Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Hulu | August 17-23, 2025

Not your average attic toy.

When twin brothers Hal and Bill find their dad’s creepy old wind-up monkey, the bodies start dropping—and not in subtle ways. Adapted from a Stephen King short story, this one goes full horror throwback, with jump scares, blood splatter, and just enough dark humor to keep you from sleeping. Theo James and Elijah Wood are a strange but effective duo in this cursed-object creepfest.

2. The Other Woman (2014)

Three women. One dirtbag. No mercy.

After finding out her boyfriend is married, high-powered Carly (Cameron Diaz) links up with his wife (Leslie Mann) and his side piece (Kate Upton) to blow up his life. What follows is a wildly petty, perfectly chaotic revenge tour. There’s beach houses, sabotage, and even a little Nicki Minaj. Is it messy? Absolutely. But the chemistry is undeniable, and Mann is a comic force of nature.

3. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Florals for spring? Still groundbreaking.

Anne Hathaway plays Andy, a young journalist thrown into the high-stakes world of fashion under the rule of Miranda Priestly—aka Meryl Streep in her most iconic heel-clacking form. Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and a closet full of 2000s-era designer fits make this a comfort watch with bite. It’s sharp, stylish, and still quotable nearly two decades later.

4. The Amateur (2025)

This time, it’s personal—and encrypted.

Rami Malek stars as a reclusive CIA code analyst whose wife is killed in a terrorist attack, prompting him to go rogue when the agency won’t act. It’s part slow-burn espionage, part one-man vendetta, with a solid supporting cast (Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne, Jon Bernthal) and just enough techy intrigue to keep it grounded. Think Tinker Tailor with a shotgun.

5. Sharp Corner (2025)

When obsession hits too close to home.

After too many crashes on the road outside his house, a quiet suburban dad (Ben Foster) makes it his personal mission to stop the next tragedy. But the harder he tries to help, the deeper he spirals—and not everyone wants saving. Tense, slow-burning, and eerily believable, this indie thriller asks how far you’d go to feel in control.

6. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)

Divorce, Italian villas, and Sandra Oh.

Diane Lane plays a writer who impulsively buys a fixer-upper in Tuscany after her marriage implodes. What follows is self-discovery via wine, home renovation, and a whirlwind romance (hello, Raoul Bova). It’s the blueprint for feel-good travel films and still the gold standard in escapist, sun-drenched storytelling. Warning: you may want to price out flights after watching.

7. The Proposal (2009)

Fake marriage. Real feelings. Peak Sandra Bullock.

Faced with deportation to Canada (gasp), icy book editor Margaret (Bullock) strong-arms her assistant Andrew (Ryan Reynolds) into a green card marriage. Cue a chaotic family trip to Alaska, a surprise lap dance, and Betty White blessing it all with chaotic grandma energy. It’s ridiculous in the best way—and the chemistry is 100% real.

8. William Tell (2025)

Crossbows, rebellions, and Ben Kingsley in chainmail.

This historical epic turns the Swiss folk hero into a freedom fighter against an invading Austrian empire. Claes Bang brings quiet fury as William Tell, while the cast is stacked with British prestige actors. It’s gritty, grand, and full of sweeping mountain shots and slow-motion hero moments. If you’re into Braveheart or The Last Duel, this’ll hit the mark.

9. John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)

One man. Four movies. Infinite headshots.

John Wick goes global—Osaka, Berlin, Paris—as he takes on the High Table and anyone dumb enough to stand in his way. Keanu Reeves barely speaks but absolutely slays, Donnie Yen steals every scene, and the action choreography is next-level. From nunchucks to neon shootouts, this is arguably the best in the franchise. Come for the stunts, stay for the dogs.

10. Pretty Woman (1990)

Big mistake. Huge.

Julia Roberts stars as Vivian, a sex worker with a heart of gold, who enters into a weeklong deal with rich businessman Edward (Richard Gere)—only to find herself in a full-blown fairytale. It’s Cinderella with shopping montages, a killer soundtrack, and one of the most iconic love stories of the ’90s. That opera scene? Still magic.

And That’s a Wrap

This week on Hulu serves up horror dolls, historical uprisings, code-breaking spies, and Ryan Reynolds in a towel—so yeah, variety’s not a problem. Whether you want to scream (The Monkey), swoon (Pretty Woman), or rage-redecorate your entire life (Under the Tuscan Sun), there’s something here worth pressing play on.