Movies are empathy machines, as Roger Ebert once wrote. The best films allow us to experience emotions we may not have felt otherwise through a particular character's story. But some movies conjure emotions that we're actively seeking out.

What are the best movies on Hulu to watch right now? Hulu got its start as a streaming home for TV shows from a bunch of different channels, but in more than a decade and a half since Hulu launched, it has greatly expanded its library.

Fire up the nostalgia engines, because the much-loved kids’ show is back, including at least one appearance by Selena Gomez. Every generation of kids deserves a live-action series in which awkward magical powers become the obvious metaphor for puberty, and, thankfully, Waverly Place is once again stepping in to fill that void. —K.V.A.

Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Here's our pick of the best movies in Netflix's top 10 right now