5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, and more (Jan. 17-18)

5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount+, and more (Jan. 17-18)

Tom's Guide entertainment

Key Points:

  • Netflix debuts "The Rip," a high-profile crime thriller starring Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, following a police squad's discovery of millions in a derelict house, leading to escalating tensions and twists.
  • Hulu streams "Twinless," a dark dramedy about two men who meet at a support group for twins who lost siblings, praised for its emotional depth and strong performances, holding a 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
  • Brendan Fraser stars in "Rental Family," available on Apple TV and Prime Video, portraying a struggling actor in Japan who joins a troupe renting out family members, blending heartfelt drama with themes of connection and identity.
  • Paramount+ features Edgar Wright’s adaptation of Stephen King’s "The Running Man,"