Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett and beautiful people selling beautiful homes are also on the menu for the weekend.
We were spoiled last week, thanks to a lovely super long bank holiday weekend, but we’re back to a regular weekend this weekend. Just two days off? Lame.
Anyway, there will still be plenty of new movies and shows to enjoy in cinemas and at home.
To kick things off, here are the movies which will all be available on the big screens around Ireland from Friday, 22 April.
THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT
Nic Cage plays ‘Nick Cage’, a version of himself who is facing hard times in Hollywood and agrees to attend the birthday party of a superfan (Pedro Pascal) in Spain for a million dollars, only to find out that this fan might be one of the most wanted criminals in the world.
96% on Rotten Tomatoes! Check out our full review right here.
And now on to the stuff you can watch at home this week, starting with…
MRS. AMERICA SEASON ONE
This nine-part mini-series focusses on the retelling of the true story behind the movement to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in America. The impressive cast includes Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Banks, Margo Martindale, John Slattery, Tracey Ullman and Sarah Paulson.
All episodes available to watch on Disney+ right now.
HEARTSTOPPER
Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.
All episodes are available to watch on Netflix from Friday, 22 April.
THE RISING
When a young woman discovers she is dead, her spirit hangs around in the world, scared and confused. However, when she discovers that she has been murdered, she takes it upon herself to help her friends and family find her killer, even from the afterlife. A potentially brilliant supernatural thriller.
All episodes available to watch with a NOW Entertainment Membership from Friday, 22 April.
SELLING SUNSET SEASON 5
New loves. Old foes. An exciting fresh face. With the luxury market on fire, competition comes to a boil at the brokerage. Who’ll shine – or stumble?
All episodes are available to watch on Netflix from Friday, 22 April.
STILLWATER
Matt Damon headlines this powerful drama from the director of Spotlight, about an American man who travels to France to help his daughter (Abigail Breslin) who he believes has been wrongfully imprisoned for murder. We chatted to Damon about the movie, and you can check out that interview in below.
The movie is available to watch with a NOW Cinema Membership from Friday, 22 April.
Clips via Lionsgate, Sky, Netflix & Rotten Tomatoes
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