As the world continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are stuck at home, trying to find ways to pass the time. One of the best ways to do this is to watch movies. With so many streaming services available, it can be hard to decide what to watch. To help you out, here is a list of the top 10 movies to watch this weekend while quarantining.
1. Parasite (2019): This South Korean dark comedy-drama is a must-watch. It follows the story of a poor family who infiltrates the lives of a wealthy family. It’s a thrilling and thought-provoking movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
2. The Irishman (2019): This Martin Scorsese classic follows the story of an aging hitman who reflects on his life and career. It’s a gripping and powerful movie that will leave you in awe.
3. The Godfather (1972): This classic gangster movie is a must-watch. It follows the story of the Corleone family and their rise to power. It’s a timeless classic that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
4. The Shawshank Redemption (1994): This classic prison drama follows the story of a man who is wrongfully convicted of murder and sent to prison. It’s a powerful and inspiring movie that will leave you feeling uplifted.
5. The Dark Knight (2008): This superhero movie is a must-watch. It follows the story of Batman as he battles the Joker and other villains. It’s an action-packed movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
6. Inception (2010): This sci-fi thriller follows the story of a team of thieves who enter people’s dreams to steal their secrets. It’s a mind-bending movie that will keep you guessing until the very end.
7. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014): This Wes Anderson classic follows the story of a hotel concierge and his adventures. It’s a charming and funny movie that will leave you in stitches.
8. The Social Network (2010): This biographical drama follows the story of Mark Zuckerberg and the creation of Facebook. It’s a captivating movie that will keep you hooked from start to finish.
9. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): This classic fantasy movie follows the story of a group of adventurers as they embark on a quest to destroy the One Ring. It’s an epic movie that will keep you glued to the screen.
10. The Matrix (1999): This sci-fi classic follows the story of a computer hacker who discovers the truth about the world. It’s an action-packed movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
So there you have it, the top 10 movies to watch this weekend while quarantining. Whether you’re looking for a classic or something new, there’s something for everyone. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show!
Due to the increasing spread of COVID-19, it’s essential that we all stay indoors and keep ourselves safe. But a break from work/studies has left people with a lot of spare time on our hands. The first few days were okay, you kept ourselves busy with dishes, laundry, unfinished assignments. But now that you’re done with all that, we need more, right? Worry not, we’ve brought for you a list of Top 10 Movies you can stream this weekend.
1. Marriage Story (Netflix)
Starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver, the movie is not one of those typical happily-ever-after stories. The movie is not even the story of marriage but on the contrary, a tale of its disintegration.
Nicole, an LA actress, falls in love with a director of the theatre, Charlie Barber. The two marry, have a kid, and settle in New York. On the surface, their relationship seems perfect. You could never tell how things went south, but they do. Find out how their seemingly happy marriage ends in a divorce.
Watch the trailer of the movie here.
2. I, Tonya (Hulu)
The 2017 movie is the biopic of Tonya Harding. Harding, who had a depressing childhood, grew up to be one of the most prominent figures in the history of Figure Skating.
Her career took a crash when his bodyguard, as well as ex-husband, attempted to injure her nemesis, Nancy Kerrigan. Harding was linked to the incident, which turned out to be an accusation that brought her fall. Margot Robbie stars the movie as Tonya.
Watch its trailer here.
3. A Quiet Place (Prime)
John Krasinski is both the director and the actor in the movie. The movie is an apocalyptic story where an alien breed with no sight but hyper-sensitive hearing hunt down humans and kill them. The Abbott family must make no noise to survive under such circumstances.
A Quiet Place is rated as one of the best thriller movies on Prime.
4. Inside Out (Disney+)
Pete Docter is the director of this Pixar movie. The action of the movie takes place inside the head of a young girl, Riley. Riley’s family is moving to a new city, a decision that is troubling her. We witness in the movie all the feelings of her brain personified. These feelings are of Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger and Disgust.
5. The Shawshank Redemption (Netflix)
The Morgan Freeman movie is a classic: you can watch it over and over and never get tired. The movie is the story of the life of an innocent man in prison, but also much more than that. Watch it on Netflix.
6. Troop Zero (Prime)
The 2020 movie is the story of Christmas Flint. Somewhat a misfit, Flint is convinced she belongs to an alien world. She keeps trying to find ways to establish contact with space.
Flint finds out about a talent show one day, in which the winner will get a chance to send their voice. She starts to gather girls to make a team to participate in and win the competition.
Watch the trailer to the movie here.
7. Booksmart (Hulu)
The coming-of-age movie is about two friends of about to graduate from high school, Amy and Molly. The whole class mocks them for not being fun at all. The two are determined to change that before high school ends. Thus, they attend a happening, which turns out to be an adventure.
Booksmart is one of the best coming-of-age movies on Hulu.
8. Avengers: Endgame (Disney+)
Certainly, none of the Marvel could’ve missed the giant theatrical release of the biggest movie of Marvel so far. But is that any reason for not watching it again? Clearly not!
Watch the concluding movie of Marvel phase 3 on Disney+.
Did you know that Endgame was nominated for an Academy Award?
9. To All The Boys: PS I Love You (Netflix)
The teen romance comes second in the adaptation of the Jenny Han novels. It features the life of Lara Jean, and her relationship problems with her first boyfriend ever, Peter Kavinsky.
Find out more about Jordan Fisher, who plays John Ambrose in the movie, here.
10. Wild Rose (Hulu)
The movie is the musical journey of Rose-Lynn, a small-town single mother of two. Lynn must balance between her personal and professional life if she wishes to achieve her dream of becoming a singer.
