5 best new movies to stream this weekend on Netflix, Peacock, HBO Max and more (October 24-25)
The live-action 'Moana,' 'The Invite,' 'The Weight,' and more movie night hits just landed on streaming
This weekend, stream enthusiasts have a veritable smorgasbord of new releases to sink their teeth into. Disney+, Peacock, HBO Max, and even paid video-on-demand platforms have a smattering of films to captivate audiences of all tastes.
Disney+'s Moana provides a live-action makeover of their beloved animated hit, starring Catherine Lagaiaia as Moana, a Polynesian islander on a quest to restore a cursed heart with the help of demigod Maui. Despite the controversy surrounding the latest remake, Disney+ viewers can relish the familiar songs and storyline.
For family-friendly fare, Peacock's Finding Emily delivers a nostalgic rom-com that evokes the golden age of romantic comedies. Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn play a mismatched couple whose relationship is put to the test when their upstairs neighbors come for dinner. The film's sharp screenplay by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack keeps viewers engaged and rooting for the leads.
HBO Max's The Invite offers a refreshingly honest take on a strained marriage. Rashida Jones and Will McCormack's script, inspired by the Spanish comedy The People Upstairs, delivers unexpected twists and turns as the couple's upstairs neighbors visit for dinner. The film's riveting performances from the leads make it a must-watch for fans of Olivia Wilde.
Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe's historical drama thriller The Weight is a must-watch on paid video-on-demand. Hawke plays a widower during the Great Depression who strikes a deal with the prison warden to smuggle gold bars out of a remote mine. The film's intense action, combined with Hawke's outstanding performance, makes it a standout film of the weekend.
Finally, Netflix's must-see documentary Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story offers a candid look at the life and career of the talented comedian Maria Bamford. Director Judd Apatow and Neil Berkeley follow Bamford for nearly four years as she navigates her career, mental health struggles, and comedic brilliance.
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