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New here means newly available to stream or rent during that weekend, not necessarily a new theatrical release. For example, Kandahar is a 2023 film. The original roundup described five films as included with subscriptions and two as paid rentals or purchases. Read the August 9, 2025 roundup.
The service names and access types below are historical U.S. listings from that roundup. Catalogs and transaction listings can change, and viewers outside the U.S. may see different options.
At a glance: what to watch and how it was available
| Film | Service or storefront (as listed) | Access | Genre and best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freaky Tales | HBO Max | Subscription | Stylized, violent anthology; viewers after something offbeat |
| Jurassic World: Rebirth | Amazon or Apple | Rent or buy | Dinosaur action; franchise and spectacle fans |
| The Pickup | Prime Video | Subscription | Action comedy; viewers after an easy, star-led watch |
| The Monkey | Hulu | Subscription | Graphic supernatural horror with dark humor |
| Kandahar | Netflix | Subscription | Military action thriller; fans of extraction stories |
| Stolen: Heist of the Century | Netflix | Subscription | True-crime documentary; viewers drawn to unsolved-heist mysteries |
| Sorry, Baby | Prime Video or Apple | Rent or buy | Quiet drama and black comedy; viewers open to a trauma-focused story |
The seven picks
Freaky Tales — for a wild, stylized anthology
Where: HBO Max, listed as a subscription pick. Max is the service destination; the roundup used the historical HBO Max name.
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Set in Oakland in 1987, Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden’s film links four loosely connected stories, with Pedro Pascal, Ji-young Yoo, Jack Champion, Dominique Thorne, Normani, and Jay Ellis among its cast. Comic-book energy and abrupt, violent turns make it a distinctive choice for viewers who prefer a lively genre mash-up to a conventional crime or superhero story.
Consider instead: Its chaotic style and violence are a poor fit if you want a restrained or gentle watch.
Jurassic World: Rebirth — for dinosaur spectacle
Where: Rent or buy through Amazon or Apple TV; it was not listed as included with a subscription.
Rank #2
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Directed by Gareth Edwards, the adventure stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey, and Mahershala Ali. Its premise sends mercenaries to a dinosaur-infested island to retrieve DNA with potential medical value. It offers familiar franchise-scale survival action rather than a radical reinvention, making it the clearest pick for viewers who want a recognizable blockbuster—and are willing to pay per title.
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Where: Prime Video subscription, as listed in the roundup. Check Prime Video for service details.
Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson play armored-truck drivers pulled into a criminal ambush and escalating heist; Keke Palmer also stars. The buddy-comedy setup and recognizable cast suit a casual, fast-moving movie night better than a serious crime drama.
Rank #3
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The Monkey — for bloody horror with a comic streak
Where: Hulu subscription, as listed. Hulu is the service destination.
Osgood Perkins adapts Stephen King’s story, with Theo James playing twin brothers. A cymbal-playing toy monkey is tied to a string of deaths, drawing the estranged brothers into a confrontation with its curse. The deliberately comic, graphic approach makes this a better fit for horror fans who enjoy dark humor than for anyone seeking a solemn supernatural thriller.
Kandahar — for a familiar extraction thriller
Where: Netflix subscription, as listed. Visit Netflix for the service.
Rank #4
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This 2023 action film stars Gerard Butler as CIA operative Tom Harris, who must reach an extraction point in Afghanistan after his cover is exposed. Navid Negahban also stars. Its survival-and-escape structure is the straightforward choice for viewers who want grounded military action rather than a new release or a more experimental format.
Stolen: Heist of the Century — for a true-crime mystery
Where: Netflix subscription, as listed.
Directed by Mark Lewis, the documentary examines the 2003 Antwerp Diamond Center robbery, in which roughly $100 million in diamonds were taken. It includes interviews with a person Belgian authorities identified as the alleged mastermind. The missing gems and the account of how the heist unfolded are the draw; the attribution matters, since that label is an allegation by authorities, not a neutral description of a proven role.
Sorry, Baby — for a thoughtful, trauma-focused indie
Where: Rent or buy through Prime Video or Apple TV; it was listed as a transaction rather than a subscription-included title.
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Eva Victor’s feature writing and directing debut follows Agnes, a professor at a New England arts college, as she tries to move forward after a traumatic event while life changes around her. Victor stars alongside Naomi Ackie. Its quiet blend of black comedy and drama, and its focus on trauma, anxiety, friendship, and recovery, make it the most contemplative choice here. The original roundup cited a 93% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score at publication; that dated snapshot is not a current or permanent rating.
Consider instead: This is an emotionally demanding story, not a light comedy, and it requires a separate rental or purchase in the listed access model.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which one should you choose?
These are editorial picks by mood, not an objective ranking:
- Most distinctive: Freaky Tales, for its four-part Oakland setting and heightened style.
- Biggest franchise spectacle: Jurassic World: Rebirth, if dinosaur action is worth a one-time rental or purchase to you.
- Horror: The Monkey, for graphic scares mixed with dark humor.
- Casual comedy: The Pickup, for a star-led heist setup.
- Documentary: Stolen: Heist of the Century, for a real robbery and the mystery of the missing diamonds.
- Serious indie drama: Sorry, Baby, for a quieter story about life after trauma.
- Conventional action: Kandahar, for a survival-and-extraction plot.
Availability note
This is a historical guide to the U.S. streaming and rental landscape reported for August 9–10, 2025. It does not establish where the films are available today or what they cost; check the relevant service or storefront before watching.
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