This week's Top Picks for Movie Streaming
If you're in the mood for a movie night, I'm right there with you! I've been digging through release schedules to bring you some of the best original and newly available movies on Netflix, Prime, Max, Hulu, and other streaming platforms.
The Slayer
John Woo's reimagining of his own classic 1990 action film sees Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones) as Zee, affectionately known as the "Queen of the Dead." She's a notorious assassin, and when she refuses to execute a blind woman, she loses all her allies. Now, everyone from the cops to her old friends are out to get her. With direction by Woo, known for films like Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II, Paycheck, and Hard Boiled, The Slayer is a must-watch for action movie fans.
Stream it on: Peacock
Incoming
This contemporary take on the classic high school film trope revolves around a group of nerdy students trying to fit in and discovering themselves at a wild party. Inspired by a real event witnessed by the film's directors, Dave and John Chernin, Incoming features rising stars like Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, and TikTok sensation Loren Gray. It could very well be this generation's Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Stream it on: Netflix
The Fall Guy (2024)
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in this charming action-comedy set in the world of Hollywood stuntmen. Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a retired stuntman who is brought back to work on a big movie directed by Jody (Blunt), the woman he loves. However, when the movie's star goes missing, Seavers must navigate a real-life mystery filled with bullets, crashes, and falling buildings. Both the original cut and an extended version with never-before-seen footage are available on Peacock.
Stream it on: Peacock
Last week's picks
The Union
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry star in this action-spy flick about an everyday man who becomes an undercover super-spy for an elite organization. Wahlberg plays Mike, a New Jersey construction worker, who is approached by his high school ex-girlfriend Roxanne (Halle Berry), who's an agent for The Union, a clandestine group of regular individuals who handle the CIA and FBI's dirty work. When they need a guy like Mike, danger, gunplay, and high-stakes espionage ensue.
Stream it on: Netflix
Incoming
Incoming brings a fresh spin to the timeless cinematic trope of high school students trying to fit in and learning about themselves at a party. It's a proven crowd-pleaser and features Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, and TikTok sensation Loren Gray. This film could very well be the new generation's Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Stream it on: Netflix
Daughters
This Netflix Original documentary highlights the stories of Aubrey, Santana, Raziah, and Ja’Ana, four teenage girls preparing for a special Daddy-Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers. Set within an innovative fatherhood program at a Washington D.C. jail, convicts trade their jumpsuits for semi-formal attire and spend precious moments with their children.
Stream it on: Netflix
Untold: The Murder of Air McNair
Over his illustrious 13-season NFL career, Stephen "Air" McNair became a legendary quarterback, even earning the MVP title in 2003. Following his retirement, however, McNair was tragically murdered by his girlfriend. This Netflix documentary delves deep into McNair's remarkable journey, his career, and the enigmatic circumstances surrounding his untimely demise.
Stream it on: Netflix
Thursday Night Football
Unfortunately, this August's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals just isn't very exciting. Both teams had subpar 9-8 records in 2023, and it's a pre-season game that doesn't even count. However, football is back! And isn't that just what we needed to wash away the bitter taste of the Olympics from our mouths?
Stream it on: Prime
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The best movies streaming this week include "The Slayer" on Peacock and "Incoming" on Netflix, offering a mix of action and high school drama.
If you're looking for the best entertainment options on streaming platforms, don't miss the thrilling action movie "The Slayer" or the contemporary high school film "Incoming," which are among the best movies streaming this week.
