3 Best Movies To Watch On Hulu This Weekend (August 22-23)

Published Aug 21, 2026, 2:10 PM EDT Dalton is a freelance writer, novelist, and filmmaker from Orlando Florida. He currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, and pursues writing full-time. He is an avid reader, film buff, and amateur historian who also publishes novels on the side. Dalton graduated from the University of Central Florida with a BFA in Film and he often applies his industry-specific knowledge when writing about film and television. Along with his blog, Dalton's critical essays on film have been published in various places online. It's time for another batch of weekend movie picks on Hulu, and this trio of selections might be the best one yet. Digging through Hulu's catalog each week is a rewarding experience, and it really uncovers the hidden power of the streamer's library. It might not be the most popular service on the planet, but Hulu's movie offerings are powerful nonetheless. Keeping with the tradition started in recent weeks, this latest list of must-watch movies has very little rhyme or reason. Instead of focusing on a single genre or era of cinema, this list compiles a nice sampling of everything that Hulu has to offer its subscribers. Though the platform's future remains uncertain, it has not dipped in overall quality. The headlining attraction is a classic football movie from the early 2000s, and it's especially fitting because it features the late Hayden Panettiere in one of her earliest film roles. It's the kind of movie that never really goes out of style, and that makes it perfect for a weekend binge-watch. Even if you've seen it before, it's always worth a revisit. The other two films go in a more subversive direction, and they both come from the 1990s. The first is an underrated work from one of the screen's most celebrated directors, while the other is a cult classic that exemplifies the angsty tone of the decade that produced it. With this array of movie selections, you can get the most out of your Hulu subscription this weekend. 3 The Boondock Saints (1999) There's no denying that The Boondock Saints is a pretty divisive pick for a list like this. It's brash, edgy, and very much a product of its time. Nevertheless, Troy Duffy's cult classic has a lot to offer viewers in the 21st century, even just as a curiosity piece. The plot concerns two brothers in Boston who decide to take the law into their own hands and clean up the crime-ridden streets of their neighborhood. The Boondock Saints is clearly made in the Quentin Tarantino mold, though it's one of the few films that gets it right. In 2026, the movie's script is a bit cringe-inducing, but it holds a special place in the hearts of moviegoers of a certain age. If you allow yourself to go with the flow, it's a fun romp with a truly memorable performance from Willem Dafoe. It's the sort of indie hit that could never happen today. 2 Casino (1995) Though it's completely overshadowed by Goodfellas, Casino is one of Martin Scorsese's best movies. It follows the rise and fall formula that works so well in the aforementioned gangster classic, and has an even bigger scale and scope with its storytelling. It stars Robert De Niro as a Midwestern mafioso sent to Las Vegas to oversee a casino. Over the years, he struggles to hold on to his little empire. The Scorsese stalwarts appear—like De Niro and Joe Pesci—and they're joined by some new faces too. There's a flashy brilliance to Casino that helps it stand out from Scorsese's east coast gangster movies. An argument could be made that Casino actually succeeds over Goodfellas in certain areas, but its best qualities aren't as obvious. De Niro's performance is rich and complex, and his downfall in the final act of the story is a lot less predictable or cathartic. If you've been putting off Casino all these years, it's time to cash in your chips and give it a watch. 1 Remember The Titans (2000) The sudden and tragic passing of Hayden Panettiere has caused a resurgence in interest in her filmography, and one movie has quickly floated to the top of the heap. Remember the Titans is one of the young star's earliest roles, and remains one of her most compelling outings. In the film, a football coach (Denzel Washington) is tasked with leading a newly-integrated team in a Virginia town where the sport is a way of life. Besides Panettiere, the cast also includes a young Ryan Gosling, and a few other faces that define 2000s cinema. Instead of relying exclusively on the manufactured drama on the gridiron, Remember the Titans adds context with its intriguing story of race and class in 1970s America. It's a sincere movie with a lot of Hollywood gloss, and it still ranks among the best about the sport. There's a reason it's on Hulu's top 10 list. Casino Release Date November 22, 1995 Runtime 179 minutes