Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Hulu | May 18, 2025

Looking for something good on Hulu this week? Yeah, you, me, and everyone else. Luckily, there’s some seriously great stuff dropping right now—from emotional dramas and twisty thrillers to a couple of dark comedies that might be exactly what you need. We’re talking big names, fresh stories, and enough variety to make “just one more” turn into an all-night binge. Here are the top 10 movies you should absolutely check out.

Small Things Like These (2024)

Cillian Murphy just doesn’t miss, does he? After blowing everyone away in Oppenheimer, he’s back, but this time he’s not a world-changing scientist—he’s just a regular guy. Small Things Like These drops you into a quiet Irish town in the ‘80s, where Murphy plays Bill, a coal merchant who stumbles on a dark secret in a local convent. And look, it’s not just “oh no, bad church stuff.” It’s the kind of secret that makes you question everything about the town you thought you knew.

Murphy is incredible here. He’s not doing big, showy acting—he’s just… real. The kind of guy who’s trying to do the right thing even when it’s easier not to. And the way the whole thing wraps up? Chills. If you like your dramas slow-burning, emotional, and actually about something, don’t miss this one.

Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

This one’s for the true crime junkies who think they’ve seen it all. Anatomy of a Fall isn’t your typical courtroom drama—it’s a rollercoaster of “wait, did she actually do it?” Sandra Hüller plays Sandra, a writer whose husband dies under pretty sketchy circumstances. Was it an accident? Suicide? Or did she push him? The movie doesn’t just throw you in the courtroom and let you pick a side—it makes you question everything.

And the acting? Top-notch. Hüller is the kind of actress who can make you doubt her with just a look. One minute you’re sure she’s guilty, and the next, you’re convinced she’s innocent. If you’re into the kind of mystery that keeps you guessing and doesn’t tie everything up neatly, this is a must-watch.

Anora (2024)

Sean Baker is back, and if you know his style (The Florida Project, Tangerine), you know you’re in for something raw, messy, and real. Anora is a wild ride about Ani, a Brooklyn sex worker played by Mikey Madison, who somehow ends up married to the spoiled son of a Russian oligarch. It’s got that “what even is my life?” vibe mixed with a surprisingly heartfelt undercurrent.

Madison is a force of nature here. She’s funny, she’s sharp, and she’s got this defiant energy that makes you root for her even when she’s making terrible decisions. It’s dark, it’s funny, and it’s a thousand times more interesting than your average love story. If you like your movies with a little chaos and a lot of heart, this one’s a gem.

Ferrari (2023)

Ready to feel like you’re flying down a racetrack at 200 miles an hour? Ferrari is a rush, plain and simple. Adam Driver plays Enzo Ferrari, and he’s got that mix of brilliance and barely-holding-it-together energy that makes him impossible to look away from. It’s not just fast cars and racing (although, yeah, the race scenes are insane)—it’s about a guy trying to keep his empire from crashing while his personal life does exactly that.

And can we talk about Penélope Cruz? She’s an absolute powerhouse as Laura Ferrari, the woman trying to hold everything together while Enzo spirals. It’s intense, it’s stylish, and it’s got that Michael Mann flair—fast, sleek, and a little bit tragic. If you love character dramas with adrenaline baked in, you’ve gotta see this one.

Ghostlight (2024)

Okay, this one’s a little different, but hear me out. Ghostlight is about a guy who’s kind of lost—grieving, lonely, just stuck. And then he stumbles into this community theater production of Romeo & Juliet. Yeah, I know, it sounds like one of those cheesy “art saves the day” stories, but it’s way more than that. Keith Kupferer plays this guy with so much raw, quiet pain that you just want to give him a hug.

But it’s not all tears and Shakespearean monologues. It’s actually really funny in places, and it nails that feeling of being part of something bigger than yourself. Plus, if you’ve ever done any kind of theater, you’re gonna love all the behind-the-scenes chaos. This one sneaks up on you, and before you know it, you’re all in.

The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

Sometimes a friendship ends, and you never really know why. That’s the gut punch at the heart of The Banshees of Inisherin. Colin Farrell plays Pádraic, a sweet, slightly clueless guy who wakes up one day to find out his best friend Colm (Brendan Gleeson) just… doesn’t want to talk to him anymore. No fight, no explanation—just done. And Pádraic? He can’t let it go.

But this isn’t just some “friendship breakup” drama. It’s dark, funny, and weirdly brutal at times—like a comedy that keeps turning into a tragedy when you least expect it. Martin McDonagh’s writing is razor-sharp, and the Irish countryside looks gorgeous even when everything else is falling apart. Farrell and Gleeson are both incredible, but it’s the way the film swings between hilarious and heartbreaking that’ll stick with you. If you like stories about life’s absurd, painful little mysteries, you need to see this.

Nightbitch (2024)

Alright, this one’s a trip. Nightbitch stars Amy Adams as a stay-at-home mom who starts to suspect she’s… turning into a dog. Yeah, you read that right. It sounds ridiculous, but somehow it works. Director Marielle Heller (of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood fame) takes this surreal premise and turns it into a wild, surprisingly honest look at motherhood and all the ways it can chew you up.

Amy Adams is a force here, shifting between sweet, confused, and absolutely feral without ever missing a beat. There’s this great mix of dark comedy and genuinely creepy moments that keep you guessing—is she actually turning into a dog, or is she just losing her mind? If you like your comedies a little twisted and your family dramas a little weird, Nightbitch is your next obsession.

A Real Pain (2024)

Jesse Eisenberg can act, but who knew he could direct, too? A Real Pain is his latest, and it’s got that perfect mix of funny, sad, and deeply human that he does so well. He stars alongside Kieran Culkin (yes, that Kieran Culkin) as cousins who take a trip to Poland to visit the place where their grandmother survived the Holocaust. But it’s not some heavy historical drama—it’s this raw, messy, and sometimes hilarious look at grief, family, and trying to make sense of a painful past.

Eisenberg and Culkin are perfect together—awkward, bickering, and occasionally heartbreaking. There’s this constant tension between the ridiculous (like getting lost on a tour) and the profound (like standing on the same ground where their ancestors suffered). It’s a weird balance, but somehow it works. If you’re in the mood for a film that’ll make you laugh, cry, and maybe even text your family after, this is the one.

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)

Look, I know it’s not a brand-new release, but Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead is a straight-up masterpiece. Directed by the legendary Sidney Lumet (his last film, actually), this thriller is all about two brothers (Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke) who plan a quick, easy heist that goes spectacularly wrong. And when I say wrong, I mean wrong in that slow-motion-train-wreck way where you know it’s all going to end badly, but you can’t look away.

The cast is insane—Hoffman is chilling as a desperate man willing to do anything, and Hawke is heartbreaking as his screw-up little brother who just wants a break. Marisa Tomei and Albert Finney round out the cast, and they’re just as incredible. The whole thing plays out like a ticking time bomb, and every scene is dripping with tension. If you somehow missed this one, fix that immediately.

Fool’s Paradise (2023)

Alright, this one’s a trip. Fool’s Paradise is Charlie Day’s wild, chaotic love letter to Hollywood’s ridiculous side, and it’s somehow both hilarious and kind of sad. Charlie Day plays this mute guy, John Doe, who’s basically wandering around aimlessly until a desperate publicist (Ken Jeong) decides to turn him into a star because he looks exactly like this famous, troubled method actor. And that’s it—John goes from a nobody on the street to an overnight sensation without saying a word.

The cast is nuts—Kate Beckinsale as a fame-hungry actress, Adrien Brody as a wild Hollywood bro, Jason Sudeikis, Ray Liotta, Edie Falco, John Malkovich—they’re all here, just popping in and out of the madness. But the joke is that John has no idea what’s going on. He’s just coasting through this circus of fame while everyone around him is losing their minds trying to stay on top.

nd even though it’s all played for laughs, there’s this weird, heartbreaking truth underneath—Hollywood can turn anyone into a star, but it can chew them up just as fast. It’s messy, it’s ridiculous, and it’s Charlie Day being as Charlie Day as possible. If you like your comedies a little chaotic and a little tragic, you’ll probably dig this.

Wrap Up

There you have it. The top 10 movies on Hulu this week that’ll make you laugh, cry, question your life choices, or maybe just keep you up all night with your heart racing. Whether you’re in the mood for a gut-wrenching drama, a sharp thriller, a wild comedy, or something that just makes you feel something, there’s a pick here with your name on it.

So what’s it gonna be? Are you diving into the raw, emotional chaos of Small Things Like These? Getting your mind twisted with Anatomy of a Fall? Or are you going full throttle with Ferrari? Whatever you choose, you’re in for a good time. Grab the remote, clear your schedule, and happy streaming.

And if you end up loving (or hating) any of these, come back and tell us about it. We love the tea.