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:
The Wild Robot (English) – Film
Genre: Animation
Why Watch: This award winning animated film tells the story of a very intelligent Robots that gets stranded on an island after a shipwreck and tries to survive by bonding with the animals living there. It also starts taking care of a duckling. If you like animated movies. Don’t miss this one.
Forget You Not (Mandarin) – Series
Genre: Comedy Drama
Why Watch: The show tells the story of a comedian who tries to translate the struggle and pain of her life into comedy. It is a heartfelt Drama with glimpses of her work, relationships and her ailing father who she needs to take care of.
2. Best Picks for Prime Video:
Black Dog (Mandarin) – Film
Genre: Drama
Why Watch: This heartfelt Chinese movie tes the story of a man named Lang who is released from jail and is trying to resume his life. He works for the local dog patrol team and strikes up a very unlikely friendship with a black dog he meets.
Seed Of The Sacred Fig (Persian) – Film
Genre: Crime drama
Why Watch: This is a very interesting film to come out of Iran and tells the story of an investigating judge who experiences paranoia at the time of political unrest in the country. His gum vanishes and he finds himself to be very unstable. Watch it if you like psychological Crime dramas.
Becoming Led Zeppelin (English) – Film
Genre: Documentary
Why Watch: This well made documentary chronicles the lives and careers of the four members of the popular band and deals with the personal and individual journey of the four through music. If you are a music enthusiast, you should give it a go.
3. Best Picks For Jio Hotstar
Tucci In Italy (English) – Series
Genre: Travel
Why Watch: Stanely Tucci comes back with another interesting show and he discovers the nooks and crannies of Italy once again. A wonderful masterclass on Italian food, culture and aesthetics, this is a very satisfactory watch.
Unfortunately there have not been very good Indian movies and shows releasing on OTT this week. But enjoy these stories and keep checking on our website for more wonderful recommendations every week.
