Apple TV+ vs Hulu: Which Has Better Movies in 2026?

Only on Apple TV+

Forrest Gump(1994)

8.8 IMDb

Empire Waist(2024)

8.7 IMDb

The Silence of the Lambs(1991)

8.6 IMDb

The Pianist(2002)

8.5 IMDb

Django Unchained(2012)

8.5 IMDb

Only on Hulu

Fight Club(1999)

8.8 IMDb

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)(2021)

8.8 IMDb

12th Fail(2023)

8.7 IMDb

Saving Private Ryan(1998)

8.6 IMDb

The Voice of Hind Rajab(2025)

8.3 IMDb

On Both Platforms

Mary and Max(2009)

8.1 IMDb

Prayers for Bobby(2009)

8 IMDb

Boyhood(2014)

7.9 IMDb

Memoir of a Snail(2024)

7.8 IMDb

Blue Is the Warmest Color(2013)

7.6 IMDb

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Genre Breakdown

Genre	Apple TV+	Hulu	Leader
Action	149	110	Apple TV+ ✓
Comedy	183	127	Apple TV+ ✓
Crime	103	56	Apple TV+ ✓
Documentary	14	14	Tie
Drama	255	168	Apple TV+ ✓
Fantasy	54	44	Apple TV+ ✓
Horror	176	64	Apple TV+ ✓
Romance	81	61	Apple TV+ ✓
Thriller	202	124	Apple TV+ ✓

Verdict

Apple TV+ offers a larger library with 639 movies compared to Hulu's 391, and holds a higher average IMDb rating (6.5 vs 6.5). Apple TV+ leads across genres including Action, Comedy, Crime. Verdict: Choose Apple TV+ for overall selection and depth.

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