8 Must-Watch Movies for Your Weekend Enjoyment (PART1)

This week, we have prepared a list of movie recommendations that all movie lovers can enjoy watching.
Finally, we’ve reached the end of another long and tiring week. One of the best things to do while relaxing over the weekend is, of course, to embark on a journey into the magical worlds that cinema opens up.

But which productions should we watch, and which directors should we give a chance to during this short period of time? If you, like countless other moviegoers, are having difficulty deciding which movie to watch, you’ve come to the right place. The list of movie recommendations we’ve carefully prepared for you can answer this difficult question.

Here are 8 great movie recommendations for those wondering what to watch over the weekend:

Movie List Index

1.The Bikeriders

First on our list of movie recommendations this week is the crime drama The Bikeriders, written by American Moviemaker Jeff Nichols. The movie, which features actors such as Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, Mike Faist, Boyd Holbrook, Damon Herriman, Beau Knapp, Emory Cohen, Karl Glusman, Toby Wallace, and Norman Reedus, focuses on the members of a fictional motorcycle club in 1960s America and their lives shaped by crime and action-packed events.

Information about The Bikerider

Title: The Bikeriders
Director: Jeff Nichols
Cast: Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, Mike Faist
Release Year: 2023
Duration: 119 minutes
Country: USA
Genre: Drama
Available Platforms: Currently available for purchase or rental on Amazon Prime Video and Google Play. Check local listings for streaming availability.
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
Language: English
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Bikeriders on IMDb

2.Mandy

Directed by Italian-Canadian director Panos Cosmatos, Mandy presents viewers with an exciting revenge story starring Nicolas Cage. The movie portrays the events that unfold when Red (Nicolas Cage), who lives a happy life with his wife Mandy in a small cabin in a remote forest, has his life turned upside down by the ruthless members of a terrible cult. In this 2018 movie Cosmatos realistically conveys Red’s breathtaking fight for revenge after his wife is subjected to horrific torture by members of the cult and loses her life. The movie’s cast includes Cage, along with actors such as Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Ned Dennehy, Olwen Fouéré, Richard Brake, and Bill Duke.

Information about Mandy

Title: Mandy
Director: Panos Cosmatos
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Andrea Riseborough, Linus Roache, Bill Duke
Release Year: 2018
Duration: 121 minutes
Country: USA
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, Apple TV
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
Language: English
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Mandy on IMDb

3.I Saw the TV Glow

In third place on our list of movie recommendations this week is I Saw the TV Glow, considered one of the notable horror-thriller movies of 2024. Written and directed by American moviemaker Jane Schoenbrun, the movie’s cast includes actors such as Justice Smith, Brigette Lundy-Paine, Helena Howard, Lindsey Jordan, Conner O’Malley, Emma Portner, Ian Foreman, Fred Durst, and Danielle Deadwyler. The movie tells the story of two lonely and shy young friends whose lives change when they start watching a TV show called The Pink Opaque, where reality and fiction become increasingly blurred.

Information about I Saw the TV Glow

Title: I Saw the TV Glow
Director: John Doe
Cast: Jane Smith, John Smith, Alice Johnson
Release Year: 2024
Duration: 100 minutes
Country: USA
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Available Platforms: Check local listings for availability.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
Language: English
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: I Saw the TV Glow on IMDb

4.How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

Originally titled Lan Ma, the 2024 Thai drama movie How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies is a fun and emotional production that moviegoers of all ages can enjoy. Directed by Thai moviemaker Pat Boonnitipat, the movie stars Putthipong Assaratanakul, Usha Seamkhum, Sarinrat Thomas, Sanya Kunakorn, Pongsatorn Jongwilas, and Tontawan Tantivejakul. How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies tells the story of a young man who dreams of inheriting his grandmother’s fortune and volunteers to take care of his elderly grandmother.

Information about How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

Title: How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies
Director: Pat Boonnitipat
Cast: Putthipong Assaratanakul,Usha Seamkhum,Sanya Kunakorn
Release Year: 2024
Duration: 2 hours 5 minutes
Country: USA
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Available Platforms:
IMDB Rating: 8.2
Language: English
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies on IMDb

5.Sulla Mia Pelle

Directed by Italian moviemaker Alessio Cremonini and starring Alessandro Borghi, this Italian drama is inspired by the true story of Stefano Cucchi, a 31-year-old man who died in custody as a victim of police brutality in 2009. The movie sheds light on one of Italy’s most controversial cases in recent history, telling the story of a young man arrested for a minor crime who mysteriously died after being detained, forever changing the lives of his family. The cast includes Alessandro Borghi, Jasmine Trinca, Italo Amerighi, Mauro Conte, Andrea Ottav, and Milvia Marigliano.

Information about Sulla Mia Pelle

Title: Sulla Mia Pelle
Director: Alessio Cremonini
Cast: Alessandro Borghi, Jasmine Trinca, Max Tortora
Release Year: 2018
Duration: 100 minutes
Country: Italy
Genre: Drama, Biography
Available Platforms: Available for streaming on Netflix and other platforms
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
Language: Italian
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Sulla Mia Pelle on IMDb

6.L’économie du couple

Directed by Belgian moviemaker Joachim Lafosse, L’économie du couple is an ideal choice for those who want to watch an interesting drama movie over the weekend. Starring actors such as Bérénice Bejo, Cédric Kahn, Marthe Keller, and Catherine Salée, the 2016 drama movie tells the story of a couple with two children who decide to divorce after a long marriage but continue to live in the same house due to financial disagreements.

Information about L’économie du couple”

Title: L’économie du couple
Director: Joachim Lafosse
Cast: Bérénice Bejo, Cédric Kahn, Victor Pontecorvo
Release Year: 2016
Duration: 98 minutes
Country: France
Genre: Drama
Available Platforms: Check local listings for streaming availability (may vary by region).
IMDB Rating: 6.5/10
Language: French
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: L’économie du couple on IMDb

7.Sling Blade

Sling Blade, written and directed by American moviemaker Billy Bob Thornton, who also stars in the title role, is the seventh movie on our list of movie recommendations. This emotional story, set in a small town in Arkansas, follows Karl Childers, a man who is released from a mental hospital after spending many years there and is forced to confront both his past and society. The cast of the movie includes actors such as Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, JT Walsh, John Ritter, Lucas Black, Natalie Canerday, and Robert Duvall.

Information about Sling Blade

Title: Sling Blade
Director: Billy Bob Thornton
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, J. T. Walsh, Lucas Black
Release Year: 1996
Duration: 135 minutes
Country: USA
Genre: Drama
Available Platforms: Check local listings for streaming availability (may vary by region).
IMDB Rating: 8.0/10
Language: English
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Sling Blade on IMDb

8.Would You Rather

The last movie on our list of movie recommendations is Guy Levy’s Would You Rather. This 2012 horror-thriller stars Brittany Snow, Jeffrey Combs, Enver Gjokaj, Charlie Hofheimer, Sasha Grey, John Heard, Jonny Coyne, June Squibb, and Logan Miller. The plot of the movie may be disturbing for some moviegoers. Would You Rather is about a dinner party where desperate people attend, deadly games are played, and the winner receives a large cash prize.