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Now Streaming: The Raid 2, Under the Skin, and More

by | June 24, 2014 | Comments

This week on streaming video, we’ve got the adrenaline-fueled sequel to a sleeper action hit, a sci-fi drama with an acclaimed performance from Scarlett Johansson, and a vulgar comedy starring Jason Bateman, all newly available. There are also some choice additions on Netflix, including a zombie epidemic thriller starring Brad Pitt, the latest adaptation of Jane Eyre, and Spike Lee’s remake of the cult South Korean revenge tale Oldboy. Read on for the full list:

The Raid 2

82%

This Indonesian action flick about a cop who goes undercover to finish off the gang members who survived The Raid: Redemption.

Available now on: Amazon, iTunes, Vudu

Under the Skin

84%

Scarlett Johansson stars in this Certified Fresh sci-fi thriller about a predatory alien disguised as a woman.

Available now on: Amazon, iTunes, Vudu

Afflicted

83%

A young man suffers from a sinister condition while on a globetrotting vacation with a friend in this indie horror film.

Available now on: Amazon, iTunes, Vudu

Bad Words

66%

Jason Bateman stars as Guy Trilby, a 40-something who finds a loophole that allows him to enter a national spelling bee. He proceeds to insult his juvenile competitors and appall their parents, while a reporter tries to discover what’s motivating his ruthless campaign.

Available now on: iTunes

World War Z

67%

When mankind is threatened by a global zombie outbreak, it’s up to ex-United Nations operative Gerry Lane (Brad Pitt) to scour the planet to find the source of the pandemic.

Available now on: Netflix

Grand Piano

79%

Elijah Wood and John Cusack star in this Certified Fresh thriller about a concert pianist who must deliver a flawless performance to stave off a sniper.

Available now on: Netflix

Oldboy

39%

Josh Brolin stars as a man who’s abducted and confined for 20 years — until he’s mysteriously released, at which point he goes on a mission to enact revenge against his captors.

Available now on: Netflix

Jane Eyre

85%

Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender in a new adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel.

Available now on: Netflix

The Muppet Christmas Carol

77%

As Ebenezer Scrooge, Michael Caine learns an important lesson in yuletide charity from the likes of Kermit, Miss Piggie, and Gonzo.

Available now on: Netflix

The Pirate Fairy

81%

Mae Whitman, Christina Hendricks, Tom Hiddleston, and Lucy Liu lend their vocal talents to this animated adventure from Disney, which finds Tinker Bell on a quest to retrieve some stolen pixie dust.

Available now on: Netflix

The Smurfs 2

14%

This time out, Smurfette is kidnapped by Gargamel’s newly-minted minions called Naughties, and Papa Smurf and the gang team up with human pal Patrick (Neil Patrick Harris) to save her.

Available now on: Netflix

Bonnie & Clyde

Emile Hirsh and Holiday Grainer star as the legendary outlaws in A&E’s miniseries, which features supproting turns from Holly Hunter and William Hurt.

Available now on: Netflix