25 Recommendations of what to check out through streaming

This year turned out a whole lot different than we were anticipating a few months ago. A lot of my anticipated movies of this year got shuffled and a few were moved to next year (so some of them will be on my anticipated list for 2021). I do want to take the time and let you know my heart and prayers go out to all of you that have been affected by this pandemic, whether health wise or financial wise, and I hope the best for all of you through this hard time.

Any way, at this time the best place to be to help stop this pandemic is to stay home, and thankfully we have a ton of content available at our fingertips. I thought I would take the time and give you 25 recommendations of what you can check out through streaming. These are ones you can find through services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, etc.

The idea of this list is to help you find content that you have not have been aware were available to watch via streaming, ones you haven't seen or heard of before, or ones you saw before but may have forgotten about. Anyway I hope this list helps you out a bit. I put a mix of different things, there are mainly movies but there are a few tv shows in the mix, and from different platforms.

These aren't in order, but just ones I thought of recommending to help you through this hard time.

Here is the list:


-Onward (Disney+): This was just released in theaters right before the pandemic hit, and I managed to catch it in theaters. This had a great story about a couple of brothers working together to bring their father back for one day. It was done by Pixar, and had a great voice cast. It is a ton of fun that will give you great laughs and also will give you things to think about, totally worth seeing.

-Spider Man Into The Spiderverse (Netflix): I am sure many of you have already seen this, but if not, now is the opportunity to see it. This isn't your traditional Spider Man movie, it has a unique animation style, a pretty cool story, this is an excellent movie that should not be missed.

-Spider Man 2002 (Hulu): Before the MCU, Superhero movies were few and far between. I was familiar with Spider Man as a character because of the cartoon series, so I was excited for this movie to come out, and it was a great movie for me when I saw it in theaters. I still enjoy rewatching the movie to this day, it is a bit cheesier than I remember, but still a ton of fun to watch.

-Minority Report (Netflix): How many of you are familiar with this forgotten Steven Spielberg film? I saw this movie in theaters back in 2002, and it is a cool Science Fiction film, it features a grim world, but there are plenty of good twists and turns found in the movie. I don't want to ruin any of these twists so I recommend checking it out if you are a fan of Science Fiction movies, or a fan of Steven Spielberg movies.

-The Replacements (Amazon Prime): I haven't watched this all the way through in a while, but this movie hits 20th anniversary this year. It also features Keanu Reeves before the Keanu renaissance, it is actually pretty funny, and there are some other well known actors in the movie, like Jon Favreau, Gene Hackman, Orlando Jones, and Rhys Ifans.

-The Social Network (Netflix): A movie about Facebook, I really thought this was a bad idea, but then I saw it and I was amazed how engaging the movie was. The performances were great, I already talked about this in my top 50 of the 2010s, but I still highly recommend this movie if you have not checked it out.

-Hook (Netflix): This is another one that you may or may not have seen, but if you haven't, then this is a fun movie to watch. This is about Peter Pan who grows up and puts Neverland behind him, only to find out that his kids are taken and he needs to return to Neverland to save his kids. Robin Williams as Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, and directed by Steven Spielberg.

-National Treasure (Netflix): Do you want an adventure movie, a treasure hunt type movie? Then this is one you can check out. This is probably one you have already seen, but it wouldn't hurt to rewatch again, would it?

-Infinity Train (Cartoon Network): I first learned about this mini series back in 2017 when I watched the pilot they created to gain interest. This is about a 12 year old girl on her way to computer camp who is brought to a unique train where each car has it's own pocket universe, she ends up having a number on her hand which she doesn't know why it's there, this show is about her journey to get off the train, and the friends she makes on her journey. If you liked Over The Garden Wall, I recommend checking this out, you should be able to watch it on the Cartoon Network app.

-Gargoyles (Disney+): This is a cartoon series that started in 1994. I recently rewatched the series, and I think it holds up pretty well today. It is rather epic for a kids show back in the mid 90s, features everything from magic to time travel, and many other really cool things, plus it features connections to works of Shakespeare. This show is totally worth checking out.

-Willow (Disney+): I state that this is my favorite movie, and it holds up for me today. This is a grand adventure movie, especially if you are a fan of fantasy movies from the 80s and enjoy Lucasfilm movies. It takes you to some really nice looking locations, it has a ton of fun moments and adventurous moments that should be able to put a smile on your face.

-Goldeneye (Amazon Prime): Was No Time to Die high on your list to see? It was for me, but good news is that all the James Bond movies (minus the Daniel Craig ones unfortunately) are available on Amazon Prime so you can go back and rewatch any of James Bond's previous adventures. I am going to go with Goldeneye as I really like that one.

-Secret of Nimh (YouTube): This movie is available to watch in full on YouTube. If you like Don Bluth, you should have already seen this, if not, then I highly recommend checking this classic from 1982 out.

-Seinfeld (Hulu): Everyone's favorite show about nothing, okay maybe not everyone, but it's a show I love to watch, especially in moments when I am a little stressed and need a bit of a laugh to get me going again, or just get a smile on my face.

-A Quiet Place (Amazon Prime): While we wait for the sequel coming out in September now, we can go back to rewatch the first one on Amazon Prime. If you haven't seen this one, I strongly recommend seeing it, it is a unique movie with a unique idea and works well with the concept.

-Gravity Falls (Disney+): Are you looking for a kids show that combines X-Files and Stranger Things? This is the show that is for you. I first watched the show two and a half years ago, and the premise intrigued me, the mysteries surrounding the town of Gravity Falls caught my interest, but also the characters are a ton of fun to watch. This is one of those Disney cartoon shows I totally recommend checking out.

-Amphibia (Disney+): I heard about this show last year, watched the first episode on YouTube when it was available to watch for free, I enjoyed it, then started to catch it on Disney+. It is a cartoon show about a girl transported to a world of frogs. It features a crazy world, has good morals, and I get plenty of good laughs from it. This is one of those shows I could put on and could destress me.

-Tron Uprising (Disney+): One forgotten animated show that takes place between Tron and Tron Legacy. The movies can be criticized for not really having a very good story, this series has a pretty solid story, and the visuals are similar to Tron Legacy, so it's sleek. The animation is also really cool.

-Clue (Amazon Prime): A board game movie that actually works, then again I don't think there are many of those. So many fun performances, particularly Tim Curry as the butler Wadsworth. You will get plenty of laughs out of the movie.

-John Carter (Netflix): Disney's attempt to do a huge Space Opera before they purchased Lucasfilm and worked on Star Wars. Honestly the spectacle behind this is really cool. Yeah, there are issues with the pacing and story, but the world created is fun to explore.

-Scott Pilgrim Vs The World (Netflix): Here is a movie that has the style of a video game, it's very different but really cool. If you are a fan of video games or comic books, I strongly encourage to check this out if you have not seen this yet. This can brighten your day or at least turn your day upside down.

-20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (Disney+): I am not sure how many of you have actually seen this, but I remember catching this for the first time when I was 8 years old, and I was really intrigued by it, the big highlight was the fight with the giant squid during the last half an hour of the movie. It is an older movie but still pretty cool.

-Treasure Planet (Disney+): There are a lot of classic Disney animated movies, but there are some that didn't catch the attention of the masses when it came out but deserve a second go, this is one of those. The adventure aspect and the animation are awesome. Give this one a chance if you haven't seen it, especially if you like Sci-Fi animated movies.

-Hot Rod (Netflix): Do you want a dumb funny movie? This is a perfect dumb funny movie to watch. There are plenty of laughs to have, it is about an aspiring stuntman who is trying to raise money to save his dying stepdad....so he can beat him in a fight, and yes you are not crazy, you read that right. It's a funny ridicouls movie that I think is worth checking out.

-Dark Crystal Age of Resistance (Netflix): This is a marvel to behold, a 10 episode series created primarily with puppets, and it felt very believable. A prequel series to the 1982 film The Dark Crystal. The world is amazing and wonderful to explore, it just looks beautiful, and it has a good story. If you enjoyed the movie as a kid, you definitely want to check this one out.


I hope this gives you a few different options on various streaming platforms that you can check out. I am sure you seen some of these, some you probably haven't seen but I hope this inspires you to check out a few of them at least. Once everything opens up again, I will be doing more new movie reviews for new theater releases. Anyway, stay safe.