Hilda and the Mountain King

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Hilda and the Mountain King is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 198 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Bella Ramsey sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Hilda and the Mountain King earns its spot. Hilda and the Mountain King uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. When Hilda wakes up in the body of a troll, she must use her wits and courage to get back home, become human again — and save the city of Trolberg. Bella Ramsey and Ameerah Falzon-Ojo lead a cast that keeps the bigger ideas grounded in something human. It was released in 2021. What separates Hilda and the Mountain King from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Viewers burned by ambitious sci-fi that could not sustain its premise should give Hilda and the Mountain King a chance. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Bella Ramsey anchors it with a performance that makes the more abstract moments feel personal. If you have been burned by ambitious sci-fi before, this is the exception.

Hilda and the Mountain King was released in 2021, directed by Andy Coyle. The full 83-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.