Mishall RehmanDuring the summer months, Friday movie nights turn into a nightly endeavour for many families. We’ve got you covered if you’re looking for your next movie night movie or television show binge. Here’s our weekly roundup of the best streaming has to offer.
Chernobyl | Crave
This highly-rated, Emmy-winning miniseries displays the actual events of the 1986 tragic catastrophe in the then-Soviet Union city of Chernobyl. Hundreds of people were faced with the devastating consequences of the worst nuclear disaster in history. Starring: Jessie Buckley, Jared Harris, Stellan Skarsgard. Available for streaming on Crave.
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Snowpiercer | Crave
Catch up on three seasons of the critically acclaimed show Snowpiercer before its fourth season comes out this September. This book turned movie turned show is set in a futuristic world that is frozen, with the remainder of humanity residing aboard a gigantic train. Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Daveed Diggs and Mickey Sumner. Available for streaming on Crave.
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Emperor of Ocean Park | Crave
This mystery thriller based on a novel by Stephen L. Carter follows the story of Talcott Garland, whose life is forever changed when his father suddenly dies. In comes Mariah Denton, a former journalist and conspiracy theorist who believes there is more to the death of the judge, who was also a failed nominee for the Supreme Court. Starring: Grantham Coleman, Forest Whitaker, Tiffany Mack. Available for streaming on Crave.
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Find Me Falling | Netflix
If you’re looking for a movie for your next chick flick night, then look no further than Find Me Falling. This new romantic comedy follows the story of a rock star who, on a break from his career, moves to a remote house on a cliff near Cyprus, which turns out to be a suicide hotspot. It is here that he reconnects with an old flame. Starring: Harry Connick Jr., Agni Scott, and Ali Fumiko Whitney. Available for streaming on Netflix.
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Mummies | Netflix
This recently released animated movie will surely bring the family together for a fun movie night. The story centres around three ancient mummies travelling to present-day London to retrieve an Egyptian ring stolen by an archaeologist. Starring: Joe Thomas, Eleanor Tomlinson, Hugh Bonneville. Available for streaming on Netflix.
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Cobra Kai | Netflix
The first part of season six of the beloved Karate Kid spinoff aired this month. This season will be broken into three parts, offering viewers an extra five episodes. Starring: Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, Xolo Mariduena. Available for streaming on Netflix.
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The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare | Prime
In the midst of the Second World World War, the British military recruits a group of highly skilled soldiers to attack German forces behind enemy lines in this action comedy of the summer. Starring: Henry Cavill, Alex Pettyfer, Alan Ritchson. Available for streaming on Prime.
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Those About to Die | Prime
Transport to ancient times in this drama series set in the Romany Empire. The story delves deep into the ancient games that featured charioteers and gladiators. Starring: Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Tom Hughes. Available for streaming on Prime.
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My Lady Jane | Prime
The most talked about romantic period piece television show should be on your must-see list this summer. The story follows Lady Jane Grey, who is forced into marriage to the son of Henry VIII. As an overnight queen, she must combat threats and criminals who are after her crown. Starring: Emily Bader, Edward Bluemel, and Anna Chancellor. Available for streaming on Prime.
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Fallout | Prime
Based on the world-famous video game, Fallout is set 200 years after an apocalypse and focuses on the haves versus the have-nots of this futuristic world. Starring: Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, Aaron Moten. Available for streaming on Prime.
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Kung Fu Panda 4 | Prime
The latest instalment in the beloved Kung Fu Panda franchise has arrived. The latest film follows Po’s adventures as he must train a new warrior once he is chosen as the spiritual leader of Valley of Peace. Available for streaming on Prime.
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The Veil | Disney+
Your next binge is The Veil, an international spy thriller centring around two women playing a game of cat and mouse and truth and lies. Starring: Elizabeth Moss, Yumna Marwan, and Dali Benssalah. Available for streaming on Disney+.
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Brats | Disney+
Get an up close and personal look at the Brat Pack, the stars of the iconic film series of the 1980s. Andrew McCarthy, aformer Brat Pack member, directs this documentary as he reunites with his former crew. Featuring: Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson and Timothy Hutton. Available for streaming on Disney+.
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Feud: Capote vs. The Swans | Disney+
The second series in the television series, Feud, is based on the book Capote’s Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era. The season follows Truman Capote, who ruffles the feathers of the Swans, a socialite group in New York City, when he publishes a loosely fictionalized novel based on their lives. This star-studded cast features Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane, Demi Moore, and Molly Ringwald. Available for streaming on Disney+.
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If | Paramount
This live-action-animation mix film focuses on a young girl who begins to see everyone’s imaginary friends after experiencing a difficult time in her own life. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Cailey Fleming, and John Krasinski. Available for streaming on Paramount+.
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