Top 3 Movies to Watch on Apple TV Plus Right Now
After reviewing the service's top picks, SSP found three movies that genuinely deserve your attention. These include a captivating thriller featuring Sebastian Stan and an emotional drama starring Justin Timberlake. Here are the films you should stream without delay.
Palmer
"Palmer" is an emotional drama featuring Eddie Palmer (Justin Timberlake). He is a former high school football star returning to Louisiana after twelve years in prison. Moving in with his grandmother, Palmer struggles to rebuild his life and starts working as a school janitor.
His life unexpectedly changes when he becomes a caretaker for Sam (Ryder Allen), a young boy facing bullying due to his gender-non-conforming behavior. Sam lives in a trailer beside Palmer's grandmother's house, with his drug-addicted mother. As Palmer forms a bond with Sam, he steps into a fatherly role, which provides him with redemption and purpose. "Palmer" beautifully illustrates themes of second chances and the transformative power of kindness.
Sharper
For those interested in a psychological thriller, "Sharper" is an excellent choice. Set in New York City, the film comprises multiple characters, each with hidden agendas. The narrative splits into segments, showcasing different characters and gradually revealing how their lives connect through deception and cons.
The story revolves around Tom (Justice Smith), who falls for a woman named Sandra (Briana Middleton). As their romance blossoms, they become entangled in a messy web of lies involving a wealthy family and various con artists. Sebastian Stan portrays Max, a charming con artist orchestrating the complex schemes. Julianne Moore plays Madeline, a wealthy woman embroiled in the con game, navigating the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator.
Killers of the Flower Moon
"Killers of the Flower Moon" is a gripping historical crime drama based on David Grann's nonfiction book. Set in the 1920s, the film chronicles a series of brutal murders in the Osage Nation after oil was discovered, rendering the Osage people some of the wealthiest individuals in the world. As unsettling deaths occur, an investigation leads to involvement from the newly formed FBI.
Ernest Burkhart (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a World War I veteran who marries the Osage Nation through Mollie Burkhart (Lily Gladstone). Tragically, her family becomes the target of these murders. William "Bill" Hale (Robert De Niro), identified as "King Hale," is Ernest's uncle and a powerful local figure. He manipulates others to seize control of the Osage's oil-rich land, becoming the mastermind behind the killings. FBI agent Tom White (Jesse Plemons) is determined to uncover the truth and pursue justice for the Osage community.
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