Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘The Thursday Murder Club’

Finding something new to watch can be a lot when the catalog keeps shifting every week. This guide pulls from the latest weekly drops so you can line up a weekend plan fast with stories that range from global capers to true crime and award winning drama.

We started with the most recent releases, then focused on original productions, and rounded things out with a few notable catalog arrivals. Each pick includes a simple plot setup along with key cast and the people behind the camera so you can choose what fits your mood.

‘Fall for Me’ (2025)

Lilli visits her sister Valeria on Mallorca and meets Tom, a nightclub manager whose secrets tangle with a tense family plan that includes an engagement and a risky hospitality venture. The cast includes Svenja Jung as Lilli, Theo Trebs as Tom, Tijan Marei as Valeria, Victor Meutelet as Manu, Thomas Kretschmann as Nick, Antje Traue as Bea, and Lucía Barrado as Girasol.

‘Fall for Me’ is directed by Sherry Hormann from a screenplay by Stefanie Sycholt. The film is produced by Wiedemann and Berg Television with Christina Henne, with cinematography by Marc Achenbach and a score by Martin Todsharow.

‘Gold Rush Gang’ (2025)

Legendary bandit Kowa Thung Song recruits a young crew to hijack a Japanese army train loaded with gold as an old rival closes in during the last days of the war. Phetthai Vongkhamlao leads the cast with Thiti Mahayotaruk, Chingduang Duijkers, Ophaphoom Chitapan, and Nachat Juntapun in key roles.

‘Gold Rush Gang’ is directed by Wisit Sasanatieng. Phetthai Vongkhamlao is credited as screenwriter and producer for Bang Fai Film, and the production builds its period world with era specific costumes and large scale train sequences.

‘One Hit Wonder’ (2025)

Two singers who once missed their big break decide to try again and discover what partnership really means as they chase stages and studio time inside the world of Filipino pop. Sue Ramirez plays Lorina Dominguez and Khalil Ramos plays Entoy Ramos, with Lilet, Gladys Reyes, Vivoree Esclito, and Romnick Sarmenta in supporting roles.

‘One Hit Wonder’ is written and directed by Marla Ancheta. The production centers musical performances and recording sessions as the characters navigate auditions, management pressure, and touring logistics.

‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ (2025)

This feature documentary revisits the widely covered case through interviews with the actor and conversations with investigators, attorneys, and journalists who were involved. It maps the events and shows how the public story shifted across the investigation and later legal steps.

‘The Truth About Jussie Smollett?’ is directed by Gagan Rehill and produced by RAW. The film organizes testimony, archival footage, and records to present a detailed timeline and the major claims from all sides.

‘Abandoned Man’ (2025)

After serving time for a crime committed by his brother, Baran returns home and opens a small repair shop while trying to rebuild his life. A family tragedy changes his course and his bond with his niece Lidya becomes central to the choices he makes. Mert Ramazan Demir stars as Baran with Ada Erma as Lidya and appearances by Rahimcan Kapkap and Ercan Kesal.

‘Abandoned Man’ is directed by Çağrı Vila Lostuvalı from a screenplay by Deniz Madanoğlu and Murat Uyurkulak. The film is produced by Onur Güvenatam for OGM Pictures.

‘Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives’ (2025)

Simone is a screenwriter whose world unravels when Gianni, the reigning champion of their fantasy league, disappears on a wedding day that collides with a decisive matchup. Giacomo Ferrara plays Simone with Silvia D’Amico, Enrico Borello, Antonio Bannò, and Caterina Guzzanti in key roles.

‘Fantasy Football Ruined Our Lives’ is directed by Alessio Maria Federici and written by Giulio Carrieri and Michele Bertini Malgarini. The film is produced in Italy as a Netflix original comedy.

‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (2025)

Four friends in a British retirement community study cold cases every week and are pulled into a live investigation when a new murder hits close to home. Helen Mirren plays Elizabeth, Celia Imrie plays Joyce, Pierce Brosnan plays Ron, and Ben Kingsley plays Ibrahim with David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, Richard E. Grant, and Tom Ellis among the ensemble.

‘The Thursday Murder Club’ is directed by Chris Columbus with a screenplay by Katy Brand and Suzanne Heathcote based on the novel by Richard Osman. The production involves Amblin and Netflix with music by Thomas Newman and cinematography by Don Burgess.

‘Love Untangled’ (2025)

Set in 1998, Park Se ri decides to change her look so she can finally confess to Kim Hyun, only to have a transfer student complicate her plans and feelings. Shin Eun soo plays Park Se ri and Cha Woo min plays Kim Hyun with Gong Myoung, Yoon Sang hyun, and Kang Mi na rounding out the main cast.

‘Love Untangled’ is directed by Namkoong Sun and written by Ji Chun hee and Wang Doo ri. The film is produced by Bombaram Film and is distributed globally by Netflix.

‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ (2025)

A wave of vulgar and threatening messages from a blocked number spreads through a small community and draws students, families, and investigators into a search for the sender. The film follows the teens who were targeted and tracks the steps that finally uncovered the person behind the harassment.

‘Unknown Number: The High School Catfish’ is directed by Skye Borgman. It uses interviews, archival material, and investigative records and is produced for Netflix by Campfire Studios.

‘The 4 Rascals’ (2025)

A woman turns to her closest friends when her boyfriend grows close to a wealthy colleague and the group decides to test the newcomer to see what he really wants. The cast features Tran Thanh, Le Duong Bao Lam, Le Giang, Uyen An, and Quoc Anh in an ensemble comedy about loyalty and plans that go sideways.

‘The 4 Rascals’ is directed by Tran Thanh. The film is produced by Tran Thanh Town with Galaxy Studio and HKFilm among the companies involved.

‘Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story’ (2024)

This dramatized account shows how Larry Ray moved into his daughter’s college dorm and manipulated her friends through coercion and control. Billy Zane plays Ray with Tedra Rogers and Drew Henderson in supporting roles as the events unfold around a small circle of students.

‘Devil on Campus: The Larry Ray Story’ is directed by Elisabeth Röhm from a script by Gregory Small and Tim Small. It premiered as a television movie before landing on streaming for a wider audience.

‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ (2023)

Set in 1994, electronics whiz Noah Diaz and artifact researcher Elena Wallace are pulled into a conflict that brings the Autobots together with the Maximals while a planet eating threat looms over everything. Anthony Ramos plays Noah and Dominique Fishback plays Elena with Peter Cullen, Ron Perlman, Pete Davidson, and Michelle Yeoh among the voice cast.

‘Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’ is directed by Steven Caple Jr. The screenplay is by Joby Harold, Darnell Metayer, Josh Peters, Erich Hoeber, and Jon Hoeber from a story by Joby Harold, and the film continues the live action series that followed ‘Bumblebee’.

‘The 355’ (2022)

CIA operative Mason Mace Brown teams with German agent Marie Schmidt, former MI6 tech specialist Khadijah, and Colombian psychologist Graciela to stop a cyberweapon that could trigger global chaos. Jessica Chastain leads the cast with Diane Kruger, Lupita Nyong’o, Penélope Cruz, Fan Bingbing, Sebastian Stan, and Édgar Ramírez.

‘The 355’ is directed by Simon Kinberg from a screenplay by Theresa Rebeck and Simon Kinberg based on a story by Rebeck. The production brings an international team together with location work across multiple countries and a score by Tom Holkenborg.

‘Phantom Thread’ (2017)

In 1950s London, a renowned couturier’s precise life is unsettled by a young waitress who becomes his muse and partner as he creates dresses for high society. Daniel Day Lewis stars with Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville in the central roles.

‘Phantom Thread’ is written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The production features a score by Jonny Greenwood and was produced by Annapurna Pictures and Ghoulardi Film Company.

‘Inside Man’ (2006)

A meticulous bank robber executes a daylight heist that becomes a chess match with a veteran detective while a power broker inserts herself into the negotiations. Denzel Washington, Clive Owen, Jodie Foster, and Chiwetel Ejiofor star in the principal roles.

‘Inside Man’ is directed by Spike Lee from a screenplay by Russell Gewirtz. The film is produced by Imagine Entertainment and released by Universal Pictures.

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