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We can’t get every movie we want on a streaming platform for free (looking at you, Everything Everywhere All at Once), but a bunch of great stuff is out now. Here’s what we’re watching snuggled under blankets while it’s cold outside.
I Want You Back
Stream It On: Amazon Prime
This rom-com has a pretty standard plot but a truly stellar cast. Led by Jenny Slate and Charlie Day and supported by Gina Rodriguez, Manny Jacinto, and Scott Eastwood, I Want You Back has a lot of laughs and a lot of heart.
The Northman
Stream It On: Crave
Fun fact: This violent Viking tale of revenge is a take on Hamlet. Additional fun fact: Shakespeare’s Hamlet was based on an early medieval Danish story about Amleth—so it’s appropriate that the story has returned to its Norse roots.
Elvis
Stream It On: Crave
Baz Luhrmann takes his time between films, but we’re all in on this celebration of the King.
Hustle
Stream It On: Netflix
Adam Sandler in his prestige movie mode (think Uncut Gems, not Grown Ups) is an NBA talent scout who thinks he’s found the next great star, played by real NBA player Juancho Hernangomez.
The Banshees of Inisherin
Stream It On: Disney+
This Oscar favourite takes place during the Irish Civil War and follows two friends at the dissolution of their friendship.
RRR
Stream It On: Netflix
This Tollywood smash hit has it all: Friendship! Action! Romance! An entire menagerie of animals in a climactic fight scene! And the best dance battle ever choreographed and shot! Don’t believe us? Check it out here.
Turning Red
Stream It On: Disney+
Yes, it’s one of Pixar’s best movies in years, but really, we’re here for director Domee Shi’s loving (and accurate!) portrait of Toronto.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Stream It On: Disney+
If there’s one Marvel thing from 2022 worth watching for a non-Marvel person, it’s Wakanda Forever. Chadwick Boseman casts a long shadow over Wakanda, but director Ryan Coogler has crafted an incredible film that serves as both tribute to Boseman and moves the franchise forward.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Stream It On: Netflix
If you liked the first Knives Out, then this fun murder mystery once again starring Daniel Craig will tickle your fancy.
Decision to Leave
Stream It On: Mubi
How many romantic mystery films are there? Come for the direction, which won Park Chan-wook an award at Cannes, stay for the gorgeous cinematography.
Fire of Love
Stream It On: Disney+
A truly stunning documentary, you’ll learn a thing or two about volcanoes and volcanologists, but you’ll be even more enthralled with the love and scientific obsession of husband-and-wife Katia and Maurice Krafft, who both died during the Mount Unzen eruption.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Stream It On: Crave, Starz
Nick Cage plays Nick Cage, in this action comedy where the aging star is losing out on movie roles and is tormented by Nicky . . . who is a younger version of Nick Cage and is also a figment of Nick Cage’s imagination.
Top Gun: Maverick
Stream It On: Paramount+, Club illico
Say what you want about Tom Cruise, the man knows how to make a fun popcorn action movie. Jets go zoom, bombs go boom, then everyone high-fives. It’s pretty great.
