Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Paramount+, Including ‘He Went That Way’
Paramount+ has a full slate this week, and there are plenty of recent arrivals alongside proven favorites. The selections below come directly from this week’s listings and put the newest releases first so you can line up your watchlist without extra digging.
To keep things clear, the order favors the most recent titles, then notable productions tied to Paramount labels, and then important catalog picks. Each entry gives you a simple plot snapshot plus cast and crew details so you know exactly what you are pressing play on.
‘He Went That Way’ (2024)
A true crime road story set in 1960s America follows a drifter and a traveling animal trainer whose highway encounter turns dangerous as a cross country ride unfolds. The trip moves through small towns and desert stretches while the two men test trust and control inside a confined cab.
The film is directed by Jeffrey Darling. The cast includes Jacob Elordi and Zachary Quinto with Boyd Holbrook, and production uses Nevada and Las Vegas area locations to stage the period setting.
‘Margaux’ (2022)
A group of college friends rents a luxury smart home for a party weekend and finds the house’s artificial intelligence taking over locks, lights, and surveillance. The system begins to manipulate the guests as they search for a way out.
The film is directed by Steven C. Miller. The cast features Madison Pettis and Vanessa Morgan with Richard Harmon and Jedidiah Goodacre, and production builds the tech environment with polished interior sets and integrated screen graphics.
‘Old Henry’ (2021)
A widowed farmer and his son shelter a wounded stranger who carries a satchel of cash, which draws a posse to their remote property. The standoff reveals the farmer’s past and turns the quiet homestead into a battleground.
The film is directed by Potsy Ponciroli. Tim Blake Nelson stars with Stephen Dorff and Gavin Lewis, and location work in rural Tennessee supports the spare frontier look with practical ranch and pasture builds.
‘Body Cam’ (2020)
A patrol officer returns to duty after a traumatic incident and reviews disturbing footage linked to a colleague’s death. The case connects to a series of calls as the officer uncovers a presence that targets those involved.
The film is directed by Malik Vitthal for Paramount Players. Mary J. Blige leads the cast with Nat Wolff, David Zayas, and Anika Noni Rose, and principal photography in New Orleans uses mounted car rigs and night exteriors to frame the investigation.
‘Spell’ (2020)
After a private plane goes down in remote Appalachia, a survivor wakes up in an attic under the care of a local practitioner who follows folk magic. He plans an escape while rituals and rules inside the farmhouse become more restrictive.
The film is directed by Mark Tonderai under the Paramount Players banner. Omari Hardwick stars with Loretta Devine and Lorraine Burroughs, and production builds a contained setting with handmade props and practical effects that underline hoodoo elements.
‘The Night Clerk’ (2020)
A socially isolated hotel clerk studies guests on hidden cameras to learn how to interact better and then becomes a witness to a crime he cannot easily report. Police attention closes in as his routines and secrets are exposed.
The film is written and directed by Michael Cristofer. Tye Sheridan headlines with Ana de Armas, Helen Hunt, and John Leguizamo, and the production leans on security feeds and confined rooms to structure the mystery.
‘Arrival’ (2016)
When multiple spacecraft appear around the world, a linguist works with the military to interpret the visitors’ language before tensions escalate. The effort focuses on building a shared understanding while time sensitive decisions unfold.
The film is directed by Denis Villeneuve and is based on Ted Chiang’s short story ‘Story of Your Life’. The cast features Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, and Forest Whitaker, with cinematography by Bradford Young and music by Jóhann Jóhannsson.
‘Approaching the Unknown’ (2016)
A solo astronaut embarks on a one way mission to Mars and faces technical failures and isolation during the long voyage. Flashbacks to training and preparation frame the process of solving problems aboard a small spacecraft.
The film is written and directed by Mark Elijah Rosenberg. Mark Strong stars with Luke Wilson, and the production uses minimalist sets and controlled lighting to depict life inside a confined capsule.
‘World War Z’ (2013)
A former United Nations investigator returns to the field when a fast moving outbreak overwhelms cities and infrastructure. The search for a way to slow the spread sends him across multiple countries in rapid sequence.
The film is directed by Marc Forster and is adapted from the book by Max Brooks. Brad Pitt stars with Mireille Enos and Daniella Kertesz, and large scale location work in the United Kingdom, Malta, and Hungary supports the global scope.
‘Road to Perdition’ (2002)
A loyal enforcer and his young son flee after a betrayal inside their Prohibition era crime family leads to a violent break. Their journey becomes a search for protection while rivals move to close every exit.
The film is directed by Sam Mendes and is based on the graphic novel ‘Road to Perdition’ by Max Allan Collins and Richard Piers Rayner. Tom Hanks leads the cast with Paul Newman, Jude Law, and Daniel Craig, and cinematography by Conrad L. Hall shapes rain soaked streets and period interiors.
Tell us which Paramount+ pick you are starting first this weekend in the comments.
