Thebox officeis starting to come back to life in the U.S.The New Mutantskicked the door open andTenetis poised to truly get the ball rolling. Even so, the vast majority of consuming movies will be done at home for most of us. Luckily, big titles are coming to the world of streaming this week as well.
Disney is set to release one of the biggest movies of 2020 via a unique streaming plan this weekend. Aside from that, we have a new documentary on Robin Williams, the latest from Charlie Kaufman on Netflix and Maisie Williams in a full-on horror movie not involving mutants. Here are this week’sstreaming selections.
16Mulan- Disney+
15Guest House- Digital
Pauly Shore returns with his first new comedy in a long time withGuest House, which arrives digitally on September 4. Joined byJackassstar Steve-O, it centers on an engaged couple who buy what they believe to be their dream home. But there is a catch, as a party animal named Randy lives in the guest house who refuses to leave. When Randy throws a wild pool party and the cops show up, it threatens to tear Blake and Sarah apart. Sam Macaroni directs, with Mike Castle, Aimee Teegarden, Billy Zane, Charlotte McKinney, Erik Griffin, Felipe Esparza and Bobby Lee rounding out the cast.
14Robin’s Wish- Digital
Robin’s Wishtakes a look at the life of late comedian and actor Robin Williams. Directed by Tylor Norwood, the documentary tells the true story of Williams' final days. For the first time, his fight against a deadly neurodegenerative disorder, known as Lewy Body Dementia, is shown in detail. Through a journalistic lens, this story sheds new light on the tragedy, beauty and power behind the mind of one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Susan Schneider Williams, Shawn Levy, John R. Montgomery, Rick Overton and David E. Kelley all appear in the doc, among others.
13I’m thinking of Ending Things- Netflix
Acclaimed filmmaker Charlie Kaufman is back with his latest movie. Arriving on Netflix September 4, it adapts the bestselling novel by Iain Reid. It centers on a young woman who, despite having second thoughts about their relationship, takes a road trip with her new boyfriend to his family farm. Trapped there during a snowstorm with Jake’s mother and father, the young woman begins to question the nature of everything she knew or understood about her boyfriend, herself, and the world. Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons, Toni Collette and David Thewlis star.
12The Owners- Digital
Maisie Williams may have graced the horror genre in theX-Menspin-offThe New Mutantsrecently but the formerGame of Thronesstar is going full home invasion horror withThe Owners. Arriving digitally on September 4, it centers on a group of friends who believe they found the perfect easy score. But when the elderly couple that lives there comes home early the tables are suddenly turned. As a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues the criminals are left to fight to save themselves from a nightmare they could never have imagined. Julius Berg directs.
11Immortal- Digital
Immortalis a new horror anthology that includesCandymanhimself, Tony Todd. The feature debut of Rob Margolies, it is told in four parts. The movie follows Chelsea, a high school track star who comes clean about sexual misconduct with her coach only to find out her confession might be too late, Gary and Vanessa, a young, expecting married couple who scheme a morbid solution to their financial issues, Ted, a man filled with sorrow who agrees to euthanize his cancer-ridden wife Mary, and Warren, a young man with little direction in life who is forced to discover his new gifts after a tragic accident. It is available via on demand now.
10The 2nd- Digital
The 2nd, which is available now digitally, is a new action/thriller starring Ryan Phillippe and Casper Van Dien. It centers on a secret-service agent named Vic Davis who is on his way to pick up his estranged son from college. He ends up in the middle of a high-stakes terrorist operation, with the daughter of a Supreme Court Justice the target. An armed faction will stop at nothing to kidnap her, with Vic forced to use his skills to save her and his son. Brian Skiba is in the director’s chair.
9Love, Guaranteed- Netflix
Streaming on Netflix now,Love, Guaranteedis the latest rom-com from the streaming service. To save her small law firm, an earnest lawyer named Susan takes a high-paying case from Nick, a charming new client who wants to sue a dating website that guarantees love. As the case heats up, Susan and Nick’s feelings for each other follow. Love, Guaranteed stars Damon Wayans Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook and Heather Graham. Mark Steven Johnson directs.
8Anthony- Peacock
Peacock is bringing one of its first original movies to the table withAnthony. Directed by Terry McDonough, it centers on a black teenager Anthony Walker who, in 2005, was murdered by two white men in an unprovoked racist attack in a Liverpool park. This movie tells the story of how this young man’s life might have turned out. Written by Jimmy McGovern, Anthony’s imagined life is told in reverse as we see him realize his dreams and enjoy the life he had a right to live. Toheeb Jimoh, Rakie Ayola, Julia Brown, Robinah Kironde and Shaniqua Okwok star.
7Ebola Rex- Digital
From the low-budget filmmakers who brought usAngry Asian Murder Hornetsand5G Zombies, we haveEbola Rex. The movie, available now digitally, is just as wild as it sounds. It takes place during a “Dino Lives Matter” protest when a captive Tyrannosaurus Rex is injected with Ebola and escapes a lab. It proceeds to wreak havoc in California. A lone soldier is the only hope to stop the beast. The cast includes Ken May, Mel Novak, Mike Ferguson and Erik Anthony Russo.
