So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Disney Plus, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler. Whether you’re into thrillers, rom-coms, or indie gems, there’s something worth hitting play on. Here’s your movie cheat sheet for June 8-12, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.
Elton John: Never Too Late (2024)
This one feels less like a documentary and more like Elton pulling up a chair and telling you his story—no filter, no fireworks, just the real stuff. Never Too Late isn’t about reliving the glory days. It’s about everything that came with them. The burnout. The bad choices. The nights that almost ended it all. And through it all, that stubborn, brilliant drive to keep going.
Elton’s voice guides a lot of it, but it’s Bernie Taupin who gives it depth. Their friendship—decades strong and still evolving—ends up being the soul of the whole thing. You get glimpses of tour prep, old home videos, and some unexpectedly quiet moments that hit harder than the big performances. It’s not just about fame—it’s about what it cost, and why it was worth it anyway.
If Rocketman was the wild ride, this is the deep breath after. It’s reflective, emotional, and honestly kind of beautiful. Less confetti cannon, more open heart.
Isle of Dogs (2018)
Okay, so Wes Anderson made a stop-motion movie about abandoned dogs in a dystopian Japan—and somehow it works. Isle of Dogs is weird, detailed, dryly hilarious, and secretly kind of heartbreaking. The setup is straight out of a fable: a young boy goes looking for his lost dog on an island full of mutts exiled by a corrupt government.
The voice cast is stacked—Bryan Cranston, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, and basically every actor who’s ever worn a tweed jacket in an Anderson film. The animation is bonkers in the best way. Everything feels handcrafted and lived-in, from trash heaps to tiny sushi trays. And underneath all that whimsy? There’s a sharp little critique of bureaucracy, propaganda, and loyalty.
If Fantastic Mr. Fox is your favorite Wes Anderson movie, this one’s right up your alley. It’s strange and sweet and surprisingly political—for a movie about dogs on a garbage island.
Far from the Madding Crowd (2015)
This one’s got that classic, sweeping, slow-burn romance energy—but with a little more bite. Carey Mulligan plays Bathsheba Everdene, a fiercely independent woman in Victorian England who inherits a farm and ends up juggling three wildly different suitors: a loyal shepherd, a brooding landowner, and a reckless soldier. Sounds like a setup for melodrama, but it’s way more grounded than that.
The film leans hard into atmosphere. Windy hills, candlelit dinners, longing glances from across the sheep pasture—director Thomas Vinterberg lets it all simmer. Mulligan’s performance gives Bathsheba real grit. She’s not here to be saved. She’s trying to live on her own terms, even when her choices get messy. And Matthias Schoenaerts? Low-key steals the whole thing just by showing up and standing still.
If you liked Pride & Prejudice but wished Lizzy Bennet had a little more edge, this is your movie. It’s romantic, yes—but not in a neat, fairytale way. It’s complicated, thorny, and very human.
Sea of Shadows (2019)
Sea of Shadows plays like a thriller, but it’s terrifying because it’s real. The film dives into the fight to save the vaquita—a tiny, endangered porpoise—being driven to extinction by illegal fishing in Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. And it’s not just about marine biology. It’s about drug cartels, corruption, international crime rings, and activists risking their lives.
Director Richard Ladkani doesn’t sugarcoat anything. You see the undercover ops, the hacked phones, the tension of boats chasing boats in the dark. But you also see the toll—the frustration, the loss, the sheer hopelessness that sometimes creeps in. It’s not just “save the whales” energy—it’s high-stakes, boots-on-the-ground urgency.
If you liked The Cove or Virunga, this is in that same lane: intense, immersive, and deeply upsetting in all the right ways. It might make you furious. It might make you cry. Either way, you’ll remember it.
The Greatest Showman (2017)
You know what? Say what you want about historical accuracy—The Greatest Showman is a full-on spectacle. Hugh Jackman plays P.T. Barnum as a dreamer, a hustler, and a born entertainer, and the movie leans into the myth more than the man. But once the music kicks in, it’s hard not to get swept up.
This is one of those musicals where the songs are the movie. “This Is Me,” “Rewrite the Stars,” “The Greatest Show”—they’re massive, stadium-worthy anthems, and they hit hard whether you’re in a theater seat or blasting it alone in your car. It’s shiny, emotional, and full of big, bold feelings. Subtle? Not remotely. But it doesn’t need to be.
If Moulin Rouge! made you cry glitter tears or La La Land made you believe in dreams again, The Greatest Showman will absolutely hit that same nerve. It’s a lot—but in the best way.
Idiocracy (2006)
This one’s a comedy, sure—but give it ten minutes and it starts feeling a little too real. Idiocracy follows an average guy (Luke Wilson) who wakes up 500 years in the future and finds out he’s now the smartest person on Earth. The catch? Society has completely unraveled into a dumbed-down, corporate-run mess where electrolytes water the crops and Costco has its own zip code.
It’s ridiculous—but that’s the point. Mike Judge (the guy behind Office Space and King of the Hill) leans hard into satire, but somehow never lets the absurdity get too far from the truth. It’s not subtle. But it is sharp. And every year, it gets a little harder to laugh without wincing. Maya Rudolph is hilarious, and Dax Shepard as the world’s dumbest roommate? Iconic.
If Black Mirror had a Red Bull and wrote a script in all caps, you’d get this. It’s silly, it’s smart, and yeah—it might just ruin Gatorade for you forever.
Cinderella (1950)
This is the one that started it all—or at least saved Disney when the studio was hanging by a thread. The original Cinderella still holds up, with its soft colors, dreamy animation, and that classic rags-to-riches story that’s been retold a hundred times since. But this one? It’s pure magic.
There’s something cozy about how simple it is. A girl, a pumpkin carriage, a mouse choir, and a dress that still sparkles in your memory decades later. And yeah, it’s a product of its time—Cinderella’s no rebel—but her kindness, patience, and quiet strength still land. Plus, the stepmother? One of the coldest villains in animation. No powers. Just pure menace.
If you grew up with this, rewatch it with grown-up eyes. It’s gentle and graceful and still somehow iconic. The slipper fits for a reason.
Holes (2003)
This one’s a middle-school fever dream—in the best way. Holes follows Stanley Yelnats (yes, that’s “Stanley” spelled backward) as he gets sent to a juvenile detention camp where the kids dig holes all day in the desert “to build character.” Except… that’s not really why they’re digging.
What starts off feeling quirky turns into this layered, time-jumping story about curses, buried treasure, family legacies, and friendship. It shouldn’t work, but it totally does. Shia LaBeouf is peak early-2000s Shia, and the supporting cast—Sigourney Weaver, Patricia Arquette, Jon Voight—goes all in. It’s weird, emotional, and oddly profound.
If you ever read the book in school and forgot what it was about, now’s the time to revisit. It’s funny, surprisingly deep, and one of the rare YA adaptations that absolutely nails it.
27 Dresses (2008)
If romantic comedies had a starter pack, 27 Dresses would be in it. Katherine Heigl plays Jane, the eternal bridesmaid who’s organized everyone else’s big day except her own. It’s got all the rom-com beats—unrequited love, a wisecracking best friend, a dreamy reporter (James Marsden, peak charm)—but it pulls them off with enough warmth to keep you invested.
The best part? Jane’s not just waiting around for a man. She’s dealing with burnout, boundary issues, and the very real fear that her life’s been on hold while everyone else moves forward. It’s sweet, funny, and occasionally cringey (in a good way), with enough heart to carry you through the predictable bits.
If you liked The Proposal or Legally Blonde but wanted a little more emotional mess, this one’s worth a rewatch. Bonus: the dress montage still slaps.
Bridge to Terabithia (2007)
This one wrecks you in the way only childhood stories can. Bridge to Terabithia starts off like a fantasy—two lonely kids, a forest hideaway, an imaginary kingdom—but then it sideswipes you with one of the most honest, gutting portrayals of grief ever put in a “kids” movie.
Josh Hutcherson and AnnaSophia Robb have a real, effortless chemistry. You believe in their friendship, in their make-believe world, in the way they see magic in tree stumps and rope swings. And when it all changes—if you know, you know—it hits like a punch to the chest. But it’s not trauma for the sake of tears. It’s about growing up, and how imagination can be both a refuge and a lifeline.
If My Girl made you sob, or Where the Wild Things Are made you feel too many things at once, Terabithia is going to sit with you. It’s small, it’s beautiful, and it hurts—in the way good stories should.
And That’s a Wrap
So yeah, this batch hits every corner of the emotional map. You’ve got Elton John baring his soul (Never Too Late), a dystopian future that feels alarmingly close to now (Idiocracy), and a 1950s fairytale that still knows how to charm (Cinderella). Whether it’s animated mice sewing ballgowns or a satire warning us about electrolytes in our crops, these films all have one thing in common: they stick with you.
Some are straight from your childhood memory bank (Holes, Bridge to Terabithia), others are the kind you throw on for comfort (27 Dresses, don’t lie). But there’s also weight here—stories about growing up, messing up, surviving loss, or just trying to be seen. These aren’t just rewatches. They’re reminders. Of where you were, who you’ve been, and maybe where you’re headed.
So whether you’re feeling nostalgic, chaotic, romantic, or just need to cry in the corner for a minute—there’s something in here with your name on it. You know what to do. Hit play.
