Looking forward to streaming something new while you unwind this weekend? Netflix has a diverse catalog, offering titles across genres, tropes, and languages. But this weekend, there’s one collection on the platform you don’t want to miss out on.

The films on this list are recipients of one or more Golden Globe Awards over the years, with some earning nominations for other prominent awards like the Academy Awards as well. Here are five acclaimed films you can stream on Netflix in the U.S. this weekend.

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I Care a Lot

Predators come in different forms

As a fan of Rosamund Pike’s works, especially after her performance in Gone Girl, this was another film that I absolutely loved watching. I Care a Lot is a crime thriller and black comedy that follows Pike’s character, Marla Grayson, a con artist who has made a name for herself through her business, where she acts as a court-appointed guardian, seizing and selling the assets of vulnerable elderly people and enjoying the loot. As her power trip worsens, she ends up scamming the mother of a dangerous man, Roman Lunyov (Peter Dinklage). Soon, Marla and her girlfriend, Fran, end up in the throes of danger, with Roman going to terrible extremes to protect his mother.

For her performance in this roller-coaster of a film, Pike won the award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.

4

Ali Wong: Single Lady

A woman’s journey through a new phase of life

Ali Wong is one of the most well-known comics on the scene, and with a string of stand-up specials under her belt, she never disappoints with her lively and comical sets. Ali Wong: Single Lady is one of her best specials yet, where Wong delivers a sharp and personal set, diving into life after divorce and redefining herself in her forties as she embarks on a quest for love. She also touches on her experiences with motherhood, independence, and modern relationships, adding her crisp yet bold touch to every punch line.

Ali Wong: Single Lady won the actress and comedian the award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television at the 82nd Golden Globes. You can also watch one of Wong’s best works, the dark comedy anthology series BEEF, (winner of three Golden Globes and eight Emmys) on Netflix.

Ali Wong: Single Lady

Release Date

October 8, 2024

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American Hustle

The ultimate operation of the decade

Another high-stakes, black comedy thriller to watch on Netflix this weekend is American Hustle. Inspired by the FBI Abscam operation of the late 1970s, the film follows con artist Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale) and his partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams), who operate a series of small-time scams until they’re caught by ambitious FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper).

Instead of sending them to prison, though, DiMaso makes the pair help him set up a larger sting operation targeting corrupt politicians and businessmen, including the mayor of Camden, New Jersey (Jeremy Renner). As this plot unfurls, Irving also has to deal with his unpredictable and unstable wife, Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence).

At the 71st Golden Globe Awards, American Hustle received seven nominations, winning three: Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Best Actress – Musical or Comedy for Adams, and Best Supporting Actress for Lawrence. It also received several nominations at the Academy Awards, with wins at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and BAFTA.

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The Life Ahead

Flowers bloom even in concrete

The Life Ahead is a deeply emotional Netflix foreign film exploring the bond between two unlikely strangers. It follows Madame Rosa, a Holocaust survivor who provides a home in her apartment for the children of sex workers in a seaside Italian town. Her life is disrupted when she reluctantly takes in Momo, a troubled Senegalese boy who had previously robbed her.

They clash at first, but their relationship gradually softens, with Momo becoming more involved in Rosa’s life while navigating his own struggles. As Rosa’s health begins to decline, Momo takes on a more protective role, strengthening their once flimsy connection.

The film’s song “Io sì (Seen)” (Diane Warren and Laura Pausini) won Best Original Song at the Golden Globe Awards and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

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I’m Still Here

Some truths cannot be buried

I’m Still Here is a Brazilian, Portuguese-language political thriller that is hailed as one of the best international films in recent history. Based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s 2015 memoir of the same name, the film follows the real life of Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres), a mother of five and activist whose husband, a former Congressman, is arrested and then kidnapped during Brazil’s ruthless military regime. As she seeks the truth behind his disappearance amid political ploys, Eunice holds onto hope despite her struggles.

At the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, I’m Still Here received two nominations: Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for Torres (which she won, marking the first time a Brazilian actress won in this category). Further, it received three nominations at the 97th Academy Awards, the film, including Best Picture, becoming the first Brazilian film nominated in the category.

You can find more Golden Globe and other award-winning films (and shows) on Netflix by browsing the platform’s “Award-winning,” “Oscar Spotlight” and other collections. You can also look forward to Netflix’s upcoming releases for May, which include new and returning titles.

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