Movies are our escape from the real world to the fictional world of romance, drama, thriller, or maybe periodic tales. While cinema used to rule the entertainment section, it is the era of digital platforms to release the best movies on OTT. No wonder ever since the beginning of the OTT movement led by Netflix, several game changers have appeared in the market of entertainment. 

Big players like Amazon, HBO, Disney+ are on the front line of competition, delivering the best movies on OTT in 2021. But this is not all; even homegrown brands like ALT Balaji, Voot, Zee 5, and MX player are also in the race by releasing power-packed original series and movies. 

But keeping everything aside, we should acknowledge that Coronavirus made it difficult for every sector to survive and maintain the fieldwork. We keep everyone fighting the battle against the pandemic in our prayers and hope that we make out through the tough times soon. 

Coming back to our blog, you need to know the details about the best movies on OTT in 2021! You can choose to watch these movies on your lazy day, weekends, or weekdays while you sneak around from WFH(don’t let them find out). And we know that Bollywood got limited chances to release its movies in cinemas, but it is nice to see that they are heading towards the OTT direction to get back in the game.


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LIST OF BEST MOVIES ON OTT IN 2021

Are you ready to cure your lockdown blues and enjoy the movies while sitting in your home? We have compiled a list of all of the best movies on OTT in 2021 to update you on recent releases and lineups. So, keep on reading to be up-to-date on the movie schedule and watch the best movies on OTT in 2021 at your leisure. 

NAIL POLISH 

1 JANUARY | DRAMA | HINDI | ZEE5 

IMDb RATING: 7.4

Get ready to satiate your movie pangs with this thriller movie, which is the by-product of Zee5. This original Hindi movie portrays the inconsistent and unpredictable approach of the human mind. Among the best movies on OTT in 2021, Nail Polish is the year’s first release.

The movie comes from the pen(storyline) and eyes (direction) of Bugs Bhargava Krishna and is produced by Seema Mohapatra and Jahanara Bhargava. 

Note that you need a Zee5 membership to watch this thriller starring Arjun Rampal with Madhoo Shah, Anand Tiwari, Manav Kaul, Poonam Shende Samreen Kaur, and Rajit Kapur. 

KAAGAZ

7 JANUARY | BIOGRAPHY/COMEDY | HINDI | ZEE5 

IMDb RATING: 7.5

This Hindi movie comes from a real-life incident and is a commendable work of screenplay and direction by one of the most acknowledged comedians in India— Satish Kaushik. Oh, by the way, Kaagaz is one of the best movies on OTT platforms coming from Salman Khan Films and Satish Kaushik Entertainment Production.

Unfortunately, the film suffered a setback when Corona hit the filming of the movie. However, Zee5 picked up this hilarious biographical drama and premiered on January 7.  The main cast includes Pankaj Tripathi as Bharat Lal Bihari, who fought hard for 19 long years to clear his name from the record of dead people. The movie also casts stars like Monal Gajjar, Amar Upadhyay(Antagonist) and, Sandeepa Dhar. 


PIECES OF A WOMAN

7 JANUARY | DRAMA | AMERICAN-CANADIAN | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 7.1

Vanessa Kirby gives a heartbreakingly moving performance in this American-Canadian movie. The cast also includes big names like— Shia LaBeouf, Molly Parker, Sarah Snook, Iliza Shlesinger, Benny Safdie, Jimmie Fails, and Ellen Burstyn. And Martin Scorsese and Sam Levinson as executive producers. 

Vanessa plays Martha, who is left devastated after experiencing the loss of her child during home childbirth. The drama is the journey of pain, loss, and changes in her relationship with people around her. 

Also, Vanessa got bestowed with the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her exceptional performance in this movie. You can surely count Pieces of a Woman as one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. It debuted on January 7 on Netflix.

MAARA

8 JANUARY | DRAMA | TAMIL | AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

IMDb RATING: 7.7

Amazon Prime is in the game of the best movies on OTT in 2021 with Maara. Albeit, it had been scheduled for cinema release, the plans were shelved and turned into an OTT release. But all is well when we get to see the film that had casts like Madhavan and Shraddha, with beautiful characterization, praiseworthy story, and background score.

Maara is a Tamil-origin film that revolves around Parvathy(Shraddha), who searches for Maara (Madhavan). Maara is a local artist that paints around the village, while Parvathy is a restoration artist. Note that this movie is a remake of the Malayalam film Charlie by Martin Prakkat. To know what happens in the movie, make sure to watch Maara on Amazon Prime.


ONE NIGHT IN MIAMI

15 JANUARY | DRAMA | ENGLISH | AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

IMDb RATING: 7.1

Regina King creates an outstanding piece to showcase her debut in direction. One Night in Miami is undoubtly one of the best movies of OTT in 2021. Kemp Powers is the screenplay writer of the movie and the stage play of the same name, from which it got adapted. 

The movie is a work of fiction about a scenario of a day in February 1964. Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke meet in a room at the Hampton House to celebrate Ali’s win against Sonny Liston. You can watch this fantastic film on Amazon Prime Video from January 15, 2021.

THE WHITE TIGER 

22 JANUARY | DRAMA/CRIME | ENGLISH |  NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 7.1

Everyone awaited the release of The White Tiger, one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. And rightly so, as The White Tiger received the nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 93 Oscar Awards. 

Ramin Bahrani is the director, producer, and screenplay writer of this movie. Also, this movie is an adaptation of the book by Aravind Adiga that goes by the same name(The White Tiger). 

While you’ll see Adarsh Gourav in the lead role, The White Tiger additionally consists of seasoned actors like Priyanka Chopra and Rajkummar Rao. The story revolves around Balram, who hails from a poor Indian village, and uses his cunning attitude and wits to get out of misery. You can watch this movie on Netflix.


BEST MOVIES ON OTT IN 2021 : CALL ME BY YOUR NAME

24 JANUARY | ROMANCE | ITALIAN/FRENCH/ENGLISH | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 7.9

Call Me by Your Name, an old release(2017), is one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. Blessed be the mysteries of love as it goes, this movie is a story of love that blooms between a 17-year-old boy and a 24-year-old researcher. Based on a 2007 book by André Aciman, this movie found itself under the spotlight for its brilliant portrayal of what the intricacies of love are.

Apart from the praises, this movie also took home some of the most prestigious award titles like Critic’s Choice Awards, British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA), 90th Academy Awards, and the Writers Guild of America Awards 2017. This movie will be available to watch from January 24, 2021, on Netflix.


SPACE SWEEPERS

5 FEBRUARY | ACTION/ADVENTURE | KOREAN/ENGLISH | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 6.6

You better be kidding if you are starstruck by the Hallyu wave and don’t know Song Joon Ki! The whole cast of Space Sweeper are well-known names in Korea like Kim Tae-Ri, Jin Seon-kyu, and Yoo Hae-Jin.

The movie finds itself in the far future of the year 2092. Four oddballs travel together in a space junk collector, “The Victory,” who encounters a humanoid capable of mass destruction. Along with that comes a bunch load of other secrets that will affect the crew.

Directed by Jo Sung-hee, this is one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. Space Sweeper is available for all on Netflix from February 5, 2021, onwards. So, what are you waiting for? Go and watch this exciting sci-fi adventure movie!

JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH

12 FEBRUARY | HISTORICAL DRAMA | ENGLISH | HBO MAX

IMDb RATING: 7.5

When you plant a seed of revolution, it continues to grow and strengthen itself to stand the test of time. Judas and the Black Messiah is about Fred Hampton, the chairperson of the Black Panther Party. 

He raised his voice to fight discrimination. He ignited peoples’ minds to raise their voices and fight against the violence and brutality the Black community suffered. 

When the higher authorities started seeing Fred as a threat, they silenced him forever, but not his ideas. Watch Judas and the Black Messiah, one of the best movies on OTT in 2021, on HBO Max or purchase it from Youtube.

TO ALL THE BOYS: ALWAYS AND FOREVER

12 FEBRUARY | TEEN ROMANCE | ENGLISH | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 6.3

From being strangers to developing a deep emotional connection and becoming a couple, Lara Jean(Lana) and Peter Kavinsky(Noah Centineo) went through it all. The third series of the upcoming English movie, To All the Boys: Always and Forever, focuses on Lara Jean as she embarks on a new phase in her life. 

To All the Boys is a perfect watch to cure your teen romance bug. What will her relationship with Peter be like when she decides on her college? To know that, you can watch this teen romance, available for all, from February 12, 2021, on Netflix.


DRISHYAM 2

15 FEBRUARY | DRAMA | MALAYALAM | AMAZON PRIME VIDEO 

IMDb RATING: 8.7

Remakes and sequels are hit formulas not only in Bollywood but also in other film industries in India. Drishyam 2 paved its way into the hearts of the people so much that it needed a sequel!  The movie keeps the original cast Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan, and Esther Anil. The storyline of Drishyam 2 takes off after 6 years from the event’s occurrence.

Drishyam is one of the best movies on OTT in 2021, thanks to the producers who favored releasing the movie on Amazon Video Prime. To unveil the secrets and get the perfect dose of this drama, watch Drishyam, streaming on Amazon Video Prime from February 15, 2021.


BEST MOVIES ON OTT IN 2021: ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE 

18 MARCH| ACTION | ENGLISH | HBO MAX\ BOOKMYSHOW STREAM

IMDb RATING: 8.1

Gracing the streaming services is one of the best movies on OTT in 2021: Zack Snyder’s Justice League. It seems like Warner Bros and Zack Synder have a love-hate relationship. 

Why? Because Warner Bros always omit Synder’s vision in their final movie output. At least, Synder’s version of Justice League cushions the blow of criticism that Justice league received. The original is 4hours and 2minutes long, so you better prepare yourself for the journey.


GODZILLA VS. KONG

24 MARCH |SCI-FI/ACTION | ENGLISH | HBO MAX\ BOOKMYSHOW STREAM

IMDb RATING: 6.4

What happens when two legendary monsters collide? The answer is an epic fight! Kong, while searching for his true home, forms a bond with Jia. But they get targeted by Godzilla.

Now, it is up to Kong to become a true protector and save everyone from the wrath of Godzilla. Also, Kong Vs. Godzilla has hit the $100mn mark in its domestic market amidst the pandemic. Kong VS. Godzilla is one of the best movies on OTT in 2021 that you can stream on HBO Max or BookMyShow Stream. 


SECRET MAGIC CONTROL AGENCY

25 MARCH | ANIMATED | ENGLISH | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 6.2

We are always ready for animated movies, aren’t we? Secret Magic Control Agency is a Top 10 ranking animated (Russain-animated) movie on Netflix. Applauded for its animation, Secret Magic Control Agency is a comedy, fairy-tale-themed tale of people dwelling in magical society.

The movie’s storyline revolves around a magic agency that needs the wits and charm of Hansel and Gretel to rescue the abducted king. Watch how the duo of one of the best movies on OTT creates and controls magic on Netflix, March 25, 2021.


PAGGLAIT

26 MARCH | COMEDY/DRAMA | HINDI | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 6.9

It is a rare sight to see Hindi movies in the dark comedy genre. Pagglait is a story of Sandhya, who lost her husband, Astik, at a very young age. Everyone grieves the loss of Astik, while some want money out of the incident. However, Sandhya cannot grief over the death of her husband of 5 months. 

What will happen to Sandhya? How will she lead her life? To know more about the fiasco, watch Pagglait, one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. Pagglait is available for streaming from March 26, 2021, on Netflix


AJEEB DAASTAANS

16 APRIL | DRAMA | HINDI | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 6.7

With changing audience comes the refinement of Bollywood storytelling. Ajeeb Dastans is a tale of different people going through love, revenge, jealousy, and heartbreak. You see a mix of emotions in all 4 stories.

The content of every story is unique and has a promising cast like Konkana Sen, Aditi Rao Hydari, Nusrat Bharucha, Abhishek Banerjee, and more. Ajeeb Dastans, one of the Best movies on OTT 2021, is available for streaming on Netflix. So, go get your fill of good short stories!


MORTAL KOMBAT

16 APRIL | ACTION/FANTASY | ENGLISH | HBO MAX/BOOKMYSHOW STREAM

IMDb RATING: 6.2

All the gamers know this legendary part— “Finish Him!” It is not new that a game has received a live-action adaptation, nor the first time for Mortal Kombat to get a live-action movie. Mortal Kombat, 2021, is yet another take on the movie with more action.

The movie is about the fighting tournament going on between the Earth and the creatures of the otherworld. The otherworld is leading the “Mortal Kombat” by a score of 9-0. If the Earth loses the last and final fight, it will be under the control of the otherwordly creatures.

But there is still a chance for the Earth to win. Watch how the story unfolds with Raiden, Sonya, Jaxx as they try to save the Earth from Sub Zero, Reptile, and other creatures on HBO Max!  Mortal Kombat is one of the best movies on OTT in 2021 by HBO Max and is streaming worldwide since April 16, 2021. 


THE MITCHELLS VS. THE MACHINES 

23 APRIL | COMEDY/SCI-FI | ENGLISH | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 7.7

With everyone captured by the robot army, there is only one hope: The Mitchells. They are not your usual family; they are dysfunctional and always creating chaos. Now, the safety of the entire Earth is in their hands. The Mitchells Vs. The Machines is filled with fun, superb animation and is definitely one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. 

Can the Earth trust the most dysfunctional family to save them from Robot Apocalypse? To find that out, you can watch The Mitchells battle it out with machines on April 23, Netflix.


RAYA AND THE LAST DRAGON

3 MAY | FAMILY/FANTASY | ENGLISH | DISNEY +

IMDb RATING: 7.4

If you are looking for good animated movies for 2021, then Raya and the Last Dragon is a perfect choice. Raya and the Last Dragon is the tale of war-torn lands that never see eye to eye. But the Last Dragon will be the change maker to restore peace.

But is it all because of Dragon? Or is something more needed to achieve peace? To find out, stream Raya and the Last Dragon, one of the best movies on OTT in 2021 on Disney+.

MILESTONE

7 MAY | DRAMA | HINDI | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 6.6

This Indian-origin movie is all set to engage the global viewers, and take them on a beautiful journey. The story of Milestone or Meel Patthar revolves around Ghalib, a truck driver fed up with the capitalist system. 

After completing a record travel distance of the 500,000km mark, he starts suffering from an unexpected backache. Ghalib feels that his position in his company is at stake when he gets asked to train a young new driver. See how the events of the whole drama unfold on May 7, 2021, on Netflix. 


DANCE OF THE FORTY ONE

12 MAY | BIOGRAPHY/DRAMA | MEXICAN | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 6.8

Get ready for Dance of the Forty One to hit the streaming platform on May 12, as it is easily one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. Dance of the Forty One or “El Baile de Los Cuarenta y Uno” sheds light on the real-life events that happened in the early 20s in Mexico.

Ignacio de la Torre betrothed to the daughter of Porfirio Díaz, and the president of Mexico has a secret. Even though he leads a happy life and holds political status, he gets caught up in a scandal.  You need to watch this drama to watch how Dance of the 41 captures biography drama through its fictional storytelling of real-life events!

WONDER WOMAN 1984

13 MAY | ADVENTURE/ACTION | ENGLISH | HBO MAX\ BOOKMYSTREAM

IMDb RATING: 5.4

Wonder Woman 1984 is undoubtly one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. Technically the Wonder Woman 1984 was available on HBO max in December, but only for a month. This time Wonder Woman will stay for a long time on streaming platforms!

Our Amazonian warrior has too much on her plate now. She must fight her enemies and cross paths with her love. To know what happens to our heroine, you can stream Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max, BookMyShow Stream, and Amazon Prime Videos. 

BEST MOVIES ON OTT IN 2021 : FERRY 

14 MAY | CRIME THRILLER | ENGLISH | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 7

This film carries the potential to be one of the best movies on OTT in 2021 for May. With Ferry, Netflix is ready to give a brand-new narrative to the Belgian Dutch series— Undercover! 

The movie will take on the initial years of Ferry Bouman, who is a henchman of Ralph Brink, a drug lord. A surprise attack by Ralph’s unknown rivals leaves his son severely injured. Ferry Bouman sets out to find people behind the attack to Brabant, where he rejoins with his family and forms new bonds. You can watch how Ferry’s life takes an unexpected turn in this thriller movie from May 14, 2021, on Netflix!

ARMY OF THE DEAD

21 MAY | ACTION THRILLER | ENGLISH | NETFLIX

IMDb RATING: 5.8

Coming from the directorial lens of Zack Synder, Army of the Dead looks like a promising release as one of the best movies on OTT in 2021.

The movie has wrestler turned actor Dave Batista in the lead along with Ella Purnell and Omari Hardwick. The movie Army of the Dead also has Huma Qureshi playing the role of Geeta.

Army of the Dead, a zombie action movie, focuses on a zombie attack in Las Vegas. A team of hardcore soldiers goes all out to save the city from zombies. However, these brave soldiers are also planning on looting a casino! 

This action and the adventure-packed movie will be available for streaming from May 21, 2021, on Netflix. 


TOOFAAN

16 July | SPORTS DRAMA | HINDI | AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

IMDb RATING: N/A

Want an exciting Sports drama film? Leave everything to Farhan Akhtar! After playing a runner in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Farhan’s new sports drama film is about boxing. 

Unfortunately, Toofaan, like others, took a fall during the pandemic. However, it got its premiere slot on Amazon Prime Video for July 16, 2021. We have high hopes for Toofaan and believe it to be a well-deserved entry on the list of best movies on OTT!

BEST MOVIES ON OTT IN 2021: CRUELLA

28 MAY | COMEDY/CRIME | ENGLISH | DISNEY+

IMDb RATING: 7.4

Like Harley and Joker, we believe this iconic villain deserved a place as a lead character in the movie portrayal. Cruella is a live-action adaptation of the character Cruella de Vil, with Emma Stone as the lead. Cruella is the antagonist of Disney Classic— “101 Dalmations,” a fashionista and a dog hater! 

With such a star-studded cast, we feel this is worthy of being one of the best movies on OTT in 2021. The movie is available on Disney+ from May 28, 2021. 


CONCLUSION 

Given the times, keeping your mental well-being in check is also crucial. So, do whatever you like to keep yourself motivated, read books, watch movies(at home), exercise, Yoga, sing, or anything that helps. 

We hope our compilation helps you in getting through the harsh times and entertains you. So, now you have a long list of movies. Start streaming!