From a poignant drama to a dystopian thriller, an action-comedy, a coming-of-age drama and more. This week’s OTT releases comprise films, web series and documentary releasing on OTT this week promise a diverse mix of entertainment. Here’s all you need to know.
Bionic
Streaming from: May 29
Platform: Netflix
Directed by Afonso Poyart, Bionic is a futuristic dystopian thriller that explores a world radically reshaped by technology in 2035. It shows two sisters competing for supremacy in long jump, a sport now dominated by bionic enhancements. Their rivalry propels them into a dark and dangerous territory. Produced by Black Filmes for Netflix, Bionic delves into themes of ambition, moral quandaries and family strife against a cyberpunk backdrop.
Illegal Season 3
Streaming from: May 29
Platform: JioCinema
Starring Neha Sharma, Akshay Oberoi and Piyush Mishra, Illegal Season 3 delves deeper into the intense and morally complex world of a high-end law firm. Directed by Sahir Raza and written by Reshu Nath, the season continues to follow fierce legal battles and personal conflicts within the firm, where justice often takes a backseat to billable hours. Neha is going to reprise her role as lawyer Niharika Singh, Akshay as Akshay Jaitley and Piyush as Janardhan Jaitley in the upcoming season.
Die Hart 2: Die Harter
Streaming from: May 30
Platform: Prime Video
Kevin Hart reprises a fictionalised version of himself in the sequel of action-comedy series Die Hart. Helmed by Eric Appel, the second instalment will witness Hart continuing his audacious quest to become an action star, aiming to redefine the genre with an unscripted action movie. However, after being kidnapped and taking a genuine bullet to the shoulder, he quickly realises he’s not on a film set. Now, relying solely on his Hollywood action star skills, he must find a way to escape this life-threatening situation. Hart is joined by a dynamic cast including Nathalie Emmanuel, Ben Schwartz, Paula Pell and John Cena in this high-octane comedy adventure.
Eric
Streaming from: May 30
Platform: Netflix
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Vincent, a renowned puppeteer in New York in the 1980s whose life falls apart when his son Edgar goes missing. Consumed by guilt, Vincent believes that a puppet named Eric, based on his son’s drawings, holds the key to Edgar's return. This emotional thriller also features Gaby Hoffmann and McKinley Belcher III.
Geek Girl
Streaming from: May 30
Platform: Netflix
Adapted from Holly Smale’s novels of the same name, Geek Girl features Emily Carey as Harriet Manners, an awkward teenager whose life changes when she gets spotted by a modelling agent. Navigating the worlds of high school and high fashion, Harriet’s journey of self-discovery is both heartwarming and humorous. Carey is joined by Sarah Parish, Jemima Rooper and Zac Looker in this coming-of-age comedy-drama series.
A Part of You
Streaming: May 31
Platform: Netflix
Sigge Eklund's directorial debut A Part of You follows the lives of three young individuals navigating the complexities of life, love, and loss. The Swedish film follows Agnes (Felicia Maxime) who looks up to her older sister Julia (Zara Larsson), the most popular girl at school and the life of every party. However, when tragedy strikes, Agnes’ life is thrown into chaos, forcing her to reinvent herself. Suddenly she finds herself close to achieving all she ever wanted but she must consider the true cost of the realisation of her wishes..
Jim Henson: Idea Man
Streaming: May 31
Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Directed by Ron Howard, Jim Henson: Idea Man is a documentary film chronicling the life of puppeteer Jim Henson. It premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, within the Cannes Classics section on May 18. The documentary traces Henson’s journey from the beginning of his career to the development of iconic creations such as the Muppets, Sesame Street and The Dark Crystal. It also highlights his creative and romantic partnership with his wife Jane Henson. The documentary includes interviews with Henson’s family and collaborators, including Frank Oz.
Raising Voices
Streaming: May 31
Platform: Netflix
This Spanish drama follows 17-year-old Alma and her friends Greta and Nata as they navigate teenage challenges. Their lives are disrupted when a local anonymous social media post reveals they were sexually assaulted, triggering a series of events that test their friendships and uncover hidden truths.
The Last Rifleman
Streaming: May 31
Platform: JioCinema
Inspired by true events, The Last Rifleman stars Pierce Brosnan as Artie Crawford, a Northern Irish World War II veteran who escapes his care home to journey to France on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. This poignant drama helmed by Terry Loane also features Clémence Poésy, John Amos and Jürgen Prochnow.
Dedh Bigha Zameen
Streaming: May 31
Platform: JioCinema
Hansal Mehta features as the creative director of Dedh Bigha Zameen, starring Pratik Gandhi and Khushali Kumar. Helmed by Pulkit and produced by Shaailesh R Singh, the drama follows a man’s quest to expose corruption after a powerful official seizes his land.
