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Must-Watch Movies: From Classics to Underrated Thrillers

9/20/2025

Summary

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Collider Recommends features must-watch movies and TV shows weekly.
This week includes "Sneakers" (1992), an espionage film with Robert Redford, available on VOD.
Hulu highlights underrated films like "The Rental" (2020), a thriller set during an Airbnb getaway.
Peacock streams classics such as "October Sky" (1999) and "Coming to America" (1988).
"Dinner in America" (2020) combines dark comedy and romance, also on Hulu.
The anime "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity" focuses on empathy and friendship, noted for its animation.

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Historical Context

The 1992 film "Sneakers," directed by Phil Alden Robinson and starring Robert Redford, emerged during a period of increasing public concern over cybersecurity and espionage, grossing over $50 million. Today, streaming platforms like Hulu and Peacock continue to explore these themes in films such as "The Rental" and "October Sky," reflecting an ongoing fascination with technology's impact on trust and human relationships.

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Story summary

Collider Recommends features must-watch movies and TV shows weekly.
This week includes "Sneakers" (1992), an espionage film with Robert Redford, available on VOD.
Hulu highlights underrated films like "The Rental" (2020), a thriller set during an Airbnb getaway.
Peacock streams classics such as "October Sky" (1999) and "Coming to America" (1988).
"Dinner in America" (2020) combines dark comedy and romance, also on Hulu.
The anime "The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity" focuses on empathy and friendship, noted for its animation.

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