Best Movie and Film Podcasts (2026)
If you love films, you need podcasts that match your obsession. Not just reviews — deep dives, director retrospectives, heated debates and the kind of analysis that makes you want to rewatch everything. Here are the 10 best movie podcasts going right now.
Waking up with a podcast on iOS
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1. Blank Check
Griffin Newman and David Sims work through a director's entire filmography, one movie per episode. The concept is simple but the conversations are wildly entertaining — funny, nerdy and full of genuine insight. A massive back catalogue to dig into.
2. The Rewatchables
Bill Simmons and the Ringer crew pick apart movies that are endlessly rewatchable — Heat, Goodfellas, The Departed, you name it. They assign awards like "most rewatchable scene" and "Dion Waiters award" and it's exactly as fun as it sounds.
3. Kermode and Mayo's Take
Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo are a British institution. Their chemistry is perfect — Kermode delivers passionate, sometimes furious reviews while Mayo keeps things grounded. Nobody reviews films with more conviction or entertainment value.
4. How Did This Get Made
Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael and Jason Mantzoukas watch terrible movies and try to figure out how they got greenlit. It's laugh-out-loud funny and surprisingly well-researched. You'll end up watching the bad movies just to keep up.
5. The Big Picture
Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins cover the film industry with the seriousness it deserves — new releases, Oscar campaigns, industry trends and big-picture analysis. Smart film criticism for people who want more than star ratings.
6. Filmspotting
Running since 2005, Filmspotting is one of the longest-running film podcasts for good reason. Thoughtful reviews, top-five lists and deep dives into cinema history. It treats film as art without ever being pretentious about it.
7. You Must Remember This
Karina Longworth narrates the secret and forgotten histories of Hollywood's first century. Meticulously researched and beautifully told — each season covers a different era or theme. If you love old Hollywood, this is essential listening.
8. Evolution of Horror
Mike Muncer traces the history of horror cinema with encyclopaedic knowledge and infectious enthusiasm. Each season covers a subgenre — slashers, folk horror, vampires — and the depth of research is staggering. A must for horror fans.
9. Pop Culture Happy Hour
NPR's panel of critics and pop culture obsessives discuss the week's biggest films, TV shows and cultural moments. The tone is warm but the opinions are sharp, and they always make you think differently about what you've just watched. A weekly delight.
10. The Bechdel Cast
Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus examine movies through an intersectional feminist lens — and it's much funnier than that description suggests. They apply the Bechdel test and beyond to everything from Disney to Die Hard. Sharp, entertaining criticism.
Wake up to film talk
Set a movie podcast as your morning alarm and start the day with great cinema discussion. Download Podcast Alarm and wake up to your next favourite show.
Waking up with a podcast on iOS
Podcast Alarm is a fully featured podcast player and alarm. You can set up queues of your favourite episodes and listen to them whenever you like. Why not subscribe to your favourite podcast and have the latest episode wake you up every weekday morning. There are lots of screenshots and videos in our "How to set a podcast as an alarm on iphone?" blog post.
