The Best of Sky Cinema: From A to Z (2025)

Here at Sky, we strive to bring you the best – whether that be live sports, television or cinema.

So whether you’re a lover of a high-octane action movie, or would much rather kick back with a good rom-com, we have you covered.

But sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin with our catalogue of hundreds of movies that could grab your attention, so we’re here to help with that too.

And if you’re a Sky Cinema or NOW customer, they’re all just a click away.

Here are the best titles you can curl up on your sofa with as you’re transported to a brave new world - whatever kind of world it is you’re wanting to be in - from A to Z.

American Sniper (2014)

Based on the true story of one of the most lethal snipers in American history, Bradley Cooper stars as US Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, whose mission is to protect his fellow soldiers in combat.

Becoming known for his accuracy, Kyle is able to save hundreds of lives during four tours in Iraq, but his reputation gets the attention of rebels which puts his own life in danger.

Away from the battlefield, Kyle’s experience with war means he struggles to be the husband and father his family needs, with post-traumatic stress from his experience weighing heavy on him in the years that follow.

Directed and co-produced by Clint Eastwood, American Sniper was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Cooper’s portrayal of the haunted soldier.

The Beekeeper (2023)

Jason Statham stars as Adam, a beekeeper in Massachusetts, whose quiet and peaceful life is disrupted when his neighbour, Eloise Parker, dies by suicide after falling for a phishing scam where she lost more than $2million.

After initially being arrested for her death, Adam contacts a shady group from his past, the Beekeepers, to help him track down those responsible for the scam and exact revenge for his friend’s death.

As it comes to light the truth lies within a shady organisation run by international mobsters, with deep ties to the government, it turns out his history is needed more than ever as the truth of what the Beekeepers do emerges.

The Color Purple (2024)

A musical interpretation of Alice Walker's 1982 novel, The Color Purple tracks a heartbreaking and inspiring decades-long tale of Celie, a Black woman who lives within the bigotry of the South.

After her father marries her off to an abusive Mister, she is torn apart from her family and begins a forty-year journey to independence, dreaming of one day reuniting with her sister in Africa.

Through this, she finds a new type of sisterhood in the women around her, including jazz singer Shug Avery and her strong and defiant stepdaughter.

Detroit (2017)

A fact-based drama about the 1967 race riots, Detroit follows the Michigan city as it devolves into civil unrest.

The issues reach a fever pitch when the Detroit Police Department, the Michigan State Police and the Michigan Army National Guard respond to reports of gunshots at an annex of the Algiers Motel.

Breaking procedure, a string of corrupt cops start using force to get an arrest, with the situation escalating to brute force and murder.

John Boyega, Will Poulter, Anthony Mackie, Kaitlyn Dever, Algee Smith, Jeremy Strong and Malcolm David Kelley are among the all-star cast.

The movie has scored an impressive 82% on RottenTomatoes, with many praising the movie for bringing this dark incident in American history to a modern day audience.

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019)

Zac Efron makes a star turn as twisted serial killer, Ted Bundy, in this semi-fictional story about the murderer’s dual life.

Single mother Liz Kendall (Lily Collins) thinks she’s won the jackpot when she meets Ted, a charming, soon-to-be lawyer who is great with her young daughter.

But as the pair begin their life together, a string of murders begin to terrify women across the United States - and soon Liz has to grapple with the idea that her perfect man may be hiding a deadly secret.

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Ferrari (2023)

Set in the summer of 1957, Ferrari is a biographical drama based on the story of Enzo Ferrari during a period where bankruptcy loomed over the famed car company.

With nothing left to lose, Enzo (Adam Driver) decides to gamble what is left of the company’s reputation on the Mille Miglia, a 1000-mile open-road race that spans Italy.

But his professional life is the least of his worries, as he grieves the loss of his son, Dino, who died of muscular dystrophy the year before, which prompted the end of his marriage to wife Laura. To top it off, his mistress, Lina, wants him to legitimise their son Piero into the family name.

The Godfather (1972)

The Mafia movie to end all Mafia movies, The Godfather (and its two sequels) are considered some of the greatest films ever made.

It sits at a cool 98% perfection rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 250,000 ratings, and at number two on IMDb’s greatest rated films (number one is also on this list).

The story follows an Italian-American crime family run by Don Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando, and what happens when his son Michael joins the Mafia business.

In a world where no one can be trusted, Michael is drawn into the deceitful world while desperately trying to maintain some level of normality with his wife, Kay.

Hook (1991)

A sequel that matches its heartwarming roots, Hook follows Peter Pan decades after he leaves Neverland, now living as lawyer Peter Banning with his children.

However, when his kids are taken by old foe Captain Hook (played by Dustin Hoffman), Peter must return to his roots and get back in touch with the boy who could never grow up in order to save those he loves.

Alongside the way, he runs into some old friends, including Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys, who are angry at Peter for abandoning them and who now have a new leader in Rufio.

Let the adventures begin!

IT (2017)

Based on the novel by Stephen King, this horror movie is not for the faint-hearted - or for those afraid of clowns.

The story centres on seven children who find themselves the target of an evil being known as Pennywise, who emerges from the sewers every 27 years to unleash chaos and feed on the children of Derry, Maine.

Determined to beat the murderous being, the children need to face their own fears to bring him down and save their loved ones.

Jumanji (1995)

Robin Williams stars in this family adventure film about a board game that comes to life.

Brother and sister Peter and Judy, newly orphaned after the death of their parents in a skiing accident, move into an old mansion with their aunt - and get more than they bargained for when they discover a dusty old board game in the attic.

Deciding to play the game to pass time, they get sucked into the jungle world that lies within, finding Alan Parrish (Williams) along the way, who has been trapped there for decades. Now they have to win the game in order to escape.

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King’s Speech (2010)

Starring Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter, The King’s Speech follows the true story of the initial weeks of King George VI’s reign.

Living with a debilitating stammer, ‘Bertie’ is thrust into the King’s role after his brother, Edward, decides to abdicate the throne on the eve of World War II.

Now forced to overcome his impediment, he enlists the help of radical speech therapist Lionel Logue in order to give a speech that will rally and unite the nation on the brink of war.

Lee (2024)

Kate Winslet leads the cast in this dramatic retelling of the life of celebrated American war correspondent, Lee Miller.

Lee, set during World War II, sees this pioneering and fearless journalist as she attempts to document the truth behind Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Regime in Germany.

Despite the odds being stacked against her as a female correspondent, Lee and her team ultimately capture some of the most significant images of the war.

However, across the 10-year period the film tracks, this comes at a hefty personal cost.

Find out more about Lee here.

Mamma Mia! (2008) and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

Based on the iconic hits of ABBA, Mamma Mia follows the story of Sophie, a young woman who, on the eve of her wedding, decides to find out who her father is.

Inviting the three men who it could potentially be to Greece for the weekend, her mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), is left in shock as she’s forced to confront her past and finally provide some answers – all while the three men (Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgard) are oblivious to the real reason they’re there.

In Here We Go Again, the group are reunited with Sophie, now pregnant with her first child, as they delve into Donna’s past and how she met the three key men in her life.

The NeverEnding Story (1984)

A childhood classic, The NeverEnding Story follows Bastian, a young boy who, after ducking into a bookstore to escape the school bullies, finds a magical book.

The book tells the story of a young warrior who is given the task of stopping a dark force called Nothing from engulfing the wonderland world of Fantasia.

Soon, he begins to realise that he may be the young warrior Fantasia needs to survive.

Ocean’s Eleven (2001)

Just like its lead George Clooney, Ocean’s Eleven is a slick, cool and easy-to-watch flick that’s hard not to love.

A remake of the 1960 movie of the same name, the story follows gangster Danny Ocean who, fresh out of prison, attempts to pull off the heist of a lifetime – robbing three Las Vegas casinos at the same time while a huge boxing event distracts the city’s attention.

Teaming up with old friend Rusty Ryan (Brad Pitt), Danny gets together a crack team of 11 thieves and experts to help him pull off the job that could earn them hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Promising Young Woman (2020)

In this Oscar-winning story, Carey Mulligan stars as Cassie – a smart and independent woman who dropped out of university after the suicide of her best friend, Nina.

Prior to her death, Nina was raped by fellow student, Al Monroe, but his popularity prompted a wall of silence and calls of ignorance by those at the school, who were eager to sweep the incident under the rug and pretend it never happened.

But Cassie remembers, and has now made it her mission to dish out vengeance on men who deliberately pray on drunk and vulnerable women.

And when she’s given the opportunity to confront Al Monroe and get her revenge, Cassie is unable to resist.

Find out more about Promising Young Woman here.

Quartet (2012)

Filled with a cast of beloved British faces including Dame Maggie Smith, Sir Michael Gambon, Sheridan Smith, Tom Courtenay and Billy Connolly, Quartet is a heartwarming tale about not giving up on your passions.

In the directorial debut of Dustin Hoffman, Quartet is based in Beecham House retirement home for former professional musicians.

When opera diva Jean Horton arrives, she becomes the talk of the residents – not least of which is her ex-husband Reggie, who is less-than-pleased to see her.

As the home plans a performance of Rigoletto, they encourage Jean to join the cast, but fearing she’s past her prime and her voice no longer what it was, she’s reluctant to agree, having vowed to never sing again.

But when the future of the home is put under threat, it’s up to Jean, Reggie and pals Cissy and Wilf to put on a show to save them.

The Radleys (2024)

To the outside world, The Radleys are your typical British suburban family. Living in a quiet town, Peter and Helen raise their teenagers Rowan and Clara as best they can, all while dealing with a deadly secret: they’re vampires.

Living an abstinent life and not drinking blood, their primal instincts are hidden just under the surface, until the day Clara is attacked by a boy in her class and they get the better of her.

Now the family have to deal with who they really are and who they want to be, which is made even more difficult when Pete’s twin brother Will – who thrives in living as a bloodthirsty and hedonistic vampire – arrives unexpectedly.

Will they maintain their wholesome family image? Or will they give in to their true nature?

Find out more about The Radleys here.

Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Rated the greatest movie of all time by IMDb, The Shawshank Redemption was initially overlooked on its release – but is now cited as an essential film for anyone’s collection.

Based on a short story by Stephen King, The Shawshank Redemption follows Andy Dufresne, an accountant who is wrongly convicted of the murder of his wife and her lover. Sent to the brutal Shawshank prison, his protests of innocence fall on deaf ears.

Forming a friendship with fellow inmate Red, Andy needs to learn to adapt to the prison in order to survive, including dealing with brutal inmates and the corrupt guards that keep them locked up.

The story tracks nearly 20 years of Andy fighting for his freedom and for the truth to finally come out.

Trolls (2016)

A whirlwind musical adventure for all the family, Trolls follows lively and upbeat Poppy (voiced by Anna Kendrick) and the super anxious Branch (Justin Timberlake).

Their happy village full of singing and dancing is thrown into chaos when the miserable Bergens hold the Trolls captive, caging them and threatening to eat them in order to steal their happiness.

Now it’s up to Poppy and Branch to save their people and stop both them and an angered Chef who wants revenge for being outcast from the Bergens.

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United States Vs Billie Holiday (2021)

In the 1940s, singer Billie Holiday shined a light on social injustice and troubles facing Black people and minorities with the song Strange Fruit, which tells the story of a lynching.

Despite the controversy surrounding the song’s contents, Billie perseveres with performing the song, angering law enforcement.

After being unable to arrest her for singing songs he considered “politically threatening”, Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) chief Harry J Anslinger soon makes it a top priority to take her down.

Launching an undercover sting operation against her, Anslinger assigns Agent Jimmy Fletcher the position of inside man to get close to her and prove she uses drugs.

Soon it becomes clear that Billie is unable to trust anyone as Anslinger stops at nothing to get her behind bars.

Andra Day was nominated for an Oscar for her performance as the troubled musician.

Voyagers (2021)

Dubbed ‘Lord of The Flies in Space’ by reviewers, Voyagers is set in a dystopian future where the human race is all but extinct.

Amid the crisis of the future of humanity, a group of young men and women are trained in obedience and intelligence before being sent into space to colonise and populate a faraway planet.

However, when they stop drinking ‘the blue’ they are told to take every day, they begin to give in to their primal instincts, with the ship descending into chaos as they become consumed by the idea of power, control and sex.

Wayne’s World I & II (1991/1993)

A timeless classic that first started as a skit on Saturday Night Live, Wayne’s World follow the antics of best buds Wayne and Garth as they make a cable show out of their basement.

When a hotshot producer offers them the chance of stardom on commercial television, it doesn’t take long for Hollywood to start messing with the format – and putting what makes the show special, and Wayne’s rockstar girlfriend Cassandra, in jeopardy.

In the sequel, the duo decided to hold a rock concert to end all rock concerts, with Cassandra’s new manager driving a wedge between her and Wayne. Can they pull it off?

The Exorcist (1973)

We slightly cheated with this one for X - but more than 50 years later, and The Exorcist is still considered one of the greatest horror movies of all time.

A rich family in Washington DC’s life is turned upside down when the young daughter, Regan, starts exhibiting signs of being possessed – including levitating, speaking in tongues and acting violently.

Desperate to get her the help she needs, Regan’s mother seeks the help of a local priest to perform an exorcism when medical efforts fail. Now, with the help of an expert, it’s up to him to draw the devil out of the young girl before it’s too late.

You’ve Got Mail (1998)

Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks are the ultimate rivals-to-lovers couple in this romantic comedy. Set in New York, small bookshop owner Kathleen struggles to keep her business afloat when a corporate chain, Foxbooks, opens up across the street. Run by businessman Joe Fox, Kathleen makes no secret of her disdain for him, and vice versa.

At night, Kathleen and Joe both spend their evenings sparking a romance via an email correspondence – completely unaware of they are speaking, and falling in love with, each other.

When Joe finds out his online penpal’s true identity, he needs to grapple with his dedication to his business and his growing affection for Kathleen.

Zu: Warriors From The Magic Mountain (1983)

This supernatural fantasy follows the story of a young army deserter during the Sixteen Kingdoms period of Chinese history (c. 304 to 439 AD).

Chased by vampires in the mountain of Zu, the warrior is rescued and tutored by Master Ding Yan.

Soon, he becomes entangled in a battle as he tries to track down magical swords that can protect an immortal being from the dark forces at play.

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The Best of Sky Cinema: From A to Z (2025)

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