3 Best Movies to Watch on Netflix This Weekend

Following the resounding success of Simon Rock-directed The woman from cabin 10which topped the US Netflix charts for several days after its release, the arrival of a true crime documentary saw the Keira Knightley-The chart-led thriller will move down the charts ahead of next weekend. Now the only title on every Netflix subscriber’s lips is The perfect neighborproduced and produced by Geeta Gandbhirwhich sacrifices the bells and whistles of its peers for a story told almost entirely through police body camera footage. Heading into this weekend, The perfect neighbor hopes to retain its crown, but it faces strong competition. With that in mind, here’s an overview three movies you should try on Netflix this weekend.

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Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

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“A House of Dynamite” (2025)

Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 7.3/10

This weekend’s biggest news on Netflix comes from the woman behind it Zero Dark Thirty And The injury record. Catherine BigelowIt is A house of dynamite follows the chaos that erupts following the launch of a missing missile. As time passes, a race begins to determine who is behind the chaos.

With an eye-catching cast that includes the likes of Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Clarke, Anthony Ramos, Tracy Letts, Jared Harrisand more, A house of dynamite is a thrilling thriller that eschews heroes and villains in favor of the morally fluid responses of real people. A political drama filled with breathlessness from start to finish, Bigelow’s particular interest in keeping viewers in nail-biting tension is on full display. This weekend, join the rest of the world in discovering Netflix’s big new addition.

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“Bridesmaids” (2011)

Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 6.8/10

At a time when horror films are at their most popular, give yourself a well-deserved break and a touch of pink with the 2011 hit comedy. Bridesmaids. When a longtime friend and bridesmaid is challenged for the title of best friend by a wealthy newcomer, all hell breaks loose and vicious competition soon threatens to upend the bride-to-be’s happy weekend.

Often cited as one of the funniest comedies of the 21st century, Bridesmaids is pure, chaotic hilarity from start to finish. Boasting what many would say is Kristen Wiigthe most beautiful role of SNL alum is surrounded by one of the best ensembles in modern comedy, including Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Rebel Wilson, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Terry Crews, Michael HitchcockAnd Jon Hamm. However, no one steals the show like Melissa McCarthywho even defied expectations and earned an Oscar nomination for his performance.

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“The Strangers” (2008)

Rotten Tomatoes: 50% | IMDb: 6.1/10

As Halloween night draws closer and closer, you only have one full weekend left to squeeze in as much horror content as possible. With that in mind, why not check out this underrated horror gem? Bryan BertinoIt is The strangerswhich claims, like many great horror films, to be “based on a true story”, follows a couple’s journey to a remote vacation home, only for masked intruders to turn their dream getaway into a nightmare.

Kristen (Liv Tyler) and James’ (Scott Speedman) a brutal ordeal is enough to give you nightmares for weeks. The strangers is flawless in its horror delivery and makes for perfect viewing just days before Halloween. Yes, the film falls into some traps of the genre, but, in some ways, it’s all for the better, delivering classic scares that are sure to entertain any even vague horror fan.