🎬 Hidden Treasures on Hulu: Lesser-Known Movies, Docs & Series Worth Watching

If you're tired of the same old recommendations and want to dive into something fresh, this guide is for you. Below are lesser-known but highly rated Hulu picks — including movies, documentaries, and series — complete with Rotten Tomatoes audience scores, genres, brief descriptions, and number of audience reviews where available.

🎥 Top 5 Lesser-Known Hulu Movies 🍅

These films may have flown under the radar, but they’re critically loved and audience-approved.

1. Hearts Beat Loud (2018)

   • Genre: Drama/Comedy
   • Audience Score: 92%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~2,500+
   • Summary: A father and daughter bond over music before she leaves for college.
   • 📌 Source: Rotten Tomatoes

2. Support the Girls (2018)

   • Genre: Comedy/Drama
   • Audience Score: 91%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~1,800+
   • Summary: A sports bar manager juggles chaos while supporting her female staff.

3. Tangerine (2015)

   • Genre: Comedy/Drama
   • Audience Score: 96%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~3,000+
   • Summary: A transgender sex worker searches for her cheating boyfriend on Christmas Eve.

4. Colossal (2016)

   • Genre: Sci-Fi/Drama
   • Audience Score: 82%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~2,200+
   • Summary: A woman discovers her mental state is linked to a giant creature in Seoul.

5. Greener Grass (2019)

   • Genre: Surreal Comedy
   • Audience Score: 83%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~1,000+
   • Summary: Soccer moms compete for approval in a bizarre suburban world.

🎬 Top 5 Lesser-Known Hulu Documentaries 🍅

These docs are insightful, emotional, and often surprising — and they deserve more attention.

1. Brats (2024) - see our review of Brats

   • Genre: Pop Culture
   • Audience Score: 90%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~1,200+
   • Summary: Emilio Estevez and others reflect on the legacy of the 1980s “Brat Pack.”
   • 📌 Source: Rotten Tomatoes Docs

2. Child Star (2024)

   • Genre: Celebrity/Documentary
   • Audience Score: 88%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~950+
   • Summary: Former child stars share the dark side of growing up in Hollywood.

3. The Contestant (2024)

   • Genre: Reality TV
   • Audience Score: 89%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~1,100+
   • Summary: A Japanese man unknowingly becomes the first reality TV star in a bizarre experiment.

4. Fire of Love (2022)

   • Genre: Nature/Science
   • Audience Score: 93%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~3,500+
   • Summary: A couple’s passion for volcanoes leads to stunning footage and tragedy.

5. Minding the Gap (2018)

   • Genre: Coming-of-Age/Social Issues
   • Audience Score: 94%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~2,800+
   • Summary: Skateboarders navigate adulthood and trauma in a Midwest town.

📺 Top 5 Lesser-Known Hulu Series 🍅

These shows may not be household names, but they’re critically acclaimed and binge-worthy.

1. Misfits – Season 1

   • Genre: Superhero/Drama
   • Audience Score: 95%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~4,000+
   • Summary: Young offenders gain superpowers during community service.
   • 📌 Source: Rotten Tomatoes Hidden Gems

2. Terriers – Season 1

   • Genre: Crime/Comedy
   • Audience Score: 97%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~2,200+
   • Summary: Two unlicensed private investigators take on quirky cases.

3. Please Like Me – Season 1

   • Genre: Comedy/Drama
   • Audience Score: 93%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~1,500+
   • Summary: A young man navigates relationships and mental health.

4. The Bisexual – Season 1

   • Genre: Comedy/Drama
   • Audience Score: 59%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~800+
   • Summary: A woman explores identity politics with humor and heart.

5. Legit – Season 1

   • Genre: Comedy
   • Audience Score: 98%🍅
   • Audience Reviews: ~1,000+
   • Summary: A politically incorrect comedian finds unexpected charm in chaos.

📝 Final Thoughts

If you're looking to break out of your streaming rut, these lesser-known Hulu titles are a great place to start. Whether you're into quirky comedies, emotional documentaries, or offbeat dramas, there's something here for every mood.

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