For those who’re on the lookout for one thing nice to look at within the closing weekend of July then Peacock received’t disappoint you.
Though Peacock is including plenty of new titles on August 1, there are nonetheless contemporary movies you will discover this week.
Foremost amongst them is The Phoenician Scheme, the brand new film from director Wes Anderson.
That’s simply one of many movies that Watch With Us chosen for the three underrated Peacock films you need to watch this weekend. You’ll find all of our picks under.
‘The Phoenician Scheme’ (2025)
Director Wes Anderson’s newest movie, The Phoenician Scheme, has a lot of the director’s hallmarks: An all-star solid, an offbeat humorousness and an uncommon story. This time, Benicio del Toro takes the lead as Anatole “Zsa-Zsa” Korda, an amoral and ruthless businessman with an extended listing of enemies. After a brush with dying, Korda briefly finds himself within the afterlife and is compelled to reply for his sins.
Upon awakening, Korda makes an attempt to fix his relationship along with his daughter, Liesel (Mia Threapleton), a younger nun he deserted years in the past. Liesel could not be capable to forgive her father, however she has an actual grudge towards her uncle, Nubar Korda (Benedict Cumberbatch). She wants Korda’s assist to get Nubar despatched to jail. A number of actors from Anderson’s earlier films seem on this movie, together with Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson and Invoice Murray.
The Phoenician Scheme is streaming on Peacock.
‘Ray’ (2004)
Jamie Foxx took dwelling the Oscar for Greatest Actor for his efficiency because the late Ray Charles in Ray. The movie covers the broad strokes of Charles’ life from his humble beginnings to his rise as one of the crucial standard singers of his period. Nonetheless, Charles is a person who’s haunted by his personal demons and by his habit to heroin.
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Kerry Washington costars as Della Bea Robinson, Charles’ spouse and one of many nice loves of his life. Della does every thing she will to drag Charles out of the spiral of his habit, however even she will’t shield him without end.
Ray is streaming on Peacock.
‘Robin Hood’ (2010)
Russell Crowe isn’t everybody’s favourite Robin Hood, which is ironic as a result of he’s not likely the well-known hero in Ridley Scott‘s 2010 retelling. As an alternative, Crowe portrays Robin Longstride, an archer who deserts from the Crusades after falling out with King Richard (Danny Huston). To get dwelling, Robin assumes the identification of a slain knight and turns into Robert Loxley.
Upon his return to Britain, Robin has to keep up the charade to guard the Loxley household’s lands. Robert’s widow, Marian Loxley (Cate Blanchett), isn’t thrilled to have this interloper in her life. Regardless, Marian warms to Robin as he makes a stand towards Prince John (Oscar Isaac) and prepares his individuals to face an impending invasion.
Robin Hood is streaming on Peacock.
