4K isn’t as rare as it used to be and we are seeing this technology popping up in homes everywhere, but sometimes it can seem difficult to find content to enjoy on your television. However, while some people think 4K is not worth investing in because there’s not enough to watch through it, they are wrong! There is a huge amount of choice out there if you know where to look. But, even better than that, here at Cheap TVs, we’ve done the looking for you! Here are our Top 10 movies that are available in 4K, and where you can find them!
1. The Revenant
This film is offered to us in UHD from Sky Cinema and is a true ‘mud-caked on the edge of your seat’ classic, made to watch in the best quality possible. DiCaprio wrestling a bear and the stunning landscapes make it necessary for all the pixels! The filmmaking and cinematography, as well as the script, is as beautiful as the action is brutal, so be sure to get this on your 4 K watch list.
You can get The Revenant on Sky Cinema or on 4K Blue Ray from Amazon.
Did you Know… This was the film that got Leo his long-awaited Oscar, even though it was the film he had the fewest lines in ever!
2. The Martian
This is Ridley Scott’s adaption of the original novel about an astronaut abandoned on Mars and putting his Botanist skills to use with a can-do attitude. The CGI and effects in this film are truly 4K worthy, with there being plenty to look at throughout the film, even though you’d think otherwise.
With some fantastic spaceship design, the unusual lighting effects of the red planet and some out of this world scenery, there is no other way to watch!
You can watch The Martian in 4K on Sky Q and Amazon!
Did You Know… The Mars exterior shots were filmed in Wadi Rum, Jordan as it is a red coloured desert.
3. Life of Pi
The incredible visuals for this one were the talk of the town just minutes after the film’s release! Adapted from Yann Martel’s bestselling novel, the story focuses on a boy stranded on a lifeboat with a zebra, an orangutan, a hyena and a Bengal tiger – need we say more to convince you that this needs to be in 4K?
Through watching in 4K, you can only truly experience the terrifying weather scenes and the amazingly CGI created animals, adding even more excitement and power to the film.
You can buy Life of Pi on 4K Blue-Ray from Amazon.
Did you Know…Toby Maguire was originally cast as the writer in the film, but Ang Lee went with Rafe Spall instead.
4. Mad Max
If any movie was ever made for 4K, it has to be Mad Max: Fury Road. With cinematic fireworks, amazing CGI and a stack of intricate detailing in the visual detail, 4K makes all the elements come alive!
The plot isn’t the most daring we’ve ever seen, but the action of the stunts, the idea of another world that is completely surreal, plus an amazing performance from Charlize Theron, and some eye candy with Tom Hardy, it’s unmissable. The director George Miller knew what he was doing when making this and, of course, he had 4K in mind!
You can buy Mad Max Fury Road from Amazon on 4K Blu-Ray.
Did You Know… The Editor had roughly 470 hours of raw footage to edit, which took her three months to watch.
5. The Lego Movie
Although this is a bit different to the action-packed movies you would expect to want to watch in 4K, the Lego movie is one to see in its glory in 4K. The colours are emphasised through the optimum pixels and show off just how vibrant using this technology can be when used properly. Forget the superhero visuals and stunts in ultra-high definition and make way for this ode to our favourite childhood toy! Yellow has never looked so yellow!
You can buy The Lego Movie on 4K Blu-Ray from Amazon.
Did You Know… The directors wanted the Lego pieces to look played with, so they worked with the effects team to add fading, scratches and fingerprints.
If you’re not aboard the 4K train, we advise you to jump on board! These jam-packed action films are worth experiencing in 4K and, once you’ve got the TV, you can be immersed in the experience over and over again. Trust us, it’s worth it! And if you don’t have a 4K TV, we suggest you invest in one – it will change your viewing experience for the better!
