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29th Mar 2021

Our picks of the movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video this April

Rory Cashin

From absolute classics to 2021 Oscar nominees, Prime Video has a very impressive April coming up.

Prime Video has announced its release line-up for April, with some great new and (also some great old) movies and TV shows coming out across the month.

This is far from the full list being added to the streaming service, but these are definitely the highlights that jumped out at us.

The Mauritanian – Thursday, 1 April

Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim) fights for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Co-stars Jodie Foster (who recently won the Golden Globe for her performance in this) and Shailene Woodley.

Dunkirk – Thursday, 1 April

Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, and France are surrounded by the German Army and evacuated during a fierce battle in World War II. Christopher Nolan directed war epic.

Them – Friday, 9 April

A Black family moves to an all-white Los Angeles neighbourhood where malevolent forces, next door and otherworldly, threaten to taunt, ravage and destroy them.

Sound of Metal – Monday, 12 April

A heavy-metal drummer’s (Riz Ahmed) life is thrown into freefall when he begins to lose his hearing. Recently nominated for six Academy Awards.

The Bodyguard – Thursday, 15 April

A former Secret Service agent (Kevin Costner) takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer (Whitney Houston), whose lifestyle is most unlike a President’s.

Crazy Stupid Love – Thursday, 29 April

A middle-aged husband’s (Steve Carrell) life changes dramatically when his wife (Julianne Moore) asks him for a divorce. He seeks to rediscover his manhood with the help of a newfound friend, Jacob (Ryan Gosling) learning to pick up girls at bars.

Blades of Glory – Friday, 30 April

Two rival Olympic ice skaters (Will Ferrell and Jon Heder) were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men’s single competition. However, they’ve found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team.

Tom Clancy’s Without Remorse – Friday, 30 April

John Clark (Michael B. Jordan), a Navy SEAL, goes on a path to avenge his wife’s murder only to find himself inside of a larger conspiracy.

All clips via Prime Video