This week in streaming video, our list is headlined by a couple of Oscar nominees, followed by a highly anticipated Will Ferrel comedy sequel, a biopic featuring an acclaimed performance by Idris Elba, and a little something for fans of the Avengers. Netflix and Amazon Prime also offer a few nice choices, including a sleeper indie hit and the film that Philip Seymour Hoffman won a Best Actor Oscar for. Read on for details:
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Bradley Cooper stars as Richie, an FBI agent who busts Irving (Christian Bale) and Sydney (Amy Adams) for low-level grifting and subsequently enlists them, along with Irving’s unpredictable wife Rosalyn (Jennifer Lawrence), for a sting operation designed to ensnare corrupt New Jersey politicians.
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Haunted by the death of his singing partner, Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) is in the midst of a personal and professional slump; he has little money, no permanent address, a shortage of gigs, and a knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
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It’s the 1980s, and Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) and his old Channel 4 pals have been hired by a new 24-hour news network. Eschewing hard news, they focus on the sensational and the absurd — and garner big ratings in the process.
For those who can’t get enough of the Avengers, here’s an animated feature starring Black Widow, Punisher, and a few of the bigger-name Marvel heroes.
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Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, and Bobby Cannavale star in this indie hit about a trio of loners who form an unlikely friendship.
Available now on: Netflix
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Stephen Frears directs, and Chiwetel Ejiofor and Audrey Tautou star, in this drama about illegal immigrants living in London who get caught up in some shady business.
Available now on: Netflix
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Philip Seymour Hoffman won an Oscar for his portrayal of the eponymous author and the creation of his masterpiece, the new journalism classic In Cold Blood.
Available now on: Amazon Prime
