From horrifying jump-scare films like Imaginary to knee-slapping comedy specials like Tig Notaro: Hello Again and even inspiring sports dramas like The Beautiful Game, there are plenty of films and shows to stream this week. Here’s what is coming your way.
PRIME
Imaginary
Imaginary hit theaters a few weeks ago and now you can rent or buy it on Prime beginning March 26. The horror film tells the story of a woman named Jessica who moves back to her childhood home with her family. When her stepdaughter finds an old stuffed bear named Chauncey and starts acting strange, Jessica begins to realize that Chauncey may be more than a cute stuffed animal.
Tig Notaro: Hello Again
Tig Notaro is a big favorite among standup comedy lovers, and now she’s back with another special heading to Prime on March 26. Notaro pokes fun at all kinds of topics, from late-night health scares to bizarre things her kids say and even an unforgettable meeting with Reese Witherspoon.
American Rust: Broken Justice
American Rust: Broken Justice is coming to Prime on March 28, and fans are highly anticipating it, especially after the show was canceled on Showtime after its first season. Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney return this season as they try to rebuild their lives together after the crazy events of Season 1.
Watch American Rust: Broken Justice
Deals Get a 30-day Free Amazon Prime trial Simply use the free 30-day Amazon Prime trial and remember to cancel if you don’t plan to keep it. You can get the same deals with free shipping offers during the free trial. Sign up here. Students: get 6 months of Amazon Prime free If you’re a student, you can click this link to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime for students. Students will need to verify by providing their .edu email address. Sign up here. Medicaid or EBT: Cheaper Amazon Prime If you’ve got a Medicaid or EBT card, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership for $6.99 – almost half the cost of a typical membership. Sign up here.
MORE: 5 BEST STREAMING DEVICES IN 2024
HULU
We Were the Lucky Ones
We Were the Lucky Ones is a new series coming to Hulu on March 28. Based on Georgia Hunter’s book of the same title, it follows a Jewish family that was separated at the start of World War II and their journey of determination as they fight to survive and reunite. The show stars Joey King and Logan Lerman.
PARAMOUNT+
A Gentleman in Moscow
A Gentleman in Moscow is a new show coming to Showtime on March 29 and will be available on Paramount+ for those with Showtime subscriptions. Based on the novel of the same name by Amor Towles, the show tells the story of Count Alexander Rostov when he is stripped of his title and material wealth in post-Revolutionary Russia. When he is placed under house arrest for life in a grand Moscow hotel, he forms unlikely friendships and romances with the people he encounters. Ewan McGregor and Mary Elizabeth Winstead will star in the show.
MORE: STREAM MORE AND PAY LESS BY LOWERING YOUR MONTHLY STREAMING COSTS
APPLE TV+
Drift
Drift is coming to Apple TV+ and will be available to rent or buy beginning March 26. Cynthia Erivo stars as a Liberian refugee who finds herself on an island in Greece with no money and no place to stay, until she encounters a tour group and bonds with a woman leading the group. The film also stars Alia Shawkat and Honor Swinton Byrne.
DISNEY+
Renegade Nell
Renegade Nell is a brand-new series coming to Disney+ on March 29. It tells the story of a young woman named Nell Jackson who is forced to navigate war-torn Europe with her two sisters after she is accused of murder. The show stars Louisa Harland and Nick Mohammed.
PEACOCK
Lisa Frankenstein
Lisa Frankenstein hit theaters back in February and now you can catch it on Peacock beginning March 29. The horror-comedy film tells the story of a misunderstood teenager and a reanimated Victorian corpse who embark on a murderous journey together. The film stars Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse.
MORE: TOP 11 NEW MOVIES AND SHOWS TO STREAM THIS WEEK (MARCH 19-MARCH 26)
NETFLIX
When You Finish Saving the World
When You Finish Saving the World will be available to stream on Netflix beginning March 28. The comedy-drama film tells the story of a mother and teenage son who can’t seem to connect with each other and look for those connections in other places. The mother ends up bonding with a young man at the shelter she works for, while the teenage son ends up falling for a politically active student at school. The film stars Julianne Moore, Finn Wolfhard, Alisha Boe, and Jay O. Sanders.
Watch When You Finish Saving the World
The Beautiful Game
The Beautiful Game is a new film coming to Netflix on March 29. The sports film tells the story of a man who manages the homeless football team of England and takes his team to Rome in the hopes of winning the Homeless World Cup. It is inspired by the real Homeless World Cup and stars Bill Nighy and Michael Ward.
Is It Cake? – Season 3
Is It Cake? is back for its third season and it will be available to stream on Netflix beginning March 29. The show is a favorite among food lovers and tests to see how realistic-looking certain cakes are. The show is hosted by SNL veteran Mikey Day, and some of the guest judges include Jay Pharaoh, Oscar Nuñez, Liza Koshy, Storm Reid, and more.
Deals
Deals Get a 30-day Free Amazon Prime trial Simply use the free 30-day Amazon Prime trial and remember to cancel if you don’t plan to keep it. You can get the same deals with free shipping offers during the free trial. Sign up here. Students: get 6 months of Amazon Prime free If you’re a student, you can click this link to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime for students. Students will need to verify by providing their .edu email address. Sign up here. Medicaid or EBT: Cheaper Amazon Prime If you’ve got a Medicaid or EBT card, you can sign up for an Amazon Prime membership for $6.99 – almost half the cost of a typical membership. Sign up here.
Kurt’s key takeaways
Whether you love shows inspired by best-selling books like We Were the Lucky Ones and A Gentleman in Moscow or you’d rather have a heartfelt story of a mother and son like When You Finish Saving the World, you should certainly be able to find something to enjoy this week. Let us know what ends up being your favorite thing to watch by commenting below.
Related:
- 5 best streaming devices in 2024
- Streaming more and pay less by lowering your monthly streaming costs
- Top 11 new movies and shows to stream this week (March 19-March 26)