What to watch on Hulu this month? Here’s our roundup of the most recommended Hulu movies and TV series you need to get on your radar! March brings fresh, exciting content and hidden gems to the streaming service.
Whether you’re looking for comedy like the award-winning “Extraordinary” returning for season 2 or want a gripping historical drama like “We Were the Lucky Ones,” Hulu has something for everyone this month. Plus, with new movie additions like the critically-acclaimed “Poor Things,” you can catch up on Oscar contenders you might have missed.
Best TV series to stream on Hulu in March 2024
Shōgun
Starring: Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Cosmo Jarvis
Genre: Historical, Politics
Already dubbed the best new series of 2024, the series is hailed as Game of Thrones set in 1600s Japan. The sprawling epic details the battle of supremacy between a revered warlord and his rivals in the Council of Regents. With its vivid restoration of Shogunate era Japan and elegant storytelling, Shōgun is a masterful period piece worth every second.
We Were the Lucky Ones
Starring: Joey King, Logan Lerman
Genre: Historical, Drama
The Holocaust drama tells the struggle of a Jewish family torn apart during World War II to reunite. Adapted from a book of the same name by Georgia Hunter, the series is both harrowing and heartfelt – a testament to the strength of love against inconceivable hate.
Feud: Capote vs The Swans
Starring: Tom Hollander
Genre: Soapy, Drama
Egos and betrayal break out amidst the high society crowd of 1960s New York, fueled by the idiosyncrasy of controversial writer Truman Capote. When the once-beloved author turns against The Swans – a group of powerful socialites ruling the upper class – he unwittingly becomes public enemy #1. But it’s not Capote if he just takes it lying down.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 20
Starring: Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd
Genre: Medical, Drama
The doctors and interns at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital return for another year of bizarre medical emergencies and chaotic personal drama. With original star Pompeo stepping back, it’s now time for the fresh batch of interns to learn how to save lives.
The Masked Singer Season 11
Starring: Nick Cannon, Robin Thicke, Ken Jeong
Genre: Reality Competition, Music
The furries, sequins, and wild costumes are back, inviting you for more rounds of guessing games as well-shrouded vocalists belt their hearts out on stage. What exciting themes await, and which celebrities will be revealed under the mask? The latest season premieres this month.
The Bachelor
Genre: Reality Competition, Dating Show
Entering its 28 seasons, The Bachelor fever has not slowed down one bit. This season, 28-year-old tennis coach Joey Graziadei will be the beau du jour sought after by the gorgeous ladies contestants. His appearance is a redemption after being rejected in his previous Charity season’s outing.
9-1-1 Season 7
Starring: Peter Krause, Angela Bassett
Genre: Procedural
For seven seasons, 9-1-1 offers a high-octane depiction of emergency first responders – policemen, paramedics, and firefighters – in action as they deal with dangerous situations to save lives. The show shifted networks before season 7 (from Fox to ABC), but it promises to deliver the same thrill week in and week out.
Best movies to stream on Hulu in March 2024
Poor Things
Starring: Emma Stone
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Satire
With four Oscars under its sleeves, Poor Things debuted this month on Hulu. The offbeat Victorian-era fantasy follows Bella Baxter (Stone), a recently reanimated corpse who escapes her scientist creator and bravely explores the world.
Dune: Part One
Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Jason Momoa
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Genre: Fantasy, Action
After House Atreides is betrayed and destroyed by its mortal enemies, their young heir Paul Atreides (Chalamet) sets out to plot his revenge. But first, he must survive the punishing desert of Arrakis and grapple with the calamitous prophecies of his future.
Anatomy of a Fall
Starring: Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud
Directed by: Justine Triet
Genre: Drama, Crime, Law
In this Oscar-winning French film, a woman played by Hüller is suspected of murdering her husband. The intricate and delicately woven mystery will unfold over the investigation into the death.
Dunkirk
Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Cillian Murphy
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Genre: War, Historical
If you cannot get enough of Oppenheimer, this month sees the Hulu debut of Nolan’s war epic which also stars the now-Oscar winner Cillian Murphy. With his one-of-a-kind filmmaking style, Nolan recounts the dramatic survival of the British troops on Dunkirk at the start of World War II.
Blade Runner 2049
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Jared Leto, Harrison Ford
Directed by: Denis Villeneuve
Genre: Science Fiction
Now if you cannot get enough of Ryan Gosling and Denis Villeneuve, indulge in their sumptuous follow-up to an 80’s classic. Stylishly shot and hauntingly paced, 2049 is a cool, brooding steampunk drama following a droid (Gosling) who is investigating the truth about his origin.
The Favourite
Starring: Emma Stone, Olivia Colman
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Genre: Historical, Satire, Dark Comedy
The first collaboration between Stone and Lanthimos before her Oscar-winning turn in Poor Things, the period drama follows the travails of aging Queen Anne of England (Colman) and her dueling female lovers. Irreverent and absurdly funny, the film features a trio of powerhouse performances by its three female leads – of which Colman won an Oscar for.
The Marsh King’s Daughter
Starring: Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, Garrett Hedlund
Directed by: Neil Burger
Genre: Thriller
The psychological thriller follows a young mother (Ridley) who must grapple with her past as the daughter of a kidnapper and the woman he took. When her father (Mendelsohn) gets released from prison, she’s determined to do whatever it takes to protect her children from him.
Well, there you have it. If you watch any of these movies, we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
