Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Goodbye, Farewell’

If your watchlist is looking a little thin, this weekend brings a fresh wave of films you can press play on right away. From brand-new festival-season arrivals to beloved throwbacks, you can jump between thrillers, comedies, and family favorites without leaving the couch. Everything here is available to stream in time for the weekend, with several titles newly added in the past few days.

Below, you’ll find quick, fact-packed rundowns for each pick—what the story is, who’s in it, and who made it—so you can zero in on the ones that match your mood. We’ve prioritized the newest additions first, followed by notable originals and stone-cold classics that have just landed again.

‘Steve’ (2025)

Set over a single day at a rural English school for troubled boys, ‘Steve’ follows a headteacher wrestling with a looming shutdown while trying to keep vulnerable students on track. Cillian Murphy headlines the cast as the title character, with Tracey Ullman and Jay Lycurgo among the key performers. The film is adapted from Max Porter’s novella ‘Shy,’ retaining its tight timeframe and focus on the pressures that converge inside the institution.

Tim Mielants directs from a screenplay by Max Porter, with Murphy also involved on the producing side. The production emphasizes a mid-1990s setting and a concentrated, character-driven approach, arriving on Netflix just in time for the weekend.

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (2025)

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (Indonesian: ‘Sampai Jumpa, Selamat Tinggal’) centers on Wyn, who flies to Seoul to search for her missing boyfriend and, with the help of an Indonesian worker named Rey, uncovers unsettling truths. Putri Marino and Jerome Kurnia lead the ensemble, joined by Jourdy Pranata, Lutesha, and Kiki Narendra.

The film is written and directed by Adriyanto Dewo and lists Adhya Pictures and Relate Films among its production companies. Clocking in at feature length, it blends cross-border settings with a contemporary mystery framework and landed on the service ahead of the weekend.

‘Organ Child’ (2025)

In the crime-thriller ‘Organ Child,’ Zhang Qi-Mao’s infant daughter is abducted; framed and imprisoned during his search, he later discovers she was targeted by an organ-trafficking ring. Chang Hsiao-chuan stars as Zhang Qi-Mao, with Moon Lee as Xu Zi-qiao and appearances by SHOU, Jauder Yin, Hsueh Shih-ling, Jian Huang, Jane Chen, Yu An-shun, and Yu Tzu-yu.

Chieh Shueh Bin directs, with the screenplay credited to Chieh Shueh Bin, Huang Chih-hsiang, Huang Hsin-kao, Chang Chih-sheng, and Huang Chi-fa. The film arrived this week, bringing a new Asian thriller option to the lineup.

‘The Wrath of Becky’ (2023)

A follow-up to ‘Becky,’ ‘The Wrath of Becky’ finds the teenage survivor clashing with a violent extremist group after her new life is shattered by a home invasion. Lulu Wilson returns in the lead role, with Seann William Scott among the principal cast.

Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote direct, with a screenplay by Matt Angel based on a story by Angel and Coote; Nick Morris is credited with additional story input. Newly added to the service this week, it continues the character’s arc with a lean, action-thriller structure.

‘About My Father’ (2023)

Inspired by Sebastian Maniscalco’s own life, ‘About My Father’ follows a weekend where a man brings his old-school Italian American father to meet his fiancée’s wealthy family, setting off a culture-clash comedy of manners. The cast includes Sebastian Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, and Kim Cattrall.

Laura Terruso directs from a screenplay by Sebastian Maniscalco and Austen Earl. Produced for a wide theatrical audience and now newly streaming, it pairs a generational comedic premise with a marquee ensemble.

‘Slender Man’ (2018)

‘Slender Man’ adapts the internet-born urban legend about a faceless entity that stalks those who summon it, following a group of friends who perform a ritual and face escalating terror. The cast features Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, and Jaz Sinclair, with Javier Botet portraying the title creature.

Sylvain White directs from a screenplay by David Birke. The film landed on Netflix this week, adding a contemporary urban-legend horror entry to the catalog.

‘Ejen Ali: The Movie’ (2019)

Set in the futuristic city of Cyberaya, ‘Ejen Ali: The Movie’ follows young spy-in-training Ali as he uncovers a powerful device and faces off against a mysterious organization. Voice performances include Ida Rahayu Yusoff, Noorhayati Maslini Omar, and Shafiq Isa.

Directed by Usamah Zaid Yasin, the film credits writing to Usamah Zaid Yasin, Mohd Faiz Hanafiah, and Shafiq Isa. With sci-fi gadgets, agency intrigue, and a sleek animated look, it’s a family-friendly feature that just joined the platform.

‘Sister Act’ (1992)

In ‘Sister Act,’ lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a crime and is hidden in a convent, where she revives the choir and upends the cloistered routine. Whoopi Goldberg leads the cast, joined by Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harvey Keitel.

Emile Ardolino directs, with the screenplay credited to Paul Rudnick (as “Joseph Howard”). Newly available to stream, this fish-out-of-water musical-comedy staple pairs a hit soundtrack with a standout ensemble.

‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ (1993)

‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ brings Deloris back to help her nun friends save a struggling school by coaching its choir. Whoopi Goldberg returns alongside Kathy Najimy, James Coburn, and Maggie Smith.

Bill Duke directs the sequel, with a screenplay by James Orr, Jim Cruickshank, and Judi Ann Mason. Arriving alongside the original, it continues the choir-room arc with new students and performance set-pieces.

‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987)

Set in the summer of 1963 at a Catskills resort, ‘Dirty Dancing’ centers on Frances “Baby” Houseman, who falls for dance instructor Johnny Castle while learning routines and confronting class divides. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey star as Johnny and Baby, with a supporting ensemble that helped propel the film’s breakout status.

Emile Ardolino directs from a screenplay by Eleanor Bergstein. The film returns to streaming this week, pairing iconic choreography with a soundtrack that has long outlived its original theatrical run.

Share your own weekend picks—and any hidden gems we missed—in the comments!