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Following a few years of getting spoiled with theater-quality exclusives on streaming platforms, 2023 was somewhat of a return to business as usual, with only a few big-budget movies launching on streaming services instead of having a traditional theater run (or even simultaneously). Regardless, it was a good year for streaming, and there were plenty of unique movies produced this year.

Below, we’ve picked our 10 favorite titles of the year, as determined with input from the entire Android Authority team. We’ve also included a few honorable mentions. We are ordering this in order of our preference, though every movie in the top 10 is so close (and so different) that it’s really hard to go wrong with any of these. While most of these films are true platform exclusives, be aware some of these films had limited releases at film festivals or internationally but are only available in the US through streaming.

The best streaming movies of 2022

The Killer (Netflix) This movie technically had a limited theatrical release internationally, but it is a streaming exclusive in the US, so we’re going to count it as a streaming-only movie. Similar to movies like John Wick, this film is based on a French graphic novel of the same name and follows the story of a professional assassin on an international mission to eliminate those who have wronged him.

When it comes to film, it seems like critical opinion and audience opinion have significantly diverged in recent years. The Killer is no exception, as it has received mostly positive reviews from critics, despite a more mixed reception among audiences. Nevertheless, it’s a film worth watching if you’re into fast-paced crime thrillers. There are also strong performances from Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, and others. Release date: September 23, 2023 Genre: Action/Thriller Rating: R Director: David Fincher Cast: Michael Fassbender, Sophie Charlotte, Tilda Swinton