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3 Best Movies To Watch on Netflix This Weekend
This weekend might begin with Friday the 13th, but there is nothing unlucky about the quality of content available to stream. With the crime thriller The Rip, starring the iconic Hollywood duo of Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, finally losing its momentum on the streaming charts, a new top title is ready to be crowned. However, the fight for streaming supremacy can often distract from the seemingly endless amount of great movies waiting to be discovered in the Netflix catalog. If you’d prefer to try something new this weekend, we’ve got a trio of suggestions to help you on your way. Without further ado, here’s a list of three movies you should watch on Netflix.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.
Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
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‘Boyhood’ (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 7.9/10
Director Richard Linklater‘s recent comedy-drama Blue Moon has landed Ethan Hawke his fifth Academy Award nomination, with just over a month to wait until we find out if he’s broken his curse and won an Oscar. Ahead of the ceremony, why not check out Hawke’s last Oscar-nominated performance in yet another Linklater collaboration: Boyhood?
One of the most ambitious cinematic projects of this century, Boyhood tells the story of young Mason (Ellar Coltrane) as he grows from a child into a young man arriving at college. What makes this movie so impressive is that it was filmed in real time over 12 years, and the story was adapted along the way to fit with life beyond the lens. Earning six Academy Award nominations and winning one, Boyhood is a critical darling that deserves its plaudits.
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‘Night at the Museum’ (2006)
Rotten Tomatoes: 42% | IMDb: 6.5/10
During these cold February nights, sometimes all you need is unmistakable comfort viewing to get you through. A new arrival to Netflix this month, Night at the Museum ticks all the boxes, telling the tale of Larry (Ben Stiller), a museum manager at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, whose life is turned upside down when he discovers the exhibits have come to life.
A heartwarming, pure story that puts entertainment first, Night at the Museum might not have been adored by critics, but it has since become a nostalgic favorite of many. Led by Stiller and featuring a star-studded ensemble headlined by Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt, this cozy comedy is sure to fill your heart with joy.
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‘The Black Phone’ (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 81% | IMDb: 6.9/10
For a different type of escapism from Night at the Museum altogether, why not try the terrifying The Black Phone this weekend? Another new arrival to Netflix, having landed on Thursday, February 12th, The Black Phone follows the horrifying abduction of 13-year-old Finney (Mason Thames), as he is left locked in a basement with nothing but a phone that can seemingly contact the dead.
Based on Joe Hill’s 2004 short story of the same name, The Black Phone became an instant hit with 2021 audiences, who were dazzled by its nail-biting horror and the aforementioned Hawke’s sadistic villain, The Grabber. Not for the faint-hearted, this clever adaptation is both scary and accessible, making it the perfect watch for both horror fans and non-horror fans alike.
- Release Date
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June 16, 2022
- Runtime
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103 minutes
- Director
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Scott Derrickson
- Writers
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Scott Derrickson, C. Robert Cargill
- Producers
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Jason Blum, C. Robert Cargill, Scott Derrickson
