Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘10 Things I Hate About You’

If you’re gearing up for a movie weekend, Netflix has a mix of new releases, international action, franchise continuations, documentaries, and a few can’t-miss catalog favorites. Below you’ll find what each title is about and who’s behind it—plots, cast lists, directors, writers, and notable production details.

The selections prioritize the newest arrivals this week first, then Netflix originals, followed by classic and historically notable picks. Dates refer to this week’s release window, so you can plan exactly what to queue up for Friday through Sunday.

‘10 Things I Hate About You’ (1999)

This late–’90s high-school take on Shakespeare’s ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ follows sisters with very different personalities and the plan that tries to pair them off, setting off a chain of deals and dates around their classmates. The story is set in the Seattle area and folds teenage negotiations into a modernized Shakespearean setup.

Directed by Gil Junger, the film stars Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik, Gabrielle Union, David Krumholtz, and Andrew Keegan. The screenplay is by Karen McCullah Lutz and Kirsten Smith, with Mark Irwin as cinematographer and Richard Gibbs providing the music.

‘Idiocracy’ (2006)

After a hibernation experiment goes off course, an average Army librarian wakes up centuries in the future to find a society overrun by anti-intellectualism. The plot follows his attempts to navigate a world where simple problem-solving has become rare, turning him into an unlikely figure of authority.

Directed by Mike Judge, the sci-fi satire stars Luke Wilson, Maya Rudolph, Dax Shepard, and Terry Crews. Judge co-wrote the screenplay with Etan Cohen; Tim Suhrstedt handled cinematography and David Rennie edited, with the feature produced by Judgmental Films and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

‘Sweet Home Alabama’ (2002)

A New York fashion designer returns to her Alabama hometown to finalize a long-pending divorce before marrying her fiancé, confronting old ties and unfinished business. The story toggles between city life and small-town roots as past and present collide.

Directed by Andy Tennant, the romantic comedy stars Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, and Patrick Dempsey, with Candice Bergen, Jean Smart, and Dakota Fanning in supporting roles. The screenplay is by C. Jay Cox from a story by Douglas J. Eboch, with Andrew Dunn as cinematographer and George Fenton composing the music.

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ (2025)

Set in New York, this franchise entry connects the 2010 feature with the ‘Cobra Kai’ era, tracing a mentorship and tournament arc that ties together the series’ East–West martial-arts lineage. The story introduces a new student while placing returning figures into a contemporary training-and-rivalry framework.

Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, the film features Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, with Ben Wang as the new lead and supporting roles for Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen. Rob Lieber is credited as writer, Justin Brown as cinematographer, and Dominic Lewis as composer on the Columbia Pictures production.

‘Harimau Merah: Konflik Bermula’ (2025)

This Malaysian action-crime film follows Hakin, a police officer who goes undercover inside the Red Tiger gang and uncovers its operations from within. As loyalties blur, he navigates betrayals and moral dilemmas while trying to maintain his cover.

Directed by Silver Chung, the movie stars Luqman Hafidz, with Ben Amir, Ammar Alfian, and Pablo Amirul among the principal cast. Produced in Malay, it highlights factional rivalries inside the syndicate and lists characters such as Saki and Waris among key antagonists.

‘Mantis’ (2025)

Set in the ‘Kill Boksoon’ universe, this South Korean thriller centers on a top-tier assassin who returns from vacation to find the hitman world in upheaval and rival killers aiming for the top spot. The plot draws in former protégés, old mentors, and shifting alliances as underworld politics turn violent.

Directed by Lee Tae-sung and co-written by Lee Tae-sung with Byun Sung-hyun and Lee Jin-seong, the film stars Yim Si-wan, Park Gyu-young, and Jo Woo-jin. Produced by See At Film for Netflix distribution, it runs just under two hours and emphasizes character dynamics alongside choreography-driven set pieces.

‘R&B’ (2025)

Also known as ‘Ruth & Boaz’, this contemporary retelling relocates the biblical love story to Tennessee, where a talented singer leaves Atlanta’s music scene to care for an elderly widow and discovers a path toward love and family. The film blends music, faith, and second chances in a modern Southern setting.

Directed by Alanna Brown, the feature stars Serayah and Tyler Lepley, with Phylicia Rashad among the ensemble. The screenplay is by Michael Elliot and Cory Tynan, with producing credits for Tyler Perry and DeVon Franklin and contributions tied to a broader multi-picture partnership.

‘French Lover’ (2025)

Set in Paris, this romantic story pairs a jaded actor with a down-on-her-luck waitress whose unexpected relationship is tested under the glare of celebrity and relentless media attention. Class differences and public scrutiny challenge whether the couple can keep their bond intact.

The cast features Omar Sy, Sara Giraudeau, and Alban Ivanov. Produced by Zazi Films, the project blends romance and comedy elements, with Netflix listing it among French-language romantic comedies.

‘Con Mum’ (2025)

This British feature-length documentary follows renowned pastry chef Graham Hornigold after a globe-trotting socialite appears claiming to be his mother, launching a saga that mixes personal revelation with high-stakes fraud. The story traces emails, lavish gifts, and inheritance promises as the situation escalates.

Directed by Nick Green, the film features Hornigold, Dionne Marie Hanna, and Heather Kaniuk. Produced in the U.K., it places confidence schemes against luxury backdrops and hospitality settings while charting the case’s development.

‘San Andreas’ (2015)

A colossal rupture along the San Andreas Fault devastates California, sending an LAFD Air Rescue pilot on a perilous trek to reunite with his family amid cascading disasters. The plot moves through rescue flights, collapsing infrastructure, and aftershocks that keep the stakes high statewide.

Directed by Brad Peyton, the movie stars Dwayne Johnson, Carla Gugino, Alexandra Daddario, Ioan Gruffudd, Archie Panjabi, and Paul Giamatti. The screenplay is by Carlton Cuse from a story by Andre Fabrizio and Jeremy Passmore, with Andrew Lockington composing the score, Steve Yedlin on cinematography, and Bob Ducsay editing.

Which of these are you pressing play on first—drop your pick in the comments!