Here Are the Best Movies to Stream this Weekend on Apple TV+, Including ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’

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Planning an Apple TV+ movie night? This week offers a great selection, including new original films, classic ‘Peanuts’ specials, and some familiar favorites. We’ve included release dates, how long each title is, and where to find it on Apple TV+ to help you quickly decide what to watch.

‘The Family Plan 2’ (2025)

Mark Wahlberg and Michelle Monaghan are back as Dan and Jessica Morgan in a new adventure where their European vacation takes a thrilling turn when someone from Dan’s past reappears. Directed by Simon Cellan Jones and starring Kit Harington, along with Zoe Colletti, Van Crosby, Peter Lindsey, Theodore Lindsey, and Reda Elazouar, the film arrives on Apple TV+ this Friday. Expect plenty of action and family fun as the story unfolds across London and Paris.

‘The Lost Bus’ (2025)

Based on a true story, this intense thriller follows a father’s desperate attempt to help a teacher evacuate a school bus full of students as a wildfire rapidly approaches. Starring Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera, the two-hour-plus film debuted on Apple TV+ in 2025 and features realistic depictions of wildfire behavior and the difficult choices people make when facing danger. It contains mature language and is rated R.

‘Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost’ (2025)

Directed by Ben Stiller, this documentary offers a look at the lives and careers of comedy legends Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara. Using a mix of home videos, classic TV clips, and new interviews, the film explores their decades-long creative and personal partnership, and their impact on American comedy. It debuted on Apple TV+ in late October and lasts approximately 98 minutes, featuring insights from family and colleagues.

‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ (2025)

This documentary follows poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley through a difficult year, exploring their relationships, health struggles, and creative journeys. Available on Apple TV+, the film runs about 1 hour and 44 minutes and is rated TV-MA due to mature content and language. It offers a look into how they create their work, perform, and the personal meaning behind it all.

‘The Gorge’ (2025)

This unique Apple Original film, directed by Scott Derrickson, follows two highly skilled guards posted on either side of a strange, deep divide. Starring Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, it broke records for Apple’s film releases when it came out earlier this year. The movie is a little over two hours long and was produced in partnership between Apple and Skydance.

‘All of You’ (2025)

This new romantic movie tells the story of Laura and Simon, two friends who have known each other forever and are now wondering if they should take a chance on a romantic relationship. It’s about 98 minutes long and contains some nudity and strong language. Made in the UK, it’s available to stream as one of Apple TV+’s original shows, and became available worldwide in 2025.

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ (2025)

Spike Lee’s new film, starring Denzel Washington, is a remake of ‘High and Low’ about a music executive caught up in a dangerous kidnapping case. Available on Apple TV+ since 2025, the R-rated movie—which contains strong language and lasts just over two hours—was a major purchase for Apple, made in collaboration with A24.

‘The Family Plan’ (2023)

Mark Wahlberg stars in this funny and action-packed Apple TV+ movie as a dad whose quiet suburban life is disrupted when his secret past comes to light. Michelle Monaghan also stars. Originally released in December 2023, it quickly became one of the service’s biggest hits and a sequel has just been released. Simon Cellan Jones directed the film.

‘Greyhound’ (2020)

Tom Hanks stars in this intense World War II movie about a newly appointed destroyer captain leading a convoy through dangerous waters filled with German U-boats – known as the “Black Pit.” Originally planned for cinemas, Apple released the 91-minute film digitally on July 10, 2020. It was recognized for its sound design with an Academy Award nomination and is one of the first major films released by Apple Original Films.

‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ (1973)

This beloved ‘Peanuts’ special shows Charlie Brown scrambling to put together a Thanksgiving dinner after Peppermint Patty unexpectedly invites herself and her friends. You can watch the 25-minute special on Apple TV+, where it streams as part of a larger deal bringing ‘Peanuts’ content to the platform. Apple TV+ occasionally offers free viewing windows in November, and the special is a regular feature in their holiday collection. Currently, this deal includes all of the ‘Peanuts’ cartoons and specials.

I’m so excited to start watching things on Apple TV+ this weekend! I’d love to hear what everyone else is planning to watch, and if I’ve missed anything great, please let me know in the comments!

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2025-11-22 03:19