Shubhabrata Dutta
From being secondary parents to friends to secret sharers to even rivals, siblings are a complete package. The unique blend of love, hate, connection, and detachment creates a unique emotional rollercoaster deemed to last a lifetime. In a nutshell, siblings are both the bane and boon of life, and life is better for them. Here, we bring you the best sibling movies on Hulu that will remind you of your adventurous childhood experiences with your brothers and/or sisters and the life-altering adulting memories you made together.
7. Fresh Kills (2023)
Directed by Jennifer Esposito, ‘Fresh Kills’ centers on contrasting sisters Connie (Odessa A’zion) and Rose (Emily Bader), who are born into the Larusso crime family. In a world where unspoken rules constantly change and dictate who they shall become, the girls, led by their mother, Francine (Esposito), have to fend for themselves in Staten Island, where they are supposed to have a better life. While life can be better for them, it cannot be safe, especially considering what and whatnot their family does for a living. Carrying a women-centric Goodfellas-esque tone, ‘Fresh Kills’ is a fresh addition to the gangster genre while providing us with a true-to-form sibling movie, one that is dark, gritty, and emotional. You can watch it here.
6. The Ugly Stepsister (2025)
Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt, ‘The Ugly Stepsister’ offers a dark and twisted take on the story of ‘Cinderella.’ It focuses on Elvira, one of the two daughters of Rebekka, who is made to undergo cosmetic surgeries. Why? So that she can compete with other women to be the bride of Prince Julian. If Julian marries Elvira, the marriage will free Rebekka from her debt. However, there is tough competition from Rebecca’s stepdaughter (Elvira’s stepsister), Agnes, who is very beautiful. Agnes is the daughter of Otto, whom Rebekka later married, but who unfortunately died. As Elvira struggles with beauty standards and navigates her jealousy toward Agnes, ‘The Ugly Stepsister’ becomes a body-horror flick that is as bloody as it is psychologically unhinged. The movie stars Lea Myren, Ane Dahl Torp, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Flo Fagerli, and Isac Calmroth. It can be streamed here.
5. Marrowbone (2017)
Sergio G. Sánchez’s psychological horror flick ‘Marrowbone’ shows how a group of siblings deals with a ghost that has been living in their home’s loft. They have just lost their mother and have only each other as support. A local girl named Allie befriends them and finds out their missing father was a serial killer. As Allie discovers more about the Marrowbone residence and the siblings, the viewers are provided with a horrifying truth rooted in a painful tragedy, whose proof also lies hidden inside the house. With a captivating take on the processes of the human mind and its dark crevices, ‘Marrowbone’ stars George MacKay, Matthew Stagg, Charlie Heaton, Mia Goth, and Tom Fisher. You can watch the movie here.
4. In the Summers (2024)
Alessandra Lacorazza Samudio’s ‘In the Summers’ is divided into four parts, each exploring a different facet of sisters Eva and Violeta’s relationship with their father, Vicente. From kids to adults, Eva and Violeta undergo a radical change of emotions toward their father, and for good reason. As the story moves forward, the film paints an intimate portrait of a sibling relationship overshadowed by the presence of their father despite the latter being of pseudo-influence. Starring Sasha Calle, Lio Mehiel, and René Pérez, ‘In the Summers’ is a must-watch sibling drama doubling as an exploration of human relationships. The film won the Grand Jury Prize U.S. Dramatic at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival. You can watch it here.
3. Montana Story (2021)
‘Montana Story’ is a visually stunning and profoundly moving story about a brother (Owen Teague) and a sister (Haley Lu Richardson), half-siblings, who return to their childhood ranch in Montana after their father goes into life support. They were both abused by their father, and this contributed to the emotional distance that was eventually formed between them, leading them to move away from each other.
Now, however, with their father on his deathbed, can they forgive their past, their father, and themselves? Directed by Scott McGehee and David Siegel, the film is a subtly layered drama that keeps you waiting to see what happens next and to know more about the siblings. The cinematography captures the ranch in a manner that almost makes it a character in the film, adding another layer to the organic narrative underscored by the brother-sister conversations. You can watch the film here.
2. Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011)
Sean Durkin’s ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ follows Martha (Elizabeth Olsen), who returns home after spending 2 years with a cult. Her trauma stems from abuse by the cult, which her married sister Lucy (Sarah Paulson) tries to help navigate. However, as days pass, Martha’s unhinged perception of reality and dreams start to show, and with her, the viewers, too, are made to wonder what’s real and what’s not, including the people she meets and their intentions. Even Lucy’s husband Ted (Hugh Dancy) seems doubtful. Is he hiding something, or is it Lucy herself? Or is Martha’s trauma playing tricks on her? ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ is a well-acted drama underscored by PTSD. You can watch it here.
1. Quiz Lady (2023)
Awkwafina and Sandra Oh star in the comedy-drama as estranged sisters Anne and Jenny, whose mother has run away. Now, the sisters have to clear their mom’s debt of $80,000 to a dangerous loan shark who has taken Anne’s pet dog as ransom. Brainstorming how to get that much money, they land on getting Anne on a game show and applying her general knowledge skills to win the money. What follows is a thrilling adventure as the two leave for their new destination, setting off a hilarious string of situations, all of which have an underlying current of sisterhood in its myriad forms. Awkwafina and Sandra Oh are perfect for the roles and bring a fun-laced charm to their characters, thereby adding to Anne and Jenny’s chemistry, which in turn makes the film a laughter riot. You can watch the Jessica Yu directorial right here.
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