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46 Shows on Netflix and Other Streaming Services to Watch This Weekend

By  Savannah Cox and Rebecca Ngu | January 21, 2016 3:25pm | Updated on February 12, 2016 7:47pm

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In case you missed the forecasts, this weekend is likely to be cold as hell.

If you find yourself stuck or willfully confined at home, fear not: DNAinfo New York has rounded up a completely subjective selection of movies available to stream on Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Prime.

And don't forget to try all those Netflix hacks for an improved viewing experience.

CLICK HERE TO JUMP TO SELECTIONS FROM HULU and ► AMAZON PRIME

Netflix

The Shows You Really Should Have Watched Already

"Making a Murderer" (2016)
Unless you've been living without any social media of any kind (if so, good for you, btw), you're probably already aware of this 10-episode documentary series about the allegedly erroneous conviction of Steven Avery.

"Master of None" (2015)
Check out Aziz Ansari's tragicomic look at dating in the age of social media that comes with a solid soundtrack. Now you'll be all caught up just in time for the second season in 2017.

"Narcos" (2015)
With El Chapo making headlines earlier this year, why not spend some time on this critically-acclaimed series about Columbian druglord Pablo Escobar?

►Comedy

"The Naked Gun" (1988)
In the spoof to end all spoofs, the late, great Leslie Nielsen stars as Frank Drebin, a hapless cop trying to prevent Queen Elizabeth II's assassination.

"Güeros" (2014)
Simultaneously grim and exuberant, this award-winning Mexican film follows the trials and travails of brothers Tomas and Federico in a quirky, smart coming-of-age story.

"Antz" (1998)
When Pixar debuted "A Bug's Life," Dreamworks made "Antz." Woody Allen, who voices the main character, brings his comic neurosis to the microscopic domains of insect life. When "Antz" animation doesn't wow you, its witty take on the Marxist class struggle certainly will.

►Drama

"White God" (2014)
Hundreds of canines star in this Hungarian film which follows the development of a lost dog and his teenage owner as they search for one another. Shot throughout the streets of Budapest, "White God" tells a cautionary tale about inequality, and what happens when class divides reach a boiling point.

"Blancanieves" (2012)
Imagine "Snow White" set in Spain at the turn of the 20th century, and instead of a demure, sing-songy princess, Snow White is a rebellious bullfighter and her wicked stepmother is a sexual deviant. Add to it a black and white backdrop and a stunning musical score, and you've got 2012's "Blancanieves."

"The Hunt" (2012)
Thomas Vinterberg's "Hunt" tells the story of a struggling teacher whose life is made that much harder when one of his students spreads lies about their interactions. Examining the power of groupthink and the malleability of truth, this film will have you on the edge of your seat even after it ends.

"Fruitvale Station" (2012)
In this devastating film depicting real-life events, viewers follow 22-year-old Bay Area resident Oscar Grant III on Dec. 31, 2008, as he attempts to get a head start on his New Year's resolutions.

"City of God" (2002)
Following the lives of two boys living in the colorful, crime-ridden slums of Rio de Janeiro, directors Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund tell us a story of possibility, inevitability and the element of chance that divides them: One boy escapes his "fate" by becoming a photographer, while the other becomes a drug dealer.

►Documentary

"Somm" (2013)
Whether you love or loathe "winos," this film — which documents four sommeliers in their quest to pass the Master Sommelier exam — provides viewers with a pretty boozy peek into one of the world's most detail-oriented careers.

"Best of Enemies" (2015)
Ever turn on an evening news show and, after hearing 30 seconds of pundits squawking, shut it off and wonder just how we got here? "Best of Enemies" provides a roadmap. Taking on the intersection of TV, ego and politics via the 1968 debates between Gore Vidal and William F. Buckley, media and politics junkies will likely find the film's conclusions sadly familiar.

"Queen of Versailles" (2012)
Highlighting the fragility of the pre-recession American economy but skipping the Hollywood glitz of "The Big Short," documentary filmmakers take viewers inside the lives of a billionaire couple as they build their own palace — and watch it crumble when the economy flails.

"Hoop Dreams" (1994)
Unpacking issues of race and class in modern American society, "Hoop Dreams" follows the lives of two aspiring basketball players whose ambition and perseverance help them transcend the deep, interconnected challenges of inner city life.   

►Horror/Suspense

"Alice" (1988)
While not necessarily intended to give your nightmares, dead animals, stop-motion animation and austere puppets make for one of the most bizarre iterations of Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" we've seen yet.

"The Taking of Deborah Logan" (2014)
Any graduate student can tell you the horrors of pursuing a PhD, but they're probably not talking about the kind that appears in this film. "Deborah Logan" starts off as a film about a young woman studying Ms. Logan for her doctoral thesis on Alzheimer's, and as the film progresses, it becomes clear that there's more than a disease progressing.

"The Host" (2006)
Bad things are in store for Seoul, South Korea, after an American mortician's formaldehyde makes its way into the Han River. Blending sharp satire, horror and action into one, the film follows an eccentric family's attempts to save their child from the clutches of an American-induced nightmare.

Hulu Plus

► TV Shows

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" (2013-present)
Watch this award-winning comedy starring Andy Samberg as Jake Peralta, a talented and carefree cop, and Andre Braugher as Ray Holt, the captain of the 99th Precinct and a man with a lot to prove. 

"The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore" (2015-present)
Check out this satirical late night talk show hosted by Larry Wilmore — a distinctive, award-winning comedian — exclusively on Hulu. 

"Key and Peele" (2012-present)
Watch the comedic duo of Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele transform themselves into every kind of character imaginable as they approach each absurd situation with wit and humor. 

► Comedy

"Playtime" (1967)
This brilliant French 1960s movie directed by has an amazing abundance of gags that satirize the urbanization of modern life, Rotten Tomatoes says.

"The Pill" (2011)
This plot-twisty comedy follows a couple's reckless one-night stand and all the socially awkward drama that ensues.

"Modern Times" (1936)
This Charlie Chaplin classic is a Silent Age must-see, providing both laugh-out-loud humor and biting political commentary on the modern industrial world that rings true today. Watch it exclusively on Hulu Plus. 

► Drama

"My Night at Maude's" (1969)
If you want something high-brow, watch this French art film as it follows a devout Catholic struggling between the rigid principles of his faith and the alluring, vivacious Maud. 

"Y Tu Mamá También" (2001)
Go for something different and watch this sexy, smart film by award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón about two teenager boys and an attractive older woman who embark on a road trip in Mexico together.

"Noah" (2014)
For an epic adventure, watch Darren Aronofsky breathe fresh life and stunning visuals into the Biblical tale of the flood. 

► Documentary

"Grey Gardens" (1975)
Watch American aristocracy in its twilight with the true story of an elderly mother and her middle-aged daughter, the aunt and cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, living their eccentric lives in a filthy, decaying mansion in East Hampton.

"A President Betrayed" (2013)
Morgan Freeman's rich, gravelly voice narrates the secret efforts of JFK to make peace with the Soviet Union and Cuba and get troops out of Vietnam despite intense opposition from his own government. 

"Gimme Shelter" (1970)
This landmark Maysles documentary of the Rolling Stone's 1969 tour and the tragic concert at Altamont is a great watch for both fans and the casually curious.

►Horror/Suspense

"Kwaidan" (1964)
Thrill yourself with this critically acclaimed movie that recounts four Japanese folk tales with supernatural themes.  

"Hannibal" (2001)
Based on the best-selling novel by Thomas Harris, this horror movie continues the story where "The Silence of the Lambs" ended.

Amazon Prime

► TV Shows

"Suits" (2011-present)
This fast-paced legal drama based on the relationship between hot-shot corporate lawyer Harvey Spectre and his ingenué Mike Ross has won over fans and critics alike. Four seasons are available on only Amazon Prime. 

"Downtown Abbey" (2010-present)
This Emmy-winning period drama on PBS is everyone's favorite historical indulgence as watchers follow the lives of the Crawley family and their servants in the years before World War I.

"Transparent" (2014-present)
If you haven't tuned into the award-winning Amazon show that everyone has been talking about, get on it this weekend and watch this family drama unravel. 

►Comedy

"Obvious Child" (2014)
The directorial debut of writer-director Gillian Robespierre, watch comedian Jenny Slate tackle womanhood with maturity, wit and honesty exclusively on Amazon Prime. 

"Planes, Trains, and Automobiles" (1987)
This John Hughes comedy — which is unavailable on Netflix — featuring Steve Martin and John Candy uses their fantastic chemistry to hilarious effect in this holiday classic. 

"Seven Psychopaths" (2013)
An Amazon exclusive, this biting comedy takes down the current state of filmmaking while keeping a light-hearted tone throughout.  

►Drama

"Chi-Raq" (2015)
The latest work by Spike Lee is an Amazon exclusive is an update on an ancient Greek play "Lysistrata" by Aristophanes, in which women are persuaded to withhold amorous affections in order to urge a peaceful resolution between two warring factions of men. Lee's adaptation is set in modern day Chicago.

"The Spectacular Now" (2013)
Return to the raw days love and adolescence with this smart coming-of-age tale deftly acted by Shailene Woodley and Miles Teller only on Amazon Prime. 

"Inside Man" (2006) 
This bank-heist thriller starring Denzel Washington, Clive Owen and Jodie Foster is both an entertaining action movie and a refreshing subversion of its genre's tropes.

►Documentary

"Amy" (2015)
This Oscar-nominated documentary follows iconic singer Amy Winehouse's troubled, and too-short life. 

"Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills" (1996)
If you've gobbled down "Making of a Murderer" already, here is an another classic crime documentary that got four stars from Robert Ebert. 

"That Sugar Film" (2015)
This documentary depicts one man's attempt to observe the effects of going on a high-sugar diet on a healthy body is surprisingly slick and entertaining. Hugh Jackman makes an appearance in the film.

►Horror/Suspense

"Under the Skin" (2014)
See this haunting film only on Amazon Prime starring Scarlett Johansson as an alien in human form journeying around Scotland.

"1407" (2007)
Watch a fabled hotel notorious for paranormal occurrences set the scene for this creepy movie starring John Cusack only on Amazon Prime.