Best movies on Apple TV+ (Émirats Arabes Unis) : our Top 20

2010 · Peter Weir

A ragtag band of prisoners from diverse nationalities stages a daring breakout from a World War II–era Siberian labor camp and sets off on a perilous, cross-border odyssey through five countries, racing against harsh elements and relentless pursuers in a desperate bid for freedom and survival.

With Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess, Saoirse Ronan, Colin Farrell, Mark Strong, Gustaf Skarsgård and Dejan Angelov

2011 · Ron Fricke

Captured on 70mm over nearly five years and filmed across twenty-five countries on five continents, Samsara presents a visual odyssey through consecrated sites, regions marked by catastrophe, vast industrial landscapes, and the planet’s most awe-inspiring natural scenes.

With Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi, Putu Dinda Pratika, Marcos Luna, Hiroshi Ishiguro, Olivier De Sagazan and Ladyboys of Cascade Bar

2011 · Steven Soderbergh

Based on the real-life journey of Dr. Hunter "Patch" Adams in the 1970s, a physician who embraced laughter as a form of healing and was willing to jeopardize his professional standing to bring joy to his patients.

With Marion Cotillard, Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, Jennifer Ehle and Gwyneth Paltrow

2010 · Doug Liman

A devoted wife and mother secretly works as a CIA operative, but when her husband’s published investigation sparks a scandal, her hidden identity and the safety of her family are jeopardized. As the fallout intensifies, she must race to contain the damage, protect her loved ones, and confront the dangerous consequences of the life she has been leading in the shadows.

With Naomi Watts, Sean Penn, Sam Shepard, Noah Emmerich, Michael Kelly, Bruce McGill and David Andrews

2014 · Lasse Hallström

An Indian family plants new roots in a picturesque French town and opens a modest restaurant directly opposite a celebrated Michelin-starred dining house. As they adapt to unfamiliar customs and contend with skeptical neighbors, their inventive fusion of flavors sparks both rivalry and unexpected friendships, proving that food can reshape identities, heal wounds, and unite a community.

With Helen Mirren, Manish Dayal, Om Puri, Charlotte Le Bon, Rohan Chand, Juhi Chawla and Farzana Dua Elahe

2012 · Gus Van Sant

A corporate representative for a natural gas firm arrives in a close-knit small town to negotiate access to its reserves, only to become entangled in unexpected relationships and ethical dilemmas that force him to reassess his values and transform his life.

With Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, John Krasinski, Rosemarie DeWitt, Hal Holbrook, Titus Welliver and Lucas Black

2017 · Luc Besson

In the 28th century, elite agents Valerian and Laureline patrol human space, charged with preserving peace across sprawling territories. Ordered by the Minister of Defense, they are dispatched to Alpha, a vast, ever-growing metropolis where countless species have gathered over centuries to trade ideas, knowledge and culture. When a mysterious, dark force begins to imperil the harmony at Alpha’s heart, the two operatives must race to expose the threat and protect not only the City of a Thousand Planets but the future of the entire universe.

With Dane DeHaan, Cara Delevingne, Clive Owen, Rihanna, Ethan Hawke, Herbie Hancock and Kris Wu

2013 · Ric Roman Waugh

Nate Foster, a driven young FBI analyst with strong ideals, goes undercover to infiltrate a violent white supremacist cell. Assuming a false identity to earn the trust of extremists, he must juggle the mission’s ruthless demands with the conviction that first drew him to the Bureau. As loyalties blur and danger closes in, Nate navigates a lethal underground where every choice risks exposing who he truly is — and costing lives. Inspired by real events.

With Dwayne Johnson, Barry Pepper, Susan Sarandon, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Kenneth Williams, Melina Kanakaredes and Nadine Velazquez