Editor's Pick: 18 of the best movies on Stan Australia

Homegrown streaming service Stan has thousands of hours of content to watch; it's almost a little overwhelming. If you don't know where to start and you're in the mood for a movie, we're here to help. Here's our list of the best films currently streaming on Stan. 

Civil War

Nathan's notes: Civil War feels a little too real these days

Nathan's rating:

Alex Garland is no stranger to near future 'what if' flicks. But the closer those films are to reality, the more engaging they are. Like the grounded setting of 28 Days Later (stream on Prime Video or Stan), Civil War tells the tale of an unfolding second American Civil War in the once-United States of America. Instead of focusing on bombastic battles, Garland focuses instead on a trio of war journalists documenting the end of the war while on the road trip from hell. 

Tight writing from Garland and engaging performances from the leading trio carry the film, but the smaller harrowing moments really hammer home the dramatic stakes. Jesse Plemons has a chilling scene that he absolutely dominates. Unlike other art-over-accessibility movies under the A24 banner, Civil War tells a tight and human-centric tale that knows when to advance the plot and when to let the story breathe. And it all wraps up with a confronting but satisfying conclusion.

- Nathan Lawrence

Kneecap

Brodie's breakdown: Savage craic

Brodie's rating: 

If you're not already a fan of the Belfast rap trio Kneecap, you will be once you've watched the semi-biographical feature film that shares their name. Starring all three members of the group (Liam Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin and JJ Ó Dochartaigh). the film chronicles a very loose retelling of the band's origins. 

Growing up in West Belfast, Liam and Naoise are taught and encouraged to speak the Irish language by Naoise's reclusive father and freedom fighter Arlo (played by Michael Fassbender). After a chance meeting high-school music teacher JJ Ó Dochartaigh (another staunch advocate of the Irish language) the lads band together to spread their native tongue through hip hop, drawing the ire of the local police and the modern-day Radical Republicans.

- Brodie Fogg

The Princess Bride

Anula's notions: Inconceivably entertaining

Anula's rating:

Don’t let the name fool you, this isn’t a kissing movie. The Princess Bride gained a cult following thanks to an exquisite cast and an unpredictable script. 

Sure on the surface a story about long lost love, pirates, a prince, and a princess may seem formulaic but this is anything but. This film takes those tropes, flips them on their head and sends them to the pit of despair. - Anula Wiwatowska

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50/50

Anula's notions: 50% comedy / 50% tragedy

Anula's rating: 

27 year old Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is timid and reserved, while his best friend Kyle (Seth Rogan) is the complete opposite. When Adam is diagnosed with spinal cancer and given a 50% chance of survival Kyle tries to keep his spirits up while his love life, mental, and physical health fall apart around him. Tackling friendship and mortality isn’t exactly light humour, but Rogan and Levitt put on stellar performances that only make you cry the correct amount.

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In Bruges

Jacqui's gist: Two Irish hitmen hide out in an idyllic Belgian holiday town, and the result is chaos.

Jacqui's rating:

Usually when a movie walks the line between comedy and drama, it's possible to err definitively on one side or the other. It's either a dramedy, or it's a comedy with some bits that aren't so funny. With In Bruges, it's impossible to choose. This is one of those rare movies that manages simultaneously to be moving and hilarious. But the jokes don't cheapen the feels, and the feels don't take away from the laugh-out-loud jokes. In Bruges was brought into the world by writer/director Martin McDonaugh. He's famous for the Oscar-nominated Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri, but I'd argue In Bruges is better. At the very least, it's not a movie you're likely to forget - Jacqui Dent

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Legally Blonde

Anula's notions: I was the little blonde girl growing up, who was told by my year 6 teacher that I wasn't smart enough to be a writer (take that Miss Margo). Elle Woods's level of spite was (and still is) my guiding light.

Anula's rating:

It was rare in the early 00's to see a strong, female protaganist who wasn't driven by her desire to "get the guy." And yet, out of what seems like your run of the mill redemption arc, comes the story of a strong woman, defying stereotypes, creating genuine friendships, and dismissing the perception that women can't be intelligent, kick-arse and wear pink at the same time. Elle Woods begins her journey at Harvard Law for a man, and in the process finds out that she is capable of greatness on her own - Anula Wiwatowska

Suffragette

Jacqui's gist: A powerful reminder of the struggles and sacrifices that were made to win rights we now take for granted.

Jacqui's rating:

In 1912 London, working class mother Maud Watts joins the suffragettes, a group of female activists fighting what seems like an impossible battle for women's right to vote. Her story paints a powerful picture of the struggles women faced at work, at home and in the community, living in a society in which they had no political voice. It also brings home the unimaginable sacrifices women made in order to win their right to equality. An inspiring and moving story that you'll find hard to forget - Jacqui Dent

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John Wick

Tara’s take: A fast-paced revenge film that’s seriously fun to watch - except when the dog dies. ??

Tara's rating:

Perfect and pure human angel Keanu Reeves is John Wick - also known as ‘Baba Yaga’, a legendary hit-man who retired from the murder-for-hire game to settle down and get married. But after his wife dies of illness and his puppy is killed by Russian mobsters, Wick goes straight-up beast mode in his quest for vengeance. John Wick is an excellent return to action form for Matrix star Keanu, and a future neo-noir classic - but you’ll have to pick up the sequel to see just exactly how the titular Wick can kill three men in a bar with only a pencil.

The Cabin in the Woods

Alex's analysis: The kind of movie M. Night Shyamalan wishes he could make. 

Alex's rating:

What starts as a stereotypical slasher film slowly unravels into something far more bizarre. The Cabin in the Woods might not be super scary, but this Joss Whedon co-written horror is certainly one of the genre's more unique entries - Alex Choros

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Mean Girls

Jacqui's gist: Fourteen years on, Tina Fey's teen comedy has become "one of the most referenced cultural products of all time online," according to The Guardian. That is so fetch.

Jacqui's rating:  

If you're one of the millions of people who love Mean Girls, you don't need me to tell you why it's awesome. Just know that you can relive the magic now on Stan. If you haven't seen Mean Girls yet, you need to get onto that. It's a ridiculously smart and funny exploration of toxic social cliques in high school. More importantly, it will help you understand all the memes and GIFs that have been going over your head for years. This is unapologetically a movie for teen girls but if you're not one, still watch it, because who says teen girl issues aren't important? - Jacqui Dent

Mad Max: Fury Road

Joe's judgement: Easily the weirdest, most enthralling road trip of all time.

Joe's rating:

I'll admit it: I'm not a huge Mad Max fan, though I appreciate that the original movies introduce a grim, fascinating world. Fury Road takes all of these great ideas and uses them to springboard into a wild, original story which is far better than anything else in the series. What's incredible about Fury Road is how much of the movie is one giant car chase. If I have one complaint it's how unused Tom Hardy is in the role of Max. He does well in the role of the strong, silent type, but he's too good an actor to have him doing so little - Joe Hanlon

Sicario

Jacqui's gist: An FBI agent gets in way over her head with the war on drugs in this tense and chilling action thriller.

Jacqui's rating:

Part action, part crime, part thriller, Sicario is a hard movie to classify. But whatever box you want to put it in, you can't deny it's arresting viewing. Emily Blunt stars as FBI agent Kate Macer who joins a CIA task-force to take down the leader of one of Mexico's infamous drug cartels. But her ethics are challenged when her smug and creepy bosses push the operation past the bounds of the law. Sicario's action scenes are more understated than your typical shoot-fest but this is a movie that'll haunt you long after the final shots are fired - Jacqui Dent

The Silence of the Lambs

Tara's take: One of the best and most-awarded films of the 1990s, The Silence of the Lambs is truly unforgettable. 

Tara's rating:

If you haven’t already steeled yourself to sit through this terrifying classic, now is the time. Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster both received Oscars for their performances in this adaptation of Thomas Harris’ 1988 acclaimed novel, a chilling look at the relationship between cannibalistic serial killer Dr. Hannibal Lector and FBI agent Clarice Starling. When Starling requests the assistance of the imprisoned Lector in tracking down another, as-yet uncaptured murderer, she finds herself trapped in a twisted ‘quid pro quo’ deal: information in exchange for emotional trauma. With brilliant performances, an outstanding script, and a near-constant state of suspense, The Silence of the Lambs is a must-see masterpiece - Tara Donnelly 

Silver Linings Playbook

Jacqui's gist: Jam-packed with incredible performances, Silver Linings Playbook is a totally off-the-wall comedy drama about learning to function within dysfunction.

Jacqui's rating:

After his release from psychiatric hospital, Pat Solanto (Bradley Cooper) makes a deal with his erratic neighbour Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence): he will be her partner in a dance competition if she will help him get in contact with his estranged ex-wife. Pat and Tiffany are like dynamite together - and not always in a good way. But there's something about their volatile relationship that works and as the dance competition draws closer they both start to have doubts as to whether Pat still wants to be with his ex-wife. Silver Linings Playbook is a delightfully frenetic and ultimately uplifting story about surviving and thriving with mental illness - Jacqui Dent

Scream

Alex's analysis: This self-aware slasher expertly subverts the horror genre without sacrificing scares.

Alex's rating:  

Directed by horror master Wes Craven, Scream skewers and subverts horror tropes and clichés while still being a thrilling slasher in itself. Set in a small Californian town, high school student Sidney Prescot becomes the target of a horror-loving serial killer. To survive, Sidney and her friends turn to the "rules" of the genre. While Scream is a little tame by modern standards, this sinister satire is a must-watch for any horror fan - Alex Choros

Spy Kids

Alex's analysis: James Bond by way of Willy Wonka. 

Alex's rating:

Spy Kids is Desperado and From Dusk til Dawn filmmaker Robert Rodriguez's first attempt at trading in ultraviolence for a family friendly flick, and somehow, he nailed it. While it looks a little worse for wear thanks to dated special effects, Spy Kids is still a charming, inventive romp that's bound to please - Alex Choros 

How to Train Your Dragon

Jacqui's gist: Toothless the Dragon is the real star of this movie. And I suppose the humans are okay too.

Jacqui's rating:

There's usually something kind of corny about dragons. I've never much liked them but I love the dragons in this movie. The animators of How to Train Your Dragon have brought a lifelike authenticity to these fantasy creatures that is rarely seen in film. You will come out of this movie in love with Toothless the Dragon and inspired by his Viking friends. Beyond the captivating creatures, How to Train Your Dragon is a funny and thoughtful story about learning to see a friend where others see a fearsome beast - Jacqui Dent 

Stardust

Tara's take: A magical adventure-romance for the whole family. 

Tara's rating:

If you’re looking for a family-friendly flick that isn’t Dreamworks or Pixar, you can’t go wrong with this adventure-packed fairy tale based on Neil Gaiman’s novel. Love-lorn Tristan goes in search of falling star, which so happens to come in the form of immortal princess Yvaine (Claire Danes). Unfortunately for Tristan, fallen stars are in high demand, and the pair find themselves on the run from princes, pirates and a trio of very nasty witches. Featuring scene-stealing performances from Michelle Pfeiffer and Robert De Niro, Stardust is fun for all ages, and a delightful modern successor to classic fantasies such as The Princess Bride, Labyrinth or Legend - Tara Donnelly

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