‘Hedda’ and Every Other Movie Coming To Amazon Prime This Week

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Here’s a handy, no-spoiler guide to the first wave of films landing on Prime this week, with quick hits on what each one’s about and who made them—so you can spend less time searching and more time watching.

‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ (2015)

'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' (2015)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Guy Ritchie’s slick spy caper teams CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin on a Cold War mission to stop a criminal syndicate from proliferating nuclear weapons; it stars Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander, Elizabeth Debicki, and Hugh Grant, from a script by Ritchie and Lionel Wigram. Based on the 1960s TV series created by Norman Felton and Sam Rolfe, the film blends period production design with modern action choreography. The story races across Europe as the uneasy duo uses a British mechanic—who has ties to a missing scientist—to infiltrate the enemy. It arrives Monday, October 27.

‘Hedda’ (2025)

'Hedda' (2025)
Plan B Entertainment

Written and directed by Nia DaCosta and adapted from Henrik Ibsen’s play, this drama stars Tessa Thompson as Hedda, with supporting turns from Imogen Poots, Tom Bateman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Nina Hoss. DaCosta reimagines key relationships and themes while keeping the story’s combustible mix of desire, ambition, and social pressure. Coverage has highlighted bold stylistic choices and updates that frame the classic in fresh ways. It arrives Wednesday, October 29.

‘The Woman in the Yard’ (2025)

'The Woman in the Yard' (2025)
Universal Pictures

Jaume Collet-Serra directs this psychological horror film about a family whose rural calm is shattered by a veiled stranger’s ominous warning; Danielle Deadwyler headlines alongside Okwui Okpokwasili, Peyton Jackson, and Russell Hornsby, from a script by Sam Stefanak. Produced by Blumhouse and Homegrown Pictures, the film features cinematography by Paweł Pogorzelski and music by Lorne Balfe. The story concentrates on dread and isolation, with a tight runtime and a focus on escalating threat. It arrives Friday, October 31.

‘Entourage’ (2015)

'Entourage' (2015)
Closest to the Hole Productions

Creator Doug Ellin brings his HBO series to the big screen with Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, and Jeremy Piven returning as Vincent Chase and crew; Ellin directs from his own screenplay. The plot follows Vince’s over-budget directorial debut and the chaos that ensues as newly minted studio head Ari Gold tries to keep it afloat. Expect a raft of cameos and supporting players from the show reprising their roles. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Species II’ (1998)

'Species II' (1998)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Michael Madsen and Natasha Henstridge return in this sequel that follows astronaut Patrick Ross, who becomes infected by an extraterrestrial organism after a Mars mission, triggering a deadly chain of events on Earth. The scientists attempt to stop the outbreak by using Eve, a more controlled clone related to the original hybrid Sil. The film continues the franchise’s sci-fi-horror blend with government, military, and laboratory angles. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Double Indemnity’ (1944)

'Double Indemnity' (1944)
Paramount Pictures

Billy Wilder directs and co-writes with Raymond Chandler this benchmark of film noir, adapted from James M. Cain’s novel, starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson. The plot centers on an insurance salesman drawn into a murder-for-money scheme that hinges on a policy’s “double indemnity” clause. Noted for John Seitz’s shadow-rich cinematography and Miklós Rózsa’s score, the film received seven Oscar nominations. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Rob Roy’ (1995)

'Rob Roy' (1995)
United Artists

Michael Caton-Jones directs this historical drama about 18th-century Scottish outlaw Rob Roy MacGregor, played by Liam Neeson, with Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth, Eric Stoltz, and Brian Cox in key roles. Alan Sharp’s screenplay dramatizes MacGregor’s clash with aristocratic power and its impact on his family and clan. Tim Roth’s performance as the sadistic dandy Archibald Cunningham earned him a BAFTA win and an Oscar nomination. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Rear Window’ (1954)

'Rear Window' (1954)
Paramount Pictures

Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller stars James Stewart as a photographer confined to his apartment who begins observing suspicious activity across the courtyard; Grace Kelly, Thelma Ritter, Wendell Corey, and Raymond Burr co-star. John Michael Hayes adapts Cornell Woolrich’s short story ‘It Had to Be Murder,’ crafting a tightly wound tale of voyeurism and deduction. The production’s elaborate courtyard set and point-of-view storytelling are among its most studied elements. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Arthur Christmas’ (2011)

'Arthur Christmas' (2011)
Columbia Pictures

Aardman and Sony Pictures Animation team up for this family adventure about Santa’s overlooked son Arthur, who takes on a high-tech, last-minute mission; voice cast includes James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, and Ashley Jensen. Directed by Sarah Smith and co-written with Peter Baynham, the film imagines a near-futuristic North Pole logistics operation. Behind the scenes, the S-1 “sleigh-ship” and mission control world were designed with playful, NASA-like detail. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Species III’ (2005)

'Species III' (2005)
FGM Entertainment

Continuing the franchise, this television-feature installment is directed by Brad Turner and stars Robin Dunne, Robert Knepper, Sunny Mabrey, and Amelia Cooke, with Natasha Henstridge briefly reprising her role in the opening. The story explores efforts to control and exploit a new hybrid as competing human and alien factions vie for survival. It extends the lore introduced in the first two films, shifting focus to scientific manipulation and lineage. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Be Cool’ (2005)

'Be Cool' (2005)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

F. Gary Gray directs this adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s novel, a sequel to ‘Get Shorty,’ with John Travolta reprising Chili Palmer and a cast that includes Uma Thurman, Vince Vaughn, Cedric the Entertainer, André Benjamin, Christina Milian, Dwayne Johnson, Harvey Keitel, and Danny DeVito. Peter Steinfeld’s screenplay moves Palmer from movies into the music business, where rival managers and mobsters complicate a rising singer’s career. The film blends crime-comedy plotting with music-industry satire. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Agent Cody Banks’ (2003)

'Agent Cody Banks' (2003)
Madacy Entertainment

Directed by Harald Zwart from a story by Jeffrey Jurgensen and a screenplay by Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski, Zack Stentz, and Ashley Edward Miller, this teen spy adventure stars Frankie Muniz with Hilary Duff, Angie Harmon, and Ian McShane. The plot follows a high-schooler recruited by the CIA who balances undercover duty with everyday adolescence while thwarting a tech-villain’s scheme. Produced by MGM, the film launched a short-lived franchise. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Hot Pursuit’ (2015)

'Hot Pursuit' (2015)
Warner Bros. Pictures

Anne Fletcher directs this buddy-chase comedy pairing Reese Witherspoon as a by-the-book officer with Sofía Vergara as the outspoken widow of a drug boss; the script is by David Feeney and John Quaintance. The plot sends the mismatched duo across Texas, dodging corrupt cops and gunmen while trying to reach safety. Supporting credits include music by Christophe Beck and cinematography by Oliver Stapleton. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘The Cutting Edge’ (1992)

'The Cutting Edge' (1992)
Interscope Communications

Paul Michael Glaser directs Tony Gilroy’s sports-rom-com about a temperamental figure skater and an injured former hockey player who team up as a pairs duo with Olympic ambitions; Moira Kelly and D. B. Sweeney star. The film charts their bruising training, clashing personalities, and developing partnership as they chase competition glory. Produced by Interscope Communications and released by MGM, it became a cable favorite and spawned sequels. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Good Will Hunting’ (1997)

'Good Will Hunting' (1997)
Lawrence Bender Productions

Directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, this drama stars Robin Williams, Damon, Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård, and Minnie Driver. The story follows a South Boston janitor with prodigious mathematical ability whose path changes after an MIT professor intervenes, leading to therapy sessions that unearth buried trauma and potential. The film earned Damon and Affleck the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and Williams the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ (2017)

'Spider-Man: Homecoming' (2017)
Marvel Studios

Directed by Jon Watts, this MCU entry follows Peter Parker as he balances high school life with his mentorship under Tony Stark while facing off against Adrian Toomes, the Vulture. The screenplay is by Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers, with Tom Holland starring alongside Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Zendaya, Marisa Tomei, and Jacob Batalon. Produced by Columbia Pictures, Marvel Studios, and Pascal Pictures, it features music by Michael Giacchino and cinematography by Salvatore Totino. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Till’ (2022)

'Till' (2022)
EON Productions

Chinonye Chukwu directs this biographical drama about Mamie Till-Mobley’s pursuit of justice after the 1955 murder of her son, Emmett Till; the screenplay is by Michael Reilly, Keith Beauchamp, and Chukwu. Danielle Deadwyler leads the cast with Jalyn Hall, Whoopi Goldberg, Frankie Faison, and Haley Bennett, and the film features cinematography by Bobby Bukowski and music by Abel Korzeniowski. Producers include Beauchamp, Barbara Broccoli, Goldberg, Reilly, and Frederick Zollo under Orion Pictures and Eon Productions. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Overboard’ (2018)

'Overboard' (2018)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Rob Greenberg directs this gender-flipped remake of the 1987 comedy, co-written with Bob Fisher and Leslie Dixon (who also co-wrote the original). The film stars Eugenio Derbez and Anna Faris, with Eva Longoria, John Hannah, and Cecilia Suárez in supporting roles; it was produced by 3Pas Studios, Pantelion Films, and MGM. Lyle Workman composed the score and Michael Barrett served as cinematographer. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Scrooged’ (1988)

'Scrooged' (1988)
Paramount Pictures

Richard Donner’s modern spin on Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ casts Bill Murray as Frank Cross, a cynical TV executive haunted by three spirits on Christmas Eve. Written by Mitch Glazer and Michael O’Donoghue, the film co-stars Karen Allen, Alfre Woodard, Carol Kane, Bobcat Goldthwait, and Robert Mitchum. Danny Elfman composed the score, with Michael Chapman handling cinematography for the Paramount release. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘This Christmas’ (2007)

'This Christmas' (2007)
Screen Gems

Written and directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, this ensemble holiday dramedy centers on the Whitfield family’s first reunion in years. The cast includes Delroy Lindo, Loretta Devine, Idris Elba, Regina King, Sharon Leal, Columbus Short, Laz Alonso, Lauren London, Mekhi Phifer, and Chris Brown; Marcus Miller composed the music and Alexander Gruszynski was cinematographer. Produced by Rainforest Films and released by Screen Gems, the film takes its title from the Donny Hathaway song featured in the story. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London’ (2004)

'Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London' (2004)
Maverick Films

Directed by Kevin Allen and written by Don Rhymer from a story by Harald Zwart, Dylan Sellers, and Rhymer, this sequel sends teen CIA operative Cody Banks undercover at a London music academy. Frankie Muniz returns with Anthony Anderson and Hannah Spearritt, while Mark Thomas provides the score and Denis Crossan handles cinematography. Produced by MGM and others, the film continues the spy-comedy antics with mind-control tech at the center of the plot. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ (1986)

'Hannah and Her Sisters' (1986)
Orion Pictures

Woody Allen writes, directs, and co-stars in this interwoven New York story that spans two years between Thanksgiving gatherings, focusing on relationships among sisters played by Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, and Barbara Hershey. The ensemble also includes Michael Caine, Max von Sydow, and Carrie Fisher. Carlo Di Palma served as cinematographer, and the film earned multiple Academy Award nominations with wins for Caine and Wiest. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Missing in Action’ (1984)

'Missing in Action' (1984)
The Cannon Group

Joseph Zito directs this Vietnam War–era action film starring Chuck Norris as Col. James Braddock, who returns to Vietnam to rescue American POWs. Written by James Bruner from a story by John M. Crowther and Lance Hool, the film features music by Jay Chattaway and cinematography by João Fernandes. Produced by The Cannon Group and distributed by MGM, it launched a franchise that included a prequel and a sequel. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Child’s Play’ (2019)

'Child's Play' (2019)
KatzSmith Productions

Lars Klevberg directs this contemporary remake of the killer-doll classic, written by Tyler Burton Smith, with Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry, and Mark Hamill voicing Chucky. The update reimagines Chucky as a malfunctioning AI-enabled toy, shifting the story’s threat to modern tech gone wrong. Produced by Orion Pictures, KatzSmith Productions, and Bron Creative, it features music by Bear McCreary and cinematography by Brendan Uegama. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Hanna’ (2011)

'Hanna' (2011)
Holleran Company

Joe Wright’s action thriller follows a teenage assassin raised off-grid by her ex-CIA father, with Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, and Cate Blanchett leading the cast. Seth Lochhead and David Farr wrote the screenplay, with The Chemical Brothers composing a propulsive original score. The production spans locations across Europe and features cinematography by Alwin H. Küchler. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Flamin’ Hot’ (2023)

'Flamin' Hot' (2023)
Franklin Entertainment

Directed by Eva Longoria in her feature debut, this biographical comedy-drama dramatizes Richard Montañez’s account of pitching a spicy snack idea at Frito-Lay; the screenplay is by Linda Yvette Chávez and Lewis Colick. The film stars Jesse Garcia, Annie Gonzalez, Dennis Haysbert, and Tony Shalhoub, and was produced by Searchlight Pictures and Franklin Entertainment. While the story is told from Montañez’s perspective, reporting has noted disputes over the snack’s origin within Frito-Lay’s history. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘The Poughkeepsie Tapes’ (2007)

'The Poughkeepsie Tapes' (2007)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

John Erick Dowdle writes, directs, and edits this pseudo-documentary horror film, presented as interviews and recovered videos that chart a serial killer’s crimes in upstate New York. Produced with his brother Drew Dowdle, the film starred Stacy Chbosky, Ben Messmer, and Samantha Robson, and had a long, unusual release path after its Tribeca Film Festival premiere. Keefus Ciancia composed the music, with Shawn Dufraine as cinematographer. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Benny & Joon’ (1993)

'Benny & Joon' (1993)
Roth-Arnold Productions

Directed by Jeremiah S. Chechik from a screenplay by Barry Berman, this romantic dramedy pairs Johnny Depp’s eccentric Sam with Mary Stuart Masterson’s Joon, with Aidan Quinn and Julianne Moore in supporting roles. The film is noted for Depp’s physical-comedy set pieces inspired by silent-era greats and features a score by Rachel Portman. John Schwartzman handled cinematography, and Carol Littleton edited the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer release. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Heartbreakers’ (2001)

'Heartbreakers' (2001)
Davis Entertainment

David Mirkin directs this con-artist caper about a mother-daughter team who marry and scam wealthy marks; the screenplay is by Robert Dunn, Paul Guay, and Stephen Mazur. The cast features Sigourney Weaver, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Liotta, Jason Lee, and Gene Hackman, with Dean Semler as cinematographer and John Debney contributing to the music. Produced by Davis Entertainment and released by MGM, it marked Anne Bancroft’s final on-screen film appearance. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘A Beautiful Mind’ (2001)

'A Beautiful Mind' (2001)
Universal Pictures

Ron Howard directs this biographical drama about Nobel laureate John Nash, adapted by Akiva Goldsman from Sylvia Nasar’s book and starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ed Harris, Paul Bettany, and Christopher Plummer. The production features music by James Horner and cinematography by Roger Deakins. The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Miracle on 34th Street’ (1947)

'Miracle on 34th Street' (1947)
20th Century Fox

Written and directed by George Seaton from a story by Valentine Davies, this holiday classic stars Maureen O’Hara, John Payne, Natalie Wood, and Edmund Gwenn as the man who may actually be Santa Claus. Set in New York City, the plot follows a kindly Macy’s department-store Kris Kringle whose identity puts faith and common sense on trial. The production was released by 20th Century-Fox and has become a perennial favorite for its courtroom finale and charming performances. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Happy Gilmore’ (1996)

'Happy Gilmore' (1996)
Universal Pictures

Dennis Dugan directs this sports comedy about a hot-tempered ex–hockey player who discovers a jaw-dropping golf swing and enters the pro circuit to save his grandmother’s home. Adam Sandler stars alongside Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Carl Weathers, with a script by Sandler and Tim Herlihy. Robert Simonds produced the film, which mixes fish-out-of-water gags with golf-tour antics. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Larry Crowne’ (2011)

'Larry Crowne' (2011)
Playtone

Tom Hanks directs and stars in this romantic comedy he co-wrote with Nia Vardalos about a middle-aged man who loses his job and returns to college, where he meets a disenchanted speech professor. Julia Roberts co-stars, with supporting roles for Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Cedric the Entertainer, and Taraji P. Henson. The story was inspired in part by Hanks’s community-college experience, and the film was produced by Playtone. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Vertigo’ (1958)

'Vertigo' (1958)
Paramount Pictures

Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological thriller follows a San Francisco detective with acrophobia drawn into a mysterious woman’s life, with James Stewart and Kim Novak leading the cast. The screenplay by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor adapts Pierre Boileau and Thomas Narcejac’s novel ‘D’entre les morts.’ Bernard Herrmann composed the score and Robert Burks handled cinematography, shaping the film’s dreamlike tone. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Chicago’ (2002)

'Chicago' (2002)
Miramax

Rob Marshall directs this adaptation of the stage musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, with a screenplay by Bill Condon, about two Jazz Age murderesses whose trials become media spectacles. Renée Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere star, with Queen Latifah and John C. Reilly in key supporting roles. The film blends vaudeville-style numbers with courtroom drama and period production design. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You’ (2017)

'Mariah Carey's All I Want for Christmas Is You' (2017)
Universal Animation Studios

This animated holiday adventure—based on Mariah Carey’s song and picture book—is directed by Guy Vasilovich from a screenplay by Temple Mathews. Breanna Yde voices young Mariah, with narration by Carey and supporting turns from Henry Winkler and Laya DeLeon Hayes. The film follows a girl who dreams of a puppy for Christmas and learns responsibility when she must care for a rambunctious dog. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Species’ (1995)

'Species' (1995)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Roger Donaldson directs this sci-fi horror tale written by Dennis Feldman about a genetically engineered human-alien hybrid who escapes containment and triggers a manhunt. The ensemble includes Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger, Alfred Molina, Forest Whitaker, and Natasha Henstridge in her film debut. Government labs, encrypted signals, and a race against time anchor the story’s thriller elements. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Hot Tub Time Machine 2’ (2015)

'Hot Tub Time Machine 2' (2015)
Paramount Pictures

Steve Pink returns to direct this sequel written by Josh Heald, which sends the gang on another misfired dip through time—this time veering into the future to fix a tragic mistake. Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke are joined by Adam Scott, with Chevy Chase popping up as the cryptic repairman. The film was produced by Paramount and MGM with music by Christophe Beck and cinematography by Declan Quinn. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection’ (1990)

'Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection' (1990)
The Cannon Group

Directed by Aaron Norris, this follow-up finds Col. Scott McCoy leading a mission against a powerful drug lord after agents are taken hostage. Chuck Norris stars with Billy Drago, John P. Ryan, and Richard Jaeckel, featuring music by Frédéric Talgorn and cinematography by João Fernandes. Produced by The Cannon Group, it continues the military-action formula of its predecessor. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘The Great Outdoors’ (1988)

'The Great Outdoors' (1988)
Universal Pictures

Howard Deutch directs this lakeside family comedy written and produced by John Hughes about two families whose vacation turns into a clash of personalities and slapstick mishaps. John Candy and Dan Aykroyd headline, with Stephanie Faracy and Annette Bening—making her film debut—in support. The story is set at a rustic Wisconsin resort town, mixing cabin hijinks with heartfelt moments. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ (2010)

'Hot Tub Time Machine' (2010)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Steve Pink directs this time-travel comedy written by Josh Heald, Sean Anders, and John Morris about four friends who accidentally slingshot from a ski resort back to 1986. John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke star, with Lizzy Caplan, Chevy Chase, and Sebastian Stan in supporting roles. The film riffs on 1980s pop culture while the characters try to “do it right” to get home again. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Bones and All’ (2022)

'Bones and All' (2022)
Frenesy Film

Luca Guadagnino directs this romantic horror road movie from a screenplay by David Kajganich, adapted from Camille DeAngelis’s novel, about two outsiders with dangerous appetites traveling across 1980s America. Taylor Russell and Timothée Chalamet lead the cast with Mark Rylance, Chloë Sevigny, and Michael Stuhlbarg in pivotal roles. The film premiered at Venice, where Guadagnino won the Silver Lion for Best Director. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Annie Hall’ (1977)

'Annie Hall' (1977)
Jack Rollins & Charles H. Joffe Productions

Woody Allen directs and co-writes with Marshall Brickman this New York–set romantic comedy about comedian Alvy Singer reflecting on his relationship with the title character. Diane Keaton co-stars, with cinematography by Gordon Willis and editing by Ralph Rosenblum and Wendy Greene Bricmont. The film’s structure blends stand-up, direct address, and flashbacks to chart a breakup’s aftermath. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Child’s Play’ (1988)

'Child's Play' (1988)
United Artists

Tom Holland directs this supernatural slasher he co-wrote with Don Mancini and John Lafia about a serial killer who uses voodoo to transfer his soul into a doll, unleashing havoc on a Chicago family. Catherine Hicks and Chris Sarandon star, with Joe Renzetti’s score and Bill Butler’s cinematography shaping the film’s ominous mood. The film launched a long-running franchise centered on the Chucky character. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid’ (1982)

'Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid' (1982)
Universal Pictures

Carl Reiner directs this noir-spoof mystery co-written with Steve Martin and George Gipe, starring Martin as a private eye in a case stitched together with clips from classic films. Rachel Ward co-stars, and the production features cinematography by Michael Chapman and a score by Miklós Rózsa. The film integrates vintage footage to parody and honor 1940s detective cinema. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Uncle Buck’ (1989)

'Uncle Buck' (1989)
Hughes Entertainment

Written and directed by John Hughes, this comedy stars John Candy as an affable bachelor pressed into babysitting his brother’s kids; the cast includes Amy Madigan, Jean Louisa Kelly, Gaby Hoffmann, and Macaulay Culkin. The story follows Buck’s chaotic but good-hearted attempts to keep the household running while clashing with his teenage niece. Behind the scenes, Ira Newborn composed the score and Ralf D. Bode handled cinematography for Hughes Entertainment. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘In the Heat of the Night’ (1967)

'In the Heat of the Night' (1967)
United Artists

Norman Jewison directs this crime drama adapted by Stirling Silliphant from John Ball’s novel, starring Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs and Rod Steiger as police chief Bill Gillespie. Set in Mississippi, the plot follows a Northern homicide expert who’s roped into a local murder case, forcing an uneasy partnership with the small-town force. Quincy Jones composed the score, Haskell Wexler was cinematographer, and the film won multiple Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Actor for Steiger. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘The Delta Force’ (1986)

'The Delta Force' (1986)
The Cannon Group

Directed and co-written by Menahem Golan with James Bruner, this action thriller stars Chuck Norris and Lee Marvin leading an elite special-operations unit against terrorists after a hijacking. The ensemble includes Robert Forster, Shelley Winters, George Kennedy, Martin Balsam, and Joey Bishop. Alan Silvestri composed the music, with David Gurfinkel as cinematographer, for a Cannon Group production. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Bill & Ted Face the Music’ (2020)

'Bill & Ted Face the Music' (2020)
Endeavor Content

Dean Parisot directs this third entry in the series from a screenplay by Chris Matheson and Ed Solomon, reuniting Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as Ted and Bill as they race to write a song that can save reality. The cast features Kristen Schaal, Samara Weaving, Brigette Lundy-Paine, William Sadler, and Kid Cudi, with music by Mark Isham and cinematography by Shelly Johnson. Produced by Hammerstone Studios and others, it continues the time-hopping adventures with a focus on family and legacy. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘All Dogs Go to Heaven’ (1989)

'All Dogs Go to Heaven' (1989)
Goldcrest

Don Bluth co-directs with Gary Goldman and Dan Kuenster this animated fantasy about a roguish dog who gets a second chance to make things right with the help of a young girl who can talk to animals. Voices include Burt Reynolds as Charlie, Dom DeLuise as Itchy, and Judith Barsi as Anne-Marie. The film blends adventure, musical numbers, and Bluth’s hand-drawn animation style. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde’ (2003)

'Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde' (2003)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Directed by Charles Herman-Wurmfeld and written by Kate Kondell, this sequel follows Elle Woods to Washington, D.C., where she takes on animal-testing legislation with her trademark optimism. Reese Witherspoon returns alongside Sally Field, Regina King, Luke Wilson, Jennifer Coolidge, and Bob Newhart, with a score by Rolfe Kent. The film was produced by MGM and Type A Films with cinematography by Elliot Davis. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Legend’ (1985)

'Legend' (1985)
Universal Pictures

Ridley Scott’s dark fantasy, written by William Hjortsberg, sends a young hero into a mythic realm to rescue his love and save daylight itself from the Lord of Darkness. Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry lead the cast, with Alex Thomson’s cinematography and music by Tangerine Dream (U.S. version) and Jerry Goldsmith (European cut and director’s cut). Produced by Embassy International and distributed by Universal and 20th Century Fox, the film is known for its elaborate sets and makeup effects. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘The Break-Up’ (2006)

'The Break-Up' (2006)
Universal Pictures

Peyton Reed directs this romantic comedy-drama about a Chicago couple who split but refuse to move out of their shared condo, escalating into a comic standoff. Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston star with supporting turns from Jon Favreau, Joey Lauren Adams, Jason Bateman, and Judy Davis. Written by Jeremy Garelick and Jay Lavender from a story they developed with Vaughn, the film mixes sharp banter with relationship stalemates. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

‘Fearless’ (2006)

'Fearless' (2006)
Fearless

Ronny Yu directs Jet Li in this martial-arts drama loosely based on the life of Chinese wushu master Huo Yuanjia, charting his rise, personal reckoning, and celebrated challenge matches. The screenplay credits include Chris Chow, with Christine To among the story contributors; Shigeru Umebayashi composed the score and Poon Hang-sang and Ray Wong served as cinematographers. A Hong Kong–Chinese co-production, the film was promoted as Li’s final portrayal in a pure wushu role. It arrives Saturday, November 1.

Tell us which of these you’re queuing up first—and why—in the comments!

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