Discover the 20 best films currently on Sky and Wow, including timeless classics like “The Godfather”, poignant dramas like “Little Women” and action-packed sci-fi adventures like “Arrival”.
Matrix Resurrections (Source: Themoviedb.org)
Film fans will always find what they are looking for at Sky and Wow! The range is large and varied, and you can find titles that rarely make it to Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. Of course, sometimes it’s hard to make a choice, so we’ve picked out the 20 best films for you. Have fun with our top 20 films!
The 20 best films on Sky and WOW
Sky and WOW hardly have any in-house productions to offer in the film sector, but various long-term licensing agreements ensure that many current films appear on Sky shortly after their cinema release. Titles from Warner Bros. are currently finding their first streaming home here.
“Blinded by the Light” is another film that was unfairly shown in cinemas in Germany behind closed doors and so quickly sank into obscurity.
The true story of a young Pakistani who discovered the music of Bruce Springsteen in England in the eighties and found himself in the lyrics of “Boss” was told with a lot of passion. Joy of life in film form, which is now available to stream on Sky! (Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Germany) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]Image 1/20
Directed by successful director Denis Villeneuve, who has already proven himself with “Prisoners” and “Blade Runner 2049”, “Arrival” (2016) delivers an exciting story about the arrival of aliens on earth. The science fiction thriller focuses less on action elements and more on science. (Source: tmdb.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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Clueless (1995). Sometimes a well-made high school movie is just what you need to unwind. With bitchy high school divas, teenage drama and a young love story, “Clueless” meets exactly the criteria that make a film like this. (Source: tmdb.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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There has been a film at number 1 on the iMDb top list for years: “The Condemned”, in which Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins play inmates in a prison, is therefore considered the best film of all time. (Source: TMDB.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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The role of Detective Frank Drebin in “The Naked Gun” (1988) had a lasting impact on the slapstick comedy genre. Leslie Nielsen plays so wonderfully silly and exaggerated in this film and provides a lot of entertainment. (Source: TMDB.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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Dreamworks shows how to do it right with its animated classic “How to Train Your Dragon”. Young Hiccup finds an injured dragon, forms a close bond with him, and fundamentally changes the opinion of his village. The drawing of the dragons, the close friendship between the two and the emotionality make “How to Train Your Dragon” a true experience. (Source: tmdb.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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Fans of the “Transformers” series will certainly get their money’s worth with the spin-off “Bumblebee” (2018). The film focuses on the popular yellow Bumblebee, which, unlike the parent films, tells a piecemeal emotional story. (Source: faizzaki / depositphotos.com) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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Francis Ford Coppola created the best mafia films of all time in the 70s with “The Godfather” (1972) and “The Godfather 2” (1974). The story about the mafia Corleone family still inspires today with its artful production, gripping dialogues and acting performance. (Source: tmdb.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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With “Little Women”, Greta Gerwig managed to film Louisa May Alcott’s 19th century novel true to the original and still inspire a new generation of audiences. The main roles are extremely prominent: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson and Florence Pugh. Literature adaptations are rarely so successful! (Source: Themoviedb.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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“She Said” from 2022 is about the gripping story of the two journalists who uncovered the MeToo scandal and thus started a huge movement. More relevant than ever, the story shows the dark side of a society that is all about abusing power and looking the other way. (Source: tmdb.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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In Stephen King’s “IT” the story of the teenage and adult “Losers’ Club” was interwoven. For the remake of the material, it was decided instead to separate the two time periods. A good decision, because at least that’s how the first film works as a mostly self-contained story.
“ES – Chapter 2” continues the tried and tested ghost train principle from Part 1 and always lets the audience know through an ominous atmosphere that things are about to get spooky. Many well-known actors and creative horror scenarios make “Chapter 2” a successful conclusion to the Pennywise story. (Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Germany) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]Picture 11/20
The greatest monsters in history come together in this blockbuster. In “Godzilla vs. Kong” (2021), the two fight against each other in impressive action scenes that make for entertaining cinema with bombastic special effects. (Source: TMDB.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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Action fans will get their money’s worth in the fourth part of the legendary action series. “John Wick 4” delivers an explosive three-hour blockbuster starring Keanu Reeves that may be one of the best action films of 2023. Fans can look forward to sequels in the coming years. (Source: Leonine) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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Probably the most legendary sci-fi series is the one about the colorful pills and the Matrix is getting a new part. The fourth film “Matrix: Resurrections” (2022) continues the triology with Keanu Reeves and successfully takes the topic into modern times. (Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Germany) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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Of course, “Le Mans 66”, in which Christian Bale tries to beat Ferrari in a Ford racing car in the big Le Mans race, is a feast for racing fans.
The true story of friendship, rivalry and passion also offers exciting entertainment away from the racetrack with a strong cast and a large portion of emotions. (Source: © 2019 Twentieth Century Fox) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]Picture 15/20
Pearl dreams of a glamorous life and is willing to go to great lengths to achieve it. In the horror film “Pearl” (2022), Ti West creates a grisly prequel to “X” and ensures high tension and carnage. (Source: TMDB.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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Rheingold (2022). The biopic of the successful German rapper Xatar shows an eventful refugee story with various ups and downs. Directed by Fatih Akin and embodied by Emilio Sakraya, “Rheingold” creates an exciting insight into the rapper’s life. (Source: TMDB.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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This film is certainly one of the best teen comedies from recent years. In 2007, “Superbad” tells an absurdly funny story about teenagers who want to end up with a girl shortly before they finish high school and have a fast-paced adventure in the process. (Source: TMDB.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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The Batman (2022). Robert Pattinson and Paul Dano star in this new film adaptation of the Dark Knight. (Source: Warner Bros. Pictures Germany) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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The Scorcese blockbuster “The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) is a masterpiece about the American Dream and capitalism. Leonardo DiCaprio, who plays an unscrupulous broker on Wall Street, outdoes himself with his acting performance. (Source: TMDB.org) [Auf einer Seite anzeigen | Als Story anzeigen]
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The 20 best films on Sky as a clear list
There should be a suitable film in our selection for every Sky subscriber. We didn’t put it in an order, after all, the offer is always changing. You can find a clear list of the 20 titles here:
Sky also has a lot to offer when it comes to series, as our top 18 of the best series prove. Alternatively, you can also find good films on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video.
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