A lot of things changed this year, but one of the experiences we missed the most was going to the cinema. Picking your seats, choosing the best snacks and focusing on nothing else but the amazing film on the screen in front of you – it’s hard to believe it’s been almost a year since we experience that in a normal way.
That being said, 2020 wasn’t a bad year for film – not by a long shot. Even if we couldn’t go the cinema to watch the new releases on the big screen, production companies made sure we were able to do it from home. From the launch of Disney+ to brand new films that went straight to streaming platforms like Netflix or NowTV, it was easier than ever to bring the cinema to your home this year.
And with films like Enola Holmes and Mulan out this year, there was no shortage of amazing new movies to watch. From Misbehaviour to Rocks, here’s where to stream the best films from 2020 now in 2021.
2020 Films To Watch - Grazia
1 of 19Rocks
After her mother abruptly leaves, a determined teenage girl suddenly finds herself struggling to protect and provide for both herself and her younger brother. Stream now on Netflix
2 of 19Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
Starring the late Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom sees tensions rise when trailblazing blues singer Ma Rainey and her band record in a studio in Chicago in 1927. Stream now on Netflix
3 of 19How To Build A Girl
In 1993 in Wolverhampton and 16-year-old Johanna dreams of leaving behind her working-class destiny and becoming a famous journalist. When she wins a writing contest, she reinvents herself at Dolly Wilde, a famous rock critic – only to find that sometimes, fame isn't worth it. Stream now on Amazon Prime
4 of 19Misbehaviour
It's 1970 and the Miss World beauty pageant is about to happy in London…but not if the Women's Liberation Movement has anything to say about it. Buy now on Amazon Prime
5 of 19The Lovebirds
A couple very close to throwing in the towel accidentally finds themselves embroiled in a bizarre murder mystery. In order to clear their names and survive the night, they'll have to work together – and maybe save their relationship along the way. Stream now on Netflix
6 of 19Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey
The sequel to Suicide Squad, this time produced by Margot Robbie, sees Harley Quinn struggling to keep herself together after being thrown out into the street by the Joker. That is, until Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya get to her and show her just how strong girls can be. Stream now on Disney+
7 of 19The Rhythm Section
Blake Lively stars as Stephanie Patrick, a woman veering down a path of self-destruction about her family is killed in a plane crash. When she discovers it wasn't an accident, she turns to a former CIA agent for help and begins her quest for revenge. Rent now on Amazon Prime
8 of 19The King of Staten Island
The King of Staten Island is Pete Davidson's semi-autobiographical film about growing up in Staten Island, New York City, touching on losing his father in the terror attacks on 9/11 and trying to enter the world of stand-up comedy. Rent now on Amazon Prime
9 of 19The Witches
This 2020 remake of Roald Dahl's classic book follows a young orphaned boy as he goes to live with his grandmother in her rural Alabama town. After they meet a group of witches, his grandmother whisks him away to a seaside resort – only to find out the Grand High Witch has gathered all her followers from across the globe to carry out her evil plans. Stream now on NowTV or buy on Amazon Prime
10 of 19Hamilton
If you were on the fence about signing up for Disney+, this alone should be enough to change your mind. Divided into two acts and starring Lin Manuel Miranda and the original cast, Hamilton follows the life and career of Alexander Hamilton from orphaned immigrant to founding father. Stream now on Disney+
11 of 19The Invisible Man
After faking his own suicide, a crazed scientist is able to become invisible and uses this power to stalk and terrorise his ex-girlfriend. When police don't believe her, she is forced to take matters into her own hands. Stream now on NowTV
12 of 19Rebecca
Lily James stars as Rebecca in the 2020 version of Daphne du Maurier's famous novel. A young newlywed arrives at her husband's family's seaside resort only to find herself cast in the shadow of his late first wife. Stream now on Netflix
13 of 19Enola Holmes
Didn't know Sherlock Holmes had a sister? Now you do. After her mother disappears, Enola Holmes is forced to use her own sleuthing skills to outsmart her older brother and bring her mother home. Stream now on Netflix
14 of 19Emma
Anya Taylor-Joy dazzled in this retelling of Emma as we watch as the young woman finds herself meddling in matchmaking. Stream now on NowTV
15 of 19Happiest Season
Kristen Stewart stars in this new Christmas film about a woman with a plan to propose to her girlfriend at her family's annual Christmas party, only to discover she hasn't yet come out to her conservative parents. Rent on Amazon Prime
16 of 19Mank
As he rushes to finish the Citizen Kane screenplay, scathing social critic (and alcoholic) Herman J Mankiewicz reevaluates 19030s Hollywood. Stream now on Netflix
17 of 19Mulan
The long-awaited live-action remake of Mulan came out this year, and you can stream it on Disney+. Stream now on Disney+
18 of 19The Prom
A group of down-on-their-luck Broadway stars – including Meryl Streep and James Corden – shake up a small town in Indiana when they rally behind a teenage girl who wants to bring her girlfriend to prom. Stream now on Netflix
19 of 19Wonder Woman 1984
After being pushed back and pushed back, Wonder Woman 1984 was finally released at the end of 2020. Watch as Wonder Woman squares off about Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, a villainess with superhuman strength and power.
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