Anomalisa
2015 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 1,854 votes
An inspirational speaker becomes reinvigorated after meeting a lively woman who shakes up his mundane existence. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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What to Watch This Weekend Movies
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose engaging favorites worth making time for this weekend. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-07 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
We rank eligible titles using TMDB audience ratings, vote confidence, relevance to the theme, and current popularity. Ratings can change as new votes are added.
Castaway on the Moon
2009 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 738 votes
Mr. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Illusionist
2010 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 686 votes
A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Siege of Jadotville
2016 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 952 votes
Irish Commandant Pat Quinlan leads a stand off with troops against French and Belgian Mercenaries in the Congo during the early 1960s. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Far from Heaven
2002 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 682 votes
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Manhattan Murder Mystery
1993 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 1,191 votes
A middle-aged couple suspects foul play when their neighbor's wife suddenly drops dead. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Corpus Christi
2019 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 616 votes
A pious 20-year-old juvenile delinquent is sent to work at a sawmill in a small town; on arrival, he dresses up as a priest and accidentally takes over the local parish. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Asphalt Jungle
1950 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 542 votes
Recently paroled from prison, legendary burglar "Doc" Riedenschneider, with funding from Alonzo Emmerich, a crooked lawyer, gathers a small group of veteran criminals together in the Midwest for a big jewel heist. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
L'Avventura
1960 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 758 votes
Claudia and Anna join Anna's lover, Sandro, on a boat trip to a remote volcanic island. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Purple Rose of Cairo
1985 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 1,159 votes
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Marching Band
2024 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 506 votes
A world-famous orchestra conductor discovers the brother he never knew he had — a school cafeteria worker who plays trombone in a local marching band. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
1988 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 1,015 votes
After being dumped by her lover, Pepa finds her life and the lives of those around her spiraling out of control in a deliciously chaotic series of events. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Dinner Game
1998 · TMDB 7.8/10 · 2,081 votes
For Pierre Brochant and his friends, Wednesday is “Idiots' Day”. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Yellow Sea
2010 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 595 votes
A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Day for Night
1973 · TMDB 7.8/10 · 666 votes
A committed filmmaker struggles to complete his latest project while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of War
2004 · TMDB 8.0/10 · 782 votes
When two brothers are forced to fight in the Korean War, the elder decides to take the riskiest missions if it will help shield the younger from battle. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Act of Killing
2012 · TMDB 7.7/10 · 765 votes
In this chilling and groundbreaking documentary, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various film genres. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Taming of the Scoundrel
1980 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 515 votes
A rich farmer is well known for being very unkind. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Whatever Works
2009 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 1,862 votes
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Heroic Losers
2019 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 618 votes
In a town in the Northwest of the province of Buenos Aires, a group of neighbors is organized to recover the economy of the area, but when the corralito is implemented in the country and they suffer a fraud, their hopes disappear. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.