Essential Movies From the 2000s to Stream on Peacock
Settle in with these nostalgic films from the early aughts.
The 2000s gave us everything from mystical superheroes and engaging animated tales to soaring romantic dramas and raunchy comedies — all while ushering in a new millennium. Take a seat on your glide sofa and stream these quintessential 2000s movies on Peacock.
Mean Girls (2004)
High school has never been this fetch. After years of being homeschooled, Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) dives into the unfamiliar, ruthless ecosystem of North Shore High, befriending high school outcast Janis (Lizzy Kaplan) and gay best friend Damian (Daniel Franzese). With their support, she infiltrates the popular trio known as the Plastics under the icy reign of Regina George (Rachel McAdams), but along the way, she falls in way too deep as fake becomes way too real.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001)
Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) discovers he's a wizard on his 11th birthday and is accepted into an elite wizarding academy, Hogwarts. He learns of his parents' magical past and tragic death at the hands of Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes). After befriending fellow Hogwarts students Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson), the trio uncover a plot involving the Sorcerer's Stone, which Voldemort wants so he can return to power. Harry, Ron, and Hermione must use their wizarding skills to protect the stone in the first installment of the Harry Potter series.
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Donnie Darko (2001)
Apocalyptic visions plague a troubled teenager named Donnie Darko (Jake Gyllenhaal) after he narrowly escapes a bizarre accident. Guided by a monstrous rabbit named Frank (voiced by James Duval), Donnie begins to uncover the hidden truths about his suburban town and the world's impending end. It’s a family affair as Gyllenhaal’s real-life sibling, Maggie Gyllenhaal, plays one of his sisters.
Stream Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut on Peacock.
Shrek (2001)
Grumpy ogre Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) finds his peaceful swamp overrun by fairytale creatures who have been banished by the evil Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). To reclaim his solitude, Shrek reluctantly embarks on a quest with a fast-talking Donkey (Eddie Murphy) to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) from a dragon-guarded castle, hoping Farquaad will return his swamp to normal. It's a journey filled with humor and unexpected twists as Shrek and Fiona discover a deeper connection, challenging their preconceived notions of beauty and true love.
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Bridesmaids (2011)
Annie (Kristen Wiig) is barely holding it together when her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) announces her engagement and asks her to be maid of honor. Enter Helen (Rose Byrne), the impossibly perfect frenemy who turns every wedding task into a competition from cake tastings to heartfelt speeches. Along the way there’s a food-poisoning meltdown in an upscale bridal shop, an awkward airplane encounter, and scene-stealing antics featuring Megan (Melissa McCarthy) and other bridesmaids that will leave you gasping for air.
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27 Dresses (2008)
Jane (Katherine Heigl) has been a bridesmaid 27 times and her closet full of each gown is proof. When her younger sister Tess (Malin Akerman) announces her engagement to Jane’s longtime crush and boss George (Edward Burns), Jane starts questioning if it’s finally time to put herself first. Enter Kevin (James Marsden), a cynical wedding journalist who sees through her facade. And dust off those vocal cords, chances are you’ll be belting “Bennie and the Jets” before the movie is over.
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Bring It On (2000)
Torrance Shipman (Kirsten Dunst) steps into her role as captain of her high school’s cheerleading squad only to find out their award-winning routines were stolen from the East Compton Clovers, led by the fierce and fearless Isis (Gabrielle Union). Determined to prove their worth, Torrance enlists the help of her rebellious new teammate Missy (Eliza Dushku) and her musician brother Cliff (Jesse Bradford) to create an original, championship-worthy routine.
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Madagascar (2005)
Alex the lion (voiced by Ben Stiller) accidentally escapes from the Central Park Zoo with his best friends, Marty the zebra (Chris Rock), Melman the hypochondriac giraffe (David Schwimmer), and Gloria the no-nonsense hippo (Jada Pinkett Smith) and the crew ends up stranded on the shores of Madagascar. Without their pampered city perks, they must learn to survive in the wild, make new friends including the unforgettable King Julien (Sacha Baron Cohen), and navigate Alex’s suddenly inconvenient predator instincts.
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School of Rock (2003)
Dewey Finn (Jack Black) is a struggling musician whose dreams of rock stardom are slipping away until he poses as a substitute teacher at a strict prep school. Discovering his class is full of musical prodigies, he secretly transforms them into a high-voltage rock band to compete in a local Battle of the Bands. Principal Mullins (Joan Cusack) suspects something’s up while his roommate Ned (Mike White) and overbearing girlfriend (Sarah Silverman) threaten to blow his cover.
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Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
It’s the final day of summer camp at Camp Firewood and the counselors have just hours to wrap up every personal mission, from Beth (Janeane Garofalo) finally telling astrophysicist Henry (David Hyde Pierce) how she feels to Coop (Michael Showalter) trying to win over Katie (Marguerite Moreau) before she leaves with bad-boy lifeguard Andy (Paul Rudd). Meanwhile, Susie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Bradley Cooper) are determined to pull off the camp talent show without a hitch, even if Lindsay (Elizabeth Banks) is a little too distracted to help.
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Jurassic Park III (2001)
In Jurassic Park III, Dr. Alan Grant (Sam Neill) is lured back to the dino-infested Isla Sorna by wealthy couple Paul and Amanda Kirby (William H. Macy and Téa Leoni) under false pretenses. What begins as a quick flyover turns into a fight for survival against deadly raptors, a terrifying Spinosaurus, and a whole lot of bad decisions.
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