On Screens This Week's Picks | 37th Edition

Published on 11 April 2025 at 19:58

This week, On Screens This Week brings together a rich and varied lineup of must-see documentaries, films, and TV series that entertain, challenge, and move us in unexpected ways.

From gripping dramas to revealing non-fiction, bold comedies to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, here’s what’s lighting up screens near you.

In this edition, we also pay tribute to Val Kilmer, a fearless and transformative actor whose performances—from Top Gun to The Doors to The Saint—redefined cool, courage, and vulnerability on screen.

Documentaries

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Synopsis: Set in 1972 New York, this documentary explores John and Yoko's world amid a turbulent era. Centred on the One To One charity concert for special needs children, it features unseen archives, home movies, and restored footage.

Cast: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jerry Rubin, Andy Warhol, Plastic Ono Band with Elephant’s Memory,

Cine-grapher: David Katznelson

Producers: Kevin Macdonald, Alice Webb, Peter Worsley, Simon Hilton, etc.

Editors: Bruna Manfredi & Sam Rice-Edwards

Director: Kevin Macdonald & Sam Rice-Edwards

Release Date:  11 April 2025

Screening Territory: North America, Europe, India & Australia

Production Country: UK

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGI7hx0Rbhw

Rating: 4.5 stars
2 votes

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Synopsis: Worldwide stories of human-animal bonds, following pet owners and rescuers with dogs, cats, pigs, goats and birds of prey. Features interviews, archives and viral clips showing people's connections with their animals.

Cast: Jordan Roberto Chien, Trevor James, Eteri Coast, Travis Ford, Tess Miyao, Theo Howard-Gabel, Amelia Jenkins, Sabrina Beesely

Cine-grapher: Kris Kaczor, Andre Lascaris & Gregory Purpura

Sound: Nicole Tessier & Michael Suarez

Producers: Sara Berstein, Bryce Dallas Howard, Elisabeth Jamison, Meredith Kaulfers, Justin Wilkes & Others

Editors: Edward A. Bishop & Andrew Morreale

Director: Bryce Dallas Howard

Release Date: 11 April 2025

Language: English

Streaming Platform: Disney+

Production Location: US, Spain, Japan

Production Country: US

Cert: PG

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te-wt5ShHAQ&t=44s

 

Rating: 5 stars
2 votes

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Synopsis: Piper Rockelle is a massively popular YouTuber who rose to internet stardom staging elaborate pranks, competing in absurd challenges, and making soapy “crush content" with her Squad of carefully cast “friends.”

Bad Influence goes behind the glitz and glamor to reveal Piper’s former Squad mates' harrowing stories of exploitation, cult-like manipulation, and abuse at the hands of Piper’s momager, Tiffany Smith. Through their stories, this three-part documentary series exposes the dark realities of social media fame and the fight to protect the next generation of creators from exploitation.

Writers: Kief Davidson

Cast: Sawyer Sharbino

Producers: Giampiero Ambrosi, Nile Cappello, Kief Davidson, Lauren Gerber & Rachel Libert

Editors: Brooks Yang, Poppy Das, Peter Holmes & R. Brett Thomas

Director: Kief Davidson & Jenna Rosher

Release Date: 9 April 2025

Language: English

Streaming Platform: Netflix

Production Country: US

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ6H2QyeWAE&t=104s

Rating: 4.5 stars
2 votes

Films In Cinemas

Spy|Action|Thriller|Drama

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Synopsis: Charlie Heller is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

Writers: Ken Nolan, Gary Spinelli & Robert Littell

Cast: Rami Malek, Laurence Fishburne, Rachel Brosnahan, Jon Bernthal, Tiffany Gray, Adrian Martinez, Nick Mills, Kate Sumpter

Cine-grapher: Martin Ruhe

Costume Design: Suzie Harman

Production Designer: Maria Djurkovic

Producers: Dan Wilson, Hutch Parker, Joel B. Michaels & Rami Malek

Editor: Jonathan Amos

Director: James Hawes

Release Date: 11 April 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Location: Turkey, UK & France

Production Country: US

Cert: 13

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCWcK4c-F8Q

Rating: 4.5 stars
2 votes

Drama | Whodunnit | Mystery | Thriller

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Synopsis: Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, who arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone. She is instructed to tell nobody and follow instructions or the hooded figure she sees on her home security cameras will kill Violet's young son and babysitting sister. Violet must do exactly as directed or everyone she loves will die. Her unseen tormentor's final directive? Kill Henry.

 

Writers: Jillian Jacobs & Chris Roach

Cast: Meghann Fahy, Brandon Sklenar, Violett Beane, Jacob Robinson, Reed Diamond, Gabrielle, Ed Weeks, Jeffery Self, Travis Nelson

Cine-grapher: Marc Spicer

Costume Design: Gwen Jeffares

Production Designer: Susie Cullen

Producers: Brad Fuller, Cameron Fuller, Michael Bay & Jason Blum

Editor: Ben Baudhuin

Director: Christopher Landon

Release Date: 11 April 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Location:  Ardmore Studios, Bray, County Wicklow, Ireland

Production Country: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs_nFwh5eJw

Rating: 4 stars
2 votes

Drama

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Synopsis: A former sex worker becomes pivotal in revitalizing a struggling radio station. As she strives to rebuild her life and the station's fortunes, her past resurfaces, complicating her journey toward a new beginning.

Writers: Ufuoma Metitiri & Isioma Osaje

Cast: Richard Mofe Damijo, Nancy Isime, Timini Egbuson, Nse Ikpe Etim, Oprah Okereke, Deyemi Okanlawon, Blessing Jessica Obasi

Cine-grapher: Barny Emordi

Costume Design: Yolanda Okereke

Production Designer: Okechukwu Frost Nwankwo

Producers: Blessing Nze, Yolanda Okereke & Richard Mofe Damijo

Editors: Nsisong Essien & Stanfame Ajalaja Stanley

Director: Isioma Osaje

Release Date: 11 April 2025

Language: English

Screening Territory: Nigeria & Other West African Countries

Production Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Production Country: Nigeria

Cert: 18

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml0s5gThHCE

Rating: 4.5 stars
2 votes

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Action|Drama|Thriller

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Synopsis: In a remote coastal village, ruthless criminal Ranatunga terrorizes the locals. A traveling stranger’s chance encounter with his men uncovers the villagers' suffering. Realizing the deep-rooted corruption, he takes matters into his own hands. Armed with truth and justice, he sets out for a final confrontation with Ranatunga.

Writers: Saurabh Gupta & Gopichand Malineni

Cast: Sunny Deol, Regena Cassandrra, Urvashi Rautela, Vineet Singh, Randeep Hooda, Nidhhi Agerwal, Upendra Limaye, Saiyami Kher

Cine-grapher: Rishi Punjab

Costume Design: Sreenu Tadala

Producers: Chembolu Sai Aditya, Inturi Balakrishna, T.G Vishwa Prasad, Y. Ravi Shanker & Naveen Yerneni

Editor: Navin Nooli

Director: Gopichand Malineni

Release Date: 10 April 2025

Language: Hindi & English

Screening Territory: Global

Production Country: India

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7noiElC2MpE&t=37s

Rating: 4 stars
2 votes

Comedy|Drama

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Synopsis: Three generation of Nigeria family with a reputable cocoa dynasty in all regions of the country: At the centre is the inconsequent dissonance between the family. The fate of their inheritance after the pass of the matriarch depends on UNITY.

Writer: Olola Lasisi

Cast: Joke Silva, Wale Ojo, Shaffy Bello, Timini Egbuson, Seilat Adebowale, Eseosa Bernard, Gabriel Afolayan, Ifeanyi Kalu, Tina Mba, Yemi Shodimu, Temidayo Adenibuyan

Cine-grapher: Sanjo Adegoke

Producers: Oyinlola Lasisi & Adebayo Sodiq

Director: Femi Adebayo

Release Date: 11 April 2025

Language: English, Yoruba

Screening Territory: West Africa

Production Location: Nigeria

Production Country: Nigeria

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTicOR5Z7Is

Rating: 4 stars
2 votes

Kids & Family|Drama|Animation

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Synopsis: Renowned storyteller Charles Dickens finds it challenging to bond with his imaginative son, Walter, amidst his busy career. After Walter disrupts one of Dickens' readings, Dickens decides to share the story of Jesus Christ with him, hoping to bridge the gap between them. As Dickens narrates the story, Walter becomes captivated, experiencing the events of Jesus' life vividly. Through the journey of Jesus, Walter and Dickens' relationship deepens, culminating in a bond of love forged through storytelling.

 

Writers: Seong-ho Jang, Rob Edwards, Jamie Thomason & Hoseok Sung

Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Oscar Isaac, Forest Whitaker, Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman, Mark Hamill, Roman Griffin, Ben Kingsley

Cine-grapher: Woo-hyung Kim

Producers: Woo-hyung Kim, Seong-ho Jang, Dennis Won-Kuk, etc.

Editors: Seong-ho Jang

Director: Seong-ho Jang

Release Date: 11 April 2025

Screening Territory/Streaming Platform:

Production Country: South Korea & US

Cert: PG

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDhet3EVRac

Rating: 5 stars
2 votes

TV Series On Streaming

Comedy

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Synopsis: Defying societal expectations and gossip in her tightknit community, Siaja, a young Inuk woman wants to build a new future for herself after a spontaneous and extremely public exit from her marriage. It won't be easy in a small Arctic town where everybody knows your business.

 

Writers: Stacey Aglok MacDonald & Alethea Arnaquq-Baril

Cast: Anna Lambe, Jay Ryan, Maika Harper, Bailey Poching, Zorga Qaunaq, Braeden Clarke, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Keira Cooper

Cine-grapher: Jackson Parrell

Costume Design: Debra Hanson

Production Designer: Andrew Berry

Producers: Patricia Curmi, Linsey Stewart, Zack Tucker Gangnes, etc.

Editors: Sam Thomson, Marianna Khoury & Duff Smith

Director: Anya Adams, Danis Goulet, Aleysa Young, Zoe Leigh Hopkins & Renuka Jeynapalan

Release Date: 10 April 2025

Language: English

Streaming Platform: Netflix

Production Location: Nunavut, Canada

Production Country: Canada

Cert: 14+

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz2ty6KGBSg

Rating: 4.5 stars
2 votes

Action | Comedy | Adventure | Horror | Fantasy

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Synopsis: Resurrected bounty hunter, Hub Halloran, gets an unexpected second chance at life, love and his nearly forgotten musical career--only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist.

Writers: Grainger David, Satinder Kaur, Nina Kim & Erik Oleson

Cast: Kevin Bacon, Jennifer Nettles, Maxwell Jenkins, Beth Grant, Damon Herriman, Jolene Purdy, Denitra Isler, Kathrine Barnes, Mike Kaye

Cine-grapher: David Daniel & Eliot Rockett

Costume Design: Elisabeth Vastola

Production Designer: Eve McCarney

Producers: Alex Shevchenko, John H. Brister, Bruce Marshall Romans, Erik Holmberg, etc.

Editor: Geofrey Hildrew, Nathan Gunn, Jessica Hernandez & Robert Lanford

Directors: Thor Freudenthal, Catriona McKenzie, Lauren Wolkstein & Sanaa Hamri

Release Date: Now Streaming

Language: English

Streaming Platform: Prime Video

Production Location: Atlanta, Georgia, US

Production Country: US

Cert: 18

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCUH9mBeLhY

Rating: 4 stars
2 votes

Drama

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Synopsis: When a financial titan suddenly finds himself divorced and jobless, he starts robbing his wealthy neighbours to stay afloat. Stealing from his own social circle strangely exhilarates him—but he gradually gets tangled in a deadly web.

Writers: Jonathan Tropper, Danielle DiPaolo, Bryan Parker, Evan Endicott, Jamie Rosengard, Josh Stoddard & Jennifer Yale

Cast: Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet, Olivia Munn, Mark Tallman, Lena Hall, Hoon Lee, Isabel Gravitt, Jordan Gelber, Donovan Colan, Rebecca Naomi Jones

Cine-grapher: Zack Galler

Costume Design: Jacqueline Demeterio

Production Designer: Anu Schwartz

Producers: Chris Arruda, Lori Keith Douglas, Evan Endicott, Jennifer Yale

Editors: Andy Sheri Bylander & Tatiana S. Riegel

Directors: Craig Gillespie, Jonathan Tropper, Stephanie Laing & Greg Yaitanes

Release Date: 11 April 2025

Language: English

Streaming Platform: Apple TV+

Production Location: Hudson Valley, New York

Production Country: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVRFMd6dEOE&t=134s

Rating: 4.5 stars
2 votes

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Films On Streaming

Action|Thriller|Mystery

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Synopsis: When the G20 summit comes under siege, U.S. President Danielle Sutton becomes the number one target. After evading capture by the attackers, she must outsmart the enemy to protect her family, defend her country and safeguard world leaders in this action-packed thrill ride.

Writers: Caitlin Parrish, Erica Weiss, Logan Miller & Noah Miller

Cast: Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Ramon Rodriguez, Marsai Martin, Anthony Starr, MeeWha Alana Lee, Douglas Hodge, Christopher Farrar, Elizabeth Marvel

Cine-grapher: Checco Varese

Costume Design: Paco Delgado & Moira Anne Meyer

Production Designers: Sebastain T. Krawinkel & Nigel Phelps

Producers: Viola Davis, David Fliegel, Andrew Lazar, Julius Tennon, etc.

Editors: Doc Crotzer & Emma E. Hickox

Director: Patricia Riggen

Release Date: 10 April 2025

Language: English

Streaming Platform: Prime Video

Production Location: US

Production Country: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL7R8qyQXrc

Rating: 3.5 stars
2 votes

Comedy|Drama|Romance

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Synopsis: Chigul, a spinster is given an ultimatum by her aunts and family members to get a suitor, or they would get one for her. Her friends intervene to help her get a suitor before her family members force one on her. Unfortunately, their plots hit so many rocks.

 

Writers & Director: Don Omope

Cast: Toke Makinwa, Toyin Abraham, Bisola Aiyeola, Daniel Etim Effiong, Blossom Chukujekwu

Cine-grapher: Ola Cardoso

Producers: Enyi Omeruah, Don Omope & Isioma Osaje

Editor: Chuka Ejorh

Language: English

Streaming Platform: Tubi

Production Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Production Country: Nigeria

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v60bFloo4ww

Rating: 4 stars
2 votes

Comedy|Drama

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Synopsis: Three ordinary air hostesses from Mumbai embark on a journey to pursue their dreams but find themselves caught up in unexpected misfortunes.

Writers: Nidhi Mehra & Mehul Suri

Cast: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Trupti Khamkar, Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma, Ramakant Dayma, Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Cine-grapher: Anuj Rakesh Dhawan

Costume Design: Gauri Joshi

Production Designers: Disha Dey & Shashank Tere

Producers: Anil Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor, Anjalee Aurora, Digvijay Purohit, Lawrence D’Souza, Paarth Harish & Shwetha Pillay-Basu

Editors: Manan Sagar

Director: Rajesh A Krishnan

Language: Hindi (Subtitles & Subs)

Streaming Platform: Netflix

Production Country: India

Cert: 12A

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH6sHR86t-M

Rating: 4 stars
2 votes

Tribute To Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer: A Legendary Talent with an Enduring Legacy

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Val Kilmer’s career spanned decades, leaving a lasting mark on Hollywood with his remarkable versatility and unforgettable performances. From playing the cool, calculating "Iceman" in Top Gun (1986) to channelling the intense, tortured soul of Jim Morrison in The Doors (1991), Kilmer brought a rare depth to each role he took on. His commitment to his craft, paired with his ability to shift between genres, made him one of the most dynamic actors of his generation.

While Kilmer excelled in many roles, perhaps his most outstanding performance came in Tombstone (1993) as the enigmatic and legendary Doc Holliday. His portrayal of the ailing gunslinger, full of wit, pain, and stoic grace, is widely regarded as one of his best. The line “I’m your huckleberry” has since become iconic, a testament to the haunting authenticity Kilmer brought to the character.

Despite health struggles in recent years, Kilmer’s resilience and passion for acting never waned. His documentary Val (2021) allowed fans a deeper, personal glimpse into his life, celebrating his rich career and the man behind the roles.

Val Kilmer’s legacy is cemented not just in his iconic characters, but in his ability to transform into anyone—whether a real-life figure or a fictional legend. His contributions to cinema will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come.

Western | Action | Drama | History | Biography

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Synopsis: Legendary marshal Wyatt Earp, now a weary gunfighter, joins his brothers Morgan and Virgil to pursue their collective fortune in the thriving mining town of Tombstone. But Earp is forced to don a badge again and get help from his notorious pal Doc Holliday when a gang of renegade brigands and rustlers begins terrorizing the town.

Writer: Kevin Jarre

Cast: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliot, Powers Boothe, Dana Delaney, Charlton Heston, Paula Malcomson, Bill Paxton, Michael Biehn, Lisa Collins, Stephen Lang, Jon Tenney, etc.

Cine-grapher: William A. Fraker

Costume Design: Joseph A. Porro

Production Designer: Catherine Hardwicke

Producers: Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Bob Misiorowski

Editors: Harvey Rosenstock, Roberto Silvi & Frank J. Urioste

Director: George P. Cosmatos

Release Date: 27 January 1994

Language: English, Spanish & Latin

Streaming Platform: Disney+

Production Location: Tucson, US

Production Country: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTWYKf5hXIg

Rating: 5 stars
2 votes

From the deeply personal to the wildly imaginative, this week’s lineup proves that great storytelling crosses genres, borders, and expectations. Whether you’re moved by true stories, exhilarated by spy games, laughing through family chaos, or swept into a biblical epic, On Screens This Week has something for every kind of viewer.

And as we look forward to what’s next, we take a moment to honour Val Kilmer—a true artist whose intensity, heart, and fearless commitment to his craft will never be forgotten.

Until next time, keep watching, keep feeling, and keep sharing your stories with us.

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