This week on streaming video, we’ve got Bryan Singer’s return to the X-Men franchise, an underseen animated film, an indie comedy, an acclaimed coming-of-age film from Sweden, and a retro space drama currently in theaters. Then we’ve got some new additions to Netflix, including a Star Trek film and a John Grisham thriller starring Tom Cruise. Read on for details:
This time out, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) goes back in time to prevent an assassination that, if it’s carried out, will lead to the creation of a new weapons system that threatens the existence of the X-Men — and potentially, all of humanity.
Canine genius Mr. Peabody (voiced by Ty Burrell) and his adopted charge Sherman (Max Charles) use the WABAC machine to travel back in time and ensure that history’s greatest moments happen as they should. However, when Sherman takes the machine for a joyride to impress a classmate, it’s up to his doggie guardian to rescue him.
This Certified Fresh dramedy is the tale of three Swedish teenagers who start a punk band.
Jenny Slate, Gaby Hoffman, and David Cross star in this Certified Fresh comedy about a stand-up comedian who discovers she’s pregnant just as she loses her job and her boyfriend.
Patrick Wilson and Liv Tyler star in this dramedy about romantic and professional entanglements among the crew of a retro spacecraft.
The crew of the Enterprise explores contemporary San Francisco and talks to whales in on of the lightest and most enjoyable of the Star Trek films.
Available now on: Netflix
This politically-charged action thriller is the tale of a former North Korean spy who’s framed in the murder of a wealthy businessman.
Available now on: Netflix
J.K. Simmons and Lou Taylor Pucci star in this drama about a father who attempts to treat his son’s brain ailment with music.
Available now on: Netflix
