Top 10 Movies To Watch This Week on Hulu | July 20-26, 2025

So you’re stuck in scrolling purgatory again, huh? Endlessly thumbing through Hulu, hoping something jumps out. We’ve been there. That’s why we pulled together the Top 10 Movies you would actually want to watch this week—no fluff, no filler. Whether you’re into thrillers, rom-coms, or indie gems, there’s something worth hitting play on. Here’s your movie cheat sheet for July 20-26, 2025—because your time is too valuable for another “meh” movie night.

1. The Amateur (2025)

Spies. Revenge. Rami Malek in full “don’t-make-me-do-this-but-I-will” mode.

The Amateur is a throwback thriller with a modern edge. Malek plays Charlie Heller, a CIA codebreaker who loses his wife in a terrorist attack—then finds out his own agency won’t lift a finger to go after the killers. So, naturally, he blackmails his way into training, goes rogue, and starts burning down the system from the inside.

It’s gritty, tightly wound, and actually kind of grounded for a spy movie. Think The Bourne Identity, but with less punching and more hacking—and with Jon Bernthal, Laurence Fishburne, and Rachel Brosnahan backing Malek up, the cast does a lot of the heavy lifting.

If you’ve ever wanted to see what would happen if a grief-stricken genius just said “fine, I’ll do it myself,” this is that movie.

2. In the Lost Lands (2025)

Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista fighting monsters in a haunted wasteland? Go on…

In the Lost Lands is wild fantasy with a heavy dose of post-apocalyptic grit. Based on a George R.R. Martin short story, it follows sorceress Gray Alys (Jovovich), who’s hired to retrieve the power of shape-shifting for a queen. She teams up with grizzled drifter Boyce (Bautista), and the two march straight into a nightmare zone full of demons, deals, and moral gray areas.

The vibes are grimdark, the lore is thick, and the world looks like a metal album cover. It’s a little clunky at times—think high fantasy dialogue meets action-horror set pieces—but the visuals hit hard, and if you’re into the whole “magic swords + existential dread” aesthetic, it absolutely delivers.

It’s The Witcher by way of Mad Max, with some George R.R. nihilism thrown in for spice.

3. Distant (2024)

Stranded in space with only an AI voice and a girl stuck in a pod? Yep, that’s the setup.

Distant is a small-scale, big-heart sci-fi flick about an asteroid miner (Anthony Ramos) who crash-lands on a remote alien planet. His only lifeline? Naomi Scott’s character, stuck in a downed escape pod miles away. It’s part survival thriller, part reluctant buddy comedy, with just enough alien weirdness to keep things interesting.

The visuals are gorgeous in a minimalist way—more “lonely Mars dust” than “exploding spaceships”—and Ramos carries most of the film solo. But it’s the dynamic between him and Scott (via radio comms) that gives it weight. It’s snarky, hopeful, and weirdly cozy for a movie about planetary isolation.

Think The Martian meets Love and Monsters, with a little rom-com flavor tucked under the helmet.

4. Bridesmaids (2011)

If you haven’t revisited this chaotic masterpiece in a while, consider this your official excuse.

Bridesmaids is the gold standard for modern wedding comedies. Kristen Wiig stars as Annie, a broke, single mess of a maid of honor whose best friend (Maya Rudolph) is getting married. What follows? Food poisoning, airplane meltdowns, rival bridesmaids, and the slow unraveling of a woman who really just needs a win.

Melissa McCarthy’s breakout performance is still as jaw-droppingly funny as it was the first time, and the script walks that fine line between absurd and painfully relatable. It’s messy, it’s honest, and it still hits as hard as it did back in 2011.

Put it on and prepare to quote half the movie out loud.

5. Riff Raff (2025)

Family reunion meets gangster standoff. Hijinks (and shotguns) ensue.

In Riff Raff, Ed Harris plays Vincent—a reformed criminal trying to enjoy one last summer with his wife and college-bound son at the family cabin. That plan goes out the window when his estranged older son shows up with his girlfriend, followed by Vincent’s ex-wife (Jennifer Coolidge) and news that some very angry mobsters are on their way.

The vibe? Equal parts The Royal Tenenbaums and The Sopranos. Gabrielle Union brings heart, Pete Davidson brings chaos, and Bill Murray pops in like your favorite weird uncle who may or may not be holding a flamethrower.

It’s dysfunctional, darkly funny, and somehow still manages to sneak in some emotional gut-punches along the way.

6. Wrath of Man (2021)

Jason Statham. A truck full of cash. A serious case of murder-face.

In Wrath of Man, Statham plays H, a mysterious new hire at a cash truck company in LA. When a heist goes down and he drops a dozen armed robbers with terrifying precision, his co-workers start to wonder—who is this guy? Spoiler: he’s not just here to guard the money.

Directed by Guy Ritchie, this one’s got all his trademarks—nonlinear timelines, snappy banter, brutal shootouts—but in a much colder, more brooding package. It’s less Snatch, more Heat, with just enough style to keep it slick.

If you’re in the mood for a grim, tightly wound revenge flick with zero wasted movement and a lot of dead guys, this is your pick.

7. The Longest Yard (2005)

A prison football movie where Adam Sandler throws passes and Terry Crews throws cafeteria trays.

The Longest Yard is a sports comedy that’s exactly what it sounds like: an underdog team of inmates faces off against their sadistic guards in a rigged football game, and yes, the stakes are personal. Sandler plays ex-NFL star Paul Crewe, who’s roped into leading the team. Burt Reynolds (from the original 1974 version) shows up as the wise coach, and Chris Rock keeps things hilarious.

This one’s got everything—slapstick, steroids, screw-you moments of victory. Plus cameos from real athletes and one of the weirdest (but best) ensemble casts in 2000s comedy history.

It’s dumb. It’s fun. It’s perfect background viewing—and yes, you’ll probably quote Tracy Morgan at least once.

8. Back to the Future (1985)

You know it. You love it. And if you somehow haven’t seen it? What are you even doing?

Back to the Future is the time-travel blueprint. Michael J. Fox plays Marty McFly, a teenager who accidentally gets launched back to 1955 in a DeLorean, screws up his parents’ love story, and then has to fix the timeline and find a way back home—with help from his wild-eyed inventor bestie, Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd, in peak chaos mode).

The script is tight, the pacing is flawless, and the jokes still land. Add a killer ’80s soundtrack, some surprisingly emotional moments, and a story that makes just enough sense to feel clever without getting bogged down in sci-fi logic.

It’s iconic for a reason. No notes. Just hit play.

9. The Equalizer 3 (2023)

Denzel. A seaside village. The mafia. Let’s go.

The Equalizer 3 finds Robert McCall (Denzel Washington) trying to live a quiet life in southern Italy—until local gangsters start hurting the people he cares about. Bad move. What follows is one of the most satisfying slow-burn revenge stories in recent memory. Think pasta, wine, and neck-snapping justice.

Directed once again by Antoine Fuqua, this third entry leans into the elegance of violence. McCall doesn’t run. He waits. He watches. And when he finally strikes? It’s like watching a storm roll in on a sunny day.

Bonus: Dakota Fanning joins the cast, reuniting with Denzel for the first time since Man on Fire. And yep, that chemistry still hits.

10. The Hot Chick (2002)

It’s a body-swap comedy. It’s incredibly 2002. It somehow still works.

The Hot Chick stars Rob Schneider as a small-time crook who magically swaps bodies with a high school mean girl (Rachel McAdams, in one of her earliest roles). What follows? A lot of awkward gender jokes, prom drama, and surprisingly heartfelt lessons about empathy. No, seriously.

It’s loud, ridiculous, and definitely of its time—but it also helped launch McAdams’ career and still gets love from nostalgic fans. Anna Faris steals every scene she’s in, and the whole thing leans so hard into the absurd that you kind of have to respect it.

Is it high art? Absolutely not. Is it a weirdly charming time capsule? You bet.

And That’s a Wrap

There you go—ten Hulu picks that seriously deliver. You’ve got revenge thrillers (The Amateur, Wrath of Man), end-of-the-world fantasy (In the Lost Lands), and high-stakes survival in outer space (Distant). Whether you’re in the mood to laugh at exploding toilets (Bridesmaids), cry over small-town mafias (Equalizer 3), or time-travel back to 1955 (Back to the Future), this lineup’s got range.

There’s dysfunctional families (Riff Raff), football underdogs (The Longest Yard), and one aggressively cursed pair of earrings (The Hot Chick). Some of these will make you think. Some will just make you snort-laugh with a mouthful of popcorn.

Either way, it’s all streaming now—so queue it up, kick back, and let the binge begin.