Here’s what you can watch on streaming platforms on April 14.
If there is one industry that is benefiting from the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, it is streaming. The traffic in streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, Quibi, Zee5, AltBalaji, Voot Select among others is surging these days.
Since going to the movies is not an option right now, what with all the theatres being closed under lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, people are forced to stay inside and have to entertain themselves at home. Also, now there is a good chance the nationwide lockdown may extend for a couple more weeks.
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Despite the lockdown, new content is releasing almost every day on streamers. So even if you do not like what was already there, or have already enjoyed it, there is always something new to watch.
Alaya F, Saif Ali Khan and Tabu feature in this dramedy of erros. This one is a perfect watch if what you are looking for is something light and breezy. Click here to know more.
Go on this fun-filled and adventerous, nostalgic ride of Uncle Scrooge and his three adorable nephews. Relive the golden days!
In this dramedy starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, an ambitious young woman tries to pursue her dream of becoming a legitimate writer but fate ends up throwing her in a fashion magazine building run by the stern and scary Miranda Preistly. Read more here.
This period drama is set post World War I and features the underrated and superlative actor Cillian Murphy in the lead. There is blood, gore and scintillating performances in store for you, should you choose to watch it!
A food slash travelogue show, this one is a feast for the eyes, quite literally. And if you are a fan of the 2014 movie Chef, then you are bound to love this series as well, for The Chef show features actor-filmmaker Jon Favreau and popular chef Roy Choi.
This French horror series revolves around the young novelist Emma who realizes that the characters she writes in her horror novels are also in the real world. The show, sadly, got cancelled after just one season, but there are enough spooky moments to make you jump.
Kirumi was tragically overlooked by many cinema-goers when it hit screens. Directed by debutant Anucharan, the film tells the tale of a police informer who is stuck in between two corrupt systems. Starring Pariyerum Perumal fame Kathir in the lead, the movie makes for a thrilling watch. Do not miss this.
This mini-series A 19-year-old Jewish woman named Esty runs away from her arranged marriage and Ultra-Orthodox community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. The series is loosely based on Deborah Feldman's 2012 autobiography Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots.
One of the biggest hits of all time, this Bollywood blockbuster features the good-looking pair of Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff in the lead. Twists, and dramatic turns and impressive action stunts makes this film a total blast to watch.
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Final Space is an American animated space opera comedy-drama that involves an astronaut named Gary Goodspeed and his alien friend, Mooncake, and focuses on their intergalactic adventures as they try to solve the mystery of the titular "Final Space". It’s random and extremely fun.
Witch At Court is a South Korean television series, starring Jung Ryeo-won and Yoon Hyun-min. The show revolves around a female prosecutor who does not hesitate to use personal attacks, fabricate evidence, and incite perjury in order to win her case.
Aaranya Kaandam shows the events of one single day in the lives of six characters. This action-thriller was the maiden directorial of Thiagarajan Kumararaja of Super Deluxe fame. The narration of the movie is not linear, and it tends to dip in and out of different stories. The combination of well-written characters and a brilliant screenplay results in a movie that keeps you hooked from start to end. And Jackie Shroff steals the show with his portrayal of the sleazy don, Singaperumal. The movie did not perform well at the box office upon its release, but achieved cult status over the years.
This animated series is Amazon's first original animated series. The show, a mix of sci-fi and human drama, follows Alma, who discovers she has time-traveling abilities after a near-death experience. How she uses her new found talent to find the truth about her father’s death forms the plot.
A crime thriller and a manhunt to nab a notorious terrorist, Hotstar's latest Special OPS has many things working for it. The show also stars Karan Tacker, Divya Dutta and Vinay Pathak among others. Check out our first impression of the show here.
With the Season 3's announcement, it would be an ideal time to catch up (or revise) on the previous episodes of this wholesome series. Featuring Asa Butterfield as the young sexpert, this show throws light on sensitive issues wonderfully and humorously. The show also features Emma Mackey, Ncuti Gatwa and Gillian Anderson among others.
Deadpool is the quintessential antihero flick with oodles of action, bawdy humour and thrilling sequences. This blockbuster won hearts for its writing and a winning performance by lead star Ryan Reynolds. A perfect watch to take your mind off things.
Set in the early 1900s, Mr Sunshine is about a group of activists who are fighting for Korean independence. Everything about this series, from its cinematography, storytelling to the acting of the leads deserves high praise. If you are a history buff, then Mr Sunshine will be a treat for you. The series traces the geo-political changes that took place in countries such as Russia, the United States, China, and especially Japan and the impact it had on a newly-emerging Korea.
This show is a rarity as it even after being an HBO show and good one at that, it did not receive a lot of attention. In The Leftovers, 2% of the world's population simply disappears. You might think 2% is almost nothing, but when it comes to the total number of people in the world, it is a lot. The show revolves around how people are dealing with the aftermath.
For the uninitiated, Fosse/Verdon is a biographical miniseries featuring Sam Rockwell as Broadway director-choreographer Bob Fosse and Michelle Williams as Gwen Verdon, the talented actress-dancer. The show is based on the book called Fosse by Sam Wasson which chronicles the highs and lows the couple faced in their personal as well as professional relationship.
Deadwood: The Movie is a sequel film to HBO’s iconic western TV series Deadwood created by David Milch that ran for three seasons from 2004 to 2006. The best part about the movie, like the series, is the writing and acting. The huge cast of talented actors (led by an impeccable McShane) get a chance to shine due to a compelling story and dialogues.