Another weekend has come and gone. You know what that means: it's time to rethink what to watch, and with so many new films landing on the best streaming services, including Netflix, Max, and Peacock, narrowing down the best movies is no mean feat.

Thankfully, it doesn't have to be. We've compiled a list of the nine best movies to check out this weekend, including a new documentary by John le Carré, author of "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," on Apple TV Plus, the crime drama "Pain Hustlers" on Netflix, opioid the latest in a fictionalized account of the epidemic. With Halloween just around the corner, two horror films are also available for streaming, including Peacock's "Five Nights at Freddy's," a story inspired by the video game series about an old pizza parlor where smiling animatronics transform into killers at night The film is a "one-man show. Meanwhile, the Conjuring Universe's latest film, "The Nun II," can be seen at Max. Here are our top picks for movies streaming this weekend.

"The Pain Hustlers" is the latest fictionalized take on the opioid epidemic, following Hulu's award-winning miniseries "Dopesick" and Netflix's "Painkiller." This time, Emily Blunt plays Liza Drake, a penniless but ambitious single mother.

After losing her job, Liza bumps into Pete Brenner (Chris Evans), a pharmaceutical sales representative, and begins working for his pharmaceutical company without her knowledge. It was supposed to be her ticket out of paycheck-to-paycheck, but she gets caught up in a dangerous blackmail scheme that leads her down a financially lucrative but morally dubious path. [While dealing with an increasingly deranged boss (Andy Garcia) and the deteriorating health of her daughter (Chloe Coleman), Liza is forced to do some soul-searching, feeling close to the devastation her company is causing. Available on Netflix

The long-gestating adaptation of the viral horror game series "Five Nights at Freddy's" opens in theaters and Peacock this week. Produced by Blumhouse ("Get Out," "M3GAN," "The Purge"), the film stars Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt, a fallen security guard who has just been assigned to the night shift at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, an old family entertainment facility with a terrible secret ...

Anyone who has played the game knows what happens next. Chucky Cheese-esque animatronic mascots roam the grounds at night, knocking down anyone who stands in their way.

While not the best track record for video game adaptations, it is a good sign that series creator Scott Cawthon has been named co-producer and co-writer of the "Five Nights at Freddy's" script. It is also worth noting that the film is currently sitting at an abysmal 24% on Rotten Tomatoes' Critics' Ratings, but has a fresh 88% audience rating. I've only played a little (I'm not a horror game person), but I've seen enough game theory videos to notice the dizzying amount of lore scattered throughout the series. Available on Peacock

The Nun II, which keeps the spooky train running, landed on Max just in time for Halloween. The eighth installment in the Conjuring Universe, the characters from the original "The Nun" are once again caught up in a supernatural nightmare.

Taissa Farmiga, sister of Conjuring star Vera Farmiga, returns as Sister Irene, who has settled into her new convent in Italy four years after she vanquished a demon nun in the previous film. She is sent by the Cardinal to investigate a series of murders across Europe that appear to be related to the reappearance of the evil entity Valak (Bonnie Aarons).

The bloody trail leads to a French boarding school where, unbeknownst to Irene, her friend Maurice (Jonas Bloch) has been possessed by Valak. With the help of a skeptical Sister Debra (Storm Reid), Irene must confront Maurice and find a way to exorcise Valak forever. Available on Max

Renowned documentary director Errol Morris ("The Thin Blue Line," "Fog of War") presents a fascinating profile of the late spy-turned-novelist John Le Carré. Le Carré (real name David Cornwell) is best known for his bestselling spy thrillers, including The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.

In a series of interviews conducted before the author's death, Morris asked how Cornwell's life influenced Le Carré's work, and vice versa, and how the author's complex relationship with his father greatly influenced his worldview and writing, which ultimately led to the fictional The film delves into how it forever reshaped the spy game. Along with interview footage and footage dramatized specifically for the film, the film is interspersed with clips from television and film adaptations. [The film will be available this weekend on Netflix as a spin-off of "Grue the Phantom Thief: The Minion's Great Escape," which will be available on Netflix this weekend. This spin-off of "Grue the Phantom Thief's Minion Great Escape" tells the backstory of Grue's yellow dwarfs, who speak in a language and look like pills, and how they came to work for their supervillain master.

After all, the minions have been doing evil under the most evil monarchs, warlords, and apex predators in history for thousands of years. And they are not very good at it. Forced into isolation in the Arctic Circle as a result of offending too many powerful villains, the Minions become disheartened and depressed when they no longer have a master to serve. Decades later, a scouting party sets out to find a new villain and wreak havoc throughout the Big Apple. Available on Netflix

Netflix is also releasing a documentary biopic of Hollywood heavyweight Sylvester Stallone this week. Growing up, his passion for movies was a way to escape a difficult childhood. Over the past 50 years, he has captivated generations of fans through his beloved characters and legendary Hollywood franchises, from "Rocky" to "Rambo."

This documentary delves into his journey from underdog to international movie star, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how his life experiences resonate with the characters he plays on screen. This retrospective doc offers unparalleled insight into Sly's life and career, with opinions from the man himself and those who knew him best, and is a must-see for anyone who loves 80s action stars and wants to see the underdog rise to the top. Available on Netflix

Kiersey Clemons ("The Flash," "Monarch/Monster's Legacy") is Nancy Drew in "Susie Search." The main character, Susie, is a failing college student, eager to get her failing real-life podcast off the ground, who gets her big break when the most popular person on campus (Alex Wolff) is kidnapped.

Eager to solve the case (and hopefully go viral in the process), she tests the skills of the amateur gumshoe. However, things take a dark turn as she uncovers the truth, and she quickly finds herself in over her head. Available on Hulu

True Crime fans should check out The Girl Who Killed Her Parents - The Confession on Prime Video this weekend. This psycho-thriller is inspired by the real-life murders of Manfred von Richthofen and Maricia von Richthofen, planned by their own daughter, Suzan, and her boyfriend and brother-in-law, the Klavinhos brothers.

The film takes audiences behind the scenes of a brutal criminal investigation, revealing the crucial moments of the murders and what Suzane and her brothers were doing in the days after they organized Brazil's most shocking crime. Available on Prime Video

More spooky films to get you in the Halloween spirit. This prequel to acclaimed horror director Paco Plaza's "Veronica" tells the backstory of the film's blind nun, Sister Narcisa, aka Sister Death.

After a haunting incident during the Spanish Civil War, an isolated village girl develops supernatural powers. In later years, she arrives at a former convent that has been converted into a girls' school, where she becomes a teacher. The convent hides a disturbing secret and is haunted by the spirits of the girl and a deceased nun. Unraveling the mystery behind her new home will change her life forever. Available on Netflix