Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Netflix, Including ‘Steve’

Looking for something fresh to queue up without spending half your evening scrolling? This week’s Netflix lineup mixes brand-new premieres with festival favorites and comfort-watch classics, so you can jump from tense thrillers to feel-good musicals without missing a beat. The highlights below stick to the essentials—what each project is about, who’s in it, and who made it—so you can pick fast and press play.

You’ll find buzzy 2025 titles alongside recent theatrical releases and a few enduring crowd-pleasers. From grounded dramas and crime thrillers to animated adventures and beloved favorites from the ’80s and ’90s, here are ten solid picks ready to stream right now.

‘Steve’ (2025)

Set over a single day in the mid-1990s, ‘Steve’ follows a headteacher at a rural English school for troubled boys as he grapples with the institution’s future and the welfare of students in crisis. The story adapts Max Porter’s novella ‘Shy’, compressing time and perspective to stay close to the staff-room decisions and after-hours tensions that shape the boys’ lives.

Directed by Tim Mielants and adapted for the screen by Max Porter, the film stars Cillian Murphy in the title role, with Tracey Ullman and Jay Lycurgo among the key players. The production emphasizes intimate staging and character-driven scenes, with Murphy also involved on the producing side.

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (2025)

‘Goodbye, Farewell’ (Indonesian: ‘Sampai Jumpa, Selamat Tinggal’) centers on Wyn, who travels to Seoul in search of her missing boyfriend and, with help from an Indonesian worker named Rey, uncovers a trail that forces her to confront uncomfortable truths. The drama threads cross-cultural encounters with a mystery that unfolds against city backdrops and shifting loyalties.

Written and directed by Adriyanto Dewo, the film features Putri Marino, Jerome Kurnia, Jourdy Pranata, Lutesha, and Kiki Narendra. Production notes list Adhya Pictures and Relate Films, with a feature runtime that gives the central investigation room to breathe while keeping the focus on its lead characters.

‘Organ Child’ (2025)

The crime-thriller ‘Organ Child’ follows Zhang Qi-Mao, a father whose infant daughter is abducted; framed and imprisoned during his search, he later discovers a link to an organ-trafficking ring. The plot tracks his years-long pursuit and the fallout for those drawn into the case, balancing procedural turns with a personal fight for justice.

Chieh Shueh Bin directs from a screenplay credited to Chieh Shueh Bin, Huang Chih-hsiang, Huang Hsin-kao, Chang Chih-sheng, and Huang Chi-fa. The cast includes Chang Hsiao-chuan as Zhang Qi-Mao and Moon Lee as Xu Zi-qiao, alongside SHOU, Jauder Yin, Hsueh Shih-ling, Jian Huang, Jane Chen, Yu An-shun, and Yu Tzu-yu.

‘The Wrath of Becky’ (2023)

A sequel to ‘Becky’, ‘The Wrath of Becky’ picks up with its teenage survivor trying to rebuild her life after a brutal home invasion, only to collide with an extremist group that underestimates her resolve. The story pushes the cat-and-mouse dynamic into nastier territory, tracking how the protagonist turns resourcefulness into a plan of attack.

Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote direct, with Angel scripting from a story by Angel and Coote and additional story credit noted for Nick Morris. Lulu Wilson returns in the lead, joined by Seann William Scott, with the film leaning on practical set-pieces and energized close-quarters confrontations.

‘About My Father’ (2023)

Based on comedian Sebastian Maniscalco’s experiences, ‘About My Father’ follows a weekend visit that brings his old-school Italian American dad into the orbit of his fiancée’s wealthy family. Culture-clash hijinks ensue across dinners, parties, and awkward introductions, as the pair attempt to navigate manners, money, and generational expectations.

Laura Terruso directs from a screenplay by Sebastian Maniscalco and Austen Earl. The ensemble features Maniscalco, Robert De Niro, Leslie Bibb, Anders Holm, David Rasche, and Kim Cattrall, with pacing built around set-piece gags and father-son beats that frame the family negotiations.

‘Ejen Ali: The Movie’ (2019)

‘Ejen Ali: The Movie’ expands the Malaysian animated series into a feature-length mission that sends young spy-in-training Ali after a powerful new device discovered in the futuristic city of Cyberaya. The storyline folds secret-agency tech, city-wide chases, and questions of loyalty into a kid-centric espionage plot.

Directed by Usamah Zaid Yasin, the film features voice performances by Ida Rahayu Yusoff, Noorhayati Maslini Omar, and Shafiq Isa. Writing credits include Usamah Zaid Yasin, Mohd Faiz Hanafiah, and Shafiq Isa, with production led by Primeworks Studios and a design style that carries over the series’ sleek gadgets and urban world-building.

‘Slender Man’ (2018)

‘Slender Man’ adapts the internet-born urban legend about a faceless entity that stalks and manipulates teens after a summoning ritual goes wrong. The plot follows a group of friends as disturbing visions and disappearances escalate, playing out in forests, bedrooms, and screens where the figure’s presence seems to linger.

Sylvain White directs from a screenplay by David Birke. The cast includes Joey King, Julia Goldani Telles, and Jaz Sinclair, with Javier Botet embodying the title creature. The production leans on practical performance and digital enhancements to realize the character’s elongated silhouette and uncanny movements.

‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ (1993)

In ‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’, Deloris Van Cartier reunites with her nun friends to help save a struggling school by coaching its choir toward a high-stakes performance. The story blends classroom challenges with rehearsal montages as the students learn to blend their voices and commit to the stage.

Directed by Bill Duke, the film stars Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, James Coburn, and Maggie Smith. The screenplay is credited to James Orr, Jim Cruickshank, and Judi Ann Mason, building on character dynamics established in the first film while shifting the focus to a youth ensemble.

‘Sister Act’ (1992)

‘Sister Act’ follows lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier, who witnesses a crime and is placed in protective custody inside a convent, where she reshapes the choir and shakes up the cloistered routine. The fish-out-of-water setup powers musical set-pieces and comedic clashes as Deloris learns to blend in and the choir finds a new sound.

Emile Ardolino directs from a script by Paul Rudnick, credited on release as “Joseph Howard.” The cast features Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Mary Wickes, and Harvey Keitel, with production elements that foreground choral arrangements and San Francisco locations.

‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987)

Set in the summer of 1963, ‘Dirty Dancing’ centers on Frances “Baby” Houseman, who falls for dance instructor Johnny Castle while discovering a world beyond her family’s expectations at a Catskills resort. Dance rehearsals, late-night lessons, and a resort talent show frame a coming-of-age arc built around music and movement.

Directed by Emile Ardolino from a screenplay by Eleanor Bergstein, the film stars Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, with supporting turns from Cynthia Rhodes and Jerry Orbach. Production drew on period songs and original tracks to shape the soundtrack, pairing choreography with a romance that unfolds across classrooms, cabins, and crowded dance floors.

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