10 best movies to watch on streaming right now (December 2024)

The best new movies to watch on streaming this week offer great viewing options for this Christmas holiday and the last full week of the year. Films of all genres are available on streamers such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Peacock and Paramount+, with titles that will please audiences of all ages and tastes. This week offers some heartwarming documentaries, gripping courtroom thrillers and intense horror films to entertain the audience.

The horror movie Cuckoo scared a lot of audiences this year and will certainly be one of the most popular titles to hit streaming this week. Prolific filmmaker Tyler Perry also returns with a new film, but his war film The Six Triple Eight It's unlike anything fans have seen from him before. Perhaps most excitingly, this week also gives fans the chance to watch what could be Clint Eastwood's final film.

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The Inheritance (2024)

Available December 20th on Hulu

Fans might be surprised by one of the most overlooked horror films of the year. The inheritance starts as if it were a Knives out kind of movie with several adult children of a wealthy patriarch getting together to celebrate his birthday. However, the murder mystery aspect is less comical and more sinister, as their father informs them that he needs protection from a dark entity who plans to kill him before the night is over.

While Christmas time isn't everyone's favorite time to watch a supernatural horror movie, the family reunion aspect of the plot can make it an appropriate thrill ride for older family members to enjoy together. Full of twists and turns, The inheritance could find its audience on streaming and become an unexpected favorite.

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Darkness of Man (2024)

Available December 20th on Hulu

One of the biggest action stars of all time has a new movie on Hulu for fans to check out. The legendary Jean-Claude Van Damme returns to Darkness of Manplaying an Interpol agent who witnesses the death of an informant during what should have been a routine operation. Years later, he finds an opportunity to ease his guilt by protecting the informant's son, who becomes embroiled in a deadly mob war.

While the film doesn't offer anything groundbreaking in terms of the genre's typical fare, It's always fun to see Van Damme doing what he does best. Decades after the height of his fame, the action star still impresses in smaller films like these while also being a compelling protagonist in the story. Darkness of Man It's a lot of fun for action fans to check out.

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Deck The Halls On Cherry Lane (2024)

Available December 19th on Hallmark+

With Christmas just around the corner, there's no reason not to embrace some of the great Christmas content available. Decorate the halls in Cherry Lane offers the perfect film for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies, as it combines three of them into a generation-spanning story. It takes place on a street with three distinct stories told, each taking place in different decades.

In the 1960s, a man finds his home unwittingly at the center of a live broadcast on Christmas Eve. In the 1980s, a couple celebrates their last Christmas at home before moving away. And in the 2000s, a couple receives unexpected acts of kindness from a stranger. With a sense of magic, romance and lots of festive charm, Decorate the halls in Cherry Lane is another cozy Christmas offering for Hallmark fans.

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Disaster Holiday (2024)

Available December 13th on Netflix

There's another type of holiday movie for audiences to enjoy this week for those not looking for more Christmas content. From South Africa, Disaster Holiday follows a workaholic father who promises his family an epic escape. However, when his job is put at risk, he tries to combine family fun with a work trip, but things get out of control.

The film is filled with slapstick humor and wild antics as the family vacation goes from bad to worse. While it is by no means an intellectual or sophisticated comedy, Disaster Holiday he does provide lots of fun for all ages to enjoy together. It's also an opportunity for audiences to experience comedy from another part of the world and see how humor transcends language and culture.

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The Forge (2024)

Available December 21st on Netflix

A new faith-based film is also available to stream this week, which may please those who don't normally enjoy the genre. The film tells the story of a directionless young man whose lack of motivation and responsibility makes it difficult for him to look for a job. However, the president of a company takes a chance on him, providing him with an entry into the professional world and at the same time opening him up to a community that will help him grow even further.

The film is a spinoff of the hit faith-based film The War Room and it ticks a lot of boxes that fans of this genre will recognize. However, the film also features likable characters and strong acting from its ensemble, while also touching on relatable topics in this mentorship story. Even those who do not connect with aspects of faith can find The Forge be a worthwhile story.

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Between the Temples (2024)

Available December 20th on Netflix

A new independent comedy is also available to stream this week, and as The Forgehas a religious angle to the story. Jason Schwartzman stars as a man who serves as a cantor at his synagogue, leading the congregation in singing prayer. However, since his wife's death, he has been unable to sing and is questioning his faith. After meeting his old singing teacher (Carol Kane), she begins taking bat mitzvah lessons with him, and their friendship helps him heal.

The film is a funny, smart comedy driven by its characters and elevated by the performances. Schwartzman and Kane share wonderful chemistry, creating real and fun characters that develop this unlikely friendship. It's one of the year's quietest films that deserves to find a wider audience.

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Blink (2024)

Available December 17th on Disney+

Blink offers one of the most inspiring and moving documentaries of the year that is now available on streaming. The film tells the story of a Canadian family with three children, all of whom have a rare genetic disease that will gradually reduce their vision until they eventually become completely blind. Wanting to fill their visual memory as much as possible, parents take their children on an adventure around the world to discover some of its most incredible landscapes.

The film is certainly emotional as the family deals with the struggles these children will face later in life. However, it is also A very inspiring look at the memories families can create together and the ways they can help each other get through even the most life-changing news with love and support.

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The Six Triple Eight (2024)

Available December 20th on Netflix

Filmmaker Tyler Perry returns with one of his biggest films to date. A gripping war film based on a little-known true story, The Six Triple Eight stars Kerry Washington as the 6888th Battalion of the Central Postal Directorate, an all-black, all-female battalion during World War II. When morale among soldiers on the front line was declining due to lack of mail delivery, the battalion was called in to ensure letters sent from home reached the soldiers.

Perry is best known for his intimate dramas and comedies, but he received some of his strongest reviews as a filmmaker for this most ambitious film. It's a fascinating look at a small part of history that many people don't know about and another opportunity for a film to shine a light on some unsung heroes who deserve recognition.

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Cuckoo (2024)

Available December 17th on Hulu

One of the most talked about horror films of the year is now available on streaming. Cuckoo is an intense and wild journey starring Hunter Schafer as a teenager who moves to the German Alps to live with her father in a small resort town. However, as she tries to get used to the isolated life of this new environment, she gradually becomes uncomfortable with her father's (Dan Stevens) new box and suspects that something more sinister is at work.

There is a surreal and haunting quality to the film, which is also supported by a dark sense of humor this makes it a fascinating genre entry. However, the film's highlight is Schafer's lead performance, which handles the gender shifts so well, while Stevens is also a memorable villain.

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Juror #2 (2024)

Available December 20th on Max

What could be Clint Eastwood's last film as director is now available on streaming and features an exciting premise that is sure to catch people's attention. Juror #2 stars Nicholas Hoult as a man who has been selected to serve on the jury in a murder case. However, as the details of the case reveal themselves at the trial, he begins to realize that he may be responsible for the death.

The film presents a gripping moral dilemma at the center of an intense courtroom drama. Eastwood excelled in producing more epic films, such as with Unforgivable and Letters from Iwo Jimabut he can be just as effective with smaller stories like this. Hoult is a convincing lead and is joined by the likes of Kiefer Sutherland, Zoey Deutch and Toni Collette.