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13 Shows and Movies to Watch This Weekend, Recommended by Our Editors

'Cobrai Kai' to 'Anora'

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With all the streaming services out there and everyone hyping up the latest releases, it's like info overload, right? I mean, just because something's trending or on lists like Netflix’s most-viewed titles doesn't mean it's always worth a view. So, how do you sift through it all?

Don't worry, I've got your back! I've scoured through the chaos to find the shows and movies that are totally worth your time this week. Whether you're into binge-worthy series or killer films, these picks are legit and will definitely keep you entertained. Say goodbye to the scroll fatigue of the past with these selections on Netflix (Emilia Pérez), Apple TV+ (Bad Sisters) and more.

From Red One to Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley, here’s what to watch this weekend.

1. Cobra Kai

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Number of seasons: 6

Mark your calendars: On November 15, the fight goes global. At the Sekai Taikai, Miyagi-Do is set to face off against new rivals and old foes in the ultimate showdown for world championship glory. Recap season six, part one here and catch part two of season six of Cobra Kai on Netflix.

2. Emilia Pérez

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 132 minutes

This genre-bending fever dream from visionary director Jacques Audiard stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz and Edgar Ramírez. It follows a cartel boss's transition into a new life.

3. Conclave

  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 120 minutes

Conclave takes you behind the scenes of one of the world’s most secretive and historic events: the selection of a new Pope. But don’t be quick to write this film off just yet.

PureWow's VP of News and Entertainment, Philip Mutz, says, "A movie about Cardinals and Catholics may not sound thrilling at first, but trust me, the plot (packed with twists) kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. And it did so in a clever, slowly unfolding way."

Starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow and Isabella Rossellini, this one is definitely worth a watch.

*Only in theaters

4. Anora

  • Rating: R
  • Runtime: 139 minutes

Newcomer Mikey Madison stars as Ani, a young sex worker whose life is turned upside down when she meets Ivan, a powerful Russian oligarch (Mark Eydelshteyn).

This film takes you on an emotional rollercoaster that will leave you laughing and crying. As PureWow's VP of News and Entertainment, Philip Mutz, puts it, “At times laugh-out-loud funny… this dramedy delivers just as many heartbreaking (and heart-wrenching) moments.... It’s fast-paced, fun, and frankly, phenomenal."

*Only in theaters

5. Larger Than Life: Reign of the Boybands

  • Rating: TV-14
  • Runtime: 95 minutes

Get ready for an eye-opening documentary that dives deep into the evolution of pop music’s most misunderstood icons: the boyband. From New Edition and New Kids on the Block to Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, this feature-length film uncovers the secrets, stories and surprising figures behind the rise of these legendary groups.

6. Bad Sisters

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 2

Season two of Bad Sisters throws the Garvey sisters right back into the spotlight when the body of John Paul's father is found in the backyard pond—where JP left it hidden last season. These new episodes promise more twists, secrets and drama than ever before.

7. Red One

  • Rating: PG-13
  • Runtime: 123 minutes

When a villain kidnaps Santa Claus from the North Pole, it’s up to an E.L.F. (Extremely Large and Formidable) agent (aka Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) and the world’s top tracker to team up and rescue him—before Christmas is ruined for good.

*Only in theaters

8. Cross

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

Set in Washington, D.C., this new series follows Alex Cross, a brilliant homicide detective, whose personal demons just might cost him everything. As his life and career spiral, the stakes have never been higher.

9. Hot Frosty

  • Rating: PG
  • Runtime: 92 minutes

Mean Girls alum Lacey Chabert stars as Kathy, a woman who, two years after losing her husband, is shocked when she magically brings a charming snowman (Dustin Milligan) to life.

10. Say Nothing

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

Say Nothing is a tale of murder, memory and the haunting legacy of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s bestselling book, this 9-episode drama spans four decades, starting with the shocking 1972 disappearance of Jean McConville, a single mother of ten, who was abducted from her home and never seen again.

11. The Day of the Jackal

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Number of seasons: 1

Meet The Jackal, a ruthless assassin who takes on the highest-paying hits. But after his latest kill, he crosses paths with a determined British intelligence officer, sparking an intense cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.

12. Silo

  • Rating: R
  • Number of seasons: 2

Silo follows the last 10,000 people on Earth, living in a mile-deep home to protect them from the toxic world outside. Juliette, an engineer, begins investigating a loved one’s murder—and uncovers a dangerous mystery that could cost her everything.

13. Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley

  • Rating: TV-MA
  • Runtime: 91 minutes

Elvis had one shot to prove he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Dive into the story behind his iconic 1968 comeback special and discover how this unforgettable moment reignited his legendary career.

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