Ready or not, Labor Day is upon us, and you may be sad about summer coming to an end — but have no fear.
Whether you’re going back to work or back to school, Watch With Us has movie recommendations to get you in the spirit as the season draws to a close.
From high school and classic Americana stories to brand-new Netflix originals and films with upcoming sequels, each of these movies is perfect for the long weekend.
You’ll find something here to make your holiday viewing memorable.
‘The Thursday Murder Club’ (2025)
Based on the 2020 novel by Richard Osman, The Thursday Murder Club follows a group of retirement home residents who use their passion for true crime to solve cold cases. Starring British faves like Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, Ben Kingsley and more, it’s a British cozy mystery with a late-in-life twist.
A suspenseful and charming movie, The Thursday Murder Club is the perfect way to kick off your holiday weekend. With equal parts humor and heart, this one will keep you entertained from start to finish.
‘Apollo 13’ (1995)
If you’re hoping to catch the best movies on Netflix before they leave at the end of the month, check out Apollo 13 before it leaves on August 31. This Ron Howard film is an inspirational story of brave astronauts who managed to survive a disastrous equipment failure on a planned mission to the moon.
Featuring iconic lines of dialogue like “Houston, we have a problem” and “failure is not an option,” Apollo 13 boasts a stellar cast, including Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Bill Paxton and Kevin Bacon. Catch it before it blasts away from Netflix at the end of the month. This gripping classic is an essential rewatch for the long weekend.
‘Clueless’ (1995)
Nothing says “back to school” like an opportunity to watch Clueless, one of the most iconic high school movies of all time. Join Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), a popular and rich Beverly Hills high schooler, as she meddles in the love lives of everyone around her — starting with a makeover for new student Tai (Brittany Murphy).
But eventually, she’ll discover that what she really needs is a makeover for her soul. Featuring Paul Rudd in his breakout role, Clueless is funny and still fresh more than 20 years later. This timeless teen comedy is the ultimate back-to-school comfort watch.
‘Now You See Me’ (2013)
The third installment in the Now You See Me franchise recently released its first trailer, so now is the perfect time to revisit the original magic movie. This heist thriller follows a group of magicians known as the Four Horsemen — J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), an illusionist, Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson), a mentalist, Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), an escape artist and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco), a card shark and pickpocket.
But these are no ordinary performers — they’re highly skilled thieves who pull off heists during their shows and redistribute the spoils among their audience members. Full of unbelievable magic setpieces and a jetsetting adventure from New York to New Orleans and back again, Now You See Me is a thrilling crowd-pleaser you won’t want to miss.
Led by Senior Editor and experienced critic Jason Struss, Watch With Us’ team of writers and editors sees almost every movie and TV show from the distant past to the present to determine what’s worth your time and money. Our countless hours of multimedia consumption — combined with years of experience in the entertainment industry — help us determine the best movies and TV shows you should be streaming right now.
To be considered “the best,” these films and series can be visually engaging, intellectually stimulating or simply just fun to watch, but the one trait they must have is that they are all, in some way, entertaining. We then check which platform they are streaming on and how you can access them as a subscriber. No algorithm nonsense or paid endorsements here — our recommendations are based purely on our love and interest for the films and shows we love.
