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11 shows and movies to stream this weekend, from a sexy Anne Hathaway romance to a new HGTV series about crazy houses

Caralynn Matassa   

11 shows and movies to stream this weekend, from a sexy Anne Hathaway romance to a new HGTV series about crazy houses
Here's our round-up of what to watch this weekend.saravuth-photohut/Getty, Tyler Le/BI
  • Check out new shows like "A Man in Full" and "The Veil" this weekend.
  • Anne Hathaway's new movie and Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted" are streaming now too.

Whether you're looking for something sexy, goofy, or serious, there are plenty of options for what to watch this weekend.

On the movie side, Anne Hathaway's highly anticipated (and super sexy) new rom-dramedy "The Idea of You" is streaming now, while Jerry Seinfeld's "Unfrosted," a comedy loosely based on the creation of Pop-Tarts, is out too.

New shows like "A Man in Full" and "The Veil" have premiered this week, and returning favorites like "Selling the OC" and "Hacks" are also back.

Here's a complete rundown of all the best movies, shows, and documentaries to stream this weekend, broken down by what kind of entertainment you're looking for.

Watch 'The Idea of You' for a steamy romance with a touch of comedy

Watch
Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes and Anne Hathaway as Solène in "The Idea of You."      Alisha Wetherill/Prime

Anne Hathaway's Solène, a 40-year-old recently divorced single mom, falls for a 24-year-old world-famous boy band member named Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine, also on Starz's "Mary & George").

Despite the premise, their romance isn't a fairy tale. But Hathaway and Galitzine's chemistry is sizzling, and it's great escapist fare. It's also a streaming exclusive, so there's no need to trek out to a theater to see it.

Streaming on: Prime Video

If you're looking for a rom-drama with more of a YA bent, check out 'Turtles All the Way Down'

If you
Isabela Merced leads "Turtles All the Way Down."      Max

The latest John Green adaptation is about a 17-year-old named Aza who has OCD. Isabela Merced (next appearing in the new "Alien" sequel and "The Last of Us" season 2) plays Aza, and she's a rising star to watch.

Streaming on: Max

'Zillow Gone Wild' is a perfect pick if you're obsessed with browsing real-estate listings

Jack McBrayer hosts "Zillow Gone Wild."      Courtesy of HGTV

Everybody's favorite Instagram account hs gotten the reality TV treatment with a new HGTV show celebrating America's most outrageous homes.

Streaming on: Max

Reality fans will want to tune into the 'Dance Moms' reunion

Reality fans will want to tune into the
Paige, Kelly, and Brooke Hyland participated in "Dance Moms: The Reunion."      Yuri Hasegawa/Lifetime

Not everyone returned for the "Dance Moms" reunion, but that was probably for the best. Fans of the OG series will like seeing how the young dancers grew up and have reckoned with some of their tougher experiences on the show and with their former instructor Abby Lee Miller.

Streaming on: Hulu Live TV

'Selling the OC' is back for a new season

Alex Hall and Tyler Stanaland have a complicated relationship on "Selling the OC."      Netflix

As per usual, there's no shortage of personal and professional drama at The Oppenheim Group. But let's be real, we're mostly tuning in to see what happened with Alex Hall and Tyler Stanaland (and what he says about his divorce from Brittany Snow).

Streaming on: Netflix

So is 'Hacks'

So is
Jean Smart stars on "Hacks."      Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Max

Jean Smart's Deborah Vance is back as the dramedy returns for its third season after a two-year break. The first two episodes of the season premiered on Thursday and are now available to stream.

Streaming on: Max

If you're looking for comedy, check out 'Unfrosted'

If you
Jim Gaffigan as Edsel Kellogg III, Jerry Seinfeld as Bob Cabana, Fred Armisen as Mike Puntz, and Melissa McCarthy as Donna Stankowski in "Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story."      John P. Johnson / Netflix

Jerry Seinfeld stars in, directed, and also co-wrote a new Netflix comedy (very) loosely based on the true story of how Pop-Tarts were created. Fred Armisen, Amy Schumer, and Melissa McCarthy costar.

This one probably won't be winning any awards, but it's got Hugh Grant as the dude under the Tony the Tiger mascot costume, so it's probably right for you if you're in a certain kind of mood.

Streaming on: Netflix

For a new drama series, watch 'A Man in Full'

For a new drama series, watch
"A Man in Full" stars Jeff Daniels.      Netflix

Jeff Daniels stars as real-estate tycoon Charlie Croker in this six-episode limited series from David E. Kelley (who also created "Big Little Lies"), based on the book by Tom Wolfe.

Croker is on top of the world in the first episode — complete with a Shania Twain cameo at his lavish 60th birthday party. But threats to his business leave him scrambling to save the empire he's built.

Streaming on: Netflix

'The Contestant' is a documentary about a shocking true story

"The Contestant" recounts how Nasubi became an unwitting reality star.      Disney

Reality TV can be a cesspool, and the story of a Japanese man named Tomoaki "Nasubi" Hamatsu is one of the most horrifying examples of that.

In 1998, the aspiring comedian became an unwitting reality star after a TV producer invited him to take part in a challenge during what he thought was an audition. Confined to a room, told to strip naked, and left with a stack of magazines to clip contest coupons from, Nasubi ended up staying there for months, cut off from the outside world. The whole time, he was unknowingly being broadcast to over 15 million people in a show called "Denpa Shonen: A Life in Prizes."

"The Contestant" recounts the infamous story and explores what happened in Nasubi's life after "Denpa Shonen" propelled him to stardom.

Streaming on: Hulu

'The Veil' is a new thriller

Elisabeth Moss stars in "The Veil."      FX

"The Handmaid's Tale" star Elisabeth Moss leads this new FX show, which is an international spy thriller with two women at the center. The synopsis teases that the two have a "surprising and fraught relationship," which is kind of giving "Killing Eve" vibes. The first two episodes of the six-episode miniseries are out now.

Streaming on: Hulu

For historical drama, watch 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz'

For historical drama, watch
"The Tattooist of Auschwitz" is based on the novel of the same name.      Martin Mlaka/Sky UK

Based on Heather Morris' 2018 Holocaust novel of the same name, this moving drama was inspired by the real lives of Lale Sokolov, a Slovakian Jew who meets his wife, Gite, when they're both imprisoned in Auschwitz. Harvey Keitel stars as an older Lale and Melanie Lynskey plays Morris, the author of the novel.

Streaming on: Peacock

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