While Mortal Kombat II and The Devil Wears Prada 2 are battling it out at the box office, your couch is calling with some of the best streaming options around. This week, Netflix is serving up a trio of films that range from heartwarming to hilariously offbeat. Whether you're in the mood for a cozy escape, a mind-bending thriller, or a comedy classic, these picks have you covered.
1. 'Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris' (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.1/10
If your week needs a dose of pure joy, look no further than Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. This feel-good gem stars Lesley Manville as Ada Harris, a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London who embarks on a life-changing journey to Paris to buy a Dior dress. It's the kind of uplifting story that fans of Paddington 2 or Ted Lasso will adore.
Critics have called it "a quiet delight" and "a perfect summer interlude that exudes beauty, optimism, and charm in every scene." The film even earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Costume Design. For more recommendations, check out our list of the best shows and movies on Netflix.
2. 'Bugonia' (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 87% | IMDb: 7.4/10
For something completely different, dive into Bugonia, Yorgos Lanthimos's wild sci-fi ride that finally hit Netflix last month. Emma Stone plays a high-powered CEO who is kidnapped by two men convinced she's an alien bent on destroying Earth. Jesse Plemons and newcomer Aidan Delbis co-star in this remake of the 2003 South Korean film Save the Green Planet!
This collaboration between Stone and Lanthimos—which earned Stone another Oscar nomination—is as thought-provoking as it is bonkers. With one of the bravest finales in recent memory, Bugonia might be Lanthimos's most accessible film yet. If you're into time travel and satire, you might also enjoy our ranking of the best sci-fi movies of 2006.
3. 'There's Something About Mary' (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | IMDb: 7.1/10
Sometimes you just need a good laugh, and There's Something About Mary delivers in spades. Directed by the Farrelly brothers, this 1998 comedy stars Ben Stiller as Ted, a man still haunted by a disastrous prom night with the girl of his dreams, Mary (Cameron Diaz). Years later, he hires a private investigator (Matt Dillon) to find her, leading to a cascade of cringe-worthy and hilarious situations.
With standout performances from Stiller, Diaz, and a scene-stealing Lee Evans, this film remains a comedy benchmark. Almost three decades later, its influence is still felt, and few movies can match its toe-curling hilarity. For more classic picks, check out our list of 20th-century crime movies that are absolutely flawless.
So grab your remote and settle in—these three Netflix movies are the perfect way to spend your week.
