The best movies to watch on Netflix this weekend

Miramax

Netflix description: "The Bride has three left on her rampage list: Budd, Elle Driver, and Bill himself. But when she arrives at Bill's house, she's in for a surprise." 

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 84% (certified fresh)

Audience score: 89%

In contrast to "Kill Bill Vol. 1," which was focused more on action sequences than plot, the sequel to Quentin Tarantino's martial-arts masterpiece adds a bit more to the narrative of the Bride than its predecessor.

Uma Thurman stuns yet again as Beatrix Kiddo/the Bride, and while it's still an action-heavy film, the show-stopping climax and conclusion make it well worth a watch, especially if vengeance is your thing.

A24

Netflix description: "As danger stalks the world outside his isolated home, an overprotective father faces a tough decision when another family shows up seeking help." 

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 87% (certified fresh)

Audience score: 44%

Even though "It Comes At Night" doesn't include that much gore or violence, it's still a deeply terrifying movie that examines how trust (or a lack thereof) can prove fatal in the midst of a deadly outbreak.

Focusing on a family and their struggle to survive, the movie proves that sometimes, it's what's not shown onscreen that can be the scariest.

Warner Bros.

Netflix description: "In his semi-autobiographical film debut, Prince plays a Minneapolis club musician who struggles with a tumultuous and his smoldering anger." 

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 69%

Audience score: 78%

Look, no one's going to say that "Purple Rain" is a perfect movie — there are too many cheesy parts and corny pick-up lines for that. But Prince's performance alone is worth watching.

In this film, the iconic artist plays a version of himself known only as "The Kid." He dances, sings, and breaks hearts all over town, while also performing some of his most iconic songs.

Paramount Vantage

Netflix description: "To compensate for her unhappy marriage, young duchess Georgiana Spencer begins a scandalous affair with politician Charles Grey." 

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 62%

Audience score: 67%

If you're looking for an engaging and slyly feminist period piece, "The Duchess" is for you. Keira Knightley, queen of corsets and period dramas, shines in this movie about a relatively-obscure noblewoman who was years ahead of her time.

The costumes and scenery are gorgeous, too, and while it won't offer much in terms of plot, "The Duchess" is still worth a watch this weekend.

Getty

Netflix description: "Rare home videos and interviews with Amy Winehouse's winner circle offer an intimate look at her journey from charismatic teen to troubled star." 

Rotten Tomatoes critic score: 95% (certified fresh)

Audience score: 87%

Amy Winehouse was one of the most talented singers of our time, and this documentary does her troubled life and legacy justice.

It's not always an easy movie to watch — the parts about Amy's struggle with substance abuse and eating disorders are particularly heartbreaking — but overall, it paints a nuanced and memorable portrait of an artist who really was gone too soon.