The Beach House

This week's most satisfying romance pick in the US on fuboTV and Philo is The Beach House. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 81 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Minka Kelly's performance makes the emotional stakes feel real, not manufactured. Put it on tonight on fuboTV and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Beach House earns its spot. What makes The Beach House work is that the obstacles feel real, not manufactured for the plot. Cara Rudland thought she’d left her Southern roots and troubled family far behind, but returns to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers after losing her job in Chicago. There, she reconnects with her mother Lovie, who has been caring for her young, pregnant friend Toy in her charming beach house. Minka Kelly and Chad Michael Murray lead a cast that makes the relationship feel genuine, not scripted. It was released in 2018. What makes The Beach House work is that the leads feel like people first, a couple second. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

The Beach House is the kind of thing you watch without apology. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Minka Kelly is the anchor, and the work here is one of the more understated achievements in their career. The kind of thing you finish and immediately want more of.

The Beach House was released in 2018, directed by Roger Spottiswoode. The full 90-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.