The 3 best new movies on Hulu to watch this weekend (February 20-22): The Astronaut and more
With Valentine’s Day in the rearview mirror, what else can you expect in February?
If you have a Hulu subscription, how about new movies almost every week?
Watch With Us has found three new movies to stream this weekend.
British drama The Urchinsci-fi producer Astronaut and ’90s comics Sister Act star Whoopi Goldberg again Maggie Smith they are worth watching now or later in the year.
‘Urchin’ (2025)
Mike (Frank Dillane) is a homeless young man struggling in modern day London. After a stint in prison, he gets a steady job at a high-end restaurant. But his old, destructive habits threaten to undo all the progress he’s made, especially when an old friend, Simon (Harris Dickinson), returns to his life. With no family or friends to rely on, can Mike build a new life for himself, or will his painful past prevent him from moving on?
Directed by Dickinson, The Urchin a hot life drama that doesn’t hold back in its depiction of a man living in poverty. As much a victim of his addiction as he is of a broken system, Mike tries to be better than he is now, but the problems seem insurmountable for him. While I wouldn’t describe The Urchin as fun to watch, it’s always entertaining, especially when it shows Mike’s rising and falling fortunes. The climax of the film is surreal, leaving you to interpret what happened to Mike. The Urchin is Dickinson’s first as a director, and it’s good enough to make you want him to make another movie sooner rather than later.
The Urchin is streaming on Hulu.
‘The Astronaut’ (2025)
Sam Walker (Kate Mara) is an astronaut who has just survived a tragic accident on the space station. Now that he has returned to Earth, he has been isolated in a small house where he is being secretly worshiped by the government. After several strange occurrences, Sam believes that there is a strange creature on the premises. If he is right, what is it and does it have anything to do with what happened to him in space? And if not, are you slowly going crazy from being separated from friends and family?
Astronaut is an under-the-radar sci-fi thriller that starts with an interesting premise and finds a stranger from there. The film cleverly introduces a few herrings to keep you guessing where it’s going without being too cheap or gimmicky. The final act of the film is full of sci-fi, when Sam reveals a shocking secret that makes him reevaluate his entire life. What that secret is is left for you to discover, but trust me — you won’t be disappointed.
Astronaut is streaming on Hulu.
‘Sister Act’ (1992)
Reno lounge singer Deloris (Whoopi Goldberg) had with her boyfriend, Vince (Harvey Keitel). He didn’t treat him well, but this time, he crossed the line – he killed someone! He also wants to kill her, so she won’t play him, which makes Deloris run to the police for help. They will protect him, but he must disguise himself as a monk in an evil church in San Francisco. After living a life full of sin, Deloris doesn’t know if she can fit in with God’s chosen people, but she will have to, or she will meet the Almighty sooner than she wants to.
Hulu’s already impressive movie library is getting a boost this February, with everything from full-on fun rides to cheesy comedies. Thank you! You have successfully registered. Subscribe to newsletters Please enter a valid email. Sign Up By signing up, I agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy and receive emails from us Weekly Deal […]
One of the biggest hits of 1992, Sister Act it’s a ’90s comedy with an ever-better Goldberg and a stellar cast full of veteran actors living it up — and telling a dirty joke or two. The movie takes the classic “out of the water” concept and breathes life into it, with often hilarious results. It’s amazing to see Deloris trying to fit in with the other sisters, who are as rigid and boring as she begins to believe. The film includes several haunting song sequences, with Deloris leading her sisters in singing ’60s classics like “I’ll Follow Him” with a spiritual bent. The film featured an unsatisfying sequence, Sister Act 2: Back to the Habitand a successful adaptation of a Broadway musical.
Sister Act is streaming on Hulu.
