With the abundance of streaming platforms available today, scrolling through a jam-packed library to find the best movies and shows can be difficult, especially on Hulu. Whether you're craving a movie with incredible action scenes or a cooking show to stick to when doing general housework, Hulu has many options to choose from. But how do you know which ones are worth your time? That's where we come in.

For this list, we've handpicked our top five must-see movies and shows from the titles currently available on Hulu. These selections will keep you on the edge of your seat and entertained, at least until the end. Let's take a look at the best options from Hulu's Top 15 list.

This is based on the Hulu Top 15 movies and shows as of Tuesday, July 2.

"The Bear" is one of the most popular shows on Hulu (and in general). It focuses on the intense, high-pressure world of a small Chicago restaurant. The series centers on Carmen "Carmie" Berzat (Jeremy Allen White), a young chef from a fine dining background who returns to her hometown to run her family's sandwich store after the tragic death of a family member. He returns to his hometown to run his family's sandwich store after the tragic death of a family member. Struggling with grief and the chaos of the store, Carmie tries to transform it while dealing with a resistant staff, financial problems, and his own personal demons. The series successfully combines heartfelt moments with dark humor to illustrate the difficulties of running a small business.

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"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" takes place 10 years after "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" in a world where a devastating virus called the simian flu has wiped out much of humanity. Meanwhile, a growing community of intelligent apes, led by Caesar (voiced by Andy Serkis), has established a thriving colony in the woods outside San Francisco.

The story depicts a fragile peace between the apes and a group of human survivors who are desperately trying to rebuild their society; when the two groups encounter each other, tensions escalate quickly due to mutual distrust. Some members of both communities, including Caesar and a human named Malcolm (Jason Clarke), try to coexist peacefully, while others are driven by fear and aggression, leading to an inevitable conflict. Since this is the second film in the franchise, it is worth checking out the first film, "Planet of the Apes: A New Century," first (also available on Hulu).

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There is always room for a good horror film, and "Somewhere Quiet" is currently trending on Hulu. A woman named Meg Rose (Jennifer Kim) tries to live a normal life again after surviving a traumatic kidnapping. But returning home is not easy, and she finds that her sense of reality begins to deteriorate. With each passing day, Meg's relationship with her husband Scott (Kentucker Audley) breaks down, and Meg is plunged into the darkness of her mind. A high score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes proves that this is a horror film worth watching.

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I love a good cooking show. MasterChef is a culinary reality show. The show follows a group of amateur home cooks as they compete against each other in various culinary challenges to impress a panel of judges, who are generally highly respected chefs.

Contestants face a series of culinary tasks, including mystery box challenges, team challenges, and pressure tests, in which they must prove their skills, creativity, and ability to handle pressure within a limited time frame. Throughout the competition, they receive feedback and critiques from the judges, who ultimately eliminate contestants based on their performance in each episode. If you are a fan of cooking shows and enjoy watching aspiring chefs compete against tough odds, "MasterChef" will provide an engaging and entertaining viewing experience.

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"The Day After Tomorrow" is a disaster movie about the catastrophic consequences of rapid climate change caused by global warming. Paleoclimatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) discovers that melting polar ice caps are disrupting ocean currents and causing extreme weather around the world.

As these climate changes rapidly escalate, New York City is hit by a catastrophe of epic storms, instantaneous freezing, and tornadoes. Jack Hall embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his son Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is trapped in New York amidst the chaos. This has to be one of the best disaster movies ever made (and can be watched over and over again).

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1. "The Bear" (2022) 2. "The Red Right Hand" (2024) 3. "abc 20/20" (1978) 4. "The Kardashians" (2022) 5. 5. "Same Here Quiet" (2023) 6. "The Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Shelley Papini" (2024) 7. "WWE Friday Night Smackdown" (1999) 8. "Bad Boys for Life" (2020) 9. "Independence Day" (1996) 10. "Love Island (UK)" (2015) 11. "White Chicks" (2004) 12. "Masterchef" (2010) 13. "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" (2014) 14. "Clipped" (2024) 15. "The Day After Tomorrow" (2004)