Too many streaming apps, not enough time? Weekend movie planning should be fun, not a 40-minute scroll through Netflix, Prime Video, Sky Cinema, MUBI and rental stores. If you want something worth pressing play on, these five films cover sharp comedy, blockbuster spectacle, awards-season drama and stylish indie cinema.
Availability can shift by country, but the guide below includes clear UK, US and EU notes, plus when you can watch each film: this weekend, streaming now or available as a digital rental.
Hit Man on Netflix: the crowd-pleasing weekend film pick
Film: Hit Man
Where to watch: Netflix
When to watch: Streaming now this weekend
Availability: Available on Netflix in the UK and US, with availability in many EU territories depending on local licensing.
Richard Linklater’s Hit Man is the kind of breezy, clever movie that works for almost any mood. Glen Powell stars as a mild-mannered professor who moonlights with police by pretending to be a contract killer. It is part crime caper, part romantic comedy and part identity crisis, with enough charm to make it an easy first choice for a Friday night.
Saltburn on Prime Video: a wickedly watchable thriller-comedy
Film: Saltburn
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
When to watch: Streaming now this weekend
Availability: Available on Prime Video in the UK and US; EU access varies by country but is widely listed through Prime Video or digital rental stores.
If your group wants something messy, stylish and guaranteed to start a post-film debate, Saltburn is still a strong pick. Emerald Fennell’s darkly comic thriller follows an Oxford student drawn into the orbit of an aristocratic family and their vast estate. Come for the performances, stay for the audacity.
Dune: Part Two on Sky Cinema and PVOD: the big-screen choice at home
Film: Dune: Part Two
Where to watch: Sky Cinema and NOW in the UK; Max in the US; PVOD rental in many EU countries
When to watch: Streaming or renting now this weekend
Availability: UK viewers can check Sky Cinema/NOW; US viewers can watch via Max; EU availability depends on local Warner Bros. streaming and rental deals.
For a proper home-cinema night, Dune: Part Two is the obvious answer. Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi sequel is huge, thunderous and beautifully controlled, with Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya leading a cast that makes every political betrayal feel personal. If you have a decent TV or soundbar, this is the week to use it.
Anatomy of a Fall on MUBI or digital rental: the smart drama option
Film: Anatomy of a Fall
Where to watch: MUBI in selected regions, plus digital rental platforms such as Prime Video Store, Apple TV and Google TV
When to watch: Available now this weekend where listed
Availability: UK and EU viewers should check MUBI and rental stores; US viewers can find it through digital rental or local streaming partners depending on current rights.
Justine Triet’s gripping courtroom drama is ideal if you want a film that gives you something to chew over after the credits roll. Sandra Hüller is exceptional as a writer accused of murdering her husband, while the film keeps asking whether truth, performance and marriage can ever be cleanly separated.
Past Lives on Netflix or rental stores: a beautifully understated romance
Film: Past Lives
Where to watch: Netflix in selected territories; digital rental via Prime Video Store, Apple TV and Google TV in others
When to watch: Available now this weekend where listed
Availability: UK, US and EU streaming rights vary, so check Netflix first, then rental platforms if it is not included in your subscription.
Past Lives is a quiet heartbreaker about childhood friends, missed timing and the lives we almost lived. It is small in scale but huge in emotional impact, and it is a perfect Sunday evening watch if you want something intimate rather than noisy.
Where can you watch these films this weekend?
Hit Man — Netflix — streaming now in the UK and US, with EU availability varying by country.
Saltburn — Prime Video — streaming now in the UK and US, with selected EU availability.
Dune: Part Two — Sky Cinema/NOW in the UK, Max in the US, PVOD in many EU markets — available now.
Anatomy of a Fall — MUBI in selected regions or digital rental — available now.
Past Lives — Netflix in selected territories or digital rental — available now.
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