The Best Wine Movies on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu & More

Wine has a long history being featured in movies since the inception of the film industry. Hollywood has produced countless works of art exposing human flaws and behavior using wine as a prop.

From Captain Renault offering champagne to his guests in Casablanca, to Paul Giammati’s now infamous rant against Merlot in Sideways, wine has been a staple tool for filmmakers capturing the human condition.

Below are Firstleaf’s top picks for the best wine movies on streaming platforms—the best wine movies on Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and more—featuring your favorite Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs, and the like.

The Best Wine Movies on Netflix

Uncorked (2020)

This film follows Elijah, played by Momoudou Athie, a worker at his parent's barbecue business. He grapples with the choice to pursue his dream of becoming a master sommelier or settle for his parents' demands. Uncorked is perfect for those curious about the intense training and qualifications needed to be a master sommelier. (You can start your wine education with our online Wine School articles.) Between the realities of running a business with his family and chasing his dreams to pursue a career in the wine industry, this wine movie features fantastic Chardonnays.

Wine Country (2019)

This lighthearted comedy is about a group of longtime friends who reunite for a 50th birthday getaway in Napa Valley. What begins as a fun weekend of wine tasting quickly turns into a hilarious and heartfelt exploration of aging, friendship, and the challenges of midlife. Directed by Amy Poehler, and starring Poehler alongside Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, and Paula Pell, the film blends witty banter with moments of sincerity as the women confront old tensions, new insecurities, and the enduring bond that keeps them together.

The Best Wine Movies on Amazon Prime

Bottle Shock (2008)

Bottle Shock, a charming movie based in Napa Valley, is favorite film for many wine lovers. Bottle Shock is about how a Chardonnay crafted by a Napa Valley winery (made by Chateau Montelena) beat the French competition in the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976.

Bottle Rocket features popular actors Bill Pullman (playing Chateau Montelena’s Jim Barrett), Chris Pine (as Jim’s son, Bo Barrett), and Alan Rickman (as British wine personality, Steven Spurrier). This wine comedy follows Spurrier's (Alan Rickman’s) efforts to find the best wine that Napa Valley had to offer. His search for the best Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon comes to a head at a blind tasting in France between the finest houses of Bordeaux and the scrappy Napa wineries. The film is based on the acclaimed Judgment of Paris, a blind wine tasting competition in 1976, where French wine judges determined American wines to be competitive with French wines and, in some cases, may be superior.

Sour Grapes (2017)

This engrossing wine documentary focuses on a scandal in the fine and rare wine auction business. Sour Grapes explores a counterfeiter who befriended the wealthy and powerful in order to sell millions of dollars of fake wine through the top auction houses. You don’t have to worry about counterfeit wines with Firstleaf—we’re the #1 most awarded wine company. 

Somm: Into the Bottle (2015)

This documentary opens the cellar doors to the mysterious world of wine, following renowned sommeliers and winemakers as they tell the stories behind some of the world’s most celebrated bottles. Through ten distinct chapters, the film explores the history, artistry, and craft of winemaking, offering viewers both education and entertainment in one bottle-by-bottle journey.

Vintage Arizona: The Heart of Winemaking (2017)

This documentary shines a light on the unlikely rise of Arizona as a respected wine region. Against the backdrop of rugged landscapes and harsh climates, the documentary highlights the passion and resilience of winemakers who are transforming the state into a burgeoning hub for viticulture. It blends local history, terroir, and personal stories to show how Arizona’s winemaking community is forging a unique identity in the broader wine world.

A Perfect Vintage (2022)

A Perfect Vintage captures the year-long journey of renowned California winemakers as they contend with the unpredictable challenges of weather, soil, and timing. With cinematic vineyard vistas and intimate interviews, the documentary illustrates both the technical precision and artistry that go into creating world-class wines. It’s a celebration of patience, risk, and craftsmanship, portraying winemaking as a blend of science and soul.

The Best Wine Movies on Hulu

The Wine Show (2016)

This British documentary series blends travel, culture, and wine education into an entertaining package. Hosted initially by actors Matthew Goode and Matthew Rhys (later joined by Matthew Macfadyen and James Purefoy), the show takes viewers on a global journey to vineyards, wine regions, and culinary destinations. Each episode uncorks stories about winemaking traditions, terroir, and history, while sommeliers and experts provide tasting notes and insights that make the world of wine accessible to both novices and enthusiasts. Balancing humor, beautiful cinematography, and genuine curiosity, The Wine Show is equal parts travelogue, masterclass, and celebration of the people behind great wines.

The Best Wine Movies on Other Streaming Services

The SOMM Trilogy

As of 2018, SOMM 3 debuted following the tradition of its previous films. Produced by Jason Wise (known for his wine documentary filmmaking), these films dive into the history and methods of drinking, bottling, and producing wine. Watching a master sommelier speak about their craft and the business behind it while enjoying a glass of wine yourself is precisely what these films were made for.

SOMM (2012)

This film dives into the history and business of the sommelier and wine world. The film focuses on four sommeliers in their process to prepare and eventually take the Master Sommelier Test. This test is classified as one of the most difficult in the world, boasting one of the lowest passing grades in professional tests.

SOMM: Into the bottle (2015)

This being the second movie in the SOMM films, the directors take us literally into the historical, political, and general discourse of wine using ten very special bottles of wine, each with their own story to tell.

SOMM 3 (2018)

The last in the trilogy, SOMM 3 takes yet again a new approach to telling the story of wine. Gathering some of the greatest names in the wine industry, each of them joins in drinking some of the rarest fine wines they've ever come across.

You will be my Son (2011)

This drama and thriller tell the harrowing story of Paul, the owner of a prestigious vineyard, obsessed with his legacy. Paul neglects his son, Martin, a willing and trying man with a winemaking degree, yet Paul sees no value in him. Paul looks elsewhere for a son to secure his legacy, introducing Phillipe, the son of a dying estate manager who wants to inherit Paul's legacy himself.

A Year in Burgundy (2013)

David Kennard's "A Year in Movies" is focused on the production history and culture of wine and other spirits in traditional winemaking communities. This film follows seven different families in the Burgundy region of France, each of the winemakers. The movie observes these families through the full year, documenting the culture and business from grape to glass.

A Year in Champagne (2014)

Kennard's A Year in Champagne features renowned wine connoisseur Martine Saunier narrating the audience through the region of Champagne in France to understand the full history and production methods of real champagne. Saunier speaks to small independent winemakers to the world-renown champagne halls of Gosset and others. This wine movie is perfect for those who want to see how french wine is turned from grape to champagne. Feel like some sparkling wine yourself? Here’s how to know what type of wine glass to drink it with.

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