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14th Jul 2022

The new movie from directors of Avengers Endgame and 8 more movies & shows to watch this weekend

Rory Cashin

A long-awaited sequel, a mysterious documentary, a horror series and an Oscar-magnet are all among the new arrivals in cinemas and at home this weekend.

To kick things off, here are the movies which will all be available on the big screens around Ireland from Friday, 15 July.

THE GRAY MAN

The Russo Brothers (who previously directed Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame) bring us this huge spy action thriller, starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas and Regé-Jean Page. It will be available to watch on Netflix a week later. Check out our full review of the blockbuster right here.

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN RETURN

Sheridan Smith (Gavin & Stacey) and Jenny Agutter (Call The Midwife) star in this sequel to the much-loved 1970s family drama, focusing on child evacuees from inner cities during World War II who encounter a soldier who is very far from home.

And now on to the stuff you can watch at home this week, starting with…

D.B. COOPER: WHERE ARE YOU?

In 1971, a sky-jacker parachutes from a plane with a bag of stolen cash — and gets away with it. Decades later, his identity remains a compelling mystery.

The documentary is available to watch on Netflix right now.

THE BOB’S BURGERS MOVIE

Yes, this movie arrived in cinemas mere weeks ago, but if you missed it then and love the show, you’ll be happy to hear that can catch it at home on Disney+ right now, and you can check out our interview with the voice cast right here:

RESIDENT EVIL

Years after a viral outbreak caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker vows to bring down those responsible while fighting to survive against the Infected. Check out our full review of the show right here. The entire series is available to watch on Netflix right now.

DON’T MAKE ME GO

John Cho headlines this heartbreaking comedy-drama about a father who discovers he has a terminal illness, so he heads off on a cross-country road trip with his teenage daughter, hoping to reunite her with her estranged mother.

The movie will premiere on Prime Video on Friday, 15 July.

FLEE

The first film to ever be nominated for the Academy Awards for Best Documentary, Best International Film and Best Animated Feature, this powerful film follows the story of a man under the alias Amin Nawabi, who shares his hidden past of fleeing his country for the first time. 97% on Rotten Tomatoes!

The movie is available to watch on Disney+ from Friday, 15 July.

PERSUASION

Living with her snobby family on the brink of bankruptcy, Anne Elliot (Dakota Johnson) is an un-conforming woman with modern sensibilities. When Frederick Wentworth (Cosmo Jarvis) —the dashing one she once sent away—crashes back into her life, Anne must choose between putting the past behind her or listening to her heart when it comes to second chances.

The movie is available to watch on Netflix from Friday, 15 July.

SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME

The next epic instalment in Peter Parker’s (Tom Holland) adventures sees him tackling the multiverse, with some famous Spidey supervillains including Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe), Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina) and Electro (Jamie Foxx). Thankfully, he won’t have to fight them alone…

The movie is available to watch with a NOW Cinema Membership from Friday, 15 July, and you can check out our interview with the (spider)man himself right here:

Clips via Netflix, Prime Video, Riz Ahmed & StudioCanal

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