Looking for a fun way to spend your time at home? With streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix, Max, Disney+, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and many others, audiences have an abundance of options. And that’s not even factoring in the vast collections of films and series that each platform provides!
Avoid wasting valuable moments scrolling aimlessly through your selections. Whether you’re in the mood for comedy, suspense, horror, documentaries, animation, or something different, **Mashable** has got you covered with curated [watch guides](https://mashable.com/category/watch-guides) for all genres. If you’re seeking something new and exciting to stream, we’ve got suggestions for that, as well.
The entertainment team at Mashable has gone through this week’s latest releases across various platforms, ranking them from least to most deserving of your attention. Whether you’re in the mood for musical enchantment, quirky humor, intense thrills, or touching narratives, here’s a rundown of what’s fresh in streaming — ranked from bottom to top.
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### 7. *Slingshot*
Sci-fi dramas have the potential to create memorable cinematic experiences, but *Slingshot* misses the mark. Helmed by Mikael Håfström, this film centers on three astronauts embarking on a journey to Saturn’s moon, Titan. Yet, paranoia starts to unravel their mission and their lives.
In [Mashable’s critique](https://mashable.com/article/slingshot-movie-review), Siddhant Adlakha described it as “a psychological thriller with minimal thrills and a tenuous grasp of psychology,” pointing out its deficiencies in plot and depth. In short, this one’s a pass.
**Starring:** Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne, Emily Beecham, Tomer Kapon, and David Morrissey
**How to watch:** *Slingshot* is currently available on Paramount+.
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### 6. *The Front Room*
A24, recognized for successes like *Lady Bird* and *Everything Everywhere All at Once*, presents *The Front Room*. Directed by Sam and Max Eggers, this horror-thriller features Brandy Norwood in the role of a pregnant woman whose life is flipped upside down by the arrival of her strict and religious mother-in-law (Kathryn Hunter).
While Kathryn Hunter’s portrayal of the antagonist is described as “devilishly good,” [Mashable’s Kimber Myers](https://mashable.com/article/the-front-room-review-brandy-a24) remarked that the film itself feels like “a grueling ordeal.” It’s worth a glance for Hunter’s performance — if you can handle the rest.
**Starring:** Brandy Norwood, Kathryn Hunter, Andrew Burnap, and Neal Huff
**How to watch:** *The Front Room* is currently streaming on Max.
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### 5. *A Quiet Place: Day One*
The third chapter in the *Quiet Place* series acts as a prequel, delving into the onset of the alien invasion in New York. Directed by Michael Sarnoski (*Pig*), the story revolves around Samira (Lupita Nyong’o) and Eric (Joseph Quinn) as they strive to survive in a sound-sensitive world — all while carrying a cat.
The concept shows promise, but [Mashable’s review](https://mashable.com/article/a-quiet-place-day-one-review) found the movie lacking in emotional resonance and thrills, stating that “The love story at its center struggles to shine amid the necessary chaos and city ruin.”
**Starring:** Lupita Nyong’o, Djimon Hounsou, and Joseph Quinn
**How to watch:** *A Quiet Place: Day One* is now available on Prime Video.
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### 4. *Cunk on Life*
Philomena Cunk, the delightfully clueless host from *Cunk on Earth*, makes her return with *Cunk on Life*. Comedian Diane Morgan steps back into her role for this mockumentary special, tackling the biggest questions in life with her unique absurdity.
Lasting just over an hour, this special includes discussions with scholars and philosophers attempting to make sense of existence — all while managing Cunk’s nonsensical questions.
**Starring:** Diane Morgan, Michelle Greenidge, Charles Aitken, and more
**How to watch:** *Cunk on Life* is now available on Netflix.
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### 3. *A Real Pain*
Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs, and stars in *A Real Pain*, a dramedy that follows two cousins reconnecting with their Jewish roots in Poland. The uptight David (Eisenberg) and the unpredictable Benji (Kieran Culkin) embark on a journey that’s both humorous and poignant.
Critics have highlighted Culkin’s remarkable performance, with [Mashable’s Monica Castillo](https://mashable.com/article/a-real-pain-jesse-eisenberg-review) stating it is “genuinely funny” and “sur…