that the original NBC peacock logo was first implemented in 1956 to highlight the network’s new color programming. Even though the logo has gone through numerous iterations since then, the network has stuck with the colorful bird, in one form or another, for going on six decades now. It’s fitting, then, that Peacock is known most for its TV programming, highlighted by shows like The Office, Parks and Rec, and the self-mocking (and hilarious) 30 Rock. If you are on Peacock for the shows, however, don’t overlook that the platform is also home to a number of great movies spanning cinema history, including everything from great comedy to excellent sports movies.
Peacock streaming offers both free (registered) and paid accounts. As a result, some Peacock movies are available without a paid subscription, and others only for subscribers. This roundup culls titles from both groups. To be sure you can access all of these classics, you’ll have to fork over a subscription fee. Happy streaming, and keep reading to find the best movies on Peacock right now.
Bernie (2012)
75%
6.8/10
99m
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Stars
Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey
Directed by
Richard Linklater
Watch on Peacock
Bernie was a bit of a zag for director Richard Linklater, as it involves way more murder than the rest of his filmography. Jack Black stars as Bernie Tiede in this true story. Everybody loves Bernie, the man who charms all the little old ladies in his Carthage, Texas, hometown, even as he endures constant abuse from his crabby benefactor Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine). A man can only take so much, though, and before too long, Bernie loosens his pent-up rage against the woman, sending shockwaves through the small town. What carries the film is its chorus of real-life town residents who give the plot an undeniable local color through a series of talking-head interviews interspersed between the action.
The Farm (2019)
3.7/10
80m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Nora Yessayan, Alec Gaylord, Ken Volok
Directed by
Hans Stjernswärd
Watch on Peacock
Ever wonder what it’s like to be the livestock on a farm? Well, the horror flick The Farm offers an answer. And it’s pretty horrific. After taking a wrong turn on the highway, a young couple decides to stop at a roadside diner for food and relaxation. Their fun trip soon becomes a fight for survival when masked kidnappers imprison them on a farm where humans are the main course. The movie is filled with shocking and disturbing scenes, but if you’re in the mood for pure, unadulterated horror, The Farm is here to deliver.
Burning (2018)
148m
Genre
Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Stars
Yoo Ah-in, Steven Yeun, Jun Jong-seo
Directed by
Lee Chang-dong
Watch on Peacock
A Korean drama from 2018 that earns every bit of its 150-minute runtime, Burning tells the story of a young man who becomes transfixed by the disappearance of a woman he’s recently formed a bond with. As he becomes increasingly convinced that something terrible happened to her, we get an examination of both this young man and the way the world around him seems to blur and change. Featuring a riveting supporting performance from Steven Yeun as a wealthy and mysterious possible criminal, Burning is riveting in ways that most movies only aspire to be.
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
96m
Genre
Horror
Stars
Judith O'Dea, Duane Jones, Marilyn Eastman
Directed by
George A. Romero
Watch on Peacock
The movie that launched an entire genre, Night of the Living Dead tells the story of five strangers who come together at a farmhouse in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Their struggle to survive may feel small and quaint by modern standards, but the human drama that plays out between them remains as compelling as any in a modern zombie flick. The movie’s chilling ending, which is a stark reminder of the racism that has been a part of America for decades and still exists today, also makes it feel like the kind of small, independent drama that might hit theaters today.
The Act of Killing (2012)
159m
Genre
Documentary
Stars
Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin
Directed by
Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn
Watch on Peacock
A documentary that tells the story of the men who committed mass atrocities in Indonesia, The Act of Killing is a complex, moving portrait of what it means to commit mass murder and be celebrated for your heroism. The movie uncovers a story most people likely don’t know, but more than that, it’s an examination of how removed some men can be from their own humanity and the way we create enemies in order to justify awful acts. The Act of Killing is a must-see for any film fan, and it’s one of the great works of documentary filmmaking of the 21st century.
Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie (2023)
97m
Genre
Mystery, Comedy, Crime
Stars
Tony Shalhoub, Traylor Howard, Jason Gray-Stanford
Directed by
Randall Zisk
Watch on Peacock
Perhaps one of the most delightful shows of the 21st century is back for one more lap. Mr. Monk’s Last Case is really for all the Monk superfans out there, but it’ll be a bundle of fun for anyone who just happens to stumble across it as well. When Adrian Monk comes out of retirement to help solve his step-daughter’s fiance’s murder, plenty of shenanigans ensue. Tony Shalhoub slides right back into the character that defined his career, and the rest of the original ensemble is back as well for what turns out to be a delightful and worthwhile trip down memory lane for every Monk superfan.
Half Nelson (2006)
107m
Genre
Drama
Stars
Ryan Gosling, Shareeka Epps, Anthony Mackie
Directed by
Ryan Fleck
Watch on Peacock
The movie that proved that Ryan Gosling was much more than just a pretty face, Half Nelson stars Gosling as a middle school teacher with a heroin problem who develops a close relationship with one of his students. Gosling delivers a stunningly human performance here that showcases everything he’s uniquely skilled at as an actor who generates empathy. The small-scale movie is sharply written, and it avoids all the cliches that these kinds of movies can sometimes fall into.
Jaws (1975)
124m
Genre
Horror, Thriller, Adventure
Stars
Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss
Directed by
Steven Spielberg
Watch on Peacock
One of the great summer movies ever made, and the movie that invented the blockbuster, Jaws holds up almost stunningly well. Telling the story of a small New England beach town that is besieged by a killer shark, the movie is about both the incompetence of local government and the men who try to take the shark on. In part because of its relatively small scale, Jaws feels both like a horror movie and an action movie, and in the moments when it’s genuinely frightening, there are few movies scarier.
What movies are coming to Peacock in July?
July 1
- 2 Guns
- All Saints Christmas
- American Pie
- American Pie 2
- Angel of Christmas
- Angels and Ornaments
- Annihilation
- Arsenal
- Bangkok Dangerous
- Best of The Best
- Between Worlds
- The Big Lebowski
- Big Sky River: The Bridal Path
- A Biltmore Christmas
- Black Girls
- Boyfriends of Christmas Past
- Bridesmaids
- Broadcasting Christmas
- The Bronze
- Bruce Almighty
- Campfire Christmas
- Catch a Christmas Star
- Chasing Niagara
- Christmas Festival of Ice
- The Christmas Heart
- The Christmas House
- The Christmas House 2: Deck
- Those Halls
- Christmas in Conway
- The Christmas Parade
- Christmas Sail
- The Christmas Spirit
- The Christmas Train
- Christmas With a Kiss
- Christmas With Tucker
- Collateral
- Contraband
- Crimes of Fashion: Killer Clutch
- A Dog Named Christmas
- Drift
- Drive Angry 3D
- Enchanted Christmas
- Fallen Angel
- The Fifth Element
- Fir Crazy
- Fisherman’s Friends
- Foxcatcher
- Friends & Family Christmas
- Game Time
- Ghost Rider
- Ghost Rider Spirit of Vengeance
- Gone in Sixty Seconds
- The Gospel According to André
- Hell or High Water
- Her Pen Pal
- Hitched For the Holidays
- Holiday Heritage
- A Holiday in Harlem
- The Holiday Stocking
- Ice Sculpture Christmas
- The Independent
- It’s Complicated
- Jaws
- Jaws 2
- Jaws 3-D
- Jaws: The Revenge
- Joe
- Joyeux Noel
- Kick-Ass
- Knowing
- Let It Snow
- Letters To Juliet
- Letters to Santa
- A Lifelong Love
- Little Rascals
- Lone Survivor
- Lord of War
- Love Locks
- Lucky Christmas
- Madagascar
- A Majestic Christmas
- Men In Black
- Men In Black II
- Men In Black 3
- The Miracle Season
- Monsters V. Aliens
- My Christmas Guide
- Mystic Christmas
- Nadia
- Naughty or Nice
- Neighbors
- Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising
- Nobody
- Northpole
- November Christmas
- A Nutcracker Christmas
- Office Space
- One Christmas Eve
- One Summer
- Our Christmas Mural
- A Paris Proposal
- Paris, Wine & Romance
- The Perfect Storm
- Piranha 3-D
- Piranha 3DD
- Pitch Perfect
- Profile
- The Purge
- The Purge: Election Year
- The Purge: Anarchy
- Purple Rain
- Repentance
- Road to Perdition
- The Rock
- A Rose For Christmas
- Scarface
- A Season for Miracles
- The Secret of Roan Inish
- The Secret Life of Pets 2
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered For Christmas
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered: From Paris With Love
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told
- Silver Bells
- Soul Surfer
- Sound of Christmas
- Spirit: Stallion of Cimarron
- Summer Villa
- Terminator 2: Judgment Day
- Titanic
- Transformers
- Transformers: Age of Extinction
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon
- Under The Christmas Sky
- USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage
- Wet Hot American Summer
- Where Are You, Christmas?
- Who’s Your Caddy?
- Window Wonderland
July 3
- Chick Fight
- Two Lovers and a Bear
July 5
- Back To Black (Peacock Exclusive/Streaming Debut)
- Inside
- The Wrong Stepmother
July 7
- Three Wise Men and a Baby: Extended Cut
July 13
- Signed, Sealed, Delivered: A Tale of Three Letters
July 14
- Rescuing Christmas
July 16
- Popstar: Never Stop Stopping
- Rossi: A Fugitive Faking Death (Peacock Exclusive)
- Watershed (Peacock Exclusive)
July 19
- A Thousand and One
July 21
- A Very Vermont Christmas
July 22
- Hoof Dreams
July 23
- Ondine
July 28
- An Ice Palace Romance
