Movies and Chill: Reverse, Dear Hongrang, 3 other films to help you relax this weekend

• Looking for the perfect movies to ease your stress this weekend?
• From intense thrillers to emotional period dramas and ancient family secrets
• TheRadar movie desk has rounded up five movies that will help you relax this weekend

The weekend is finally here, a well-deserved break from the hustle, deadlines, and daily grind.

After a long, stressful week, there’s nothing more comforting than kicking back, relaxing, and diving into a good movie.

Whether you're spending time alone, hanging out with friends, or enjoying some quiet family bonding, watching movies can be the perfect way to unwind and escape into another world, even if just for a few hours.

But with so many options out there, the question always comes up: What should I watch? That’s where we come in.

To save you the time and hassle of endless scrolling, TheRadar has carefully curated a list of 5 exciting movies you can watch this weekend.

Here are some interesting suggestions for you.

5 movies to watch this weekend

1. Reverse

Reverse delivers a powerful message about courage and the ripple effect of a single decision.

When Rita, a regular woman on a grocery run, intervenes to save a young boy from assault, she unknowingly steps into a dangerous web of consequences that forever alters her life.

2. Raji and the Beast

A story of humble beginnings, destiny, and danger, the Nollywood film follows the life of Raji, a hardworking sand miner, and his friend Akpos.

One ordinary morning, they uncover a mysterious box underwater, hoping it’s a fortune, only to release something far beyond their understanding. Is it a curse or a blessing?

3. Final Destination: Bloodline

A chilling twist on the Final Destination franchise, this film introduces a teenage girl plagued by visions tied to a tragedy from the 1960s.

As she digs deeper, she learns that her nightmares are a family curse passed down from her grandmother, a woman who once cheated Death. Now, Death wants revenge.

4. Dear Hongrang

Set in the captivating Joseon era, Dear Hongrang is not just another period drama, it’s a deeply emotional tale laced with mystery, romance, and secrets.

When Hong-Rang, the long-lost heir of a powerful merchant family, returns after 12 years with no memory, his sister Jae-Yi is torn between hope and suspicion. Is he really her brother, or a cunning imposter?

5. American Manhunt: The Search for Osama bin Laden

If you're in the mood for something real and riveting, this documentary dives deep into the global operation that led to the capture of Osama bin Laden.

Detailing how intelligence, military precision, and political strategy aligned post-9/11, American Manhunt is a captivating look at modern history's most intense manhunt.

Top 15 TV series that'll have you glued to your screen

Meanwhile, TheRadar compiled a list of the top 15 TV series that'll have you glued to your screen to help you find that one show that’ll grip you from the first episode.

The list includes Suits, Scandal, High Fidelity, Snowfall, Peaky Blinders and 10 others.