This Week's Picks | 58th Edition

Published on 30 September 2025 at 05:00

This week's screen stories are bold, delicate, and unforgettable. From the dusty roads of Rhodesia to the neon-lit streets of Macau, and from courtroom battles to reform school confrontations, each title invites us to witness resilience, rebellion, and radical love.

Regardless of whether you're streaming at home or enjoying a cinematic gem in cinemas, these curated picks are designed to stir your soul, challenge your perspective, and broaden your cultural understanding.

In Cinemas

Drama | History

A poignant coming-of-age drama set during Zimbabwe’s war for independence. Through young Bobo’s eyes, we witness innocence clashing with conflict, love defying division, and the unbreakable ties to land and family.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Growing up during the Zimbabwean War for Independence, 8-year-old Bobo internalizes both sides of the struggle. Conflicted by her love for people on opposing sides, she tries to make sense of her life magically. Through her eight-year-old gaze, we witness Rhodesia’s (now Zimbabwe) final days, the family’s unbreakable bond with Africa, and the deep scars that war leaves on survivors.

Writers: Embeth Davidtz & Alexandra Fuller

Cast: Lexi Venter, Embeth Davidtz, Zikhona Bali, Fumani Shilubana, Rob van Vuuren, Anina Reed, Andreas Damm, Tessa Jubber, Kara du Toit, Albert Pretorius, Martelize Kolver, Benjamin Ashby, Blake Rose Backos, Avumile Bavuma, Ilana Cilliers, Dylan Clausing, Ivor Davidtz, Michelle Davidtz, Zyx de Melo, Judy Ditchfield, Rene Duffey, Stephen S du Plessis

Cine-grapher: Willie Nel

Composer: Chris Letcher

Costume Design: Monoque Lamprecht

Production Designer: Anneke Dempsey

Producers: Helena Spring, Paul Buys & Embeth Davidtz

Editor: Nicholas Costaras

Director: Embeth Davidtz

Release Date: 3rd & 5th October 2025

Screening Territories: Vue Cinemas, UK & Ireland, Switzerland

Production Location: South Africa

Production Country: South Africa

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoDuyG6jLyA&t=4s

Rating: 0 stars
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Drama | Biography | Boxing | History

The bruising, deeply human story of UFC legend Mark Kerr—exploring not just the thrill of the ring, but the price of glory, pain, and redemption.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: The story of legendary mixed martial arts and UFC fighter Mark Kerr.

Writer, Editor & Director: Benny Safdie

Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Kenny Rice, Jerin Valel, Andre Tricoteux, Oleksandr Usyk, Lyndsey Gavin, Bas Rutten, James McSweeney, Zoe Kosovic, Jonathan Corbblah, Ryan Bader, Ilan Rosenberg, Nick Toren, Jill Basey, Bethany Brown, Raja Flores, Randi Lynne, Soichi Sato, Takaaki Nagata, Paul Lazenby, James Moontasri, Yoko Hamamura, Paul Cheng, Satoshi Ishii, Mark Kerr, Roberto ‘Cyborg’ Abreu

Cine-grapher: Maceo Bishop

Composer: Nala Sinephro

Costume Design: Heidi Bivens

Production Designer: James Chinlund

Producers: Benny Safdie, Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Eli Bush, Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia & David Koplan

Release Date: 3 October 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Locations: New Mexico, US, Tokyo, Japan & Vancouver, Canada

Production Countries: US, Japan & Canada

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4A8zfMClCM&t=2s

Rating: 0 stars
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In Cinemas

Drama

Gritty, poetic, and painfully real. Mike’s journey through London’s underbelly is a meditation on survival, shame, and the fragile hope of community when everything else falls apart.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: On the streets of London, Mike is hustling to get by. Roadside evangelizers won't let him sleep in peace, his slippery friend won't pay up the money he stole, and before long, he finds himself in trouble with the law. As he struggles to reintegrate into society, shuffling between gigs as a line cook and a trash collector, he must balance a newfound sense of community with his own itch for self-destruction.

Writer & Director: Harris Dickinson

Cast: Frank Dillane, Megan Northam, Shonagh Marie, Harris Dickinson, Joel Lochart, Diane Axford, Angela Bain, Lacey Bond, Michael Colgan, Murat Erkek, Moe Hashim, Karyna Khymchuk, Okezie Morro, Megan Northam, Natasha Jean Sparkes, Amr Waked, Oriana White, Yanick Ghanty

Cine-grapher: Josee Desaies

Composers: Alan Myson

Costume Design: Cobbie Yates

Production Designer: Anna Rhodes

Producers: Archie Pearch & Scott O'Donnell

Editor: Rafael Torres Calderon

Release Date: 3 October 2025

Screening Territory: UK, Ireland, Greece, Netherlands, Poland, Brazil, US, etc.

Production Location: Dalston, Dartford Crossing & City View Lodge, London, UK

Production Countries: UK & US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cJL6vmYOeo&t=1s

Rating: 0 stars
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Action | Adventure | Thriller

Myth meets muscle in this epic origin tale. Set in ancient Karnataka, it’s a high-octane saga of loyalty, tyranny, and the clash between spiritual rebellion and political power.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: During the reign of the Kadamba dynasty, the first dynasty of Karnataka, Bangra, a fictional feudatory ruled by King Vijayendra. Known to have pledged his loyalty to the Kadambas, he holds command over their sea trade. King Vijayendra known for his valour, is a feared leader who celebrated slavery and atheism.

Writers: Rishab Shetty, Anirudh Mahesh & Shanil Gowtham

Cast: Rishab Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, Rakesh Poojari, Gulshan Devaiah, Pramod Shetty,

Cine-grapher: Arvind Kashyap

Composer: B. Ajaneesh Loknath

Costume Design: Pragathi Rishab Shetty

Production Designer: Vinesh Banglan

Producers: Chaluve Gowda & Vijay Kiragandur

Editor: Suresh Mallaiah

Director: Rishab Shetty

Release Date: 2 October 2025

Screening Territory: UK, India

Production Location: Kalady, India

Production Country: India

Language: Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, Bengali, Malayalam

Cert: 16

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMQUFhWm8C0&t=2s

Rating: 0 stars
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In Cinemas

Drama | Biopic

A quiet triumph. From poverty to purpose, this biopic traces one man’s journey from rural hardship to medical excellence, reminding us that legacy is built one choice at a time.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A young man from an impoverished background studies to become a doctor in Germany.

Writer, Editor & Director: Losu Confidence

Cast: Nana Kay Abrantie, Albert A. Akoto-Bamfo, Firdaws Alhassan, Emannuel Appiah, Mukhtar Azeez, Vyretta Dadson, Cherry Akosua Djan, Romilly Glover, Patrick Koomson, Queen Doe Kuglo, Briditte Millar, Cindy Manu Ofori, Mynna Otoo, Robert Peprah-Gyafi, Naya Pratt, Gemma Schito, Kingsley Yamoah

Cine-grapher: Bob Linkin

Production Designer: Mark Offei

Producer: Robert Peprah-Gyamfi

Editor: Losu Confidence

Release Date: 3 October 2025

Screening Territory: West Africa

Production Location: Ghana, Germany & UK

Production Country: Ghana

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NntrqRq3LpQ&t=1s

Rating: 0 stars
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Action | Drama | Crime | Thriller

Surveillance vs. street smarts. Jackie Chan leads a thrilling chase through Macau’s criminal maze, where every move is watched—and every loyalty tested.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A crew of criminal prodigies disappears with billions, evading capture by outsmarting the formidable “Sky Eye” surveillance system. Desperate and outmanoeuvred, the Macau police enlist the help of a legend—Wong Tak-Chung (Jackie Chan), a retired tracking expert. He mentors rookie officer He Qiuguo (Zhang Zifeng) and rebuilds an elite surveillance unit. Their mission: to track down the elusive “Wolf King,” Fu Longsheng (Leung Ka Fai Tony), the mastermind behind the heist. As the police close in, the thieves spring a trap of their own. Brains clash, loyalties are tested, and the ultimate cat-and-mouse game is about to begin…

Writer & Director: Larry Yang

Cast: Jackie Chan, Tony Ka Fai Leung, CiSha, Zifeng Zhang, Ci Sha, Jun, Zhou Zhengjie, Wang Ziyi, Lang Yueting, Lin Qiunan, Yu Rongguang, Xing Yu, Kenya Sawada, Melvin Wong Gam-Sam, Yuen Qiu, Wesley Wong, Hui Yuan, Zac Wang, Gu Zhixin, Liu Junxiao, Ma Cancan, Lu Fangsheng, Cai Lu, Hou Jiawei, Jo Yang, Tang Chang, Tyler Foolmer

Cine-grapher: Tiantian Qian

Composer: Nicolas Errera

Costume Design: Po Yee Wong

Production Designer:

Producer: Victoria Hon

Editor: Yibo Zhang

Release Date: 3 October 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Locations: Macau Tower, Coloane & Wynn Macau, China

Production Country: China

Language: Cantonese & Mandarin (Foreign Language Subtitled)

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvmADAJOoCg&t=3s

Rating: 0 stars
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Streaming Series

Period Drama | Action | History

Takryu’s rise from gangster to legend is a visceral ride through Joseon’s underworld. With period grit and emotional depth, this series redefines what it means to fight for honour.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Takryu tells the story of a man who was a gangster who would become a legend in Joseon. He was known as a gangster at Han River's Mapo Port and eventually became a Joseon legend due to his exceptional physique and skills.

Writer: Chun Sung-il

Cast: Rowoon, Shin Ye-eun, Park Seo-ham, Park Ji-hwan, Jeon Bae-soo, Choi Won-young, Choi Gwi-hwa, Kim Dong-won

Composer:  Shin Hyun-sil

Director: Choo Chang-min

Release Date: 26 September 2025

Streaming On: Disney+

Production Location: Sangju, South Korea

Production Country: South Korea

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfA3eoYWDPQ&t=3s

Rating: 0 stars
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Drama | Crime

A mother’s intuition becomes a weapon against systemic neglect. This gripping drama unravels a missing persons case with emotional urgency and a critique of institutional blind spots.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Ann Ming is distraught when her 22-year-old daughter Julie goes missing. The police suggest that Julie must have fled to London to reunite with Julie's estranged husband, but Ann knows that Julie would never leave 5-year-old Kevin behind.

Writer: Jamie Crichton & Ann Ming

Cast: Sheridan Smith, Daniel York Loh, Victoria Wyant, Enzo Cilenti, Jack James Ryan, Ron Cook, Jake Davies, Julie Hogg, Marlowe Chan-Reeves, Olivia Ng, Rufus Jones, Kent Riley, Aimee Kelly, Ian Barritt, Bryony Corrigan, Steve Furst, Andrew Havell, Richard Huw, Buddy Wignall-Ho, Jessica Johnson

Cine-grapher: Ben Wilson

Composer: Luke Richards

Costume Design: Jan Simpson

Production Designer: Hannah Hill

Producer: Mark Hedges

Editor: Sarah Louise Bates

Director: Erik Richter Strand

Release Date: From 31 August (UK), 1 September (Australia) & 15 October (Sweden)

Streaming On: ITVX, UK, Australia & Sweden

Production Location: Hartlepool, County Durham, UK

Production Country: UK

Cert: 16

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvbP0mFRbjQ&t=11s

Rating: 0 stars
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Streaming Movies

Biography | Thriller | Drama | History | Mystery

A race against flames, fate, and fear. Based on true events, this thriller captures the courage of two adults who risk everything to save 22 children from a deadly inferno.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A wayward school bus driver and a dedicated school teacher battle to save 22 children from a terrifying inferno.

Writers: Brad Ingelsby, Paul Greengrass & Lizzie Johnson

Cast: Matthew McConaughey, America Ferrera, Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, Spencer Watson, Danny McCarty, Gary Kraus, Autumn Molina, Kaius Eteeyan, Kimberly Flores, Levi McConaughey, John Messina, Kay McConaughey, Kate Wharton, Beth Bowersox, Nathan Gariety, Olivia Darling Busby, Mac Ericsson, Alexander Shimoyama, Jet James Grant, Emmery Davis

Cine-grapher: Pal Ulvik Rokseth

Composer: James Newton Howard

Costume Design: Mark Bridges

Production Designer: David Crank

Producers: Gregory Goodman, Jason Blum, Brad Ingelsby & Jamie Lee Curtis

Editors: Peter Dudgeon, William Goldenberg & Paul Rubell

Director: Paul Greengrass

Release Date: 4 October 2025

Streaming On: Apple TV+

Production Location: Ruidoso, New Mexico, US

Production Country: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQFiO88d_gk&t=60s

Rating: 0 stars
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Comedy | Drama

A reform school, a broken headteacher, and a boy named Shy. This mid-90s dramedy is a tender, chaotic ode to mental health, mentorship, and the fragile line between violence and vulnerability.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Set in the mid-90s, Steve is a reimagining of Max Porter's Sunday Times bestseller Shy. The film follows a pivotal day in the life of headteacher Steve and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them. As Steve fights to protect the school's integrity and impending closure, we witness him grappling with his own mental health. In parallel to Steve's struggles, we meet Shy, a troubled teen caught between his past and what lies ahead as he tries to reconcile his inner fragility with his impulse for self-destruction and violence.

Writer: Max Porter

Cast: Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman, Jay Lycurgo, Little Simz, Roger Allam, Emily Watson, Youssef Kerkour, Marcus Garvey, Douggie McMeekin, Charlie Beaven, Luke Ayres, Joshua J. Parker, Tut Nyuot

Cine-grapher: Robrecht Heyvaert

Composers: Ben Salisbury & Geoff Barrow

Costume Design: Alison McCosh

Production Designer: Paki Smith

Producers: Cillian Murphy, Alan Moloney & Tina Pawlik

Editor: Danielle Palmer

Director: Tim Mielants

Release Date: 3 October 2025

Streaming On: Netflix

Production Locations: Bath, Somerset & Hull Old Town, Kingston upon Hull, UK

Production Countries: Ireland & UK

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L8intrDcM0&t=2s

Rating: 0 stars
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Drama | Romance | Music

A soulful remix of biblical love. Set against Atlanta’s music scene, this romance harmonizes healing, chosen family, and the quiet power of devotion.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Modern-day retelling of one of the most iconic love stories in the Bible. A young woman escapes the Atlanta music scene to care for an elderly widowed woman and, in the process, finds the love of her life and gains the mother she never had.

Writers: Michael Elliot & Cory Tynan

Cast: Serayah, Tyler Lepley, Phylicia Rashad, Walnette Carrington, Nijah Brenea, James Lee Thomas, Babyface, Jermaine Dupri, Lecrae, Gregory Alan Williams, Jim Gleason, Darryl W. Handy, Christopher Broughton, Chaundre Hall-Broomfield, Zuri Soyinka, Mike Forbs, Darryl W. Handy, Jim Gleason, Lecrae, Kenneth Israel, Jason Francisco Blue

Cine-grapher: Michael Negrin

Composer: Kurt Farquhar

Costume Design: Kairo Courts

Production Designer: Sharon Busse

Producers: Devon Franklin & Tyler Perry

Editor: Maysie Hoy

Director: Alanna Brown

Release Date: 26 September 2025

Streaming On: Netflix

Production Locations: Tennessee & Atlanta, Georgia, US

Production Country: US

Cert: 13

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXPxYr5Efn4&t=23s

Rating: 0 stars
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Documentaries

Crime

From college football hero to cartel courier—this jaw-dropping doc exposes the double life of Owen Hanson and the seductive power of criminal ambition.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: The unbelievable true tale of convicted drug trafficker Owen Hanson's rise from USC college football champion to smuggling for the world's most dangerous cartel.

Cast: Anthony J Cruz, Owen Hanson

Composer: Gregory Tripi

Producers: Jody McVeigh-Schultz, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Archie Gips, David Wendell, Adam Ridley & Javier Quintana

Editor: Patrick Berry

Director: Jody McVeigh-Schultz

Release Date: 25 September 2025

Streaming On: Prime Video

Production Country: US

Cert: M18

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBRs2InNTSE&t=3s

Rating: 0 stars
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Activism | Advocacy

An inspiring documentary spotlighting youth activists holding the U.S. government accountable for climate change, proving the next generation’s fight is now.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: How can we bring accountability to the climate crisis? This inspiring story of youth activism documents 21 activists from across the nation as they file a groundbreaking lawsuit against the United States. The case reveals evidence that the government has endangered their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property by acting over six decades to create the climate crisis. Youth v Gov, produced by the company behind acclaimed films such as The Ivory Game and Step, shows the power of young people to lead.

Writers:      Christi Cooper, Steven Hoggard, Lyman Smith & Christi Cooper-Kuhn

Cast: James Hansen, Julia Olson

Cine-graphers: Andy Adkins, Christi Cooper, Emily Fraser, Stephani Gordon, Korey Kaczmarek, Danny Schmidt

Composer: John Jennings Boyd

Producers: Olivia Ahnemann & Christi Cooper-Kuhn

Editors: Tony Hale & Lyman Smith

Director: Christi Cooper

Release Date:  

Screening Territory:

Production Country:

Cert: 10

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae3dgp8lyIU&t=1s

Rating: 0 stars
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From ancient dynasties to modern-day courtrooms, this week’s selections remind us that stories are survival tools. They help us reckon with injustice, reimagine love, and reclaim our place in history.

So, if you’re drawn to fire, fists, or fragile hearts, there’s something on screen that speaks to yours.

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