7 Best Movies Streaming This Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and More

7 Best Movies Streaming This Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and More

The weekend has come early again, which means more movies to watch on the best streaming services like Netflix and Prime Video.

There are so many great movies out there that it can be hard to decide what to watch next. But if you're looking for something to enjoy while snacking on your favorite snacks on the couch, we've gathered our top picks. There are romantic comedies, as well as horror thrillers that will keep you on the edge of your seat and laughing.

One of our list's flagship films is "Anyone but You," which is #1 on Netflix as of April 25. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, this romantic comedy has all the feels needed for a good time. Prime Video has been at the top of the list of best movies, including "Monkey Man," which was released last month.

You can also check out the top new movies of the week and the best Netflix movies of 2024. Now, here are the top movies to stream this weekend.

A recent addition to Netflix, "Miller's Girl" is not to be missed if you are looking for a spicy thriller. The film focuses on Cairo Sweet (Jenna Ortega), an 18-year-old student in her senior year of high school taking a creative writing class. Jonathan Miller (Martin Freeman), who teaches the class, finds Cairo attractive because of her extensive knowledge of literature. However, when Cairo seduces him for inspiration for an upcoming assignment, their relationship changes and becomes more complicated.

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For those looking for something a little darker, "The Monkey Man" may be the next film you watch this weekend. A young man named Kid (Dev Patel) spends his days getting beaten up for money in an underground fight club. Eventually, he grows tired of this life and plans revenge to defeat the powerful force that traumatized him so much in his childhood. Wearing an ape mask, the Kid, with his strength built up, ventures deep into a corrupt fighting temple to avenge the death of his loved one.

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Starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell and currently the #1 hit on Netflix, "Anyone but You" is one of the best romantic comedies available for streaming. After meeting at a coffee shop, Bo (Sweeney) and Ben (Powell) go on their first date, but things quickly turn sour. A few months later, the two find themselves attending the same wedding. Bear's sister is engaged to one of Ben's friends. By pretending to be in a relationship, they hope to minimize their arguments and make their wedding trip as smooth as possible, but their feelings get in the way and things don't go as planned.

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Anyone who enjoys fun horror will enjoy "M3GAN," and I can assure you that you will not waste your weekend after watching it. The film centers around an artificial intelligence called Megan. Megan is a lifelike doll intended to be a child's greatest companion and protector. Gemma (Allison Williams), an intelligent robotics engineer, created the doll and gave the prototype to her niece Cady, who was suddenly left in her care. Gemma thought Megan could help Cady overcome her unexpected trauma, but her decision had terrible and dangerous consequences. M3GAN recently returned to Peacock with an unrated version containing more violence and action.

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"Arthur the King" is an adventure film that will make you experience every possible emotion and is based on a true story. Mark Wahlberg plays Michael Wright, a runner who abandoned his career three years ago when he accidentally failed his adventure racing team. Realizing that he can no longer be satisfied, he decides to race one more time, determined to win this time. He gathers a team and completes a five-day race that involves biking, hiking, and kayaking through the mountainous jungle terrain. During the race, Michael encounters stray dogs in need of medical attention, and he follows the team to save their lives. The film tells the true story of Swedish runner Mikal Lindford, who actually befriended a local stray dog and left no stone unturned to bring his new companion home.

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Writer/director Goran Strevski's award-winning drama "Housekeeping for Beginners" was a big hit at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2023. The film focuses on an unconventional family. The matriarch, Dita (Ana Maria Malinka), never wanted to be a mother, but after her death she ends up raising her lover's two daughters. She is supported by her fake husband and his young lover. The strange family structure is tightly knit, each with their own unique desires.

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Director Rose Glass made a hell of an impression with her 2019 directorial debut, Saint Maude. Now, the British director returns with the highly anticipated sequel Love Lies Bleeding, which opened in theaters in March and is currently gearing up for its streaming debut. This over-the-top film is no slouch, as it is a romantic-at-heart thriller that is a departure from the psycho-horror of the first feature film. Glass has assembled a strong cast, including Kristen Stewart, Katie O'Brian, Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Dave Franco, and Ed Harris.

The film focuses on the relationship between a reclusive gym manager named Lou (Stewart) and an up-and-coming bodybuilder named Jackie (O'Brian). Jackie was supposed to be just passing through on her way to Las Vegas to realize her dream. However, she also finds him attractive and gets a little sidetracked. As Lou and Jackie grow closer, their romance takes an unexpected violent turn when Lou's crime family tries to undermine them both.

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