Streaming Guide: Films\, series to watch on April 8

Streaming Guide: Films, series to watch on April 8

Here are web series and movies you should watch on Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIV, ALTBalaji, ZEE5 and Voot among more.

Written by Arushi Jain , Sampada Sharma , Anvita Singh | New Delhi | Updated: April 8, 2020 4:36:14 pm
streaming guide Check out the movies and web series you should watch on April 8.

The streaming platforms are offering an interesting mix of movies and web series to keep the viewers entertained during lockdown. From releasing the latest movies like Angrezi Medium to the launch of Disney+, a lot is happening in the digital space.

While a lot of content is available for streaming, we plan to save your browsing time. We have recommendations for what you can watch during self-isolation.

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In this blog, find everything worth watching on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, ALTBalaji, ZEE5, MX Player and Voot Select.

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16:36 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Notting Hill: Netflix

Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant movie is a rom-com for the ages. Julia is a Hollywood star and Hugh is a hopeless shopkeeper who crosses paths with Julia's character one fine day. Predictable things happen, but it is still sentimental and sweet after all these years of its release. 

16:10 (IST)08 Apr 2020
The IT Crowd: Netflix

Two hopeless tech geeks and one clueless dame together try to make through the hurdles of the job. Sometimes they fail, sometimes they succeed. And what do we get? Laughter in dozens. 

15:38 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Charlie: MX Player

This Parvathy and Dulquer Salmaan starrer film is unique in its treatment of subject, cinematography and performances. Everything stands apart and how! Part road trip, part love affair; Charlie brings out the best in its actors. 

15:04 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Frozen II: Hotstar

This award winning animated flick is not as good as the original. But it comes a very close second. Elsa and Anna are still going on adventures, only this time, the stakes are higher. 

14:31 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Descendants of the Sun: Netflix

If you are craving a bit of everything, then this drama should be your go-to. It has action, some thrill and the lead pair share a great chemistry. The show is currently streaming on Netflix. 

13:56 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Beautiful Boy: Amazon Prime Video

Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet feature in this moving drama about drug addiction and its consequences. Chalamet and Carell won critical acclaim for their performances in the movie. However, it unfortunately failed to woo the larger audience. Worth a watch.

13:28 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Crazy Rich Asians: Amazon Prime Video

This is your regular rich boy meets 'poor' girl. They are stunning and so are the locales. The only twist here is that this is an all-Asian cast, and that works spectacularly well. Read more about it here. 

13:00 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Chennai Express: Netflix

This might be Rohit Shetty's most entertaining work till date, and to top it all, it has Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in the lead. There is romance, action and loads of comedy at work. 

12:38 (IST)08 Apr 2020
James Acaster Repertoire: Netflix

This four-hour stand-up special is funny, emotional and relatable. Acaster might not be the most popular stand-up artiste around, but he is pretty famous in select cliques and among fans of stand-up specials. 

12:20 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Romance is a Bonus Book: Netflix

This South Korean show is all about books and romance. Its lead stars share a great chemistry and those who are fond of reading will have a fun time watching the series. 

11:57 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Gravity: Hotstar

Tired of facing Earth's issues?Then walk into the world of Sandra Bullock and George Clooney starrer Gravity. An award-winning space drama that will have you gripping your armchairs. 

11:40 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Ready or Not: Hotstar

A young bride is excited about moving into her in-laws' place, but the whole thing takes an unexpected turn when she is coerced into playing a game of hide and seek with her new family. 

11:05 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Mission Impossible Fallout: Amazon Prime Video

When you put words like Tom Cruise and Mission Impossible together, the best outcome to expect is a blockbuster of an entertainer. Fallout is especially rich in action and that 'masaledar' drama that makes it a perfect summer watch. 

10:45 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Chef: Amazon Prime Video

Actor-filmmaker Jon Favreau cooks delicious meals and stirs mayhem in this kitchen drama called Chef. Sofia Vergara and Scarlett Johansson also feature. 

10:18 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Crazy Stupid Love: Netflix

One reason to watch this movie is the fact that it stars the likes of Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling and Steve Carell. Another is that it is actually quite entertaining and sweet -- something romcoms lack these days. 

09:45 (IST)08 Apr 2020
John Wick: Netflix

Keanu Reeves plays the titular role of an expert assasin in this blockbuster action-thriller. It has two key elements that makes fans go crazy -- Keanu Reeves and cool action. Paisa vasool!

09:22 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Netflix

A bunch of cops, crimes and loads of hilarity. This acclaimed and funny show has been produced by SNL-fame Andy Samberg who also plays the male lead in the show. 

09:00 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Watchmen: Hotstar

A sequel to Alan Moore's graphic novel of the same name, this tale of vigilantes and badasses does justice to its source material. 

Also read | Watchmen review 

08:36 (IST)08 Apr 2020
Onward: Disney+ Hotstar

This fantastical tale of elves and brothers features the voices of popular Hollywood stars Chris Pratt and Tom Holland. But that is not the sole reason to watch the film. There is also magic, wonderment and love -- all three powerful words and emotions the world is constantly in dire need of. Read more about it here.  

21:01 (IST)07 Apr 2020
Kingdom: Netflix

Kingdom is a tale of the struggle for the throne, but the said struggle gets hampered by dead people getting resurrected because of a mysterious plant which also turns them into witless cannibals. The first two seasons of the show are streaming on Netflix.

The coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for movie buffs to head to theaters. Filmmakers have also stalled the release of their movies. The major releases that have been affected include Sooryavanshi, Mulan, Fast 9 and A Quiet Place 2 among more.