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3 Best New Netflix Movies to Watch This Weekend (June 19-21): ‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ and More

Zoey Deutch stars as a grieving sister whose voicemail messages reach a stranger, setting off a romance that tests privacy and consent.

  • On Friday, Netflix released the romantic comedy "Voicemails for Isabelle," directed by Leah McKendrick and starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson in lead roles.
  • Grieving her sister Isabelle, Jill leaves confessional voicemails on her old phone number; real estate executive Wes inherits the line and travels to San Francisco to engineer a meeting.
  • Chemistry between Deutch and Robinson anchors the film's appeal; observers note their likeability keeps viewers engaged despite the predictable premise, with one reviewer stating, "Voicemails for Isabelle is just charming enough to work."
  • Tom's Guide awarded the film 3/5 stars, suggesting audiences seeking an unchallenging rom-com will find it "charming enough to warrant a watch."
  • McKendrick's direction revives 1990s rom-com sensibilities with modern updates, positioning the film as a cut above recent Netflix efforts like "Office Romance.
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Since Friday on Netflix, Zoey Deutch plays the Meg Ryan in a prototypic romantic comedy paying a nice tribute to Nora Ephron. ...

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The A.V. Club broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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