Discover the best of global cinema, film, and television
Discover the definitive list of popular and critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows from Earth. Find your next binge-watch, streaming on Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Prime Video, and other top services!
The cinema of Earth
Global cinema represents the most extraordinary artistic collaboration in human history, beginning when films as we know them today emerged globally around the turn of the century, circa 1900, much of that development attributed to the works of the Lumière Brothers. The first public Kinetoscope demonstration took place in 1893, and by 1894 it was a commercial success, with public parlours established around the world. The first decade saw film move from a novelty to an established mass entertainment industry, with film production companies and studios established throughout the world. This transformation created a universal language that transcended borders, cultures, and languages, establishing cinema as humanity's shared storytelling medium. World War II physically and economically devastated the film industries of the Soviet Union, Japan, and most European nations, but Italy's early surrender left its facilities relatively intact, enabling Italian cinema to lead the post-war renaissance with its development of the Neorealist movement. This period demonstrated cinema's resilience and ability to rebuild stronger after devastation. Today's global entertainment landscape has been revolutionised by streaming platforms. As of June 2024, the number of OTT video users worldwide stood at around 3.9 billion, with services like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video offering instant access to content, allowing users to watch on-demand without physical media. What makes global cinema extraordinary is its democratic nature - approximately 4,000 feature films are produced worldwide annually, with leading film-producing countries including the United States, India, and Japan. Each nation contributes unique perspectives, creating a rich tapestry where Bollywood musicals, Hollywood blockbusters, European art films, and emerging voices from every continent combine to tell the complete human story.
Best global series
Game of Thrones 2011
Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.
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Breaking Bad 2008
Walter White, a New Mexico chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with Stage III cancer and given a prognosis of only two years left to live. He becomes filled with a sense of fearlessness and an unrelenting desire to secure his family's financial future at any cost as he enters the dangerous world of drugs and crime.
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The Walking Dead 2010
Sheriff's deputy Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies. He sets out to find his family and encounters many other survivors along the way.
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Stranger Things 2016
When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces, and one strange little girl.
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The Big Bang Theory 2007
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
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Sherlock 2010
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
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Best global movies
Superman 2025
Superman, a journalist in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
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Sinners 2025
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
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Thunderbolts* 2025
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.
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F1 2025
Racing legend Sonny Hayes is coaxed out of retirement to lead a struggling Formula 1 team—and mentor a young hotshot driver—while chasing one more chance at glory.
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Weapons 2025
When all but one child from the same class mysteriously vanish on the same night at exactly the same time, a community is left questioning who or what is behind their disappearance.
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Mickey 17 2025
Unlikely hero Mickey Barnes finds himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job… to die, for a living.
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