This week’s streaming arrivals cover everything from classic action to intimate documentaries, indie comedies and heartfelt dramas. Here’s 10 great films to add to your watchlist now.
10 great films added to streaming:
A Nice Indian Boy (2025) – Apple TV, Fetch
- Director: Roshan Sethi
- Cast: Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Sunita Mani, Harish Patel
- Genre: Romcom/drama
- Runtime: 114 minutes
Synopsis: Adapted from Madhuri Shekar’s stage play, the film follows a gay Indian-American man whose search for love collides with cultural traditions and family expectations. When he falls for a charming actor, questions of identity, acceptance and belonging come to the forefront.
Why to watch: With charismatic leads and a heartfelt story, this is a rare mainstream rom-com that centres queer South Asian experiences. It’s tender and culturally specific, while still being universal. Watch the trailer.
The Fugitive (1993) – Netflix
- Director: Andrew Davis
- Cast: Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Joe Pantoliano
- Genre: Action/thriller
- Runtime: 130 minutes
Synopsis: Wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, Dr Richard Kimble escapes custody and goes on the run to prove his innocence. Hot on his trail is relentless US Marshal Samuel Gerard, leading to one of the most iconic cat-and-mouse chases in cinema.
Why to watch: With Harrison Ford at his best and Tommy Lee Jones in an Oscar-winning role, The Fugitive is a masterclass in suspense and pacing. The train crash and dam jump sequences are still bangers.
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) – Apple TV+
- Director: Davis Guggenheim
- Cast: Michael J. Fox
- Genre: Documentary
- Runtime: 95 minutes
Synopsis: This intimate documentary blends archival footage, interviews and re-enactments to explore Michael J Fox’s career, fame, and decades-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. It’s both a look back at his film and TV stardom and a portrait of resilience.
Why to watch: Funny and deeply moving, the film captures Fox’s wit and optimism even in the face of immense challenges. Watch the trailer.
The Man on the Island (2020) – Beamafilm, Apple TV
- Director: Simon Mark-Brown
- Cast: Colin McLaren
- Genre: Documentary
- Runtime: 78 minutes
Synopsis: This documentary follows 77-year-old Colin McLaren, who has lived alone for decades on Rakino Island, just off Auckland. His unconventional lifestyle, philosophies and search for solitude are at the heart of this portrait of isolation.
Why to watch: Thoughtful and meditative, The Man On The Island raises questions about society, freedom and what it means to live authentically. A quiet gem of slow cinema.
Dog Man (2015) – Plex, Prime Video, Binge
- Director: Richie Adams
- Cast: Dick Russell, Larry Benoit, Mike Davis
- Genre: Documentary
- Runtime: 57 minutes
Synopsis: A portrait of Baton Rouge dog trainer Dick Russell. The film traces his career teaching humane, practical training methods and the international reach of his work, which influenced tens of thousands of dogs and their owners.
Why to watch: This is a feel-good and informative documentary for anyone who loves animals or wants a clear look at the craft of dog training.
All This Mayhem (2014) – Plex, Fetch
- Director: Eddie Martin
- Cast: Tas Pappas, Ben Pappas
- Genre: Documentary
- Runtime: 104 minutes
Synopsis: This Australian documentary tells the rise and fall of Melbourne-born skateboarders Tas and Ben Pappas, who took the skateboarding world by storm before drugs and crime derailed their careers.
Why to watch: Gritty and shocking, the film goes beyond skateboarding to reveal a dark tale of fame, rivalry and tragedy. Watch the trailer.
What Walaa Wants (2018) – DocPlay
- Director: Christy Garland
- Cast: Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji
- Genre: Documentary
- Runtime: 89 minutes
Synopsis: Filmed over six years, this Canadian-Palestinian documentary follows Walaa, a defiant young woman growing up in a refugee camp, as she trains to join the Palestinian Security Forces despite societal expectations.
Why to watch: Walaa’s fierce determination makes for a compelling coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of political conflict – and its current relevance is obvious.
The Running Man (1987) – Apple TV, Netflix
- Director: Paul Michael Glaser
- Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Richard Dawson
- Genre: Sci-fi/action
- Runtime: 101 minutes
Synopsis: In a dystopian future where criminals are forced to participate in deadly televised games, wrongly accused Ben Richards must fight for survival against a gallery of flamboyant killers.
Why to watch: With its satirical edge, over-the-top action and Schwarzenegger one-liners, this is 80s sci-fi at its pulpiest. The remake with Glen Powell is coming out soon, so now’s a good time to rewatch!
Uproar (2023) – Binge, Netflix, Apple TV
- Director: Paul Middleditch, Hamish Bennett
- Cast: Julian Dennison, Minnie Driver, James Rolleston, Rhys Darby
- Genre: Comedy/drama
- Runtime: 110 minutes
Synopsis: Set in 1981 during the Springbok rugby tour protests in New Zealand, this coming-of-age story follows a Māori teenager caught between finding his voice and navigating political upheaval.
Why to watch: Anchored by a strong performance from Julian Dennison, the film blends humour with heartfelt social commentary. Watch the trailer.
Hawk and Rev: Vampire Slayers (2021) – Plex
- Director: Ryan Barton-Grimley
- Cast: Ryan Barton-Grimley, Ari Schneider, Jana Savage
- Genre: Horror/comedy
- Runtime: 85 minutes
Synopsis: Two eccentric security guards in California stumble onto a supposed vampire outbreak and take it upon themselves to save their town, with disastrous and hilarious results.
Why to watch: Silly, low-budget and gleefully over-the-top, this indie horror spoof is a love letter to VHS-era monster movies (with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes!). Perfect for fans of Tucker and Dale Vs Evil.
