This WWII thriller starring Tom Hanks is among the three best films to watch on Apple TV this weekend (May 8-10).

      In recent years, Apple TV has subtly curated a collection of films worth checking out this weekend, and these three are great starting points.

      This list features a WWII thriller that Tom Hanks was passionate enough about to write himself, a surprising redemption tale set in a small Louisiana town, and a Sundance favorite exploring the chaotic phase between college and the real world.

      Additionally, we have guides for the best new movies to stream, as well as recommendations for the top films on Netflix, Hulu, free streaming options, and Amazon Prime Video.

      **Greyhound (2020)**

      - **Genre:** War, Action, Thriller

      - **IMDB rating:** 7.0/10

      - **Rotten Tomatoes (critics):** 78%

      Tom Hanks wrote the screenplay for this adaptation of C.S. Forester’s novel, and his personal investment is evident throughout the film. He portrays Commander Ernest Krause, a novice Navy captain charged with leading a convoy of 37 Allied ships across the North Atlantic in 1942, constantly pursued by German submarines.

      There’s minimal backstory, no romance subplot, and very little downtime. It delivers a tight 82 minutes filled with intense, claustrophobic suspense at sea. I appreciate that the film avoids grand speeches or heroic moments; it simply depicts a man performing his job under extreme stress.

      You can watch Greyhound on Apple TV.

      **Palmer (2021)**

      - **Genre:** Coming-of-age, Drama

      - **IMDB rating:** 7.3/10

      - **Rotten Tomatoes (critics):** 72%

      Justin Timberlake stars as Eddie Palmer, a former high school football star who returns to his small Louisiana hometown after spending 12 years in prison, attempting to quietly rebuild his life. Complications arise when he becomes the reluctant guardian of his neighbor’s free-spirited son, Sam, who is gender-nonconforming in a town focused on church and football.

      Watching these two outsiders connect is genuinely heartwarming. While the film navigates a familiar redemption narrative, it earns every emotional moment. I appreciate that it doesn’t shy away from Palmer’s past. This underappreciated film on Apple TV is heartfelt, occasionally moving, and better than its low profile implies.

      You can watch Palmer on Apple TV.

      **Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022)**

      - **Genre:** Coming-of-age, Drama, Comedy

      - **IMDB rating:** 7.3/10

      - **Rotten Tomatoes (critics):** 85%

      At just 25, Cooper Raiff wrote, directed, and starred in this film, making its emotional depth even more impressive. He plays Andrew, a newly graduated 22-year-old who returns home and finds work as a party starter at bar mitzvahs, where he meets Domino, a guarded single mother portrayed by Dakota Johnson, along with her young autistic daughter, Lola.

      What begins as an unlikely friendship between Andrew and Domino gradually evolves into a sincere depiction of the struggle between who you were and who you are meant to be. The film won the Sundance Audience Award, which it truly deserved. I admire how Raiff doesn’t excuse Andrew’s selfish behavior, even as you find yourself cheering for him.

      You can watch Cha Cha Real Smooth on Apple TV.