5 best movies newly added to Netflix, BBC and more including Jessie Buckley’s “memorable” thriller

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Lots of fantastic films have become available on streaming services like Netflix and BBC iPlayer this week, giving viewers plenty to enjoy.

I’ve been checking out what’s new to stream, and there are a couple of things that really stood out. First, there’s this awesome thriller with Jessie Buckley – it’s the role that really put her on the map, and she even won an Oscar recently! Plus, they added a huge sci-fi movie from 2009 that basically relaunched the whole series – a total classic.

Digital Spy has compiled a list of five must-watch shows, plus a few extra recommendations. You can find the full list below.

Best movie new to Netflix this week

The acclaimed film Lady Bird stars Saoirse Ronan as a teenager dealing with a challenging relationship with her mother while experiencing the ups and downs of high school.

Greta Gerwig both directed and wrote this 2017 film, which received a remarkable 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. InSession Film praised it as a genuinely funny and heartwarming coming-of-age story.

The film boasts strong performances from Laurie Metcalf (known from The Conners), Timothée Chalamet (Dune), and Lucas Hedges (Manchester by the Sea). It received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Actress for Saoirse Ronan and Best Director for Greta Gerwig.

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Also new to Netflix this week: Zombieland, Nanny McPhee, Salt

Best movie new to Prime Video this week

I recently watched Django Unchained, the 2012 Tarantino flick, and honestly, it lived up to the hype. I saw a review on Loud and Clear Reviews that called it one of Tarantino’s best movies ever, and I’d have to agree!

The film, starring Jamie Foxx, is a Western that reimagines history. It centers on a man escaping slavery who partners with a German bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz, in an Oscar-winning role) to rescue his wife. She’s held captive on the plantation of the cruel Calvin Candie, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.

The cast of Django Unchained includes Kerry Washington from Scandal, Samuel L. Jackson of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and Walton Goggins, known for his role in The White Lotus.

Here’s what’s new on Prime Video this week: Robin Hood (2010), About Time, Saw, American Pie, Let the Right One In, Scarface, Anchorman, and Collateral.

Best movie new to BBC iPlayer this week

I absolutely loved The Martian! It’s based on a book by Andy Weir – the same guy who wrote Project Hail Mary, which is also fantastic. The movie is about this astronaut who gets left behind on Mars when everyone thinks he’s gone, and it’s a really gripping story of how he fights to survive while NASA races against time to rescue him.

Matt Damon leads the cast, joined by Academy Award winner Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Benedict Wong from Doctor Strange, Kristen Wiig of Bridesmaids, and Jeff Daniels, known for The Newsroom.

This science fiction film is directed by the acclaimed Ridley Scott, and was praised by Battleship Pretension as a perfect example of why people love going to the movies.

Okay, so I checked out what’s new on BBC iPlayer this week, and there’s a pretty good mix of stuff! They’ve added Mrs Brown, which is always good for a laugh, plus Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa for some classic British comedy. If you’re in the mood for a superhero movie, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is there. And for something a bit different, they’ve got the drama Far from the Madding Crowd (the 2015 version) and the film American Fiction. Definitely something for everyone!

Best movie new to ITVX this week

The 2009 film Star Trek successfully brought the beloved science fiction series back to life, and was directed by J.J. Abrams.

The new Star Trek film features Chris Pine, known from Wonder Woman, as Captain James T. Kirk. He’s joined by Zachary Quinto (Heroes) as Spock, Zoe Saldaña (Avatar) as Nyota Uhura, Karl Urban (The Boys) as Leonard ‘Bones’ McCoy, and John Cho (Harold & Kumar) as Hikaru Sulu.

This Star Trek film presents a different version of the familiar universe, centering on the crew of the USS Enterprise as they battle Romulan Nero (Eric Bana), who poses a danger to the United Federation of Planets.

Also new to ITVX this week: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Kung Fu Panda 3, The Spy Who Loved Me

Best movie new to Channel 4 this week

Want to see more of Jessie Buckley after her Oscar win? This 2017 film is a great place to start.

In her first major film role, the star plays a young woman living on a small island who finds love with a mysterious newcomer. When the community suspects him of murder, she stands by his side.

Featuring Johnny Flynn, known from One Life, and Geraldine James, from Anne with an E, the film has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, earning a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Toronto Star praised it as “memorable.”

Also new to Channel 4 this week: The Lodge, Howard’s End (1992), Captain Phillips, Dark River, Wild Rose

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2026-03-20 10:22