So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Hulu, 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 15-21, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.
The Last Showgirl (2024)
It turns out Pamela Anderson can really act—like really act—and The Last Showgirl is the proof. She plays Shelly, a Vegas dancer who’s been high-kicking in the same revue for 30 years, only to find out it’s closing. What comes next isn’t glitz and glamour—it’s quiet panic, hard questions, and a whole lot of soul-searching.
Directed by Gia Coppola, the film feels small in all the right ways—intimate, lived-in, and deeply personal. Anderson draws on her own life with such honesty that you kind of forget she was ever a pop culture punchline. And when you’ve got a supporting cast that includes Billie Lourd, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, Dave Bautista, and Jamie Lee Curtis? Yeah, you’re in good hands.
Think The Wrestler, but swap out spandex for sequins. It’s tender, sharp, and honestly, kind of a career reset.
Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge (2024)
Yes, she invented the wrap dress. But Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge makes it clear that’s barely scratching the surface. This doc goes deep into the life of DVF—from Holocaust-survivor lineage to European royalty to full-blown fashion powerhouse.
Directors Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Trish Dalton let Diane tell her own story, but they also bring in the big names—Oprah, Marc Jacobs, even Hillary Clinton—to show how wide her influence really is. But the real gut punches come from her family interviews. You don’t get this far without burning a few bridges, and the film doesn’t pretend otherwise.
If you love fashion docs that are more than just catwalks and Champagne, this is a fierce, feminist origin story. A little sparkle. A lot of grit.
The First Omen (2024)
Let’s be real: nobody was asking for a prequel to The Omen—but somehow, The First Omen delivers. This one’s a slow, creepy build that goes full nightmare by the third act, and it has no problem taking its sweet time getting there.
Nell Tiger Free is magnetic as a young nun-in-training who’s sent to a Vatican-adjacent orphanage, only to uncover some seriously sinister stuff. There’s religious horror, eerie kids, and the kind of unspoken dread that creeps under your skin. And when it all clicks into place with the original Omen lore? Chills.
It’s beautifully shot, deeply unsettling, and way better than most franchise horror lately. If Rosemary’s Baby had a Gen Z cousin, this would be it.
The Contestant (2023)
This one’s as weird as it is heartbreaking. The Contestant tells the real story of Nasubi, a Japanese man who unwittingly became a reality TV icon in the late ’90s. The catch? He was locked in a room, naked, with no food or supplies, and had to survive on magazine sweepstakes for a full year. Oh, and it was broadcast live to millions, without his consent.
Director Clair Titley keeps it tight (under 90 minutes!) but manages to unpack so much: media exploitation, trauma, fame, and what happens when the cameras finally shut off. Fred Armisen narrates, which gives it a lightness that keeps it from feeling too bleak—until it kind of punches you in the chest at the end.
If Black Mirror were real life—and in some ways, it is—this is it. Uncomfortable. Essential. And unforgettable.
No One Will Save You (2023)
This one barely has any dialogue, and somehow that makes it even scarier. Kaitlyn Dever stars in No One Will Save You as Brynn, a socially isolated young woman whose night turns into a full-blown alien invasion. Think home invasion thriller, but swap burglars for otherworldly beings.
Director Brian Duffield takes a big swing here by going mostly wordless, and it works. Every sound, every movement, every breath matters. Dever carries the entire thing with just her face, her body, and some very convincing panic. The aliens? Freaky. The atmosphere? Tense as hell.
If you like your sci-fi with a side of trauma and a whole lot of silence, this is the kind of movie that burrows into your brain and stays there. Just… don’t watch it alone at night.
How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022)
This one grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. How to Blow Up a Pipeline is part eco-thriller, part heist movie, and entirely urgent. A crew of young activists—fed up with watching the world burn—decides to literally take matters into their own hands by plotting to blow up a Texas oil pipeline. It’s radical, tense, and somehow still emotionally grounded.
Directed by Daniel Goldhaber and based (loosely) on Andreas Malm’s book, the movie doesn’t sugarcoat anything. It asks the hard questions: What does protest really look like? Who gets to call it terrorism? And how far would you go for a cause you believe in?
If Ocean’s Eleven and Sorry to Bother You had a very intense, very sweaty child, it would be this. It’s gritty, nervy, and exactly the kind of movie that sparks debate in group chats.
Infinity Pool (2023)
Brandon Cronenberg (yep, that Cronenberg) takes us on a deeply disturbing vacation from hell in Infinity Pool. Alexander Skarsgård and Cleopatra Coleman are a couple staying at a luxury resort when—let’s just say—a tragic accident leads to some truly wild sci-fi horror consequences. Enter Mia Goth, absolutely unhinged and stealing every frame.
To explain more would spoil it, but let’s just say this movie goes to places you’re not expecting. There’s cloning. There are mind games. There’s violence and sex and identity unraveling like yarn in a blender.
It’s stylish, unsettling, and totally Cronenberg-core. If you like your horror soaked in privilege and moral decay, with a side of body horror and existential dread, Infinity Pool will mess you up—in a good way.
Rye Lane (2023)
This one’s a gem—bright, breezy, and full of heart. Rye Lane is a rom-com set in South London, where two recently dumped twenty-somethings (Vivian Oparah and David Jonsson) meet-cute in a gallery bathroom and end up spending the day roaming Peckham and Brixton, unpacking heartbreak and maybe—just maybe—falling for each other.
What makes this shine isn’t just the chemistry (which is A+) but the style. Director Raine Allen-Miller gives us colors, angles, and energy that make the whole thing pop like a music video with soul. It’s sweet but not syrupy, modern without being cynical.
If Before Sunrise took a detour through a Caribbean-infused London block party, you’d get Rye Lane. It’s a vibe. It’s a flex. And it’s hard not to grin the whole way through.
Triangle of Sadness (2022)
You know those movies where rich people get absolutely wrecked, and it feels kind of cathartic? That’s Triangle of Sadness. It starts on a yacht full of models, influencers, and ultra-wealthy weirdos, then quickly spirals into a disaster movie-slash-class satire that’s as gross as it is hilarious.
Directed by Ruben Östlund (The Square), this thing won the Palme d’Or but also divided audiences like no other. Some called it brilliant. Others called it insufferable. Either way, it’s unforgettable—especially the vomit scene. You’ll know it when you see it.
If you like your social commentary served with a side of absurdity and chaos, this is your ticket. It’s not subtle. It’s not nice. But it sure is something.
Fire of Love (2022)
This one will melt you—no pun intended. Fire of Love tells the story of Maurice and Katia Krafft, a pair of French volcanologists who fell head-over-heels in love with each other and, just as fiercely, with volcanoes. We’re talking real obsession here—the kind where you chase eruptions around the world, stand on the edge of lava lakes, and film it all with the kind of curiosity that makes you forget how dangerous it is.
Director Sara Dosa takes their massive archive of footage—glowing red rivers, ash-black skies, rocks flying at impossible speeds—and turns it into something poetic. There’s a dreamlike voiceover, a ‘70s-meets-science-fair aesthetic, and this constant undercurrent of awe. You don’t just watch the Kraffts fall in love—you feel it.
But it’s not just about love. It’s about risk, obsession, and what it means to give your life to something bigger than you. And yeah, it’s beautiful. And yeah, it’s sad. And yeah, you’ll probably cry. But you’ll also walk away feeling like you just witnessed something rare—two people who found the thing that set them on fire, and ran toward it together.
And That’s a Wrap
So there it is—your Hulu lineup, ten films that aren’t just background noise. These picks have something to say. Whether it’s a nearly wordless alien thriller like No One Will Save You or the sequin-dusted heartbreak of The Last Showgirl, every one of these movies packs a punch. Some go hard (Infinity Pool, How to Blow Up a Pipeline), some hit soft (Rye Lane, Fire of Love), but none of them leave you untouched.
You’ve got wild real-life stories (The Contestant, Woman in Charge), fresh takes on old fears (The First Omen), and docs that make your brain and heart light up (Fire of Love, again—what a gem). Some will challenge you. Some will comfort you. A few might seriously mess with your head.
So if your streaming rotation’s feeling a little beige, throw one of these on. This week’s lineup is for the curious, the restless, the romantics, and the rage-watchers. Grab a drink, dim the lights, and hit play.
