As we roll into the weekend, here are some must-watch picks to enjoy with family, friends, or a solo movie marathon. From thrilling action flicks to heartwarming dramas, here is an impressive list you can choose from. These include titles from various platforms and languages.
1. Best Picks for Netflix:
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Jules (English) – Film
Genre: Sci-fi Comedy
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Why Watch: This is a hilarious movie that tells the story of an old man with memory problems who witnesses something wonderful in the backyard of his house. An alien lands its spaceship in his home and the man forms a genuine bond with it. Ben Kingsley gives a yet another brilliant performance here.
2. Best Picks for Prime Video:
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Paani (Marathi) – Film
Genre: Drama
Why Watch: ‘Paani’ is directed by Adinath Kothare who is also the star of the film and tells a very heartfelt story. It is the story of a man who is fed up with years of drought in his village and decides to take matters into his own hands. He tries to motivate other villagers to help him.
Fellow Travelers (English) -Film
Genre: Drama
Why Watch: The show tells the story of two men with a very intense relationship with each other and how they travel through the course of many historical events over the decades. You should try it if you are a fan of queer storytelling from the perspective of the past.
Mithya (Kannada) – Film
Genre: Drama
Why Watch: This is a simple and heartfelt movie that tells the story of Mithun or Mithya who has to deal with the sudden death of his parents. As his relatives fight over his custody, Mithun feels very distant and lost. Give it a watch if you like simple and light movies.
3. Jio Hotstar
The Last Of Us S2 (English) – series
Genre: Apocalyptic Drama/Thriller
Why Watch: Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are back with a second season of the show developed from a highly popular game of the same name. They continue with the story of what happens twenty years after human civilization has been destroyed.
Case of Kondana (Kannada) – Film
Why Watch: The Kannada film industry has given some wonderful gems in the past few years and Case of Kondanna is another example. The movie deals with a police inspector and his rift with a local gangster and the problems he has to go through in his relationship as well. The movie is wonderfully executed and you should not let it miss.
Law & Order: Organized Crime S5 (English) – Series
Genre: Crime Thriller
Why Watch: The fifth season of the thriller series deals with the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau deal with the powerful and dangerous criminals and try to destroy their business.
Dying For Sex (English) – Series
Genre: Comedy Drama
Why Watch: Jio Hotstar is bringing some high quality international shows to the table now. ‘Dying for Sex’ tells the story of Molly Kochan who finds out that she has breast cancer of stage 4 and now has very few days to live. She leaves her husband and goes on to explore her sexual desires for the first time.
Gaami (Telugu) – Film
Genre: Adventure
Why Watch: Laden with wonderful performances, the movie tells the story of Shankar who goes on an epic adventure to look for the cure of a rare human condition and many threats await his journey.
4. Mubi
Grand Tour (Portuguese) – Film
Genre: Drama
Why Watch: The master filmmaker Miguel Gomes is back with another masterpiece and you should not miss this one if you are a fan of art films. With a full black and white storytelling, the movie makes you transcend to another time and join Molly in her search for her financé.
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Now & Then (Hindi) – Film
Genre: Documentary
Why Watch: The wonderful documentary sums up Dr. Ambedkar’s impact in the history of the nation and also his relevance at present. Do not miss this one if you are a fan of documentaries.
5. Zee5
Logout (Hindi) – Film
Genre: Drama
Why Watch: The movie tells the story of an influencer who loses his phone and is stuck with a difficult situation all of a sudden. The movie gives a stark reality check to today’s generation and Babil Khan’s performance is another element to watch the film for.
These are some recent titles you can consider watching for your weekend. And keep checking on our website for more wonderful recommendations every week.
