This week, several Oscar-winning films are making their way to streaming platforms, alongside new releases from theaters. Here’s a roundup of the latest additions to streaming services.
New on Hulu:
‘Anora’
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The film, a standout at the festival, offers a powerful and poignant commentary on class exploitation.
With five Academy Awards under its belt, including Best Picture and Best Director, Sean Baker‘s Anora is essential viewing.
The narrative centers on Ani, a 23-year-old stripper and sex worker in Brooklyn, who is hired to entertain Vanya, the entitled son of a Russian oligarch. Their whirlwind romance leads to a marriage proposal for a green card, but complications arise when Vanya’s parents intervene.
Academy Award winner Mikey Madison delivers a breakout performance alongside a talented cast, including Mark Eidelstein, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian, Vache Tovmasyan, Aleksei Serebryakov, and Darya Ekamasova.
‘Exhibiting Forgiveness’
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This film adeptly tackles themes of generational trauma and healing.
Exhibiting Forgiveness centers on Tarrell, a renowned painter, his wife Aisha, and their son Jermaine. As Tarrell’s fame grows, he is confronted by his estranged father, La’Ron, who seeks redemption for abandoning him in childhood.
Debuting as a director, Titus Kaphar helms this film featuring André Holland (Moonlight), Academy Award nominee Andra Day (The United States vs. Billie Holiday), John Earl Jelks (Chicago Med), and Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (King Richard).
‘O’Dessa’
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This film features Regina Hall and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a dystopian musical setting.
The film O’Dessa reimagines the classic tale of Orpheus and Eurydice with a punk-rock twist. It follows O’Dessa as she ventures from home to Satylite City, where she encounters Dion, a male sex worker. To reclaim a valuable family heirloom, O’Dessa performs for the city’s inhabitants, attracting the attention of the dictator Plutonovich.
Geremy Jasper (Patti Cake$) directs this film featuring Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Waves), Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), and Regina Hall (Girls Trip).
New on Peacock:
‘Wicked’
Available on: Friday, March 21
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This adaptation is a vibrant and ambitious film, marking it as one of the year’s best.
The much-anticipated film adaptation of the acclaimed Broadway musical, Wicked, is now available for home viewing. This first part serves as a prequel to L. Frank Baum‘s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, reinterpreting the story of the Wicked Witch of the West as Elphaba, a misunderstood figure at Shiz University. Her relationship with her roommate, Glinda, evolves from rivalry to a deep friendship, which is tested when they uncover the Wizard’s true motives.
Directed by Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), the film features Academy Award nominee Cynthia Erivo (Harriet) and Grammy-winning pop star Ariana Grande, along with Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Ethan Slater (Broadway’s SpongeBob SquarePants), Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), Bronwyn James (Harlots), Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), newcomer Marissa Bode, Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman), and Academy Award winners Michelle Yeoh (Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park).
New on Netflix:
‘Den of Thieves: 2 Pantera’
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This action sequel offers moments of excitement but often falls into predictable crime clichés.
Gerard Butler returns as the corrupt LAPD officer Big Nick O’Brien in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, the follow-up to the 2018 cult hit. Set years after the original, Big Nick travels to France to confront Donnie Wilson, his former rival, who is now part of a new heist crew. Instead of arresting Donnie, Big Nick seeks to collaborate with him on a grand heist.
Christian Gudegast is back in the director’s seat, with O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Meadow Williams reprising their roles, joined by Evin Ahmad (The Rain), Salvatore Esposito (Fargo), and Swen Temmel (Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant).
‘The Outrun’
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Nora Fingscheidt’s adaptation stands out as a poignant exploration of addiction, showcasing Ronan’s remarkable talent.
Academy Award nominee Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird) has garnered acclaim for her role in the gripping addiction drama, The Outrun.
Based on Amy Liptrot‘s memoir, the film follows Rona, who returns home after rehab to confront her alcoholism while navigating her parents’ separation.
Directed by Nora Fingscheidt (The Unforgivable), the film features Paapa Essiedu (I May Destroy You), Nabil Elouahabi (EastEnders), Izuka Hoyle (Boiling Point), Lauren Lyle (Outlander), Saskia Reeves (Slow Horses), and Stephen Dillane (Game of Thrones).
New on Max:
‘Sing Sing’
Available on: Friday, March 21
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This powerful drama about a theater group in Sing Sing prison is filled with unexpected depth.
Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo (Rustin) leads an ensemble cast in Sing Sing, which showcases the real-life Rehabilitation Through the Arts program at Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison. The film follows Divine G, an inmate who finds purpose in theater and mentors another prisoner, Divine Eye, fostering a strong friendship.
Directed by Greg Kwedar (Jockey), the film also features Academy Award nominee Sean San José and Academy Award nominee Paul Raci (Sound of Metal), along with real-life participants from the reform program.
New on Prime Video:
‘Tyler Perry’s Duplicity’
Available Now
Tyler Perry‘s latest film for Prime Video delves into complex themes.
Tyler Perry’s Duplicity follows Marley, a successful lawyer, who is compelled to represent her best friend’s husband after a police shooting. Together with her ex-cop boyfriend, Marley seeks the truth behind the incident, uncovering deeper layers of complexity.
The film features Kat Graham (The Vampire Diaries), Meagan Tandy (Batwoman), Tyler Leply (Harlem), and RonReaco Lee (Survivor’s Remorse).
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