This weekend has been all about exploring various genres and binge-watching as many episodes and new films as possible. From thrilling shows to nostalgic and unique drama films, a little bit of everything has gained popularity this week. Here are some films and series if you are looking for great OTT picks to add to your must-watch list.
Eternity
Starring Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, and Miles Teller, this unique drama film explores what happens after death. Souls arrive at an afterlife waystation called 'The Junction', where they revert to the time they were happiest and are given one week to choose a version of the afterlife where they wish to spend eternity. When Olsen's character arrives, she faces the dilemma of choosing between her first husband, who passed away when they were young, and her second husband, with whom she lived a long life.
The Family Plan
Starring Mark Wahlberg as an assassin cum suburban dad, the film revolves around his dangerous life catching up to him as he tries to navigate suburban living. When forced to go on the run, he packs his entire family into a minivan under the guise of an impromptu family trip.
The Family Plan 2
A sequel to the previous film, this time the Morgan family ends up in chaos in the middle of London. After retiring, the family plans a trip to London to visit their daughter, who is studying in college. However, chaos ensues when he discovers he has a half-brother named Finn. On top of that, his brother puts him smack dab in the middle of a bank heist as they try to figure out who their mob boss father really was.
Propeller One-Way Night Coach
In his directorial debut, John Travolta takes inspiration from one of his children's books published years ago. The premise is set around a mother and son duo who decide to embark on a cross-country trip to Hollywood. In the golden era of aviation, the two initially planned for a plane ride; however, their decision ended up becoming one of the biggest adventures of their lives.
F1
This race drama film set around the F1 racing tournament was released last year and stars veteran actor Brad Pitt in the leading role. After retiring, a talented F1 driver is approached once more to enter the stadium. This time, however, he takes on training an overconfident and zealous boy and turns him into an F1 driver before the official release.
Outcome
Released earlier this year, Keanu Reeves' 'Outcome' follows the story of an actor who wishes to make a comeback to the real world. However, when he is threatened by an anonymous person over a mysterious video, he has to set out and do something before his entire image falls apart. Accompanied by his two best friends, he embarks on a road trip to find everyone he has wronged and apologize for his actions to their face, no matter what follows.
'Propeller One-Way Night Coach', 'The Family Plan', and 'The Family Plan 2' are available for streaming on Apple TV+, while 'Eternity', 'Outcome', and 'F1' are all streaming on Prime Video.
