Looking to settle in with a good movie? Me too. That's why I've pored over release schedules to bring you the best original and new-to-streaming movies you can watch on Netflix, Prime, Max, Hulu, and other streaming platforms.
The Killer
John Woo's remake of his own stylishly violent 1990 action flick stars Nathalie Emmanuel (Game of Thrones) as Zee, the infamous assassin who more than earned her nickname: Queen of the Dead. When she refuses the order to murder a blind woman, Zee is left with no allies and everyone wanting her dead, from the police to her old allies. Woo directed Face/Off, Mission: Impossible II, Paycheck, Broken Arrow, Hard Boiled, and more, so if you like action movies, hit go on The Killer.
Where to stream: Peacock
Incoming
Incoming slaps a new coat of paint on that old cinematic trope of a gaggle of high school nerds trying to be cool and learning something about themselves by going to a rager. But there's a reason these stories keep coming back: They're awesome. Inspired by a real party witnessed by directors Dave and John Chernin, Incoming is packed with up-and-comers like Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, and TikTok star Loren Gray, and it just might be this generation's Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Where to stream: Netflix
The Fall Guy (2024)
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt start in a likable, romantic action-comedy set in the world of Hollywood stuntmen. Gosling plays stuntman Colt Seavers, who comes out of early retirement to work on a big movie directed by Jody (Blunt), the woman he loves. But when the film's big-name star goes missing, Seavers is thrust into a real life mystery, where the bullets, car crashes, and building falls are real. Peacock is streaming both the original cut of the movie and an extended cut with 20 minutes of never-before-seen footage.
Where to stream: Peacock
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The Union
Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry star in this action-spy movie about a regular guy who becomes a blue collar super-spy. Wahlberg plays Mike, a New Jersey construction worker whose world is rocked when Roxanne (Halle Berry), an ex-girlfriend from high school, shows up. She's an agent for The Union, a clandestine group of once-regular folks who do the CIA and the FBI's dirty work. The Union, it turns out, needs a guy just like Mike, leading to danger, gunplay, and high stakes espionage.
Where to stream: Netflix
Incoming
Incoming slaps a new coat of paint on that old cinematic trope of a gaggle of high school nerds trying to be cool and learning something about themselves by going to a rager. But there's a reason these stories keep coming back: They're awesome. Inspired by a real party witnessed by directors Dave and John Chernin, Incoming is packed with up-and-comers like Mason Thames, Ramon Reed, and TikTok star Loren Gray, and it just might be this generation's Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Where to stream: Netflix
Daughters
This Netflix original documentary follows Aubrey, Santana, Raziah, and Ja’Ana, four young girls preparing for a big Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers. The dance is part of an innovative fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail where convicts change from state-issued jumpsuits to semi-formal suits and are given the chance to bond with their children.
Where to stream: Netflix
Untold: The Murder of Air McNair
Over his 13 seasons in the NFL, Stephen "Air" McNair distinguished himself as one of the great quarterbacks of all time, even being named MVP in 2003. But soon after his retirement, McNair was gunned down by his girlfriend. This Netflix documentary examines the quarterback's meteoric rise and long career and delves into the troubling questions surrounding his death.
Where to stream: Netflix
Thursday Night Football
August's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Cincinnati Bengals is the opposite of a barn burner. Both teams had mediocre, 9 and 8 records in 2023 and it's a pre-season game, so it doesn't even count. But on the other hand, it's flipping football! And it's back! (Finally, something to wash the taste of the Olympics out of my mouth.)
Where to stream: Prime
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