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The 10 best things to stream this weekend, from a Nicolas Cage horror movie to an Apple TV+ dark comedy

Olivia Singh

2024-07-12T12:32:03Z

The first episodes of the sci-fi thriller "Sunny," starring Rashida Jones, are streaming on Apple TV+.
You can catch up on the season 21 premiere of "The Bachelorette" on Hulu.
Documentaries about Melissa Etheridge, Faye Dunaway, and Serena Williams are also out now.

This week is a particularly busy one for fans of real-life stories.

Oscar-winning actor Faye Dunaway, legendary musician Melissa Etheridge, and tennis icon Serena Williams are all the subjects of documentaries and docuseries that are now available to watch at home.

If you'd rather escape from reality, new movies like "Arcadian" and the AppleTV+ sci-fi drama series "Sunny" are also available to stream.

Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

Reality TV fans can rejoice in the return of 'The Bachelorette'

'The Bachelorette" host Jesse Palmer and star Jenn Tran on the season 21 premiere. John Fleenor/Disney

After being eliminated just before hometowns during season 28 of "The Bachelor," Jenn Tran gets the main character treatment and a second chance at love on season 21 of "The Bachelorette." If you missed the season premiere on Monday night on ABC, Hulu has you covered.

Streaming on: Hulu

Horror fanatics should check out 'Arcadian'

Nicolas Cage, Maxwell Jenkins and Jaeden Martell in "Arcadian." — Nicolas Cage, Maxwell Jenkins, and Jaeden Martell in "Arcadian." RLJE Films and Shudder

The Nicolas Cage renaissance — the Cageaissance, if you will — continues with "Arcadian," an action movie in which Cage plays a father trying to survive a postapocalyptic world with his two sons.

Streaming on: Shudder

For a true-crime fix, tune into "Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer"

Dr. Ann Burgess in "Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer." — Ann Burgess in "Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer." Hulu

If you're still not over Netflix's cancellation of "Mindhunter," Hulu's latest docuseries, "Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer" will be of interest. The show focuses on Dr. Ann Burgess, a trailblazing forensic nurse whose approach to analyzing true-crime cases hugely influenced serial-killer profiling. Her work with the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit even inspired "Mindhunter."

Streaming on: Hulu

If you're in the mood for a thriller, watch the sci-fi show "Sunny"

While you wait for the long-gestating second season of "Severance," on Apple TV"+, the streamer's new mystery thriller "Sunny" might be able to fill the void. The 10-episode dark comedy — which is being compared to "Black Mirror" — stars "Parks and Recreation" alum Rashida Jones as Suzie Sakamoto, a woman whose life drastically changes after her husband and son disappear in a plane crash and a robot shows up to keep her company.

Streaming on: Apple TV+

Or 'Emperor of Ocean Park'

Forest Whitaker in "Emperor of Ocean Park." MGM+

The 10-episode series is adapted from Stephen L. Carter's best-selling novel of the same name. "Emperor of Ocean Park" stars Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker as Oliver Garland, a judge whose death leads his family members to dig deeper and investigate suspicions of foul play.

Streaming on: MGM+

For an inspiring documentary, watch 'Quad Gods'

(L-R) Prentice Hall, Richard Jacobs, Alejandro Courtney, and Blake Hunt exercising in Central Park in the documentary "Quad Gods." — Prentice Hall, Richard Jacobs, Alejandro Courtney, and Blake Hunt exercising in Central Park in the documentary "Quad Gods." HBO

This HBO documentary follows the creation of the Quad Gods, a quadriplegic esports team that was founded to create space for people with disabilities in the gaming community.

Streaming on: Max

Music fans can tune into 'Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken'

Melissa Etheridge in the docuseries "Melissa Etheridge: I'm Not Broken." James Moes/Paramount+

In this two-part docuseries, the Grammy-winning singer returns to her home state and puts on a concert at the all-women Topeka Correctional Facility to uplift those incarcerated through her music. Etheridge also spotlights their stories in the hopes of minimizing the stigma around addiction and recovery.

Streaming on: Paramount+

Movie buffs can get an intimate look at Faye Dunaway's life in 'Faye'

The new HBO documentary "Faye" promises an unfiltered and candid look at the illustrious career of Oscar winner Faye Dunaway, who made a name for herself starring in films like "Bonnie and Clyde," "Network," "Chinatown," and "Mommie Dearest."

The documentary premiered earlier this year at the Cannes Film Festival and makes its way to streaming this weekend.

Streaming on: Max

Serena Williams gives tennis fans an in-depth look at her career in the new docuseries 'In the Arena: Serena Williams'

serena williams at the 2022 us open — Serena Williams is the subject of a new docuseries. Elsa/Getty Images

Serena Williams announced her retirement from tennis two years ago, but she's not done sharing stories about her life. The Grand Slam champion reveals even more anecdotes and behind-the-scenes secrets about some of the most memorable matches of her career in an eight-part docuseries that premiered on Wednesday.

Streaming on: ESPN+

'Descendants: The Rise of Red' is a good pick to watch with kids

Brandy Norwood as Cinderella in "Descendants: The Rise of Red." Disney+

The newest sequel in Disney Channel's popular musical franchise "Descendants" includes a coup, time travel, Rita Ora as the Queen of Hearts, and '90s icon Brandy Norwood — who reprises her role as Cinderella from the 1997 TV movie "Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella."

Streaming on: Disney+

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