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These are the best new streaming movies this week: Frida, Drive-Away Dolls, Irish Wish

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March 15, 2024
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There is a lot to watch on the various streaming services available in 2024 — sometimes, it almost feels like too much. To simplify things for you, we’ve compiled some of the best new streaming movies to watch that are new this week.

Check out our top picks from major streamers like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and will sometimes even bring you an exciting new VOD movie or two. In addition to the latest movies from this week, we also give you other recommendations for shows that have arrived on a new streaming platform in the last 30 days. 

The best new streaming movies this week 

This week saw a wide range of new streaming movies, including a few kid-friendly selections. Click on any of the links below to jump directly to the films that catch your eye. 

Drive-Away Dolls – March 12, VOD

The Coen Brothers are well known in the movie business thanks to films like Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and O Brother Where Out Thou. Ethan Coen goes it alone this time with a new LGBTQ+ dark comedy. Two women set out on a sudden road trip to Tallahasee, Florida, hoping to find themselves along the way. Of course, it all goes wrong when the car rental service gives them the wrong vehicle, one with a secret briefcase belonging to a group of criminals. What was meant to be a trip dedicated to escaping their lives quickly turns into the chase of a lifetime. Be aware this film earns its R rating and has several nudity and sex scenes, making it better suited for older audiences only. 

  • Release date: February 23, 2023
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Ethan Coen
  • Cast: Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan, Beanie Feldstein

Little Wing – March 13, Paramount Plus

Little Wing is a coming-of-age drama film about a 13-year-old girl who doesn’t know where she belongs in the world, made worse by her parent’s upcoming divorce and the fact that they now have to sell their house. When the girl is given two pigeons of her own, she finds herself learning more about the world of pigeon racing and soon she hatches a plan to steal a pigeon worth a substantial fortune. Enough to buy her house back. Her plan succeeds but she realizes it comes at a cost: she essentially ruins a man’s life in the process. Little does she know, this is just the beginning of a bigger bond between the two. 

  • Years active: March 13, 2024
  • Genre: Coming-of-age drama
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Creator: Dean Israelite
  • Cast: Brooklynn Prince, Che Tafari, Brain Cox

Frida – March 14, Amazon Prime

Frida is a relatively common subject in film especially with Salma Hayek’s film of the same name. While that film is a great fictionalized look, this new documentary aims to tell the full story of Frida’s life and contributions using archival footage, animated interpretations of her paintings and sketches, and high-profile interviews that help pull it all together. Frida’s own words and thoughts are also represented here as the documentary includes excerpts from her diaries as well. If you’re a fan of the renowned artist or simply want to learn more, this new documentary is now available on Amazon Prime and is absolutely worth the watch. 

  • Release date: March 14, 2024
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Rating: R
  • Filmmaker: Carla Gutiérrez

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour – March 14, Disney Plus

The Taylor Swift: Eras Tour experience saw a big theatrical debut last year but not like this. Disney Plus is now bringing the tour to new audiences and for those who just want to watch it again, but with a bonus: There are now five songs featured that weren’t in the earlier theater or later digital releases. If you’re interested in this, we probably don’t need to tell you that the Eras Tour was a huge concert experience for Swift and showcased music from all of her eras a performer, paying homage to all ten of her albums. 

  • Release date: October 11, 2023
  • Genre: Music/Performance
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Director: Sam Wrench

Irish Wish – March 15, Netflix

Lindsay Lohan stars in her second film since her return to acting in 2022, this time playing the role of Maddie Kelly, a book editor who is in love with the author she works for. The only problem is he’s engaged to be married and has no idea she feels this way about him. In a cliche moment, she makes a wish that they could be together. Before she knows it, her wish is granted and she finds herself in an alternate reality where she’s about to get married instead of the original bride. This sort of reminds me of the Nicholas Cage movie, The Family Man which had a similar concept, though this one has a twist: when she finally gets what she wants, she falls for someone else. Now she wishes she could take the wish back, but finds herself clueless on how to do it. 

  • Release date: March 15, 2024
  • Genre: Comedy/Romance
  • Rating: PG
  • Director: Janeen Damian
  • Cast: Ed Speleers, Lindsay Lohan, Ayesha Curry

Dream Scenario – March 15, Max

After bringing him up in the last entry, now we have a film starring Cage as Paul Matthews, an ordinary man who quickly is catapulted to fame when nearly the whole world starts dreaming about him suddenly and quite literally. At first, this brings him plenty of attention and fame, much to his delight. Unfortunately, fame often has a price to pay as he finds out when people start having nightmares involving him as the villain. It doesn’t take long for his new fans to completely turn on it him in this delightfully dark comedy drama. Dream Scenario hit theaters last year but if you have yet to see it, it is now finally on Max. 

  • Release date: November 10, 2023
  • Genre: Comedy/drama/fantasy
  • Rating: R
  • Cast: Nicolas Cage, Julianne Nicholson, Lily Bird

Trolls Band Together – March 15, Peacock

While my family was a fan of the first film, I have to admit the second one was a bit more of a mixed bag. With that in mind, my family has yet to watch the third. We want to see it, just not enough to spend anything extra to do it. If this at all sounds familiar, the good news is it is finally coming to Peacock on March 15, giving you an alternative to theaters and VOD for the first time. In the latest chapter, Poppy and Branch end up reconnecting with his family, a former boy band. They also soon find themselves on a mission to rescue one of Branch’s brothers. 

  • Release date: November 17, 2023
  • Genre: Family
  • Rating: PG
  • Director: Walt Dohrn
  • Cast: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake Eric Andre, Kid Cudi

 

What was new and worth watching over the last month 

Looking for more recommendations? Here are other great movies that debuted in the last 30 days or so:

The Marsh King’s Daughter – March 5, Hulu

 

Daisy Ridley is a loving mother and wife, but she harbors a secret past trauma – one she’s never shared with her family. Two years before her birth, her mother was abducted by a man who would later become known as the Marsh King. He held her captive, and during that time, Daisy was born. The Marsh King raised Daisy, teaching her how to hunt and survive off the land. Eventually, he was captured, and Daisy came to understand the true extent of his monstrous nature.

Time has somewhat healed Daisy’s wounds, but they are brutally reopened when the Marsh King escapes from prison. She soon becomes convinced that he is coming for her and her daughter. Daisy will stop at nothing to keep her family safe.

  • Release date: November 3, 2023
  • Genre: Psychological thriller
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Neil Burger
  • Cast: Daisy Ridley, Ben Mendelsohn, Brooklyn Prince

Raging Grace – March 6, Paramount Plus

A Filipina immigrant takes a job as a caretaker for a rich terminally ill man in the United Kingdom hoping to make a better life for her and her daughter. Instead, she stumbles into dark secrets from her employer’s past in this unique British horror film. Overall this is a fast-paced film that will keep you on the edge of your seat, but ultimately it doesn’t look like it breaks new ground either. Still, this could be a perfect weekend watch. 

  • Release date: December 1, 2023
  • Genre: Horror/thriller
  • Rating: R
  • Directors: Paris Zarcilla, Chi Thai
  • Cast: Leanne Best, Eva-Jane Willis, David Hayman

Crazy Rich Asians – March 6, Peacock

The novel Crazy Rich Asians is arguably a modern-day classic, and in 2018 it became a great film too. Now it’s coming to Peacock. If you have yet to see it, the film tells the story of Rachel Chu and her boyfriend Nick as they travel to Singapore for his best friend’s wedding. Along the way, she learns more about her boyfriend, including the fact his family is extremely wealthy and well-known. She also soon learns that his mother doesn’t approve of her at all. In many ways this is a story we’ve seen played out many times with films like Meet the Parents and many others, but the great setting, representation, and excellent writing help this one stand out even more. 

  • Release date: August 15, 2018
  • Genre: Romantic comedy/drama
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Director: Jon M. Chu
  • Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan

Ricky Stanicky – March 7, Amazon Prime

Ricky Stanicky is nothing short of a best friend to Dean, Wes, and JT. There’s only one catch: he doesn’t exist. As kids, the three made him up as a scapegoat of sorts, and over the past thirty years, they’ve kept notes on his life and more, all so they can use it to get out of doing things they don’t want to do or to have fun getaways without their partners knowing. Only one problem: their partners are becoming very suspicious, and the guys fear this could ruin their relationships for good. Fighting one lie with a new one, the guys decide to hire someone to play the role of Stanicky so they can prove their scapegoat is real after all. Everything goes great, until “Stanicky” starts to engrain himself further into their lives even after the gig ends. 

  • Release date: March 7, 2024
  • Genre: Comedy/drama
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Peter Farrelly
  • Cast: Zac Efron, William H. Macy, John Cena

The Thundermans Return – March 7, Paramount Plus

In early 2013 The Thundermans debuted on Nickelodeon, with the series running until 2018. The show was about a family of superheroes trying to live normal lives in the city of Hiddenville. Six years later, the Super family is back once again, this time in a Paramount Plus exclusive film. After being fired from the T-Force, the Thundermans are back in Hiddenville once more. It doesn’t take long for new threats to surface and for the family to return to crime fighting once more, but this time, are their powers enough to save the day? As you can tell, it’s not exactly an original concept but if you and your kids watched the original, this could be a great nostalgic watch this weekend.

  • Release date: March 7, 2024
  • Genre: Superhero
  • Rating: J-14
  • Cast: Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Addison Riecke, Diego Velazquez

Cinderella – March 8, Disney Plus

While not all of Disney’s attempts to bring animated classics to life have been winners, the 2015 live-action Cinderella remains one of the highest-rated Disney remakes even today. Most Disney remakes have either stuck too closely to the original or changed too much, so that’s what makes this one special. While Cinderella is a very familiar story even beyond the animated classic, the 2015 remake manages to keep the heart of the film intact while adding more character development and depth in the process. If you’ve never seen it, you can finally do so on Disney Plus starting March 8th.

  • Release date: March 13, 2015
  • Genre: Romantic fantasy
  • Rating: PG
  • Director: Kenneth Branagh
  • Cast: Lily James, Richard Madden, Cate Blanchett

Wonka – March 8, Max

The vast majority of those reading this have likely seen some iteration of the Wonka story, but this particular telling is different. It’s not a rehash; instead, the film Wonka tells the origins of the eccentric chocolatier. After traveling around the world for seven years to perfect his craft, Wonka sets out to make chocolate for the masses but finds a major obstacle: the Chocolate Cartel. These powerful businesses aim to keep anyone else from success, but Wonka isn’t your ordinary businessman. His creativity, ingenuity, and spirit won’t keep this one down for long. I had the pleasure of watching this one in theaters last year but will definitely be watching it again after it hits Max on March 6th.

  • Release date: December 15,  2023
  • Genre: Fantasy Musical
  • Rating: PG
  • Director: Paul King
  • Cast: Timothée Chalamet,  Gustave Die, Murray McArthur

Damsel – March 8, Netflix

Damsel isn’t your typical fairy tale. Millie Bobby Brown might be best known for portraying Eleven on Stranger things, but this time around she stars as a young woman who agrees to marry a charming prince, only to find herself thrown off a cliff by her beloved. It turns out she’s just part of a sacrifice ritual, where she is sent below to be eaten by a dragon. Of course, she has no intention of dying and uses her wits to eventually escape, and plan vengeance for herself and the many other women who have fallen victim before her. This looks like a fast-pacing adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Not sure about you, but I know what movie I’m watching this Friday. 

  • Release date: March 8, 2024
  • Genre: Dark Fantasy
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Creator: Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum
  • Cast: Millie Bobby Brown, Nick Robinson, Robin Wright

 

To Kill a Tiger – March 8, Netflix

To Kill a Tiger is a Canadian documentary that centers on a family in Jharkhand, India, and their campaign for justice after the brutal raping of their teenage daughter. Many in India claim that there isn’t enough being done to handle high levels of rape in some areas of the country, and this documentary dives deeper into one such incident. Be aware this is pretty heavy subject matter and is best suited for an adult audience only.

  • Release date: October 2020, 2023
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Rating: R
  • Creator: Nisha Pahuja

 
 

 

Spaceman – March 1, Netflix 

Jakub Procházka not only has the honor of becoming the Czech Republic’s first astronaut, he’s also sent on a risky solo mission to the edge of the solar system. While there he finds himself retreating inward and trying to piece together his life while in deep isolation. Soon after he discovers he’s not alone onboard after all. He discovers an ancient spider-like creature that soon becomes his unexpected companion and counselor, helping him confront is past and see his life for what it really is. While the movie is set in space, it’s really more of a personal journey story around a man who believes his motivations are in the right place, but soon learns he’s be neglecting what really matters. 

I’ve yet to watch this one fully, but I did give preview the first 30 minutes or so and plan to watch the rest this weekend. One thing I can say even from my short time is that Adam Sandler’s performance is top notch here, once again proving he can be just as dramatic as funny when the film calls for it. 

  • Release date: February 23, 2024
  • Genre: Sci-fi drama
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Johan Renck
  • Cast: Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, Paul Dano, Jackie Sandler

Napoleon – March 1, Apple TV Plus

Joaquin Phoenix takes on the role of Napoleon Bonaparte in this new film that dives deep into the lives of the famous military leader that was driven by a combination of ambition and personal ensecurity. The film follows his rise to power from fairly modest origins, including his relationship with his wife, which was often rocky at even the best of times. If you’re a fan of historical dramas, Napoleon does a good job of touting the line between accuracy and artistic license while still providing a film that is both entertaining and holds mostly true to Bonaparte’s complicated legacy. 

  • Release date: February 23, 2024
  • Genre: Historical drama
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Ridley Scott
  • Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Venessa Kirby, Anna Mawn, Rupert Everett

Megamind vs the Doom Syndicate – March 1, Peacock

I’m a huge fan of the Megaman movie so when I first learned about this one, I was a bit excited. Then I realized this was more of a B-movie designed to kick off a new Megamind TV series than a true sequel. That means no Will Ferell or any of the other great talent that made the first film shine. Nonetheless if you have kids and they ignored the first film, this could be worth watching as a family. The storyline follows Megamind (now voiced by Keith Ferguson) as he takes on the role of Metro City’s defender. All is going well until his former evil teammates (who were never mentioned in the film) show up. Now Megamind has to fake being evil while he hatches a plan to stop them. 

  • Release date: March 1, 2024
  • Genre: Kids/family
  • Rating: TV-G
  • Director: Eric Fogel
  • Cast: Kieth Ferguson, Laura Post, Josh Brener, Maya Aoki Tuttle

Harry Potter franchise – March 1, Peacock 

All eight films in the Harry Potter franchise are now making their way to Peacock on March 1. Previously the only way to watch the films was to either buy them on a VOD service or stream them through Max. Relive the magic as you watch the story of the Boy Who Lived for either the first or the hundredth time. 

  • Release date: 1997 – 2007
  • Genre: Fantasy
  • Rating: PG
  • Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Tom Felton

The Promised Land – Feb 23, VOD

After retiring from the Danish military after twenty-five years, Captain Ludvig Kahlen sets out to build a successful homestead on the barren Jutland moorland. After obtaining the proper permissions from the Royal Danish Courts, he makes his way to his new prospective home only to come into conflict with a local magistrate and landowner who has his own plans for the moorland. He does everything he can to discourage Kahlen from establishing his property including burning his land, limiting his access to workers, and more. Thankfully for Kahlen, he still has plenty of fight left within him.

While The Promised Land isn’t out on streaming services just yet, you can get it on VOD starting on February 23rd. 

  • Release date: February 2, 2024
  • Genre: Historical drama
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Nikolaj Arcel 
  • Cast: Ludvig Kahlen, Ann Barbara, Simon Bennebjerg

Mea Culpa – Feb 23, Netflix

Mea Harper is a criminal defense attorney who is on the rise within her firm but it’s all put into jeopardy when she takes on a new client, Zyair Malloy. He is accused of murdering his girlfriend but proclaims his innocence. As she dives deeper into the case she begins to question where her loyalties lie as she falls for him. Everyone around her warns that he’s not what he seems, but she finds herself finding it harder and harder to resist him. If you’re into suspense thrillers with a hefty dose of drama this is worth the watch.

Suspect plenty of twists and turns with this one! You can watch it starting February 23 on Netflix. 

  • Release date: February 23, 2024
  • Genre: Drama/Thrillers
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Tyler Perry
  • Cast: Kelly Rowland, Trevante Rhodes, Sean Sagar

Priscilla – Feb 23, Max

We’ve seen plenty of movies that shine the light directly on Elvis, but this film takes a different approach. Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla takes a deeper look back at Priscilla’s life and romance with Elvis, which began when she was just fourteen years old. The film is told from her point of view and is based on her memoir “Elvis and Me”. If you’re a fan of Elvis or just fascinated with the King’s legacy and life, this is worth a watch. it’s also nice to get a unique perspective in what feels like a story that’s been told many times before just from the perspective of the King himself.

  • Release date: October 27, 2023
  • Genre: Musical/Romance
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Sofia Coppola
  • Cast: Jacob Elordi, Cailee Spaeny, Kamilla Kowal

All of Us Strangers – Feb 22, VOD

Adam is a lonely screenwriter living in London but all that changes when he meets Harry. As the two begin to spark a relationship Adam finds himself drawn back toward his own troubled past. This leads him to revisit his childhood home, only to find his parents are alive as they were decades before their tragic passing. Billed as a romantic fantasy mystery film, All of Us Strangers is a unique film that helps explore some fairly deep concepts including grief and loss, new love, fantasy, and the enduring power of old memories. 

Although I’ve yet to check this one out myself, the film has been universally praised for its strong performances and beautiful cinematography. While the film arrived late last year at theaters you can now buy it on popular video-on-demand services like the one linked below. 

  • Release date: December 22, 2023
  • Genre: Romantic fantasy
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Andrew Haigh
  • Cast: Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott, Claire Foy

Lisa Frankenstein – Feb 20, VOD

Lisa isn’t exactly a popular girl at her high school, in part due to her fascination with the macabre. After a freak accident, Lisa ends up reanimating the corpse of a Victorian man, though he’s far from complete. Together, they set out to take revenge on her classmates by using their body parts to help build her perfect man.

While the plot is certainly on the darker side, this is actually a dark horror comedy. In other words, the violence is often over the top, and there’s always a humorous edge to the action. Just be sure to watch this one only with older teens and adults, as it’s not suitable for younger audiences.

  • Release date: February 9, 2024
  • Genre: Horror/comedy
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Director: Zelda Williams
  • Cast: Kathryn Newton, Liza Soberano, Cole Sprouse, Jenna Davis

Mean Girls – Feb 20, VOD

Despite being twenty years old, the legacy of Mean Girls refuses to die. Not only has the movie had an enduring place in our culture, but it also successfully translated into a popular musical back in 2017. Going full circle the musical finally made its way to the big screen earlier this year. The latest iteration tells the familiar story of a new student named Cady Heron who soon learns about the strict social hierarchy in her school and ultimately ends up becoming the target of one particularly ruthless cliche called The Plastics, led by the equally cruel Regina George. With the help of some new friends, Cady hopes to take revenge on Regina and expose the group’s true nature as mean girls. 

While the core story remains the same as the original film, the biggest change is the move to a musical format and deeper exploration of characters that were less significant in the 2004 classic. You can now watch it through Video on Demand services including Amazon (linked below). 

  • Release date: January 12, 2024
  • Genre: Musical/Comedy
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Director: Arturo Perez Jr. 
  • Cast: Angourie Rice, Renee Rapp, Auli’i Cravalho

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken – Feb 20, Netflix

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken may have been a box office failure for Dreamworks, but don’t let that turn you off. Poor timing and an unclear title with the word “teenager” in it didn’t help this film gain any popularity but the story isn’t half bad.  The movie stars Ruby, a teenager who lives in the human world but is actually a sea creature that can transform into a powerful Kraken. Even better, it takes a fun stab at Disney with its villain twist, which we’ll leave you to discover on your own. 

Although Ruby Gillman has been out for a while now, the movie is finally arriving on Netflix. If you’ve yet to watch this one with your kids, I highly recommend it. 

  • Release date: June 30, 2023
  • Genre: Family/kids
  • Rating: PG
  • Director: Kirk DeMicco
  • Cast: Annie Murphy, Lana Condor, Liza Koshy

Oppenheimer – Feb 16, Peacock

Oppenheimer became a pretty controversial success, telling the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the theoretical physicist who is often considered the father of the atomic bomb. The film focuses on his leadership of the Manhattan Project during World War II with a focus on the major scientific breakthroughs, as well as the moral implications of creating such a weapon. The film moves fairly fast and is a fascinating watch but be aware it also came under fire for not doing enough to show the suffering and harm the bomb caused to the Japanese people, instead shifting the focus to a more limited, American perspective. 

  • Release date: July 21, 2023
  • Genre: Drama
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Christoper Nolan
  • Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr. 

This is Me… Now: A Love Story – Feb 16, Amazon Prime

Coinciding with her new music album, this musical film follows Jennifer Lopez on her journey through love, heartbreak, and personal growth. She reflects on past successes and failures, ultimately exploring how they led her to her current husband, Ben Affleck. While not a typical documentary, it plays more like a traditional film with Lopez starring as herself.

This unique take on filmmaking is a must-watch for Lopez fans. “This Is Me… Now: A Love Story” premieres Friday, February 16th, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. There are also plenty of major stars here beyond Lopez, including Sofia Vergara and Ben Affleck. 

  • Release date: Feb 16, 2024
  • Genre: Musical
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Director: Dave Meyers
  • Cast: Sofia Vergara, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez

The Color Purple – Feb 16, Max

Color of Purple receives a major new adaptation for the first time since the 1985 classic starring Oprah Winfrey and Whoopi Goldberg. With a fresh cast, this version retells the familiar story based on Alice Walker’s novel of the same name. Celie, a young African American woman living in the early 1900s, faces racial strife and everyday challenges. After leaving home on less-than-ideal terms, she sets out to find herself and her place in the world. This inspiring story celebrates the human spirit and our ability to overcome adversity and while it’s hard to beat the original cast, there’s plenty of great talent and performance here as well. 

  • Release date: October 27, 2023
  • Genre: Drama
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Director: Blitz Bazawule
  • Cast: Taraji Henson, Fantasia Barrino, Danielle Brooks

Next Goal Wins – Feb 15, Hulu

Based loosely on a true story, this hilarious underdog tale follows Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen. After a humbling career setback, he’s offered a lifeline: the chance to coach the American Samoa national football team, infamously known as one of the worst in the world. Rongen arrives to find a ragtag team with more enthusiasm than skill, but as he digs deeper, he discovers a hidden spirit waiting to be unleashed. This fun, feel-good sports movie delivers laughs and cheers, proving that with heart and a little bit of crazy, anything is possible – even in soccer!

  • Release date: Jan 16, 2024
  • Genre: Sports docu-comedy
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Director: Taika Waititi
  • Cast: Taika Waititi, Michael Fassbender, Kaimana

Players – Feb 14, Netflix

 

Gina Rodriguez, of Not Dead Yet fame, stars in this hilarious romantic comedy centering on a sportswriter who’s a master at the hookup game. She helps her guy friends score dates and plays the field herself. But when the charming war reporter Nick Russell arrives, her world turns upside down. Unsure about navigating real love, she enlists her friends to help her win Nick’s heart. After all her scheming, the two start to connect but her own friends realize that the two may not have much in common. Is Nick really the man of her dreams, or was what she was looking for in front of her the whole time? That’s the general gist of the story here, without giving too much away. This rom-com will have you laughing and cheering till the end, with plenty of star power to boot.

  • Release date: Feb 14, 2024
  • Genre: Romantic comedy
  • Rating: NR
  • Director: Trish Sie
  • Cast: Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr., Tom Ellis

Bottoms – Feb 13, Amazon Prime

Two gay best friends attempt to form a fight club of sorts in their high school, hoping to gain traction, meet girls, and hopefully lose their virginity in the process. Things quickly devolve into chaos and violence. Raunchy, dramatic, and funny, this could be the perfect late-night comedy for the weekend.  Just be aware it fully deserves its R rating, so maybe keep this one to just the adults in your family. Although it originally arrived in theaters last summer, you can now stream it on Amazon Prime. 

  • Release date: August 25, 2023
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Rating: R
  • Director: Emma Seligman
  • Cast: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz

Five Blind Dates – Feb 13, Amazon Prime

Lia owns a struggling tea shop and is trying her best to navigate it all, to mixed results. As part of a cultural tradition connected to an upcoming family wedding, she is told her fortune and quested with a mission to go on five dates to not only find her soul mate but also save her business. Her father and mother get involved with the process to hilarious results, each picking one person for one of the potential five dates.

The first date is a playboy, the second a mama’s boy, the third a lover boy, and the list goes on culminating with her ex-boyfriend as one of the options. Are one of these men really the key to finding her success? Lia hopes to find out while also following her heart to find what it is she really wants from life. 

  • Release date: Feb 13, 2024
  • Genre: Romance/Comedy
  • Rating: PG-13
  • Director: Shawn Seet
  • Cast: Shuang Hu, Yoson An, Jon Prasida

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