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 29-July 5, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.
1. The Order (2024)
Based on a chilling true story, The Order pulls no punches. Jude Law plays an FBI agent tracking a radical militia in the 1980s Pacific Northwest—think backwoods shootouts, white supremacist manifestos, and a slow, pressure-cooker build toward violence. It’s gritty, tight-lipped, and full of righteous fury.
Nicholas Hoult plays the cultish leader with unnerving calm, and the whole thing has a hard-boiled, procedural vibe that leans more Zodiac than FBI: Most Wanted. There’s something haunting about how quiet it is—the story unfolds in cold cabins, rural roads, and darkened surveillance rooms. No CGI explosions here, just tension and real-world stakes.
It’s not flashy, but it’s sharp. The performances are grounded. And if you’ve got the patience for a slow burn with historical bite, this one’s worth digging into.
2. Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
This one’s peak Cruise. Rogue Nation kicks off with Tom Cruise hanging off the side of a plane mid-takeoff, and somehow? That’s just the beginning. Ethan Hunt is off the grid, hunted by the CIA, and facing a secret anti-IMF group called the Syndicate—and yeah, things get complicated fast.
Rebecca Ferguson makes a show-stopping franchise debut as Ilsa Faust, the kind of morally murky agent who can kick your teeth in and leave you thanking her. There’s an opera house assassination, an underwater safe-cracking scene, and enough motorcycle chases to make John Wick sweat. Director Christopher McQuarrie keeps it smart, tight, and stylish.
It’s one of the most balanced Mission: Impossible films—slick without feeling overstuffed, funny without losing edge. If you want big-budget spy chaos with real stunt work, this is where you jump in.
3. Mission: Impossible (1996)
The one that started it all—and still holds up. Mission: Impossible is vintage ’90s espionage, full of floppy disks, fake identities, and slow-building paranoia. Tom Cruise plays a younger, angrier Ethan Hunt, framed for a mission gone wrong and forced to go rogue to clear his name.
The plot’s twisty, maybe too twisty, but De Palma’s direction keeps the tension simmering. That vault scene? Iconic. The helicopter-in-a-tunnel finale? Peak blockbuster absurdity. And Ving Rhames as Luther? A franchise staple from day one.
It’s lean, moody, and just tech-y enough to feel futuristic without being dated. If you want to see how this whole thing started, it’s a classic for a reason.
4. The Transporter (2002)
Before Jason Statham was cracking necks in The Meg or stealing scenes in Fast & Furious, he was Frank Martin—the world’s most unbothered delivery guy. In The Transporter, he’s a mercenary courier with three rules: no names, no opening the package, and no personal involvement. So of course, he breaks all three.
This movie is basically 90 minutes of stylish European car chases, slick martial arts, and Statham looking intensely at things. The plot? A bit thin. But the action? Sharp, fast, and practical. There’s a fight in a garage using bike pedals and motor oil that still slaps two decades later.
It’s old-school cool with Luc Besson’s fingerprints all over it. If you miss the days when action movies were more fists than VFX, this one’s calling your name.
5. Cuckoo (2024)
Cuckoo is the kind of horror movie that doesn’t explain itself—and that’s the point. Hunter Schafer plays Gretchen, a teenager dragged to a creepy Alpine resort with her dad and new stepmom. Something feels off from the jump. There’s a ringing in the air, odd guests, and a woman with the same voice as her dead mother.
It’s part fever dream, part body horror, part psychological spiral. Written and directed by Tilman Singer, it’s a throwback to ’70s Euro-horror with a neon-soaked twist. Think Suspiria meets Under the Skin, but more claustrophobic.
It won’t be for everyone—it’s slow, strange, and sometimes straight-up confusing. But if you like your horror surreal and stylish with a creeping dread that never lets up, this one’s a trip worth taking.
6. Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything (2025)
If you grew up seeing Barbara Walters on TV—or just know her from The View memes—this new doc is essential viewing. Tell Me Everything dives into her six-decade career with rare footage, brutal honesty, and interviews from everyone she’s ever made squirm. Oprah, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric—they all weigh in.
Directed by Jackie Jesko, this isn’t a puff piece. It explores how Walters bulldozed her way through a sexist media world, asked the questions no one else would, and sometimes made enemies doing it. The footage of her interviewing Monica Lewinsky, Fidel Castro, and Mike Tyson still hits.
It’s intimate, it’s layered, and it’s the kind of documentary that reminds you just how much one person can reshape an industry. Press play, and let Barbara give you a masterclass in journalism—and survival.
7. 28 Weeks Later (2007)
Not for the faint of heart, 28 Weeks Later is the rare sequel that holds its own—and in some ways, ups the ante. Set six months after the original virus outbreak, the UK has been “reclaimed,” but you know how that goes. One wrong move, and the rage virus is back on the loose.
The movie starts with a jaw-dropping escape sequence that tells you exactly how brutal things are going to get. Robert Carlyle gives a heartbreaking performance as a father who makes one very bad call, and Rose Byrne and Jeremy Renner bring serious urgency as military medics trying to keep things under control.
It’s tense, fast, and messy—in the best way. If you like your horror loud, bloody, and morally complex, this one still hits like a sledgehammer.
8. Out Come the Wolves (2024)
Ever wonder what happens when your cozy cabin weekend turns into a survival nightmare? Out Come the Wolves answers that—with teeth. A man, his best friend, and her fiancé head into the wilderness for some casual hunting, only to end up on the menu themselves when a literal wolf pack comes calling.
It’s stripped down and brutal, leaning into natural horror with minimal CGI and max tension. Missy Peregrym leads the cast and absolutely crushes the final act. The wolves aren’t just animals—they’re relentless, calculating, and scary as hell.
Think The Grey meets Backcountry, with more claustrophobia and fewer Hollywood flourishes. It’s not reinventing the wheel, but it’s a solid, snowy nail-biter.
9. Wild (2014)
This one’s for anyone who’s ever wanted to walk away from it all—literally. Wild follows Cheryl Strayed (Reese Witherspoon), who decides to hike the Pacific Crest Trail alone after her mother’s death and a personal spiral that left her rock bottom. Spoiler: it’s not a chill hike.
Reese gives one of her best performances—raw, stripped-down, and often silent as she processes loss, shame, and determination one painful mile at a time. Laura Dern, as Cheryl’s mother, steals every flashback scene with quiet heartbreak. The landscapes are gorgeous, but the emotional terrain is the real journey.
It’s a deeply human story of healing and grit. No fantasy. No tricks. Just one woman, her backpack, and the need to start over.
10. California King (2025)
This one’s chaotic—but in a fun, no-one-thought-this-through kind of way. California King stars Travis Bennett as Perry, a lovable mattress salesman who finds out his childhood crush is leaving town. His solution? Stage a fake kidnapping to win her heart. Naturally, it spirals into an actual crime.
Jimmy Tatro plays the best friend/enabler with peak “bad idea energy,” and Victoria Justice brings charm and eye-rolls as the girl at the center of it all. It’s part caper, part buddy comedy, part midlife meltdown.
It’s not reinventing anything, but it leans into the absurd with commitment. Think Pineapple Express meets Superbad, with way more furniture references. If you’re in the mood for something dumb and weirdly sweet, hit play.
And That’s a Wrap
That’s your Hulu lineup for the week—ten picks that range from nail-biting horror (Cuckoo, 28 Weeks Later), to offbeat capers (California King), to grounded, emotional journeys (Wild, Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything). Whether you’re looking to laugh, cry, or grip your seat in terror, this list’s got a little something for every vibe.
You’ve got action classics (Mission: Impossible, The Transporter), timely thrillers (The Order), and more than a few surprises lurking in the dark. Some will haunt you. Some will comfort you. And a few will absolutely make you say, “Wait, how did I miss this one?”
So if your Hulu feed’s been feeling a little stale, now’s your sign to shake things up. Grab your snacks. Hit play. Let the binge begin.
