"There’s just something about a British accent that captivates the rest of the world. I mean, what’s more entertaining and precious than listening to Harry Styles give an interview in his adorable accent? Absolutely nothing.
Plus, you can pick them up at your local CVS right now!
In addition to being able to listen to fun accents for 1.5-2 hours, British movies provide us with endearing storylines that add something different to the Friday and Saturday night movie viewings that have become commonplace during this time. Throwing on a British flick as opposed to rewatching Bridesmaids for the 47th time is the perfect way to switch things up. You can even make it a themed night and accompany your movie with British-inspired snacks and drinks!
I asked our junior graphic designer, Leigh, who also happens to be our resident British TV and movie fan, to help me curate this list and ensure that I am including the best of the best. Check out these 15 British movies to stream right now:
If you want a love story…
1. About Time
Where to stream: Netflix
2. One Day
Where to stream: Netflix
3. Love, Rosie
Where to stream: Netflix
4. The Theory of Everything
Where to stream: Netflix
If you enjoy all things historical (fiction or not)…
5. The King’s Speech
Where to stream: Netflix
6. The Duchess
Where to stream: Netflix
7. Mansfield Park
Where to stream: Netflix
8. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Where to stream: Netflix
If you love musicals…
9. Yesterday
Where to stream: HBO, Hulu with HBO
10. Bohemian Rhapsody
Where to stream: HBO, Hulu with HBO, rent on Prime Video for $3.99
If you want to revisit a classic…
11. Bridget Jones’s Diary
Where to stream: Prime Video
12. Notting Hill
Where to stream: HBO, Hulu with HBO, rent on Prime Video for $3.99
13. Pride & Prejudice
Where to stream: Starz, Hulu with Starz, rent on Prime Video for $3.99
If you just want something light-hearted…
14. For Love or Money (2019)
Where to stream: Netflix
15. An Education
Where to stream: Rent on Prime Video for $3.99