Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Jackdaw’

Hulu’s lineup over the past few weeks has dropped a mix of brand-new festival titles, recent thrillers, and recognizable studio hits—perfect for a weekend queue that balances premieres with big-canvas crowdpleasers. To make choosing easy, here are ten films pulled from the latest Hulu drop lists, organized with the newest releases first so you can jump right into what’s freshest.

Each entry sticks to essentials—what it’s about and who made it—covering plot setup, key cast, and core creative credits. It’s a clean, quick reference so you can press play with confidence.

‘Sister Midnight’ (2025)

Set in Mumbai, ‘Sister Midnight’ follows Uma, a newly married woman whose life with husband Gopal is unsettled by odd nocturnal urges and intrusive neighbors that push her routine into darkly comic, surreal territory. The cast includes Radhika Apte as Uma and Ashok Pathak as Gopal, with Chhaya Kadam and Smita Tambe in support.

Written and directed by Karan Kandhari, the feature blends psychological unease with neighborhood observation, using tight interiors and carefully modulated performances to track Uma’s escalating predicament. The production comes from Wellington Films, with a grounded visual approach that keeps the domestic spaces front and center.

‘Swiped’ (2025)

‘Swiped’ dramatizes the true-life arc of Whitney Wolfe Herd as she departs Tinder and builds Bumble around a women-first approach to online dating. Lily James leads as Wolfe Herd, with Dan Stevens as Andrey Andreev and an ensemble that includes Myha’la, Jackson White, Ben Schnetzer, Clea DuVall, Dermot Mulroney, and others.

The film is written and directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg with additional writing by Bill Parker and Kim Caramele. Produced by Jennifer Gibgot and Andrew Panay alongside Lily James, it features cinematography by Doug Emmett, editing by Julia Wong, and an original score by Chanda Dancy.

‘Alone’ (2025)

‘Alone’ centers on Felicia, a domestic-violence survivor who begins to suspect she’s being stalked by a figure known as “Black Boots” during pandemic lockdown, forcing her to navigate fear and isolation inside a small apartment. Mandi Mellen stars as Felicia, with Dan Salem, Princess Punzalan, Emily Jira, Kathy Ann Wittes, Rahul Chakraborty, and Doug Hurley rounding out the cast.

Co-written and co-directed by Mandi Mellen and Dan Salem, the psychological horror expands from earlier short-form teasers into a feature that leans on point-of-view tension and claustrophobic staging. The indie production emphasizes practical, in-apartment filmmaking to blur the boundary between perception and reality.

‘Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery’ (2025)

The feature documentary ‘Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery’ chronicles the 1997–1999 touring festival launched by Sarah McLachlan, tracing how the all-female lineup re-shaped industry assumptions while showcasing artists across pop, rock, folk, and R&B. Interviews and archival material highlight appearances by McLachlan, Sheryl Crow, Erykah Badu, Jewel, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, and others.

Directed by Ally Pankiw and produced by Dan Levy and Christina Piovesan, the film assembles concert footage, backstage moments, and contemporary reflections into a concise historical record. The craft team includes cinematography by Nina Djacic and editing by Eamonn O’Connor, Navin Harrilal, Peter Mishara, and Omar Majeed.

‘Jackdaw’ (2024)

Set across one perilous night in England’s North East, ‘Jackdaw’ follows a former motocross champion and army veteran who accepts a risky North Sea pickup job that quickly threatens his family. Oliver Jackson-Cohen leads as Jack with Jenna Coleman, Thomas Turgoose, and Rory McCann in key roles.

Written and directed by Jamie Childs in his feature debut, the production shot on location around Hartlepool and the Tees Valley. The film features cinematography by Will Baldy, editing by David Fisher, and a score by Deadly Avenger and Si Begg, with backing from Anton and Never / Sleep Pictures.

‘Trap’ (2024)

Set at a packed pop concert that doubles as the focus of a sweeping police operation, ‘Trap’ follows a father whose night out with his daughter intersects with a manhunt for a suspected serial killer. The cast is led by Josh Hartnett, with Ariel Donoghue and Saleka among the principal players.

Written and directed by M. Night Shyamalan, the thriller was produced through Blinding Edge Pictures with studio distribution support, staging concert-scale logistics and crowd management as part of its cat-and-mouse setup. The film integrates performance sequences with procedural beats to drive its event-night structure.

‘Meg 2: The Trench’ (2023)

‘Meg 2: The Trench’ reunites deep-sea rescue specialist Jonas Taylor with an oceanic research team as a new mission descends into a treacherous undersea environment where multiple threats emerge. Jason Statham returns as Jonas, joined by Wu Jing and an ensemble of returning and new characters.

Directed by Ben Wheatley, the sequel continues the series launched by ‘The Meg’. Produced with international partners and released by a major studio, it draws again from Steve Alten’s novels and deploys large-scale effects and underwater action across extended set pieces.

‘Evil Dead Rise’ (2023)

Relocating the ‘Evil Dead’ mythology to a Los Angeles apartment building, ‘Evil Dead Rise’ finds two sisters and a group of kids confronting Deadites after the discovery of a cursed book. The cast features Alyssa Sutherland and Lily Sullivan, with Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, and Nell Fisher.

Written and directed by Lee Cronin, the film is produced by Sam Raimi, Bruce Campbell, and Rob Tapert. Practical effects, layered sound design, and a high-rise setting extend the franchise’s signature intensity while shifting its geography from remote cabins to an urban block.

‘See How They Run’ (2022)

Set in 1950s London’s West End, ‘See How They Run’ follows a jaded inspector and an eager rookie constable as they investigate a murder connected to a hit stage production. Sam Rockwell and Saoirse Ronan star, joined by Adrien Brody, Ruth Wilson, and David Oyelowo.

Directed by Tom George and produced by Searchlight Pictures, the film uses period production design, theater interiors, and an ensemble structure to stage a classic whodunit. The screenplay integrates backstage dynamics and show-within-a-show elements into the investigation.

‘Werewolves Within’ (2021)

Based on the video game, ‘Werewolves Within’ strands the residents of a small town at a snowbound inn amid a pipeline dispute and a series of attacks, leaving a forest ranger and a postal worker to keep order while suspicion spreads. Sam Richardson and Milana Vayntrub lead the ensemble.

Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Mishna Wolff, the film features a supporting cast that includes Michaela Watkins, Harvey Guillén, George Basil, Sarah Burns, Michael Chernus, and Glenn Fleshler. The production meshes a whodunit framework with creature-feature stakes inside a tight, character-driven setting.

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