The Best New Movies on Streaming This Weekend

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Looking for a good movie to watch this weekend? We’ve put together a guide to the latest releases that are worth checking out while you relax.

Weekends are perfect for watching movies. If you don’t feel like going to the cinema, you can always make popcorn, get comfy in your pajamas, and enjoy a film at home.

New Movies Streaming This Week and Weekend

If you’re looking for something to watch this weekend, there’s a spooky horror film called Shelby Oaks that blends found footage with traditional filmmaking. You can also stream a new documentary celebrating the life and music of Selena Quintanilla, the beloved “Queen of Tejano Music,” or enjoy a beautifully shot historical drama set in the American West about a railroad worker.

Want even more options? Check out last week’s new movie streaming releases here.

Here are five new movies you can enjoy at home this weekend – you can rent them on demand or watch them for free on streaming services. Enjoy!

Train Dreams

Set in the American West during the early 1900s, Train Dreams is a moving story about a man who works as a logger and builds the railroads. The novel follows his life as he spends extended time away from his family, grappling with feelings of isolation and witnessing the changes brought about by industrial growth and the expansion of the country into the wild landscapes of the West.

The movie, which is based on a popular story, features Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, William H. Macy, and other talented actors. You can start watching it on Netflix from November 21st.

Where to watch Train Dreams: Netflix

Shelby Oaks

Okay, so I just finished watching Shelby Oaks, and it totally got under my skin. It’s about a woman desperately trying to find her sister, who vanished while investigating a creepy, deserted town known for its haunted history. What’s really cool is how the filmmakers shot it – it’s a mix of that documentary feel, found footage like The Blair Witch Project, and more traditional cinematography. It all comes together to create a really unsettling and mysterious supernatural story. Definitely recommend if you’re into atmospheric horror!

The new film Shelby Oaks, directed by popular YouTuber Chris Stuckmann and executive produced by Mike Flanagan, features Camille Sullivan and Keith David. It will be available to rent or buy on demand starting November 18th.

Where to watch Shelby Oaks: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Stitch Head

In the movie Stitch Head, a kind-hearted monster made of scraps, voiced by Asa Butterfield, escapes from his evil scientist creator and finds a new life with a circus. He leaves behind a castle where he cared for other unusual creatures, and they set out to find him. Along the way, they have to battle a selfish circus owner and an angry town mob to save their home from being ruined.

Starting November 18th, you can watch the family-friendly animated movie, directed by Steve Hudson, from the comfort of your home by renting or buying it through video-on-demand services.

Where to watch Stitch Head: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy

Selena y Los Dinos tells the story of Selena Quintanilla, the beloved singer, through the eyes of her family. The documentary traces her beginnings performing locally with her band to their incredible success, and also gives fans a personal look at her life beyond the stage.

The new documentary, directed by Isabel Castro, shares never-before-seen home videos and footage of Selena. It was made with the help of Selena’s sister and brother, Suzette and AB Quintanilla III, who also both performed with her. You can start watching it on Netflix November 17th.

Where to watch Selena y Los Dinos: A Family’s Legacy: Netflix

If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

In the darkly funny and emotional film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Rose Byrne plays Linda, a therapist whose life is falling apart. She’s dealing with a sick daughter, a husband who’s not around, and a home that’s literally falling down around her – including a collapsed ceiling and flooding. On top of everything, she’s struggling with her own therapy and a difficult relationship with her therapist, showcasing how one problem often leads to another.

Mary Bronstein directed the film If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, which features Conan O’Brien, Danielle Macdonald, Christian Slater, and ASAP Rocky. You can start watching it at home on demand beginning November 18th.

Where to watch If I Had Legs I’d Kick You: Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home

The Best and Worst Reviewed Movies by 25 Top Directors

J.J. Abrams

Highest Rated: Star Trek (94 percent)
Lowest Rated: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (51 percent)

Paul Thomas Anderson

Highest Rated: Boogie Nights (94 percent)
Lowest Rated: Inherent Vice (74 percent)

Wes Anderson

Critics loved Moonrise Kingdom, giving it a 93% rating. On the other end of the spectrum, The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou received a 57% rating, making it the lowest-rated film.

Michael Bay

Highest Rated: Ambulance (68 percent)
Lowest Rated: Transformers The Last Knight (16 percent)

Kathryn Bigelow

Highest Rated: The Hurt Locker (96 percent)
Lowest Rated: The Weight of Water (34 percent)

Tim Burton

Highest Rated: Ed Wood (92 percent)
Lowest Rated: Dark Shadows (35 percent)

James Cameron

Highest Rated: The Terminator (100 percent)
Lowest Rated: Piranha II: The Spawning (5 percent)

The Coen Brothers

Highest Rated: Fargo, True Grit (tie – 95 percent)
Lowest Rated: The Ladykillers (54 percent)

Jon Favreau

Highest Rated: The Jungle Book, Iron Man (tie – 94 percent)
Lowest Rated: Cowboys & Aliens (44 percent)

David Fincher

Highest Rated: The Social Network (96 percent)
Lowest Rated: Alien 3 (44 percent)

Greta Gerwig

Highest Rated: Little Women (95 percent)
Lowest Rated: Nights and Weekends (85 percent)

Peter Jackson

Highest Rated: Forgotten Silver (100 percent)
Lowest Rated: The Lovely Bones (31 percent)

Spike Lee

Highest Rated: Passing Strange: The Movie (100 percent)
Lowest Rated: She Hate Me (20 percent)

George Lucas

Critics generally love American Graffiti, giving it a 95% rating. On the other hand, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace received a much lower score of 53%.

Christopher Nolan

Highest Rated: Memento and The Dark Knight (tied – 94 percent)
Lowest Rated: Tenet (70 percent)

Jordan Peele

Highest Rated: Get Out (98 percent)
Lowest Rated: Nope (83 percent)

Sam Raimi

Highest Rated: Spider-Man 2 (93 percent)
Lowest Rated: For Love of the Game (47 percent)

The Russo Brothers

Highest Rated: Avengers: Endgame (94 percent)
Lowest Rated: The Electric State (15 percent)

Martin Scorsese

The highest-rated films are Personality Crisis: One Night Only, My Voyage to Italy, and A Personal Journey Through American Movies With Martin Scorsese, all of which received a perfect 100 percent rating. The lowest-rated film is Boxcar Bertha, with a score of 54 percent.

Ridley Scott

Highest Rated: Blade Runner: The Final Cut (94 percent)
Lowest Rated: A Good Year (26 percent)

M. Night Shyamalan

Highest Rated: The Sixth Sense (86 percent)
Lowest Rated: The Last Airbender (5 percent)

Zack Snyder

Critics gave Dawn of the Dead the highest rating with 77%, while Rebel Moon: Part Two — The Scargiver received the lowest rating at just 16%.

Steven Spielberg

Highest Rated: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (99 percent)
Lowest Rated: Hook (29 percent)

Quentin Tarantino

Highest Rated: Pulp Fiction (92 percent)
Lowest Rated: Four Rooms (13 percent)

Robert Zemeckis

Highest Rated: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (96 percent)
Lowest Rated: Pinocchio (27 percent)

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