There are many new movies being released both in theaters and on streaming platforms each week which can be hard to keep up with. If you’re not heading to the theater this weekend but are looking to watch new content, here are 8 new movies to stream at home.
Bye Bye Barry (Prime Video)
Synopsis: “Bye Bye Barry is the long-awaited, feature-length documentary that reveals, in intimate detail, the unprecedented journey of Detroit Lions running back, Barry Sanders. One of the giants of American Football, Sanders displayed a style and flair that has never been replicated. But at the peak of his game, Sanders did the unthinkable. At age 31, he walked away from the game, never to return. Twenty-four years after the decision to retire from the NFL, Bye Bye Barry tackles one of the greatest mysteries in sports history: Why did he retire when he did?”
Genie (Peacock)
Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Paapa Essiedu, Denée Benton, Marc Maron, Alan Cumming, Tate Ellington, Jordyn McIntosh, LaChanze, Luis Guzmán, Ellen Cleghorne, Ego Nwodim, Nyasha Hatendi
Synopsis: “With his life unraveling around him, Bernard dusts off a jewelry box and unintentionally releases genie Flora, who might just be able to help him.”
Good Burger 2 (Paramount+)
Cast: Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Lil Rel Howery, Jillian Bell, Kamaia Fairburn, Alex R. Hibbert, Fabrizio Guido, Elizabeth and Emily Hinkler, Anabel Graetz
Synopsis: “The highly anticipated film sequel follows Dexter Reed (Kenan Thompson) and original cashier Ed (Kel Mitchell) as they reunite in the present day at fast-food restaurant Good Burger with a hilarious new group of employees. In Good Burger 2, Dexter Reed is down on his luck after another one of his inventions fails. Ed welcomes Dex back to Good Burger with open arms and gives him his old job back. With a new crew working at Good Burger, Dex devises a plan to get back on his feet but unfortunately puts the fate of Good Burger at risk once again.”
I Don’t Expect Anyone To Believe Me (Netflix)
Cast: Darío Yazbek Bernal, Natalia Solián, Anna Castillo, Juan Minujín, Bruna Cusí, Alba Ribó, Alexis Ayala
Synopsis: “Juan Pablo Villalobos travels with his girlfriend Valentina to study a PhD in Literature in Barcelona. But before he leaves Mexico, he gets involved in a criminal network, which inspires him to write the novel of his dreams, while his life takes absurd and sinister turns.”
Last Call for Instabul (Netflix)
Cast: Kıvanç Tatlıtuğ, Beren Saat
Synopsis: “A chance meeting at the airport leads two married people to an unforgettable night full of excitement, desire, and temptation in New York City.”
Leo (Netflix)
Cast: Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander, Sunny Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Rob Schneider, Jackie Sandler, Jo Koy, Heidi Gardner, Nick Swardson, Robert Smigel, Ethan Smigel, Tienya Safko, Allison Strong, Stephanie Hsu
Synopsis: “Actor and comedian Adam Sandler delivers signature laughs in this coming-of-age animated musical comedy about the last year of elementary school – as seen through the eyes of a class pet. Jaded 74-year-old lizard Leo (Sandler) has been stuck in the same Florida classroom for decades with his terrarium-mate turtle (Bill Burr). When he learns he only has one year left to live, he plans to escape to experience life on the outside but instead gets caught up in the problems of his anxious students — including an impossibly mean substitute teacher. It ends up being the strangest but most rewarding bucket list ever…”
The Naughty Nine (Disney+)
Cast: Winslow Fegley, Camila Rodriguez, Anthony Joo, Imogen Cohen, Clara Stack, Deric McCabe, Ayden Elijah, Madilyn Kellam, Danny Glover, Derek Theler
Synopsis: “Fifth grader Andy has been a bit of a troublemaker this year. When Christmas morning rolls around and Andy gets stiffed by Santa, he realizes he’s on the Naughty List. Feeling unfairly maligned, Andy pulls together a crack team of fellow naughty listers to pull off an elaborate heist in the North Pole to get the presents that Andy and the others feel they deserve. In the process of finding their gifts, the gang discovers that the spirit of Christmas is more about giving than taking, and decide to face Santa and do the right thing.”
The Velveteen Rabbit (Apple TV+)
Cast: Phoenix Laroche, Alex Lawther, Helena Bonham Carter, Nicola Coughlan, Bethany Antonia, Lois Chimimba, Paterson Joseph, Clive Rowe, Nathaniel Parker, Samantha Colley
Synopsis: “Based on the treasured, classic children’s book by Margery Williams, “The Velveteen Rabbit” celebrates the magic of unconditional love. When 7-year-old William receives a new favorite toy for Christmas, he discovers a lifelong friend and unlocks a world of magic.”
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