The five best movies to watch on Netflix this weekend
The month is basically over, and we know everyone is rushing to finish Bridgerton season four, volume two, before someone spoils something on social media. That feels like the main assignment right now, which has to be finished before the deadline, and honestly, fair because the show has been everywhere and nobody wants to be the last person catching up.
But once you are done with that whole mushy workout, you kind of need something softer to land on, right? Not another season or something super heavy… Just a film you can put on with as little drama as possible. Well, what are we here for? We have very thoughtfully curated a list of five films for you this week, which will tickle your funny bones without requiring much attention.
Nothing complicated, nothing that needs you to get into a whole new mood, just clear stories with good casts that carry the vibe.
So if you wrapped up Bridgerton and want to close the month with movies, these five are the cleanest picks to go for.
The five best movies to watch on Netflix this weekend
Mississippi Grind (Anna Boden & Ryan Fleck, 2015)
Mississippi Grind stars Ben Mendelsohn as Gerry, a gambler who keeps telling himself the next win will sort his life out. Then he meets Curtis, played by Ryan Reynolds, at a small poker game. Curtis is extremely smooth and reads people effortlessly. Gerry, being a quick judge of character himself, decides this guy might be the lucky charm he has been waiting for, so he convinces him to take a road trip down the Mississippi. These two move from one card table to another on their way to a high-stakes game in New Orleans.
This Netflix film is more about two guys with totally different energies. Before they realise it, they start relying on each other. Gerry is looking for hope, while Curtis is looking for escape. You get to see Reynolds from a decade ago when he was producing back-to-back hits and used to bring his effortless charm into all his performances. If you want to become a little nostalgic, this one will do the deed.
The Bucket List (Rob Reiner, 2007)
In the mood to witness two legends do their magic on screen? Well, The Bucket List brings Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman as two men who meet in a hospital room after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. One is a billionaire used to control, the other is a working-class mechanic who has spent his life being responsible. Instead of waiting around, they write a list of things they want to do before they die. That includes skydiving, racing cars, seeing the world, and actually going to do them.
Sounds like a heartwarming watch, right? Directed by Rob Reiner and released in 2007, the film became a commercial success worldwide. Nicholson and Freeman carry the story with contrasting performances, and the screenplay by Justin Zackham is responsible for popularising the phrase “bucket list” in everyday culture. Don’t blame us if you shed a tear or two.
Honey Don’t (Ethan Coen, 2025)
How often do you catch yourself using that phrase on a daily basis? If more often than usual, then Honey Don’t! is just the film for you. It follows a small-town private investigator who finds herself tangled in a strange case involving suspicious relationships and hidden motives. Most of the mystery comes out when you watch people talk around the truth instead of actually saying it, and it’s funny. As the case thickens, the lines between personal and professional begin to blur, revealing more about the investigator than the case itself.
Directed by Ethan Coen, the film marks another solo project from the Coen brothers, known for their stylised crime storytelling. Released in 2025, it stars Margaret Qualley, continuing Coen’s exploration of morally complicated characters. And it has cast members like Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans, and Lera Abova, so you know it’s solid.
Four Letters of Love (Polly Steele, 2024)
If you are someone who has finished Bridgerton and is still not ready to give up the romance genre, Four Letters of Love has to be your next pick. It is set against the Irish countryside and follows Nicholas and Isabel, two young people who grow up in different worlds before fate brings them together. Their families play a big role in the choices they make, even when they don’t realise it: sometimes for the better, sometimes not. On top of that, distance and loss complicate things, but they also push both of them to grow.
The movie is based on the novel by Niall Williams. Released in 2024, it features performances from Pierce Brosnan and Helena Bonham Carter, adding depth to what could’ve been a simple romance. The adaptation stays faithful to the novel, and you’ll most definitely enjoy the Irish background.
The Swedish Connection (Therese Ahlbeck & Marcus Olsson, 2026)
It’s time to jump from Irish to Swedish with the recent Netflix release: The Swedish Connection. It tells the story of Gösta Engzell, a little-known official working at Sweden’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs during World War II. He isn’t a soldier or a public figure, just a bureaucrat who most people would overlook. But from behind a desk, Engzell played a key role in helping save thousands of Jewish lives at a time when Sweden was officially neutral. The film follows how he did it secretly.
Directed by Therese Ahlbeck and Marcus Olsson, the 2026 war drama stars Henrik Dorsin as Engzell, alongside Sissela Benn and Jonas Karlsson. Instead of war scenes like most WWII films show, this film focuses on what was happening behind government doors and the decisions that helped save lives.