Hollywood’s biggest night is this weekend.
The Oscars are airing on Sunday, which will bring one of the messiest awards seasons in recent memory to a close.
Over on the TV front, there are new Netflix shows like “Toxic Town” and “Running Point” out this week, as well as the season premiere of “Survivor.”
Some of 2024’s best movies, like “Nickel Boys,” “Strange Darling,” and “September 5,” are now streaming too.
Here’s a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you’re looking for.
For an emotional drama, watch “Nickel Boys.”
RaMell Ross’ historical drama, based on Colson Whitehead’s book of the same name, was one of 2024’s most underrated films. It’s about two young Black boys in 1960s Florida who are sent to an abusive reform school.
The performances are astounding — particularly Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as the devoted grandmother of one of the boys, Elwood — and Ross’ unique first-person POV shooting style is incredibly effective.
Streaming on: MGM+
If you like sports comedies, try “Running Point.”
Kate Hudson plays a basketball heiress loosely based on LA Lakers owner Jeanie Buss in “Running Point,” a new comedy from Mindy Kaling.
Streaming on: Netflix
True crime fans should check out “Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke.”
A new three-part docuseries shines a light on the disturbing story of Ruby Franke, the former mom vlogger who was convicted of abusing her children alongside Jodi Hildebrandt, a therapist she’d hired to help her son.
Be forewarned: This story isn’t for the faint of heart. The series includes firsthand accounts, video footage, and interviews with two of Franke’s kids and her estranged husband,
Streaming on: Hulu
Christopher Reeve fans will love “Will Reeve: Finding My Father.”
The beloved “Superman” actor’s youngest son retraces his dad’s steps in this new ABC special. Will Reeves, now an ABC News correspondent, visits the places his father did while working on a nature documentary — Christopher Reeve’s final project before the riding accident that left him paralyzed.
Streaming on: Hulu
For a fictionalized true story drama, watch “Toxic Town.”
The true crime drama “Toxic Town” tells the story of children in a British town who were born with disabilities after being poisoned by unchecked toxic waste from steelworks. “Doctor Who” star Jodie Whittaker plays Susan McIntyre, a real mother who fought for justice for her son Connor, who’d been born with limb differences.
Streaming on: Netflix
Horror fans should see “Strange Darling.”
If you haven’t already seen this one, stop what you’re doing and go stream it ASAP.
“Strange Darling” is an inventive and well-acted thriller from JT Mollner, starring Willa Fitzgerald and Kyle Gallner as two people in a cat-and-mouse game that isn’t at all what it initially appears. It wasn’t just one of the best horror movies of 2024; it was one of my favorite movies last year, period.
Streaming on: Paramount+
The Academy Awards air this weekend.
This Sunday, Conan O’Brien will host the 97th Academy Awards. We’ll find out whether “Anora” star Mikey Madison will clinch a best actress win over “The Substance” star Demi Moore, and whether “Emilia Perez” might still get best picture despite its controversies.
Streaming on: Hulu
“Survivor” is back for a new season.
The long-running competition series premiered its 48th (!) season this week. Catch the new episode of “Survivor” on streaming if you missed it airing on CBS.
Streaming on: Paramount+
For a thriller based on a true story, watch “September 5.”
“September 5” focuses on the Munich massacre of 1972 during that year’s Summer Olympics, and specifically the ABC Sports news team that covered the incident.
Streaming on: Paramount+
“The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim” is an anime fantasy film based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s characters.
This “Lord of the Rings” prequel is set hundreds of years before the events of the Peter Jackson film trilogy and the “Hobbit” movies. It tells the story of legendary Rohan king Helm Hammerhand, voiced by “Succession” star Brian Cox.
Streaming on: Max
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