The 8 Best Movies and Shows to Watch This Week

Now that Labor Day is officially over and autumn is in the air, it’s time to cozy up with a warm beverage, sweet treat, and intriguing show or film.

Looking for what to watch this weekend? We have your back. Here’s our updated list of eight of the most interesting series, documentaries, and movies to stream this week. 

1. Snack Shack 

Set in Nebraska City during the summer of 1991, Snack Shack features two teenage best friends, AJ and Moose, who—while searching for summer jobs—somehow get the chance to run their local pool’s snack shack. But when the two meet Brooke, the unbothered, spunky lifeguard, their plans to get rich become a bit sidetracked. The throwback film explores the journey of the two friends’ personal discovery with a touch of romance and plenty of comedy.

Streaming on Paramount.

2. The Fall Guy

The Fall Guy, which was released in theaters in March, is now available to stream on Peacock. The movie follows a stuntman who, after enduring an almost career-ending accident, must solve a work-related conspiracy by searching for a missing movie star. Meanwhile, the stunt guy is working closely with his ex-lover, who’s a director, attempting to win her back amid all the madness. Starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, this romantic action comedy packs everything you could possibly want in a film.  

Streaming on Peacock.

3. Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist

Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is based on a true-crime podcast and follows the story of an armed robbery that occurred on the night of Muhammad Ali’s historic 1970 comeback fight. Featuring Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Chloe Bailey, Lori Harvey, Don Cheadle, and Samuel L. Jackson, the limited series is centered around a post-fight afterparty that turns into a criminal underworld heist. 

Streaming on Peacock.

4. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 

If you’ve ever found yourself on Mormon TikTok—more specifically, Mormom mom TikTok—you might be familiar with the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. This show features famous TikTokers Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jennifer Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Mathews, and Whitney Leavitt as they navigate their newfound fame and find themselves in the middle of a swinging sex scandal. After making international headlines, the sisterhood is shaken to its core, with some even going through divorces and being arrested.

Streaming on Hulu.

5. Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie

You’re never too old for SpongeBob—or Sandy Cheeks, for that matter. In Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie, the underwater town of Bikini Bottom and its inhabitants are scooped out of the ocean. SpongeBob and Sandy then travel to Sandy’s home state of Texas and connect with her family to ultimately save Patrick, Squidward, Mr. Krabs, and the rest of Bikini Bottom.

Streaming on Netflix. 

6. The Boy and the Heron

The Boy and the Heron is Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki’s first feature film in 10 years. The story follows Mahito, a 12-year-old boy who is struggling to fit in after moving to a new town following his mother’s death. When Mahito meets a talking heron who informs him that his mom is still alive, he begins a quest to find and save her, during which he enters a completely new world.

Streaming on Max.

7. Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (Season 2)

Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is back for its second season with the same beloved characters. The season is based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s history of Middle-earth, including material from the novel’s appendices. Tune in this weekend for continued action, fantasy, and friendships.

Streaming on Prime Video.

8. The Accident

After a bouncy house full of children takes flight at a young kid’s birthday party, three kids are dead, several are injured, and one little girl is missing, forever altering the lives of four families. However, following the tragic incident, the grieving parents search for both revenge and justice—leading to a series of violent attacks.

However, despite it depicting a devastating scene and its gruesome aftermath, according to much of X, The Accident is also unintentionally hilarious. See it for yourself.

Its even funnier than I could have imagined 🌬️🎈 https://t.co/7pJ6xHODaY pic.twitter.com/0AWJBMJAMv

— Nick Walsh (@NICKWALSH) August 27, 2024

Streaming on Netflix.