Best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, and more | Digital Trends (2024)

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The Instigators (2024)

Matt Damon, Casey Affleck, and BU alum Hong Chau all reunite in Boston for The Instigators, a hyperlocal heist movie that should appeal to more than just New Englanders. Rory (Damon) and Cobby (Affleck) are old friends who make an unlikely team when they decide to team up to rob a corrupt politician of ill-gained earnings. Unfortunately, everything goes wrong pretty much from the jump, forcing them to go on the run from the police, corrupt bureaucrats, and vengeful crime bosses. Their only lifeline is Rory’s therapist (Chau), whom they rope in to help them get away.

Fancy Dance (2024)

Lily Gladstone stars in this Apple TV+ original as Jax, who has cared for her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) since her sister’s disappearance. Scraping by on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma, every spare minute of Jax’s time goes into finding her sister and fighting Roki’s grandfather, Frank (Shea Whigham), for custody. When Jax finds a lead, she and Roki hit the road to scour the backcountry and still make it back in time for Roki’s upcoming powwow. But what starts as a search soon grows much deeper.

The Bikeriders (2024)

Already, one of the best movies of the summer, The Bikeriders, is available to stream at home. In Beatnik-era Chicago, headstrong Kathy (Jodie Comer) is drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), a new member of the motorcycle club the Vandals. Led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy), the Vandals are evolving much like the country around it, devolving into a home of violence and crime. Benny is suddenly caught in the middle, forced to choose between Kathy and the club.

Abigail (2024)

Craving a little horror this weekend? Then Abigail will fit the bill. When a group of criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of an underworld kingpin, they attempt to ransom her for $50 million. Planning to hold her overnight in an isolated mansion, the group thinks their payday is near. But as they start to turn up brutally murdered one by one, the remaining survivors realize Abigail (Alisha Weir) is no ordinary little girl.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes picks up several generations after Caesar’s reign over apes and humans. Apes are now the dominant species, having forced humans into living in the shadows. As a new tyrannical ape leader expands his empire, a new ape hero embarks on a harrowing journey of discovery that will force him to make choices that define the future for both apes and humans.

Sleeping Dogs (2024)

Russell Crowe stars as Roy Freeman, an ex-homicide detective with a fractured memory. When he’s dragged into a death row criminal case, Freeman is forced to piece together the evidence from a decade-old murder investigation that soon leads to a deeper conspiracy of buried secrets and betrayals.

The Animal Kingdom (2023)

In the French sci-fi film The Animal Kingdom, mutations in human genetics have caused some people to transform into hybrid creatures. When his wife is affected by this mysterious condition and joins a contingent disappearing into a nearby forest, François (Roman Duris) joins forces with his son, Emile (Paul Kircher), and a local police officer (Adèle Exarchopoulos) to find her.

Origin (2023)

Inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winner Isabel Wilkerson’s New York Times bestseller, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, Ava DuVernay’sOrigin stars The Color Purpleactress Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as a woman grappling with personal tragedy. To make sense of it all, Isabel (Ellis-Taylor) sets out on a global journey of investigation and discovery, fully aware of the colossal scope of the book she intends to craft along the way.

Brats (2024)

Andrew McCarthy’s documentary examines the Brat Pack, the group of teen actors who began to take over Hollywood in the 1980s. But when a New York Magazine cover story dubs them the Brat Pack in 1985, Emilio Estevez, Jon Cryer, Lea Thompson, Rob Lowe, Ally Sheedy, and Demi Moore soon find themselves losing control over their careers and their lives. Nearly 40 years later, McCarthy reconnects the various members of the Brat Pack to reflect on their legacies together.

Tarot (2024)

It may be a familiar story — a group of friends recklessly violates the rules of a sacred game of the occult — but Tarot is a fun one for those who enjoy a good jump scare. After unknowingly unleashing an unspeakable evil trapped within a set of cursed tarot cards, one by one, the friend group comes face to face with each of their fates.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)

The second film in the new generation of Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, finds the Spengler family returning to the iconic New York City firehouse to team up with the original Ghostbusters. They’ve been hard at work developing a top-secret research lab to level up busting, but when the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, everyone has to get on their game to avoid an Ice Age.

The Teachers' Lounge (2023)

This German drama was one of the country’s most acclaimed films of 2023. Carla Nowak (Leonie Benesch) is an idealistic young teacher working her first job at a middle school. She has a relaxed rapport with the students, who all adore her. But that rapport is put under the microscope when a series of thefts occur at the school, and administrators, parents, students, and other teachers all begin flinging accusations against one another. As Carla tries to mediate and be rational, she continues to lose control over the situation.

Land of Bad (2024)

Russell Crowe and Liam Hemsworth star in the forgotten 2024 action-packed thriller Land of Bad, which is set in a 48-hour window. Up against the clock, Air Force drone pilot Reaper (Crowe) calls on all of his skills to save a Special Forces team trapped in the South Philippines. He’s joined by extractors Cpt. Sugar (Milo Ventimiglia) and Sgt. Abel (Luke Hemsworth), and Air Force officer Kinney (Liam Hemsworth). But when the team is ambushed, Reaper becomes the only lifeline for Kinney as an eye in the sky.

Knox Goes Away (2024)

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice‘s Michael Keaton directs and stars in Knox Goes Away as hitman John Knox, attempting to make demands after a dementia diagnosis. With the help of his friend, Xavier (Al Pacino), Knox races against the police and his own deteriorating mind to save his estranged son (James Marsden) from one of his biggest mistakes while he still can.

Love Lies Bleeding (2024)

Kristen Stewart and Twistersactress Katy O’Brian star in the steamy romantic thriller Love Lies Bleeding, which follows reclusive gym manager, Lou (Stewart), who falls hard for bodybuilder Jackie (O’Brian) when she stops in town on the way to a major show in Las Vegas. When Lou follows Jackie, though, violence tags along her as both women are dragged into the web of Lou’s criminal family.

Faye (2024)

This Max Original documentary goes one-on-one with legendary actress Faye Dunaway as she discusses the ups and downs of her storied career. Reflecting on classic (and not-so-classic) roles in Bonnie & Clyde,Chinatown,Network, and more, Dunaway examines her struggles with bipolar disorder and how the intensity of the characters she played has had a lasting impact on the real her.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)

One of 2024’s biggest blockbusters to date, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empirefurthers the epic Titan warfare as Kong and Godzilla are forced to team up to challenge a newly discovered threat hidden within our world. Further revealing the mysteries of Skull Island and Titan history, The New Empire sees Kong and Godzilla enter into an existential battle that once again ties humanity’s fate with their own.

Problemista (2024)

Julio Torres wrote, directed, and stars in Problemista, an A24 release about Alejandro (Torres), an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador who relocates to New York City. Struggling to bring attention to his unusual ideas and his work visa close to expiring, a job assisting art world outcast Elizabeth (The Killer‘s Tilda Swinton) becomes his only hope to stay in the country and chase his dream.

Humane (2024)

After a global environmental collapse, humanity has been forced to shed 20% of its population practically overnight. When a father (Peter Gallagher) informs his family of his plan to enlist in the government’s euthanasia plan, family dinner goes off the rails with escalating consequences.

Arcadian (2024)

Arcadian takes place in a not-so-distant postapocalyptic future. In this decimated world, Paul (Longlegs‘ Nicolas Cage) and his sons, Joseph and Thomas (Jaeden Martell, Maxwell Jenkins), are free to live peacefully by die. But when the sun goes down, nightmarish creatures awaken to terrorize the family and threaten their survival. When Thomas doesn’t return home one day, Paul and Joseph are forced to venture beyond the safety of their fortified farm to find him.

Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black (2024)

Meagan Good and Cory Hardrict star in this steamy Amazon Original thriller from Tyler Perry. When her husband, Dallas (Hardrict), abandons their marriage, Ava (Good) refuses to relent. But the more she presses and examines the marriage, the more she discovers Dallas’ bad behavior has long sabotaged their ability to connect.

Space Cadet (2024)

Madame Web‘s Emma Roberts stars in this rom-com as Tiffany “Rex” Simpson, a Florida girl who has always dreamed of going to space. So when a doctored application gets her into NASA’s ultracompetitive astronaut training program, she’s determined to make the cut. Unfortunately, she’s in way over her head and it will take everything she can muster to make it to space before her cover is blown.

The Idea of You (2024)

The hot new romantic comedy on the streamers, The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway (Eileen) as Solène, a 40-year-old single mother chaperoning her teenage daughter’s trip to Coachella. But when she meets 24-year-old Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), the leader singer of the planet’s hottest boy band, an unexpected and very real semi-intergenerational relationship emerges.

Música (2024)

Rudy (Rudy Mancuso) is continually plagued by the music in his head and the uncertainty of his future. As a Brazilian man in Newark, New Jersey, he’s trying to balance love, family, and culture — sometimes more successfully than others. Camila Mendes and JB Smoove also star in this Amazon Original.

Road House (2024)

Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor square off in the Prime Original remake of the Patrick Swayze cult classic, Road House. Gyllenhaal plays Dalton, an ex-UFC fighter trying to escape his dark past and violent reputation. When he’s spotted by Frankie (Jessica Williams), the owner of a notoriously dangerous and rowdy roadhouse in the Florida Keys, she brings him in to help defend her business from a violent gang set on destroying her bar at the command of crime boss Brandt (Billy Magnussen). Dalton makes quick work of Brandy’s five-man crew, but when Brandt calls in a gun-for-hire, Knox (McGregor), the stakes and bloodshed ratchet up.

Young Woman and the Sea (2024)

Born to immigrant parents in New York City in 1905, Trudy Ederle (Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Daisey Ridley) became one of the most decorated woman swimmers of her time. Through the steadfast support of her sister and trainers, Ederle fought against the patriarchy to win Olympic gold on her way to the ultimate feat: Becoming the first woman to swim the 21-mile gauntlet of the English Channel.

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

Jim Henson is history’s most renowned and beloved puppeteer, and this Ron Howard-directed documentary delves deep into the mind of the creative visionary. From Henson’s early days of puppeteering on local TV to Sesame Street, The Muppet Show, and beyond,Jim Henson Idea Man uses Henson’s personal archives for an insightful look into the mind of a complex, deeply imaginative man.

The Beach Boys (2024)

Frank Marshall directs this Disney+ original documentary about the legendary band and their iconic sound. From humble family beginnings to superstardom, The Beach Boys uses never-before-seen archival footage and new interviews with Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, and other music business luminaries to tell the story of this band that continues to captivate listeners to this day. God only knows why you’d pass up watching this entertaining docuseries about one of America’s greatest bands.

IF (2024)

John Krasinski wrote, directed, and stars (sort of) in this family-friendly fantasy about a little girl who discovers she can see everyone’s imaginary friends. Bea (Cailey Fleming) is not one to take this newfound responsibility lightly, and with the help of Cal (‘s Ryan Reynolds), she embarks on a journey to reconnect all the forgotten imaginary friends with their kids — some of whom are now grown-up.

Bob Marley: One Love (2024)

Celebrate the music of reggae icon and social justice activist Bob Marley! The story of Marley (Secret Invasion‘s Kingsley Ben-Adir) from underground aspiring artist on the island nation of Jamaica to captivating the entire world with his revolutionary sound and protest music, Bob Marley: One Loveis a biopic for all music lovers.

Challengers (2024)

Who knew a great movie could be made out of tennis games and complicated love triangles? Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers is not only one of 2024’s best movies, but it’s also one of the most purely enjoyable experiences out there. Zendaya stars as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis wunderkind who know coaches her pro husband Art’s career, which has hit a lull. When an old rival of Art’s, and an old flame of Tashi’s, sweeps back into their lives, will he change their game both on and off the court? Challengers is sexy without being graphic and sporty without being needing to know too much about tennis to follow along. It also gives Zendaya, and co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’ Connor, a chance to showcase their impressive acting and irresistible charisma.

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