This week in streaming video, we’ve got Baz Luhrmann’s lush but uneven adaptation of an F. Scott Fitzgerald classic and a Mark Wahlberg/Dwayne Johnson team-up based on a strange but true story, as well as some choice picks newly available on Netflix. Read on to find out what’s available to watch right now.
Yale grad and World War I vet Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) is drawn into the orbit of Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), a mysterious millionaire who throws extravagant parties and flaunts the trappings of affluence in an effort to win the heart of Daisy Buchanan (Carey Mulligan), who’s married to a rich jerk.
Based on a bizarre true story, Pain & Gain stars Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the tale of three bodybuilders who concoct a scheme to kidnap a wealthy businessman and wrest control of his riches. However, the plan quickly goes awry, with violent repercussions.
In this documentary, one of the residents of the infamous house tells his story.
Available now on: Netflix
Julia Stiles, David Cross, and America Ferrera star in this comedy about a group of couples whose brunch is interrupted by an attack on their city.
Available now on: Netflix
