Brokeback Mountain

If you want romantic drama that respects your intelligence, Brokeback Mountain is available in the US on Hulu right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. With 7,617 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Heath Ledger is the anchor, and the chemistry with the rest of the cast carries every scene. Put it on tonight on Hulu and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Brokeback Mountain earns its spot. What makes Brokeback Mountain work is that the obstacles feel real, not manufactured for the plot. In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own. The chemistry between Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal is the real engine here. Brokeback Mountain came out in 2005. The relationship at the centre of Brokeback Mountain develops at a pace that feels earned rather than rushed for plot reasons. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Romance fans and drama viewers alike will find something to love in Brokeback Mountain. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Heath Ledger is the anchor, and the work here is one of the more understated achievements in their career. The kind of thing you finish and immediately want more of.