In our list of movie recommendations this week, we have included productions that all movie lovers can enjoy watching.
There is only a short time left until we reach the best part of the week—the two-day break. Some of us will spend Saturday and Sunday resting to recover from the week’s fatigue, while others will dive into various activities.
Movie lovers are already on the lookout for quality movies to watch over the weekend. If you are one of those movie lovers searching for something good to watch, we have prepared a unique list of movie recommendations for you this week. Here are 8 great recommendations for those wondering what to watch over the weekend.
1.Mary Magdalene
First on our list of movie recommendations this week is Mary Magdalene, which made a splash around the world and became the center of important discussions the year it was released. The script for the production, which was written by Australian director Garth Davis, was written by Philippa Goslett and Helen Edmundson. The leading roles in the movie are played by Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tahar Rahim.
This remarkable historical drama tells the story of a free-spirited woman named Mary (Rooney Mara) who joins a new movement led by a charismatic preacher named Jesus (Joaquin Phoenix) and becomes one of his most unusual followers.
Information about Mary Magdalene (2018)
- Director: Garth Davis
- Cast: Rooney Mara, Joaquin Phoenix, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tahar Rahim
- Release Year: 2018
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom, Australia
- Genre: Historical Drama
- Language: English
- Age Rating: R
- Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies
- IMDb Rating: 5.9
- Similar Movies: The Last Temptation of Christ, Son of God
- Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
- IMDb Link: Mary Magdalene on IMDb
2.The Electrical Life of Louis Wain
The Electrical Life of Louis Wain, directed by British actor, writer, and director Will Sharpe, is a warm and sincere biography, drama-comedy that all moviegoers can enjoy.
The movie tells the life story of British painter Louis Wain, who lived between 1860 and 1939 and is known for his extraordinary cat drawings. Benedict Cumberbatch, one of the most popular actors of recent times, plays the painter. Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough, and Toby Jones are some of the names accompanying the famous actor. Sharpe successfully brings different sections of the British painter’s life to the big screen.
Information about The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021)
- Director: Will Sharpe
- Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Claire Foy, Andrea Riseborough, Toby Jones
- Release Year: 2021
- Duration: 111 minutes
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Biography, Drama, Comedy
- Language: English
- Age Rating: PG-13
- Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating: 6.8
- Similar Movies: Loving Vincent, Mr. Turner
- Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
- IMDb Link: The Electrical Life of Louis Wain on IMDb
3.The Girl in the Spider’s Web
Directed by Uruguayan Fede Álvarez, this action-thriller was well-received by moviegoers when it was released. The movie, adapted from the fourth book of the Millennium series by Swedish author, journalist, and activist Stieg Larsson, stars Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, LaKeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks, and Stephen Merchant.
The Girl in the Spider’s Web tells the story of two very different characters, computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Claire Foy) and journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Sverrir Gudnason), as they struggle to solve a big mystery in a world surrounded by dangerous spies, cybercriminals, and corrupt government officials.
Information about The Girl in the Spider’s Web (2018)
- Director: Fede Álvarez
- Cast: Claire Foy, Sverrir Gudnason, LaKeith Stanfield, Sylvia Hoeks, Stephen Merchant
- Release Year: 2018
- Duration: 117 minutes
- Country: United States, Sweden, Germany
- Genre: Action, Thriller
- Language: English
- Age Rating: R
- Available Platforms: Netflix, Google Play Movies
- IMDb Rating: 6.1
- Similar Movies: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, No Time to Die
- Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
- IMDb Link: The Girl in the Spider’s Web on IMDb
4.Women Talking
Fourth on our list of movie suggestions is Women Talking, which won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay in 2023. The production, directed by Canadian director Sarah Polley, is an adaptation of Miriam Toews’ 2018 novel of the same name. The movie stars Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw, and Frances McDormand.
The movie tells the story of a group of women in an isolated colony whose lives are shaped by religious rules. When the women start to “talk” to each other, the horrific sexual assaults they experienced come to light, bringing them to the brink of new and brave decisions.
Information about Women Talking (2022)
- IMDb Link: Women Talking on IMDb
- Director: Sarah Polley
- Cast: Rooney Mara, Claire Foy, Jessie Buckley, Judith Ivey, Ben Whishaw, Frances McDormand
- Release Year: 2022
- Duration: 104 minutes
- Country: United States, Canada
- Genre: Drama
- Language: English
- Age Rating: PG-13
- Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV
- IMDb Rating: 6.9
- Similar Movies: The Handmaid’s Tale, The Color Purple
- Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
5.The Other Zoey
Directed by Iranian-American director Sara Zandieh, The Other Zoey can be a great alternative for our readers who enjoy the romantic comedy genre. Josephine Langford, Drew Starkey, Archie Renaux, Mallori Johnson, Patrick Fabian, Heather Graham, and Andie MacDowell are some of the names in the movie.
The Other Zoey focuses on the funny events that develop after a popular student named Zach MacLaren (Drew Starkey) loses his memory in an accident and mistakes the extremely intelligent Zoey Miller (Josephine Langford), who is not very interested in matters of the heart, for his girlfriend.
Information about The Other Zoey (2023)
- Director: Sara Zandieh
- Cast: Josephine Langford, Drew Starkey, Archie Renaux, Mallori Johnson, Patrick Fabian, Heather Graham, Andie MacDowell
- Release Year: 2023
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Country: United States
- Genre: Romantic Comedy
- Language: English
- Age Rating: PG-13
- Available Platforms: Netflix, Hulu
- IMDb Rating: 5.8
- Similar Movies: The Kissing Booth, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
- Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
- IMDb Link: The Other Zoey on IMDb
6.Moonfall
German director Roland Emmerich’s science fiction action movie Moonfall focuses on the events that occur after the Moon leaves orbit and heads towards our planet, and the struggle of a group of people trying to accomplish an impossible task of preventing the Moon from hitting the Earth. The movie, which draws attention with its impressive visual effects, stars Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, Carolina Bartczak, and Donald Sutherland.
Information about Moonfall (2022)
- Director: Roland Emmerich
- Cast: Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, Carolina Bartczak, Donald Sutherland
- Release Year: 2022
- Duration: 130 minutes
- Country: United States
- Genre: Science Fiction, Action
- Language: English
- Age Rating: PG-13
- Available Platforms: HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video
- IMDb Rating: 5.1
- Similar Movies: Armageddon, Deep Impact
- Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
- IMDb Link: Moonfall on IMDb
7.Vesper
Vesper, released in 2022, is another science fiction production on our list of movie suggestions. The movie, produced by Kristina Buožytė and Bruno Samper, stars Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan, Rosy McEwen, and Richard Brake. The movie tells the story of a little girl named Vesper (Raffiella Chapman) who struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic world with her sick father Darius (Richard Brake) after the collapse of our planet’s ecosystem.
Information about Vesper (2022)
- Director: Kristina Buožytė, Bruno Samper
- Cast: Raffiella Chapman, Eddie Marsan, Rosy McEwen, Richard Brake
- Release Year: 2022
- Duration: 114 minutes
- Country: France, Lithuania, Belgium
- Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
- Language: English
- Age Rating: PG-13
- Available Platforms: Apple TV, Google Play Movies
- IMDb Rating: 6.0
- Similar Movies: The Road, Children of Men
- Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
- IMDb Link: Vesper on IMDb
8.La ley de Herodes
Last on our list of movie suggestions is the Mexican political satire La ley de Herodes, which has been appreciated by many moviegoers to date. Directed by Luis Estrada, one of the important names in Mexican cinema, the movie stars Damián Alcázar, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Delia Casanova, Juan Carlos Colombo, and Alex Cox.
La ley de Herodes strikingly conveys to the audience how an ordinary and naive man becomes the mayor of a small Mexican town and turns into a corrupt politician who will do anything to retain the power he has seized.
Information about La ley de Herodes (1999)
- IMDb Link: La ley de Herodes on IMDb
Director: Luis Estrada - Cast: Damián Alcázar, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Delia Casanova, Juan Carlos Colombo, Alex Cox
- Release Year: 1999
- Duration: 123 minutes
- Country: Mexico
- Genre: Political Satire, Comedy, Drama
- Language: Spanish
- Age Rating: R
- Available Platforms: Netflix, YouTube Movies
- IMDb Rating: 7.8
- Similar Movies: The Dictator, Wag the Dog
- Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
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