New Movies To Watch This Weekend On Netflix, Amazon Prime And In Theaters

If you are wondering what to watch this weekend, here’s a nifty little list with a range of genres to choose from, including thriller, animated adventure, and musical drama. Some of these newly dropped movies are available in theaters and the rest you can stream from the comfort of your home.

The Unforgivable

Looking forward to watching a thriller drama this weekend? then "The Unforgivable" is a perfect pick for you. Sandra Bullock plays Ruth Slater, a woman is released from prison and hopes to live a normal life in a society that does not accept her. How she tries to fit in, unfolds the story further.

The thriller also stars Jon Bernthal, Viola Davis, Aisling Franciosi and Rob Morgan. The movie, directed by Nora Fingscheidt, is out in theaters and can also be streamed on Netflix.

Being the Ricardos

If you are fond of biopics, then Nicole Kidman's "Being the Ricardos" could be the one for you. Out in theaters and available for streaming on Amazon Prime on Dec. 21, the movie is a biopic based on the life of Lucille Ball.

It revolves around the relationship between Hollywood's "it-couple" at the time, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, their personal accusations and political involvement. Directed by Aaron Sorkin, the movie also stars Nina Arianda, Javier Bardem, J.K. Simmons and Alia Shawkat.

Back to the Outback

For those looking for something light-hearted and fun to watch, "Back to the Outback" is an animated comedy movie on Netflix that revolves around a bunch of deadly but cute animals trying to escape the zoo.

Isla Fisher, Guy Pearce, and Angus Imrie gave voiceovers for the movie characters that include a poisonous snake, spider, and scorpion. The movie is directed by Harry Cripps and Clare Knight.

Encounter

The movie revolves around a marine officer who tries to save his sons from a mysterious threat. "Encounter" is a sci-fi adventure that takes the father of two on a journey that turns increasingly dangerous with each step. The movie is directed by Michael Pearce and is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

West Side Story

The romantic musical is based on the Shakespearean classic, "Romeo and Juliet." The movie is set in 1950s New York and tells the tale of a rivalry between two gangs called the Jets and the Sharks. The plot thickens when one of the gang members falls in love with the sister of a rival gang member. The movie is helmed by director Steven Spielberg and is available in theaters.

If you missed out on last week's list of movie releases, you can check it out here.