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Netflix has many quality offerings, including beloved classics and compelling originals.

The 25 best movies on Netflix

Netflix has many quality offerings, including beloved classics and compelling originals.

By Kevin Jacobsen

and Declan Gallagher

on November 7, 2025 11:50 a.m. ET

Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in 'Frankenstein'; Song Kang-ho as Kim Ki-taek in 'Parasite'; Christoph Waltz as Hans Landa in 'Inglourious Basterds'. Credit:

Ken Woroner/Netflix; Neon; Francois Duhamel

When Netflix introduced its then-revolutionary mail-in rental service in the late '90s, it was competing with businesses like movie theaters, Blockbuster, and even Tower Video. Some of those stalwarts have faltered, but Netflix has only continued to expand its library and influence, shifting to a streaming platform in 2007 that offers studio and indie films, cable and broadcast TV series, and its own prestige (or not) content.

Beyond a treasure trove of original series and features, the service has curated a laundry list of excellent films both new and old. Here are the 25 best movies on Netflix right now.

George MacKay as Lance Corporal Will Schofield and Benedict Cumberbatch as Colonel Mackenzie in '1917'.

Francois Duhamel/Universal Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

This Oscar-winning war film presents its story with bracing realism. In *1917*, Lance Corporal William "Will" Schofield (George MacKay) is a British soldier embarking on a perilous journey through the trenches and battlefields of World War I. Will is paired with Lance Corporal Thomas "Tom" Blake (Dean-Charles Chapman) and tasked with personally delivering a message to a colonel to call off an offensive attack that would put British soldiers in harm's way.

Director Sam Mendes and cinematographer Roger Deakins skillfully give the film the illusion of being shot seamlessly — as if in only one continuous take — which, EW's critic observes, "effectively drops the viewer into the center of the story and compels them to stay there, fully immersed in every muddy step, hunger pang, and rifle click." —*Kevin Jacobsen***** Where to watch *1917*: Netflix******EW grade:** A–******Director:** Sam Mendes******Cast:** George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Benedict Cumberbatch**

28 Years Later (2025)

Alfie Williams as Spike, Jodie Comer as Isla, and Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Kelson in '28 Years Later'.

Miya Mizuno/Columbia Pictures

While *28 Days Later* (2002) and its sequel, *28 Weeks Later *(2007), focused on the immediate aftermath of the devastating "Rage Virus," this third installment explores how society has adapted to its dystopian new reality. The film follows Spike (Alfie Williams), a boy who's only ever known life under quarantine, as he ventures out with his father (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) into dangerous territory. Exploring themes of grief and mortality without sacrificing the gruesome violence we've come to expect from the franchise, *28 Years Later* is, as EW's critic puts it, "strange, unpredictable, gloriously revolting, darkly funny, and, when you least expect it, rather touching." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *28 Years Later*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Danny Boyle

**Cast:** Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Jack O'Connell**

Boyz N the Hood (1991)

Leonette Scott as Tisha and Cuba Gooding Jr. as Jason 'Tre' Styles III in 'Boyz N the Hood'.

Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection

Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.), an aspiring college student, dreams big while trying to survive the streets of South Central L.A. in this absorbing coming-of-age drama. A war between rival gangs begins when Tre's childhood friend Doughboy (Ice Cube) is released from prison and now a member of the Crips. After the Bloods start a conflict with Ricky (Morris Chestnut), the tension between the gangs reaches a breaking point.

Writer-director John Singleton earned heaps of praise for the film, including two Oscar nominations. EW's critic notes of Singleton's direction: "Through dialogue and atmosphere, he establishes how the cult of violence — of guns, and the neurotic masculine power they represent — has, in an era of hopelessness, become a face-saving religion for Black urban youth, one that's working to devour all nonbelievers." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Boyz N the Hood*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B–

**Director:** John Singleton

**Cast:** Cuba Gooding Jr., Ice Cube, Morris Chestnut, Laurence Fishburne, Nia Long, Angela Bassett, Regina King**

Clueless (1995)

Stacey Dash as Dionne Davenport and Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz in 'Clueless'.

Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection

*As if* we wouldn't recommend this '90s favorite whenever it shows up on any streaming service.**** Amy Heckerling cleverly adapted the story structure of Jane Austen's classic novel *Emma* and it with a Beverly Hills high school setting. In her most iconic role, Alicia Silverstone plays Cher Horowitz, a popular fashion-forward student who enjoys tending to her projects, by which we mean playing with people's lives, from becoming a matchmaker for her teachers to giving new student Tai (Brittany Murphy) a makeover. But Cher's pampered world is thrown into chaos when Tai takes a liking to the boy she might be *totally* crushing on. While EW's critic initially gave *Clueless* a C+, the film has since been regarded as a modern classic and one of the best high school movies of all time. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Clueless*: Netflix

**Director:** Amy Heckerling

**Cast:** Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, Donald Faison

Emily the Criminal (2022)

Aubrey Plaza as Emily Benetto in 'Emily the Criminal'. Sundance Institute

Aubrey Plaza gives one of her finest turns to date in this grounded thriller. She plays the titular down-on-her-luck felon who resorts to theft to make her way out from under a mountain of debt. "She may be a wanton criminal, but she's also a woman very much for these times," EW's critic writes. "Not the anti-heroine we knew we needed, maybe, but one that we deserve." It's a visceral, often unbearably anxious film that showcases Plaza's steeliest, most nuanced performance in a career full of them. *—Declan Gallagher*

Where to watch *Emily the Criminal*: Netflix through Dec. 6

**EW grade: **B+

**Director:** John Patton Ford

**Cast:** Aubrey Plaza, Gina Gershon, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Theo Rossi, Bernardo Badillo

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

E.T. in 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'.

Universal Pictures

With *E.T.*, Steven Spielberg invoked a kind of timeless childlike wonder that resonates with kids and adults alike. The sci-fi classic centers on a boy named Elliott (Henry Thomas) who befriends a kind alien creature who was left behind on Earth by his fellow invaders. As Elliott tries to help the creature he dubs E.T. find his way home, he also develops a close kinship with him, allowing himself to work through the difficulties of his parents' divorce. If the climactic bicycle race through the sky — backed by John Williams' soaring score — doesn't have you in tears, you might just be an alien, too. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial*: Netflix

**Director:** Steven Spielberg

**Cast:** Henry Thomas, Dee Wallace, Peter Coyote, Robert MacNaughton, Drew Barrymore**

Frankenstein (2025)

Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as the Creature in 'Frankenstein'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Guillermo del Toro, lover of monsters big and small, proves to be an ideal fit for adapting the story of Frankenstein. Del Toro remains relatively faithful to the gothic sensibility of Mary Shelley's novel, which centers on the titular scientist as he creates a sentient creature in his lab. As in the book, this adaptation sees the makeshift father and son at odds, though del Toro provides us with a much more sympathetic Creature, brought to life brilliantly by Jacob Elordi in all his sad-eyed, long-limbed wonder.

"Every time you have drama on film is great," del Toro explains to EW. "Every time you have drama in your life, it's coming from a false understanding of life. Either you think you *deserve* more or you don't deserve this. And the word 'deserve' has nothing to do with living. It just is. And the movie tries to show those things." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Frankenstein*: Netflix

**Director:** Guillermo del Toro

**Cast:** Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz

Godzilla Minus One (2023)

Godzilla in 'Godzilla Minus One'.

Toho International/Courtesy Everett Collection

Films in the long-running *Godzilla* franchise aren't exactly known for their human characters compared to the titular giant reptilian monster, but this universally acclaimed installment is a rare exception. The film focuses on former kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki), a man with PTSD after failing to prevent Godzilla from destroying an island community during World War II. Haunted by the incident, Shikishima looks for redemption when the imposing monster returns to terrorize Japan.

EW's critic ranks *Godzilla Minus One* — which won an Oscar for Best Visual Effects — as the fourth-best film in the franchise, writing, "This sweeping blend of character-driven drama, maritime adventure, and kaiju mayhem is popcorn entertainment at its best." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Godzilla Minus One*: Netflix

**Director:** Takashi Yamazaki

**Cast:** Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki

I'm Still Here (2024)

Selton Mello as Rubens Paiva and Fernanda Torres as Eunice Paiva with their onscreen children in 'I'm Still Here'.

Alile Onawale/Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

Fernanda Torres delivers one of 2024's best performances as Brazilian activist Eunice Paiva in this deeply emotional drama. Based on a true story, the film follows Eunice as she grapples with the forced disappearance of her politician husband under Brazil's military dictatorship in the 1970s. As she tries to hold things together for her children, she seeks answers for where her husband is — and if he's still alive. Torres provides a steadfast determination to her performance as Eunice, winning a Golden Globe and receiving an Oscar nomination for her work. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *I'm Still Here*: Netflix

**Director:** Walter Salles

**Cast:** Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro

I'm Your Venus (2025)

Amara Xtravaganza and Gisele Xtravaganza in 'I'm Your Venus'.

One of the standout ballroom performers featured in the seminal 1990 documentary *Paris Is Burning* is Venus Xtravaganza, whose life was tragically cut short after being found strangled to death at the age of 22. Believed to be the victim of a hate crime, the unsolved case is reexamined in this moving documentary about Venus' biological and chosen families coming together to honor her memory and find answers. Director Kimberly Reed also leaves plenty of room to celebrate Venus' life and her lasting impact on the trans community and ball culture. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *I'm Your Venus*: Netflix

**Director:** Kimberly Reed

**Cast:** Venus Xtravaganza, Gisele Xtravaganza, Gia Marie Love, Dominique Jackson

Inglourious Basterds (2009)

Til Schweiger as Sgt. Hugo Stiglitz, Gedeon Burkhard as Cpl. Wilhelm Wicki, and Brad Pitt as Aldo Raine in 'Inglourious Basterds'. Francois Duhamel/TWC

Quentin Tarantino's first of three revisionist historical epics (preceding 2012's *Django Unchained* and 2019's *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*) is a wildly entertaining Molotov cocktail. The film follows the parallel courses of a commando unit of mostly Jewish-American soldiers and a French woman looking for revenge as they both try to take down the Nazis during World War II. Bolstered by an instantly iconic Oscar-winning performance from Christoph Waltz as a wicked SS officer, *Inglourious Basterds* is a thrilling slice of alternate history, written with Tarantino's signature sharp sense of dialogue. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Inglourious Basterds*: Netflix through Nov. 30

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Quentin Tarantino

**Cast:** Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Mélanie Laurent, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, Daniel Brühl

Nyad (2023)

Annette Bening as Diana Nyad and Jodie Foster as Bonnie Stoll in 'Nyad'. Kimberley French/Netflix

Annette Bening gives an astonishing, Oscar-nominated performance as real-life marathon swimmer Diana Nyad, who at 64 trained to become the first person to swim to Cuba. Equally riveting as Nyad's trainer is Jodie Foster (also Oscar-nominated), reminding viewers that in terms of steely confidence, someone rarely does it better than her. "The two women also share an effortless chemistry that breathes vitality into their onscreen bond and wholeheartedly sells their decades-long connection," EW's critic writes. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Nyad*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B–

**Directors: **Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi

**Cast:** Annette Bening, Jodie Foster, Rhys Ifans

Parasite (2019)

Choi Woo-shik as Kim Ki-woo, Song Kang-ho as Kim Ki-taek, Jang Hye-jin as Chung-sook, and Park So-dam as Kim Ki-jung in 'Parasite'.

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Who is the real parasite in *Parasite*? Is it the low-income, working Kim family that gradually worms their way into the lives of the wealthy Park family? Or is it the Parks benefiting from the hard work of those they deem below them? Bong Joon Ho's darkly comedic thriller is brilliant and propulsive in many ways, entertaining the audience with its twists and turns while also providing trenchant social commentary about class and capitalism. EW's critic calls *Parasite* a "serrating, brilliantly stylized portrait of class and fate and family" as well as "a filmgoing experience that refuses to fit into any box." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Parasite*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Bong Joon Ho

**Cast:** Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam, Jang Hye-jin

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The Power of the Dog (2021)

Jesse Plemons as George Burbank and Kirsten Dunst as Rose Gordon in 'The Power of the Dog'. Netflix

Jane Campion's adaptation of the Thomas Savage novel is a spellbinding Western drama about power and control. Set in 1920s Montana, the film centers on Phil Burbank (Benedict Cumberbatch), a cruel rancher who psychologically torments his brother (Jesse Plemons), sister-in-law (Kirsten Dunst), and her soft-spoken son Peter (Kodi Smit-McPhee) on the ranch they share. After Peter discovers a buried secret about Phil, he methodically plots his revenge on his uncle. Campion deservedly won an Oscar for Best Director for the film; as EW's critic praises, "being submerged in her ineffable world feels not just like two hours in the dark, but high art." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *The Power of the Dog*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Jane Campion

**Cast:** Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse Plemons, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee

RRR (2022)

N.T. Rama Rao Jr. as Komaram Bheem and Ram Charan as Alluri Sitarama Raju in 'RRR'.

Raftar Creations/Courtesy Everett Collection

This Indian action epic rightfully broke out as an international success in 2022. Set during the British Raj in the 1920s, the film centers on Komaram Bheem (N.T. Rama Rao Jr.) and his plan to reunite a kidnapped girl with her mother; meanwhile, a determined officer, Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan), is hot on his trail. Their lives intersect when they rescue a boy in a train accident and they form a bond, ironically unaware of each other's identities. Packed with rousing sequences (particularly the performance of the Oscar-winning song "Naatu Naatu"), *RRR* is an entertaining thrill ride that puts Hollywood blockbusters to shame. *—K.J.***

Where to watch *RRR*: Netflix**

**Director:** S.S. Rajamouli

**Cast:** N.T. Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, Olivia Morris

Saturday Night (2024)

(From left to right): Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner, Matt Wood as John Belushi, and Dylan O'Brien as Dan Aykroyd in 'Saturday Night'.

*Saturday Night Live* has become a true institution in the television landscape...which would surprise most people involved in the making of the late-night sketch show in 1975. This propulsive dramedy from writer-director Jason Reitman gives us a near-minute-by-minute dramatization of the nail-biting 90 minutes leading up to the show's premiere on Oct. 11, 1975. EW's critic praises *Saturday Night* as "a wildly entertaining love letter to a night of television that marked a cultural watershed." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Saturday Night*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Jason Reitman

**Cast:** Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cory Michael Smith, Ella Hunt, Dylan O'Brien, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey, Willem Dafoe, Matthew Rhys, J.K. Simmons

Shiva Baby (2021)

Rachel Sennott as Danielle in 'Shiva Baby'. Utopia

Don't be fooled by the slight, 78-minute runtime or the silliness of the poster: This is one of the most anxiety-inducing films of the decade — intentionally so. In her breakout role, Rachel Sennott plays Danielle, an aimless college student attending a shiva with her parents. While there, she grapples (often hilariously) with a series of awkward interactions, particularly when she spots her sugar daddy and finds out he's married. EW's critic praises *Shiva Baby* as "blithely ruthless," calling it "a sort of endless festivus of cringe so visceral it borders on body horror." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Shiva Baby*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Emma Seligman

**Cast:** Rachel Sennott, Molly Gordon, Polly Draper, Danny Deferrari, Fred Melamed, Dianna Agron

Spencer (2021)

Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in 'Spencer'. Pablo Larrain/Neon/Courtesy Everett Collection

*Spencer* is far from the Princess Diana biopic you would expect. Beginning with a title card that reads "A fable from a true tragedy," this psychological drama from Pablo Larraín envisions an emotionally taxing Christmas holiday that Princess Diana spent with the British royal family in 1991. While the holiday took place in real life, the film imagines how Diana may have felt as the pressures of her situation cause her to unravel. Kristen Stewart's Oscar-nominated portrayal of Diana is a genius bit of casting, as she plays into the discomfort of the beloved princess with shocking vulnerability. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Spencer*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Pablo Larraín

**Cast:** Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall, Jack Farthing, Sean Harris, Sally Hawkins

Tangerine (2015)

Mya Taylor as Alexandra and Kitana Kiki Rodriguez as Sin-Dee Rella in 'Tangerine'. Everett Collection

There is much to praise with this independent film from writer-director Sean Baker: it was shot entirely by iPhones and has great style; it casts two transgender actresses as leads, each giving strong performances. But it's also a good old-fashioned screwball comedy, following a day in the lives of transgender sex worker friends Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor), After Alexandra informs Sin-Dee that the latter's boyfriend has been cheating on her, the pair go on a journey through the streets of Hollywood to confront him. EW's critic raves, "*Tangerine* is touching for its non-condescending stance toward working girls and the spirit of the sidewalk." —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Tangerine*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Sean Baker

**Cast:** Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O'Hagan, Alla Tumanian, James Ransone

The Teachers' Lounge (2023)

Leonie Benesch as Carla Nowak in 'The Teachers' Lounge'.

Sony Pictures Classics/Everett Collection

After this tense Oscar-nominated German film gets going, it refuses to let up. Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is the bright-eyed new teacher at a school where her fellow educators are trying to uncover the culprit behind multiple thefts from the teachers' lounge. She soon finds herself embroiled in the case when she spots a colleague stealing money, only for that colleague to deflect onto her. *The Teachers' Lounge* moves with the energy of a thriller, with viewers' anxiety rising the further Carla grapples with mounting pressure. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *The Teachers' Lounge*: Netflix

**Director: **Ilker Çatak

**Cast:** Leonie Benesch, Michael Klammer, Rafael Stachowiak, Anne-Kathrin Gummich, Eva Löbau

Tick, Tick... BOOM! (2021)

Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson in 'Tick, Tick... BOOM!'. Macall B. Polay/Netflix

Jonathan Larson was a celebrated composer and playwright most famous for penning the Broadway musical *Rent*. He also wrote a semi-autobiographical musical based on his life called *Tick, Tick...Boom!*, which Lin-Manuel Miranda adapted to this well-received musical drama. Andrew Garfield, in an Oscar-nominated turn, stars as Larson, following his struggle to mount a musical while dealing with a tumultuous personal life. "*Tick, Tick… Boom!* is a totem for the thrills and trials of making art, with all the sacrifices and empathy it requires," EW's critic writes. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Tick, Tick... BOOM!*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A–

**Director: **Lin-Manuel Miranda

**Cast:** Andrew Garfield, Alexandra Shipp, Robin de Jesús, Joshua Henry, Judith Light, Vanessa Hudgens

Triple Frontier (2019)

Oscar Isaac as Santiago 'Pope' Garcia and Ben Affleck as Tom 'Redfly' Davis in 'Triple Frontier'. Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix

J.C. Chandor's masculine action riff, about a group of special ops planning a heist in South America, is a stark contrast to his earlier, more patient efforts in 2011's *Margin Call*, 2013's *All Is Lost*, or 2014's *A Most Violent Year* (his masterpiece). While not as thematically strong as those films, *Triple Frontier* offers a dose of adrenaline that, much like *The Strangers*, harkens back to a forgotten era of mid-'70s B pictures. "There may be no honor among thieves," EW's critic writes, "but *Triple Frontier *certainly makes watching them pretty entertaining." *—D.G.*

Where to watch *Triple Frontier*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** J.C. Chandor

**Cast:** Ben Affleck, Oscar Isaac, Charlie Hunnam, Pedro Pascal, Garrett Hedlund

Will & Harper (2024)

Harper Steele and Will Ferrell in 'Will & Harper'.

Courtesy of Netflix

Will Ferrell and Harper Steele have been close friends since joining *Saturday Night Live* in the mid-'90s. After Steele came out as a trans woman in 2022, she and Ferrell embarked on a road trip across America so he could get to know her authentic truth and for her own personal journey of self-acceptance. This documentary — hilarious and moving in equal measure — chronicles the trip as Ferrell learns how to be an ally and wield his privilege for good and Steele opens up about her demons and finds catharsis. "Come for the laughs, cameos, and raw emotions," writes EW's critic, "stay for the pitch-perfect theme song co-written and performed by Kristen Wiig." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Will & Harper*: Netflix

**Director: **Josh Greenbaum

**Cast:** Will Ferrell, Harper Steele

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More (2024)

Benedict Cumberbatch as Henry Sugar in 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'.

This whimsical anthology film finds auteur director Wes Anderson bringing the stories of Roald Dahl to life. Originally released as four short films in 2023, Netflix has now assembled them all into one collection. *The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar*, which won the Oscar for Best Live Action Short, centers on the titular character's years-long training process to be able to see without his eyes — all so he can cheat at gambling.

Other shorts are *The Swan *(about the struggles of a bullied boy), *The Rat Catcher *(about, well, an exterminator of rats), and *Poison *(about a man who finds a snake in his bed). Anderson's flair for carefully crafted aesthetics is a throughline, as is his love of the art of storytelling. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Three More*: Netflix

**Director: **Wes Anderson

**Cast:** Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade, Rupert Friend

The Wrong Missy (2020)

David Spade as Tim Morris and Lauren Lapkus as Missy in 'The Wrong Missy'.

Katrina Marcinowski/Netflix/Everett

On paper, *The Wrong Missy* is nothing new: David Spade goes on a bad date with Lauren Lapkus, whose name is Missy, and then means to invite a cute girl (Molly Sims), hilariously also named Missy, with him on a company retreat to Hawaii. (No points for guessing which Missy ends up on the trip.) The film coasts by on a general likability, but if not for Lapkus' performance, the story would be lost at sea. She glues the entire enterprise together with a mixture of well-played raunch and genuine pathos, selling the moment and keeping the plot bouncing along to the next joke. *—D.G.*

Where to watch *The Wrong Missy*: Netflix

**Director: **Tyler Spindel

**Cast:** Lauren Lapkus, David Spade, Molly Sims, Jackie Sandler, Rob Schneider

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Nan Goldin in 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed'; Kidnapped children in 'Chowchilla'; Robert Durst in 'The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst'. Credit:

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Evil is lurking over on HBO Max. It's there you'll find true crime investigations, trials, and healing journeys based on stories that have captivated the public for decades. Documentaries like *I'll Be Gone in the Dark*, *Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God*, and *The Sentence *combine revealing testimonies, years worth of research, and dynamic storytelling to keep even the most seasoned sleuths on the edge of their seats.

Intrigued? Check out something from EW's list of the 30 best true crime documentaries on HBO Max.

Alabama Snake (2020)

Glenn Summerford in 'Alabama Snake'. Max

You've heard about *Snakes on a Plane*, right? Try snakes in a cage… lots of them. Described by HBO Max as "a chilling Southern gothic tale," this disturbing documentary explores an attempted murder via, you guessed it, rattlesnakes. Meet Glenn Summerford, a reptile-handling Pentecostal preacher who was accused of trying to kill his second wife, Darlene, by forcing her hand into a cage full of venomous rattlers back in October 1991.

The film unravels the truth behind that fateful night while immersing viewers in the religious rituals that gave rise to this bizarre event. Move over Samuel L. Jackson, this real-life serpent saga is sssscarier and skillfully woven with director Theo Love's stylistic flair that strikes viewers from the start. *—James Mercadante*

Where to watch *Alabama Snake*: HBO Max

**Director:** Theo Love

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022)

Nan Goldin in 'All the Beauty and the Bloodshed'. Neon

A documentary that puts photographer Nan Goldin on the other side of the camera, this revealing and intimate film takes a look at an artist who documented her friends' most intimate moments (and covered tough subjects in the process, from the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York to her own domestic abuse).

But this isn't just a retrospective. *All the Beauty and the Bloodshed* — which EW named one of the best films of 2022 — spends ample time on Goldin's recent activism, notably her fight against the opioid epidemic (and specifically, the Sackler family's role in it). *—Debby Wolfinsohn*

Where to watch *All the Beauty and the Bloodshed*: HBO Max

**Director: **Laura Poitras

**Cast: **Nan Goldin

Beware the Slenderman (2016)

Slender Man in 'Beware the Slenderman'. Everett Collection

Prepare yourself for a frightening journey into the infamous Slender Man stabbing that occurred in Waukesha, Wisc., in May 2014. Premiering at the 2016 SXSW festival, this true crime documentary highlights the disturbing attack on Payton Leutner by her 12-year-old friends, Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser, who slashed her 19 times in a bizarre attempt to appease the fictional, eerie internet figure known as Slender Man.

*Beware the Slenderman *goes beyond the surface of its title and its emphasis on the dangers lurking online, with EW's critic describing it as "a story not about imaginary monsters, but the far more terrifying subject of real-life mental health issues." *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Beware the Slenderman*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Irene Taylor Brodsky

A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (2025)

Karen Read in 'A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read'.

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At the end of 2022, the body of a Boston police officer was found lying in the snow. The explanation the public was given was that Officer John O'Keefe's girlfriend, Karen Read, hit him with her SUV after a night out drinking with friends. But Read said she never hit anyone with her car, and evidence suggested that there might be another explanation: that Read was being framed by corrupt officers within the force.

This five-part docuseries covers Read's first trial and the events leading up to her second trial, which began in April of 2025. (She was ultimately acquitted of the murder charges two months later.) *A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read* is a story of a town divided, with families, friends, and neighbors turning on each other, unable to overcome their differing opinions over how Officer John O'Keefe died. *—Ilana Gordon*

Where to watch *A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read*: HBO Max

**Director: **Terry Dunn Meurer

Burden of Proof (2023)

Stephen Pandos in 'Burden of Proof'. Courtesy of HBO

While Stephen Pandos was away at college in the '80s, he received a call from his parents casually informing him of his younger sister Jennifer's disappearance, marked by a cryptic note and a belated police report filed three days later. This unsettling event haunted Stephen for decades, driving him to collaborate with filmmakers Cynthia Hill and Christine Delp in a search for answers.

As the investigation progresses in this four-part docuseries, Stephen reveals the turbulent family dynamics that shaped his childhood, including his father Ron — a violent Vietnam War vet grappling with PTSD — and his mother, Margie, who divorced Ron in the '90s. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Burden of Proof*: HBO Max

**EW grade**: B+

**Directors**: Cynthia Hill, Christine Delp

Capturing the Friedmans (2003)

Jesse Friedman (center) and Arnold Friedman (right) in 'Capturing the Friedmans'. Max

In this Oscar-nominated documentary that also earned Sundance's Grand Jury Prize, first-time director Andrew Jarecki examines the child molestation investigation involving Arnold Friedman and his 18-year-old son, Jesse. The duo, known for teaching computer classes to young boys, faced allegations of hundreds of crimes, including physical and sexual abuse.

Through home-movie footage and interviews with family members and survivors, *Capturing the Friedmans* presents a compelling case that challenges the widespread narrative, raising the hypothesis this may have all been the case of "sexual hysteria," as pointed out by EW's critic, who described it as "gripping, lacerating, moving, and tragic — a work of documentary art." *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Capturing the Friedmans*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** A

**Director:** Andrew Jarecki

Chowchilla (2023)

Kidnapped children in 'Chowchilla'.

One of the most chill-inducing crimes you've likely never heard of is the story of what happened in Chowchilla, Calif., in 1976. On a day in mid-July, three men kidnapped a bus full of schoolchildren and forced their captives into an underground bunker where they were buried alive. The plan was to hold the children ransom — but a ransom note never materialized.

The crime haunted the city for almost 50 years, but when the last perpetrator was released on parole in 2022, CNN decided it was time for an in-depth documentary. *Chowchilla* digs into the criminal motivations and legal repercussions, exploring how those affected by the crime fared in the decades since. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Chowchilla*: HBO Max**

**Director: **Paul Solet

**Cast:** Taylor Rusch Box, Tate McMillan, Alexander Ray, Mike Derum

Crazy, Not Insane (2020)

Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis in 'Crazy, Not Insane'.

Courtesy of HBO

Why do humans murder? No one knows for sure, but the documentary *Crazy, Not Insane *attempts to answer that question by examining the work of one pioneer within the field. Dr. Dorothy Otnow Lewis specializes in the study of murderer psychology and has worked with 22 serial killers over the course of her career.

Directed by Alex Gibney and narrated by Laura Dern, *Crazy, Not Insane *follows the crux of Lewis' academic assertions, which state that murderers are made, not born. An erudite peek into the brains of both murderers and those who study them, *Crazy, Not Insane *takes you behind the true crime and into the minds of true criminals. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Crazy, Not Insane*: HBO Max

**Director: **Alex Gibney

**Cast: **Laura Dern**

The Crime of the Century (2021)

'The Crime of the Century'. Max

In this two-part docuseries, Emmy and Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney exposes the corrupt puppeteers behind the opioid crisis. With a laser-sharp focus, Gibney examines the shocking crimes committed by Big Pharma and the complicit politicians who turned a blind eye to the explosion of drug abuse that followed, from overproduction to reckless distribution.

This searing investigation not only reveals how the plight began but also explores its fallout. Through masterful storytelling and meticulous editing, *The Crime of the Century* reveals the greed-driven machinations behind one of the most terrifying public health crises in recent memory, making viewers justifiably enraged. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *The Crime of the Century*: HBO Max

**Director:** Alex Gibney

The Curious Case of Natalia Grace (2023–2024)

Natalia Grace in 'The Curious Case of Natalia Grace'.

Investigation Discovery/YouTube

When suburban couple Michael and Kristine Barnett adopted Natalia Grace — reckoned to be a 6-year-old with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia, a rare bone disorder — they allegedly found themselves trapped in a situation seen straight out of 2009's *Orphan*: They suspect her to be an adult with murderous intent.

The first season of *The Curious Case of Natalia Grace* unfurls with Michael's hyper-theatrical deposition, portraying Natalia as a nightmarish monster and offering details that defend the reasons for them changing her birth records to advance her age and relocating her to an Indiana apartment while the rest of the family moved to Canada. A uniquely unsettling case bound to evoke outrage, this ID docuseries propels viewers into the thought-provoking borderlands where truth and myth intersect. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *The Curious Case of Natalia Grace*: HBO Max

**Directors:** Christian Conway, Jackson Conway

A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness (2015)

'A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness'.

HBO/Courtesy Everett Collection

In Pakistan, more than 1,000 women are murdered every year in the name of honor. *A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness*, tells a 19-year-old woman's story of surviving an honor killing attempt perpetrated by her father and uncle. The 2016 Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short, *The Girl in the River *is the rare piece of art that actually prompts change.

During her Oscar acceptance speech, director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy announced that after viewing the film, the Prime Minister of Pakistan intended to change the country's laws surrounding honor killings. Obain-Chinoy summed up her remarks by saying "That is the power of film," and it's the reason why *A Girl in the River *is one of the most powerful films around. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *A Girl in the River*: HBO Max

**Director: **Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015)

The Church of Scientology building in Los Angeles, circa 2015, in 'Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief'.

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Scientology is notoriously litigious, but that didn't stop documentarian Alex Gibney from going after the church in the 2015 film *Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief. *A critically lauded exploration of the organization's formation, the history of creator L. Ron Hubbard, and the church's recruitment and retention of celebrities, the film interviews key ex-members who describe some of the most abusive and exploitative practices in vivid detail.

A documentary that isn't afraid to describe how Scientology is protected as a religious entity, *Going Clear* clearly benefited from the work the church put into discrediting it, making it one of the most well-reviewed and awarded documentaries of 2015 — even if it was snubbed by the Oscars. *—I.G.* * * * *

Where to watch *Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief*: HBO Max

**EW grade: **A

**Director: **Alex Gibney

Great Photo, Lovely Life: Facing a Family's Secrets (2023)

Amanda Mustard in 'Great Photo, Lovely Life'.

This documentary requires a trigger warning for child sexual abuse, but *Great Photo, Lovely Life: Facing a Family's Secrets *does so much more than merely expose the pedophilic acts of one man — in this case, photojournalist Amanda Mustard's grandfather. Mustard bravely unpacks her family's history of complicity and silence as she walks the tightrope of seeking to understand her grandfather's acts while providing accountability and closure for survivors.

A story of cover-ups, forgiveness, thwarting generational trauma and breaking generational curses, *Great Photo, Lovely Life *is a great movie, even if it is hard to watch. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Great Photo, Lovely Life*: HBO Max

**Directors: **Rachel Beth Anderson, Amanda Mustard

I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020)

Michelle McNamara and Patton Oswalt in 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark'. Courtesy of HBO

Before the Golden State Killer (previously known as "East Area Rapist" and the "Original Night Stalker") was unmasked as Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. with help from the late crime sleuth Michelle McNamara, she spent years investigating his scores of heinous sexual assaults in California. In this mesmerizing six-part docuseries, we follow McNamara's dogged research as she writes a book about the crimes that terrified the Golden State for years.

Produced by McNamara's husband, comic Patton Oswalt, and with Emmy-nominated actress Amy Ryan reading passages from her work — which EW's critic described as "a posthumous treasure that feels thrillingly alive" — *I'll Be Gone in the Dark* takes you from passion-filled reporting to the long-waited arrest of DeAngelo. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *I'll Be Gone in the Dark*: HBO Max

**Director:** Liz Garbus

**Cast:** Amy Ryan

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The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley (2019)

Elizabeth Holmes in 'The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley'. Max

When you mix gluttony, a hunger for power, and a twisted attempt to revolutionize healthcare, you get the sad and sordid tale of Elizabeth Holmes and her startup, Theranos. In this riveting true crime documentary, viewers will hear all about the wunderkind of Silicon Valley who, at 19, dropped out of Stanford to start her company. Holmes fashioned herself as the next Steve Jobs, until a reporter at the* Wall Street Journal* blew the lid off Theranos' fraudulent claims of developing a state-of-the-art medical test that required only a single drop of blood to accurately detect results like glucose levels and cancer.

With exclusive behind the scenes footage of Holmes and her devoted followers, *Out for Blood* is a rich, compelling cautionary tale about the dangerous game of corporate greed and flawed bravado. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley*: HBO Max

**Director:** Alex Gibney

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015)

Robert Durst in 'The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst'. Marc Smerling/HBO

*The Jinx* — an Emmy and Peabody award-winning docuseries directed by Andrew Jarecki, who collected over 10 years of evidence and 25 hours of interviews — focuses on Robert Durst, the New York hotel heir with a shady past and a trail of disturbing mysteries. Jarecki examines Durst's involvement with the 1982 disappearance of his first wife, Kathleen McCormack; the 2000 killing of his friend, Susan Berman; and the 2001 shooting death of his neighbor, Morris Black. Despite avoiding other journalists, Durst reached out to Jarecki after the release of *All Good Things* (2015), a film inspired by Durst's life.

As EW's critic writes, "*The Jinx* possessed the pleasures of so many different kinds of mystery/crime stories that it played like a summary statement for an entire category." *—J.M.*

Watch *The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Andrew Jarecki

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York (2023)

Protestors in 'Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York'. Courtesy of HBO

Adapted from Elon Green's 2021 nonfiction book, this four-part docuseries confronts New York City's grim legacy of anti-LGBTQ+ violence, bringing attention to the harrowing murders of four gay and bisexual men during the early '90s. They were all inexorably tied together by one ominous figure: Richard Rogers, the unassuming nurse at New York St. Vincent's Hospital who earned the infamous moniker of the "Last Call Killer." Yet, Rogers managed to evade arrest for a full decade due to a period steeped in homophobic prejudices further exacerbated by the AIDS crisis.

*Last Call* casts its compassionate gaze upon the victims, adroitly interweaving injustices with tender tributes to the lives they led, accompanied by interviews with their surviving loved ones. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** A–

**Director:** Anthony Caronna

Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (2023)

Amy Carlson in 'Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God'.

Courtesy of HBO

In a genre often accused of pure exploitative voyeurism, Hannah Olson redefines true crime storytelling with a narrative that's burning with genuine curiosity. Dubbed "Mother God," Amy Carlson — a self-proclaimed Messiah with a Joan of Arc-like flair — cultivated a following of "Earth allies" through her digital proclamations and live-streaming seminars, drawing individuals grappling with personal traumas. As her health deteriorated, Amy's disciples were led to believe her death would herald a celestial exit Heaven's Gate-style (via UFO), paving the way for society's salvation.

Using firsthand testimonies and archival footage, *Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God *is a viscerally shocking yet oftentimes amusing exploration of internet evangelism and conspiracies. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God*: HBO Max

**Director:** Hannah Olson

Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing (2016)

The Boston Marathon in 'Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing'.

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Released three years after the Boston Marathon Bombing on April 15, 2013, this account focuses on the victims of the terrorist attack and their attempts to physically, emotionally, and mentally heal from the traumas they sustained that day. Created in conjunction with *The Boston Globe*, *Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing *does cover the lead-up and fallout from the attack, but doesn't delve deeply into the state and federal manhunt for the perpetrators.

If you're looking for a comprehensive look at the aftermath from a law enforcement perspective, check out Netflix's three-part docuseries *American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing*. But if your interest in the attacks is more centered around the survivors, their resilience, and humanity, *Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing *is the documentary for you. *—I.G. *  * *

Where to watch *Marathon: The Patriots Day Bombing*: HBO Max

**Directors: **Ricki Stern, Anne Sundberg

McMillion$ (2020)

'McMillion$'. Max

Behold the kingdom of golden arches, where Big Macs reign supreme, salty fries slide into ubiquitous red containers, and McFlurries dance on taste buds all year long. But do you know about McDonald's Monopoly game heist, the notorious scam that played out in the '90s?

In this six-episode series, viewers get to meet the mastermind behind it all: Jerome Jacobson, a former cop turned security officer who played McTricks with the company's wildly popular promotion, swindling $24 million in the process. Full of eccentric characters that will keep you invested, *McMillion$* is a steadily-paced exploration of this supersized fraud case. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *McMillion$*: HBO Max

**Directors:** James Lee Hernandez, Brian Lazarte

Mommy Dead and Dearest (2017)

Gypsy Rose Blanchard of 'Mommy Dead and Dearest'. Max

*Britney vs. Spears* director Erin Lee Carter examines the twisted tale of Clauddine "Dee Dee" Blanchard's murder, committed by none other than her daughter, Gypsy Rose, and the girl's boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn. This 82-minute true crime documentary focuses on the killing and its aftermath while also peering into the years leading up to Blanchard's demise. You see, Gypsy Rose experienced years of emotional and psychological abuse at the hands of her mother, who lived with Munchausen syndrome by proxy — a disorder that led her to fabricate her daughter's chronic conditions while also poisoning her.

Featuring firsthand accounts from Gypsy Rose, Dee Dee's father, and other relatives, this shocking narrative will leave you questioning the depths of human desperation and the complexities of justice and morality. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Mommy Dead and Dearest*: HBO Max

**Director:** Erin Lee Carter

Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning (2023)

Carol and Charles Stuart on the day of their wedding (Oct. 13, 1985) in 'Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning'.

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In the late-'80s, Charles "Chuck" Stuart dialed 911, reporting a violent episode where he and his pregnant wife, Carol — a white couple — were shot and left for dead in their car on a desolate street in Mission Projects. When pressed for details, Chuck provided a singular description: "a Black man." Against the backdrop of longstanding racial tensions in Boston, the Stuart case set off a frenzied manhunt for the alleged assailant, triggering a media spectacle that rattled the city.

Directed by Jason Hehir (*The Last Dance*), this nine-episode docuseries focuses more on the police search than the murder itself, shedding light on the lasting repercussions of this incident. As noted by EW's critic, *Murder in Boston *"gives voice to the people who were unjustly victimized by law enforcement and examines the legacy of that painful rush to judgment." —*J.M.*

Where to watch *Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage, and Reckoning*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** B

**Director:** Jason Hehir

The Mystery of D.B. Cooper (2020)

'The Mystery of D.B. Cooper'. Max

Who doesn't love a good conspiracy theory? The confounding case of D.B. Cooper continues to baffle people today, just as it did back in 1971 when a shadowy schemer hijacked a Boeing 747 on its way from Portland, Ore., to Seattle, Wash., extorted $200,000, and disappeared after parachuting out of the plane. In this eerie true crime documentary, the relentless quest to unmask the elusive criminal is in full swing, with investigators sharing their insights (and one claiming to have identified the suspect).

*The Mystery of D.B. Cooper* ventures beyond the conspiracy, delving into the psychology behind our collective obsession with myth-making and the allure of the unknown, all sprinkled with a sharp sense of humor. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *The Mystery of D.B. Cooper*: HBO Max

**Director:** John Dower

Navalny (2022)

Alexei Navalny in 'Nalvany'. Everett Collection

A documentary so suspenseful it rivals even the most thrilling fictional story, this recent Oscar winner paints a portrait of life under Putin and the price paid by those who defy him. *Navalny* tells the story of Alexei Navalny, a Russian opposition leader whose poisoning by Putin operatives in August 2020 nearly killed him.

Shot like a thriller, *Navalny* will make you sweat while shaking your head in disbelief that the onscreen action is all true. To quote EW's critic, the film is "a raw and urgent document" and "a painfully timely reminder of what it actually means to speak truth to power." *—D.W.*

Where to watch *Navalny*: HBO Max

**Director:** Daniel Roher

**Cast: **Alexei Navalny, Yulia Navalnaya, Maria Pevchikh, Christo Grozev, Leonid Volkov

The Sentence (2018)

Cindy Shank in 'The Sentence'.

Crime documentaries are a dime a dozen, but *The Sentence* has the potential to fundamentally alter the way you view America's justice system. The film tells the story of Cindy Shank, a mom of three who was arrested for conspiracy to crimes she didn't personally commit and sentenced to 15 years in prison. Cindy's sentence was the result of mandatory minimums, legal policies that attach lengthy prison stays to specific crimes, regardless of underlying or outside factors.

When Cindy was arrested, she left behind three daughters, ages 4, 2, and 6 weeks old. Her girls had to grow up without their mother, and their uncle — filmmaker Rudy Valdez — filmed them, capturing their lives and the effect Cindy's absence had on them. What results is pure agony for both the family and the viewers. This award-winning documentary about how a broken system almost broke a family is sure to break your heart. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Sentence*: HBO Max

**Director: **Rudy Valdez**

Surviving Ohio State (2025)

Dan Ritchie in 'Surviving Ohio State'.

An investigative sports documentary about a university athletic doctor and the decades of abuse he inflicted upon the student athletes he was charged with helping, *Surviving Ohio State *is the story of the scandal as told by the survivors. The film is based on Jon Wertheim's 2020 *Sports Illustrated* article, "Why Aren't More People Talking About the Ohio State Sex Abuse Scandal?" and George Clooney — who spent some of his childhood in Ohio — serves as one of the producers. The rare film that details sexual abuse through the lens of a male survivor, *Surviving Ohio State *is a thoughtful exploration of a horrifying story. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *Surviving Ohio State*: HBO Max

**Director:** Eva Orner

There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane (2011)

Diane Schuler (left) from 'There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane'. Max

In 2009, 36 year old Diane Schuler drove her minivan in the wrong direction on the Taconic State Parkway, resulting in a catastrophic collision with an SUV that killed herself, her daughter, three nieces, and three people in the other vehicle. Despite being perceived as a perfect mother by her loved ones, revelations about Schuler's toxication levels at the time of the crash painted her as a villain in the media.

In this true crime documentary, Emmy-winning filmmaker Liz Garbus and her team examine the timeline leading up to the horrific incident, offering a different explanation behind one of New York's worst motor vehicle accidents. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane*: HBO Max

**Director:** Liz Garbus

The Vow (2020–2022)

A look into the rise of the NXIVM cult on 'The Vow'. Courtesy of HBO

What began as an old-school self-help operation designed to unlock human potential morphed into a sorority-like sex cult that groomed its female members into a life of devotion to their leader, Keith Raniere. *The Vow *chronicles NXIVM's rise in the early 2000s, exposing systematic abuse, financial exploitation, psychological experiments, and other criminal activities. Much of the docuseries is delivered through a wealth of archival recordings captured over the years by cinematographer turned whistleblower Mark Vincente, "which gives the narrative an immediacy that can't be replicated by talking-head recollections," per EW's critic.

While season 1 unveils the cult's origins and delves into the involvement of major key players (including *Smallville* actress Allison Mack, who, in July 2023, was released a year early from her three-year sentencing), season 2 shifts its focus to Raniere's court trial. *—J.M.*

Where to watch *The Vow*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** A–

**Directors:** Jehane Noujaim, Karim Amer

The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin (2021)

Gwen Shamblin Lara from 'The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin'. Max

Forget diets and exercise, this cult leader preached that God alone held the key to shedding pounds. Through her five-part docuseries, director Marina Zenovich steps into the twisted world of Gwen Shamblin, the creator of the controversial Remnant Fellowship Church and its "divine" weight loss program, the Weigh Down Workshop, where "slenderness is next to Godliness." But as former devotees reveal, behind the holy facade lies the church's dark reality of emotional, psychological, and physical abuse.

As EW's critic says, "The story of Remnant Fellowship and its petite, high-haired leader is beyond bizarre and at times almost comical, but *The Way Down* stays grounded by focusing on the human cost of Gwen Shamblin's hubris." *—J.M.*

Watch *The Way Down: God, Greed, and the Cult of Gwen Shamblin*: HBO Max

**EW grade:** B+

**Director:** Marina Zenovich

The Yogurt Shop Murders (2025)

Eliza Thomas, Amy Ayers, Sarah Harbison, and Jennifer Harbison — the victims of the Yogurt Shop Murders — in 'The Yogurt Shop Murders'.

Courtesy of HBO

It was the crime that changed the city of Austin forever. In 1991, four teenage girls were shot and killed in a yogurt shop where two of them worked. After years of court proceedings, two men were convicted of their murders, but in 2009, the court overturned the ruling.

The person(s) who killed Eliza Thomas, Jennifer Harbison, Sarah Harbison, and Amy Ayers was still at large more than 30 years later, when this documentary series first aired. *The Yogurt Shop Murders* tells the story of what happened to the girls through interviews with loved ones they left behind, and investigators who sought to bring their killers to justice, giving viewers a detailed look at the crime, its fallout, and the many evolutions the investigation has taken. Of note: There was a breakthrough in the case a month after this came out, with a suspect being IDed. *—I.G.*

Where to watch *The Yogurt Shop Murders*: HBO Max

**Director: **Margaret Brown

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Kate Middleton Looks Elegant in Alessandra Rich at the 2025 Festival of Remembrance Emily BurackNovember 9, 2025 at 12:52 AM 0 "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Princess of Wales, and other members of the British royal family—including Prince George, for the very first time—were out in full force this evening at the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall. Kate and George arriving for the evening.

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King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Princess of Wales, and other members of the British royal family—including Prince George, for the very first time—were out in full force this evening at the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.

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For the occasion, Kate Middleton, wore a black dress with a white, lace collar, which appears to be a version of a satin black midi dress by one of her go-to designers, Alessandra Rich.

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The Princess of Wales accessorized with a dainty, diamond cross necklace and pearl drop earrings, which appear to be Queen Elizabeth II's Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings. The necklace, in particular, has been in her wardrobe for over two decades; she was first spotted wearing it back in 2005. The Princess of Wales completed her outfit with a crimson poppy pin, as all royals wear during the month of November, and a brooch designed by James Porter & Son that features the insignia of HMS Glasgow.

The mother-son duo arriving at the Festival of Remembrance. WPA Pool - Getty Images

Per Buckingham Palace, "This year's festival will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and lost their lives. Personal stories will bring to light the experiences of those lost in more recent conflicts, connecting the past with the present, with a special focus on the resilience and strength of military children who have faced bereavement."

Kate has attended the Festival of Remembrance event nine times throughout her time as a working royal, including this year's appearance. Tomorrow, Kate and the rest of royal family will step out again for Remembrance Sunday, the national memorial service at The Cenotaph in London; Kate has never missed a Remembrance Sunday.

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