This September, Hulu is bringing you a lot of entertainment with the highly anticipated Season 2 of The Old Man, an all-new sports drama series, and the second season of the brilliant animated series Krapopolis. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Hulu this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 5 best films that are coming to Hulu in September 2024 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (September 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91%
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is a dystopian sci-fi action thriller directed by Matt Reeves from a screenplay co-written by Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa, and Amanda Silver. The 2014 film is the second film in the Planet of the Apes reboot film series and it revolves around Caesar, the chimpanzee leader of the evolved apes. He allows a human family to live in his territory but a vindictive bonobo causes some misunderstandings resulting in a war between the two species. Dawn of the Planet of the Apes stars Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke, Gary Oldman, Tony Kebbell, Keri Russell, Terry Notary, Judy Greer, and Kirk Acevedo.
Die Hard (September 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
Die Hard is a classic action thriller film directed by John McTiernan from a screenplay co-written by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza. Based on a 1979 novel titled Nothing Lasts Forever by author Roderick Thorp, the 1988 film follows the story of New York detective John McClane as he flies to LA to spend Christmas with his wife but when his wife’s office building is attacked and the people are taken hostage, he must defeat every culprit single-handedly. Die Hard stars Bruce Willis in the lead role with Alan Rickman, Bonnie Bedelia, Reginald VelJohnson, William Atherton, Alexander Godunov, and Paul Gleason starring in supporting roles.
Sicario (September 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Sicario is a psychological action crime thriller film directed by Denis Villeneuve from a screenplay by Taylor Sheridan. The 2015 film revolves around FBI agent Kate Macer as she goes on a dangerous mission to stop a drug cartel smuggling drugs from Mexico to the US, but during the mission, she comes across the brutality her own people employ to keep the peace. Sicario stars Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro, Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Donovan, Jon Bernthal, Raoul Trujillo, Daniel Kaluuya, Julio Cesar Cedillo, and Basil Iwanyk.
Us (September 1)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
Us is a psychological horror thriller film written and directed by Jordan Peele. The 2019 film revolves around Adelaide Wilson and her family as they come back home after a vacation and they are attacked by mysterious figures dressed in red. Upon closer look, they discover that the people attacking them are their lookalikes. Us stars Lupita Nyong’o, Winston Duke, Evan Alex, Elizabeth Moss, Shahadi Wright Joseph, Madison Curry, Tim Heidecker, and Cali Sheldon.
The Favourite (September 15)
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
The Favourite is a period dark comedy film directed by Yorgos Lanthimos from a screenplay co-written by Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara. The 2018 film is set in 1705 in Great Britain when it was at war with France and it revolves around Sarah Churchill who oversees the country’s important matters while serving Queen Anne of England, but her position is challenged when Sarah’s cousin Abigail begins working the Queen, who takes a liking to her. The Favourite stars Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, and Emma Stone in the lead roles with Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, Mark Gatiss, Emma Delves, and Everal Walsh starring in supporting roles.