This Week's Picks | 59th Edition

Published on 7 October 2025 at 09:00

Welcome to On Screens This Week, your go-to guide for what’s lighting up cinemas and streaming platforms right now.

This week, we present a collection of stories that explore various dimensions that are digital and domestic, haunted and hopeful, as well as comedic and catastrophic. Our curated picks feature a variety of narratives, including cyberpunk adventures and Ghanaian fish tales, along with tales of haunted homes and healing friendships. Each story delves into the depths of human experience. Whether you are seeking cinematic spectacles, streaming gems, or soul-stirring documentaries, we have your screen time covered.

Let’s explore what’s lighting up the screens and stirring hearts this week.


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In Cinemas


Action | Sci-Fi | Adventure | Cyberpunk

Step into the neon-lit frontier of a digital revolution. Tron: Ares blurs the line between reality and simulation as a sentient Program crosses into the human world, sparking the ultimate showdown between man and machine. Expect sleek visuals, high-stakes action, and a timely reflection on AI and identity.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Ares, a highly sophisticated Program, is sent from the digital world into the real world on a dangerous mission, marking humankind’s first encounter with A.I. beings.

Writers: Jesse Wigutow, David DiGilio, Steven Lisberger & Bonnie MacBird

Cast: Jared Leto, Jeff Bridges, Hasan Minhaj, Gillian Anderson, Evan Peters, Cameron Monaghan, Greta Lee, Jodie Turner-Smith, Arturo Castro, Sarah Desjardins, Elizabeth Bowen, Jason Tremblay, Leigh Dickson, Brad Harder, Shalyn Ferdinand, Kenneth Seto Tynan, Monroe Robertson, Cameron Park

Cine-grapher: Jeff Cronenweth

Composers: Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor & Nine Inch Nails

Costume Designers: Alix Friedberg & Christine Bieselin Clark

Production Designer: Darren Gilford

Producers: Sean Bailey, Jeffrey Silver, Justin Springer, Jared Leto, Emma Ludbrook & Steven Lisberger

Editor: Tyler Nelson

Director: Joachim Rønning

Release Date: 10 October 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Production Country: US

Cert: 12A

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

Rating: 0 stars
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Dark Comedy | Drama | Biography | Tragedy | History

Darkly comic and deeply moving, this biographical drama traces John Davidson’s journey with Tourette Syndrome—from misunderstood teen to fierce advocate. A story of resilience, compassion, and finding purpose in pain.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Inspired by the life of John Davidson, charting his journey from a misunderstood teenager in 1980s Britain to a present-day advocate for the understanding and acceptance of Tourette Syndrome. Diagnosed at age fifteen, John navigates his way against the odds through troubled teenage years and into adulthood, finding inspiration in the kindness of others to discover his true purpose in life.

Writer & Director: Kirk Jones

Cast: Peter Mullan, Shirley Henderson, Steven Cree, Robert Aramayo, Sanjeev Kohli, Adam McNamara, Paul Donnelly, Maxine Peake, Chris Dixon, Douglas Rankine, David Carlyle, Anthony Capaldi, Andrea Bisset, Francesco Piacentini-Smith, Gordon Peaston, Don Donachie, Isla Mercer, Andrew McPhail, Malcolm McFadyen, Catriona McArthur

Cine-grapher: James Blann

Composer: Stephen Rennicks

Costume Design: Denise Coombes

Production Designer: Sabrina Linder

Producers: Piers Tempest, Kirk Jones & Georgia Bayliff

Editor: Sam Sneade

Release Date: 10 October 2025

Screening Territory: UK & Ireland

Production Locations: East Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire & Glasgow, UK

Production Country: UK

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeWqQN3snCU&t=2s

Rating: 0 stars
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In Cinemas


Comedy | Fantasy

A whimsical Ghanaian fantasy where tradition meets absurdity. A retired fisherman and a talking fish chase dreams in Accra, navigating modernity with laughter, magic, and cultural pride.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A traditional Ghanaian fisherman forced into retirement teams up with a bougie talking fish and his quirky associates on a whimsical adventure to Accra, chasing their dream of owning a boat while learning to navigate the modern world without losing touch with their roots.

Writer & Director: Zoey Martinson

Cast: Ricky Adelayitar, Endurance Dedzo, William Lamptey, Kiki-Romi, Abdulazeem Dulo Harris, Adwoa Akoto, Jeffery Abraham, Andrew Adote, Emmanuel Affadzi, Emmanuella Gyan, Shadrack Agyare, Eric Anti, Gifty Yaa Asante, Azuma Bangers

Cine-grapher: Adam Carboni

Composer: Avi Amon

Costume Design: Gifty Mawuena Sossavi

Production Designer: Douglas Baiden

Producers: Korey Jackson, Yvonne Orji & Kofi Owusu-Afriye

Editor: Jasmin Way

Release Date: 11 October 2025

Screening Territory: Buffalo International Film Festival, US

Production Location: Ghana

Production Country: Ghana

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT7lsU7FbEk&t=108s

Rating: 0 stars
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Comedy | Horror | Thriller | Mystery

Best friend. Fierce protector. Canine hero. When sinister forces threaten his family, one loyal dog proves that courage has four legs. Good Boy delivers heart, humour, and haunting suspense — all from the eyes of man’s best friend.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A loyal dog moves to a rural family home with his owner Todd, only to discover supernatural forces lurking in the shadows. As dark entities threaten his human companion, the brave pup must fight to protect the one he loves most.

Writers: Alex Cannon & Ben Leonberg

Cast: Indy, Shane Jensen, Larry Fessenden, Arielle Friedman, Stuart Rudin, Anya Krawcheck, Hunter Goetz, Noah Manzoor, Max

Cine-grapher: Wade Grebnoel

Composer: Sam Boase-Miller

Production Designer: Alison Diviney

Producers: Kari Fischer & Ben Leonberg

Editor: Curtis Roberts

Director: Ben Leonberg

Release Date: 10 October 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Production Location: New Jersey, US

Production Country: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4-CRkd_74g&t=20s

Rating: 0 stars
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Streaming Series


Drama | Action | Thriller

When a prison transport crash unleashes chaos in the wilderness, one U.S. marshal discovers the greatest threat isn’t what escaped — but why. Tense, gritty, and full of moral twists, 'The Last Frontier' keeps you guessing till the final frame.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: When a lone U.S. marshal's jurisdiction is turned upside down after a prison transport plane crashes in the remote wilderness, setting free dozens of violent inmates, he begins to suspect the crash was not an accident.

Writers: Jon Bokenkamp, Ryan Cruise, Richard D’Ovidio, Melissa Glenn, Albert Kim, Akela Cooper, Kelli Johnson & Glenn Kessler

Cast: Jason Clarke, Dominic Cooper, Haley Bennett, Simone Kessell, Dallas Goldtooth, Tait Blum, Alfre Woodard, David Robitaille, Josh Cruddas, Kya Rose, Sarah Swire, Anthony Skordi, Jeff Lemay, Paul du Toit, Frank Fiola, Robert J. Tavenor, Luca Thunberg, Sonia Berube, John Fray

Cine-graphers: Anthony Wolberg, Bernard Couture, Giorgio Scali, Michael Carraciolo & Patrick Murguia

Composer: Ariel Marx

Costume Design: Valerie Levesque

Production Designer: David Sandefur

Producer: Melissa Owen

Editors: Orlando Machado Jr., Amy M. Fleming & Chris Brookshire

Directors: John Curran, Dennie Gordon, Jessica Lowrey & Sam Hargrave

Release Date: 10 October 2025

Streaming On: Apple TV+

Production Locations: Quebec & Alberta, Canada

Production Country: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_O7puXja-E&t=3s

Rating: 0 stars
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Comedy | Drama

A faded bullfighter finds an unlikely spark in his new chauffeur — a taxi driver whose optimism turns out to be his real good luck charm. 'La Suerte' (Fate) celebrates friendship, second chances, and the unpredictable ride of life.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Taxi driver David becomes the chauffeur for a famous bullfighter known as El Maestro, who is attempting a comeback after years away from the ring. El Maestro's perspective changes, and he starts seeing David as a good luck charm.

Writers: Borja Glez. Santaolalla, Paco Plaza & Diana Rojo

Cast: Jason Fernadez, Almudena Amor, Aria Bedmar, Oscar Reyes, Carlos Bernardino, Oscar Jaenada, Diana Penalver, Richardo Gomez, Manuel Moron, Oscar Higares, Juan Pino Rodil, Oscar Hernandez, Almudena Cid,

Cine-grapher: Pablo Rosso

Composer: Pablo Diez & Sebastian Merlin

Costume Design: Vinyet Escobar

Executive Producers: Alejandra Arostegui, Sofia Fabregas, Javier Pascual & Luis Santamaria

Editor: Raquel Marraco & David Gallart

Directors: Pablo Guerrero & Paco Plaza

Release Date: 8 October 2025

Streaming On: Disney+

Production Locations: La Caprichosa, Talavera, Las Ventas, Madrid, La Misericordia, Zaragoza & La Malagueta, Malaga, Spain

Production Country: Spain

Language: Spanish

Cert: NC16

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo3lMkerLlI

Rating: 0 stars
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Streaming Series


Drama | Thriller

What happens when help turns into horror? Paula’s seemingly perfect au pair hides chilling secrets in this slow-burn psychological thriller that explores paranoia, motherhood, and trust.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Paula, 40, must return to work after maternity leave but feels overwhelmed. She hires Tess as an au pair who seems perfect. As strange incidents multiply, Paula suspects Tess has dark intentions, but no one believes her warnings.

Writers: Nathalie Abdelnour & Nathalie Saugeon

Cast: Melanie Doutey, Lucie Fagedet, Eric Caravaca, Leonie Simaga, Clement Sibony, Mariama Gueye, Alain Doutey, Anne Loiret, Louise Massin, Lola Naymark, Helie-Rose Dalmay, Zaccharie Heintz, Ilona Bachelier, Beatrice Facquer, Lois Schlieper

Cine-grapher: Paul Morin

Composer: Owlle

Producers: Lea Gabrie & Marie Madec

Editors: Claire Fieschi & Lea Masson

Director: Shirley Monsarrat

Release Date: 10 October 2025

Streaming On: BBC iPlayer & BBC Four

Production Location: Bordeaux, Gironde, France

Production Country: France

Language: French (English Subtitle)

Trailer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002kjb0/watch/p0m6zyq8

Rating: 0 stars
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Comedy | Drama

When a delivery man and a wealthy widow open a hostel for immigrants, chaos and compassion collide. 'Sin Frenos' is a fast-paced, feel-good series brimming with humour, heart, and a little romance that refuses to stay under the radar.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: A delivery man and a high society widow open a hostel for immigrants, forgetting to hang the sign that says, 'No Drama Allowed.' They face more secrets than beds, a romance hotter than their free Wi-Fi, and a neighbourhood determined to shut them down.

Writers: Milena Bastidas & Raimundo Bastidas

Cast: Javiera Contador, Luz Valdivieso, Yul Burkle, Felipe Londono, Diego Munoz, Maria Pedrique, Nicolas Saavedra, Estefany Perez Espino, Tutu Vidaurre, Steevens Benjamin, Rodrigo Bastidas, Illan Spolansky, Vicente Gonzalez, Naischa Geneus

Director: Felipe Martinez Amador

Release Date: 10 October 2025

Streaming On: Prime Video

Production Location: Santiago de Chile, Chile

Production Country: Chile

Language: Spanish

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0zOpaM8U0I

Rating: 0 stars
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Streaming Movies


Drama | Comedy | Family | Animal Adventure

A chef facing life’s toughest recipe finds sweetness in an unexpected friendship — with a dog who teaches him how to savour the moment. Caramelo is a heartwarming blend of laughter, love, and life lessons.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: After a life-changing diagnosis, a promising chef finds hope and humour with the help of a fur-midable dog friend in this heartwarming drama.

Writers: Diego Freitas, Rod Azevedo & Carolina Castro

Cast: Rafael Vitti, Arianne Botelho, Noemia Oliveira, Ademara Barros, Kelzy Ecard, Bruno Vinicius, Roger Gobeth, Olivia Araujo, Cristina Pereira, Carolina Ferraz, Paola Carosella

Cine-grapher: Kaue Zilli

Production Designer: Larissa Cambauva

Producer: Iafa Britz

Director: Diego Freitas

Release Date: 8 October 2025

Streaming On: Netflix

Production Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Production Country: Brazil

Language: Brazilian Portuguese [Subtitles in International Foreign Languages]

Cert: 12

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epiLkoJ4dAk&t=21s

Rating: 0 stars
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Drama

Rivalry becomes redemption in Enemigos, a poignant story about two young men whose hatred turns into understanding. Gritty, emotional, and full of heart, this is a powerful tale of forgiveness and friendship against all odds.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Chimo turns 18 years and comes from a humble and supportive family. Since childhood, he was bullied, and even today, while working multiple jobs and dreaming of starting his own business, he continues to face his bully: El Rubio. When Chimo has the opportunity for revenge, he never imagines what begins as an act of retaliation could turn into an unexpected friendship that'll change both their lives.

Writers: David Valero & Alfonso Amador

Cast: Christian Checa, Hugo Welzel, Estefania de los Santos, Luna Pamies, Jose Maria Peinado, Sara Vidorreta, Jose Manuel Poga, Imma Sancho, Belen Alghero, Maria Jose Mariscal, Natalia Braceli, Tato Loche, Adrian Hernandez, Jonathan Salmeron, Carlos Medina, Fele Pastor, Morgan Blasco, Ernesto Fermin Torregrosa, Ernesto Solo, Mar Miguel

Cine-grapher: Alberto Pareja

Composer: Steve Lean & Remate

Costume Design: Fernando Garcia

Production Designer: Carlos Ramon Almenar

Producers: Alberto Felez & Jose Antonio Felez

Editor: Jose M. G. Moyano

Director: David Valero

Release Date: 29 August 2025

Streaming On: Prime Video

Production Location: Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Production Country: Spain

Cert: 15

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

Rating: 0 stars
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Documentaries


Horror

Terrifying true encounters come to life through chilling reenactments and firsthand testimonies. 'True Haunting' will make you question what’s real — and what’s waiting in the dark.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: Through immersive reenactments and interviews, detailing paranormal encounters from the viewpoint of those who lived them.

Cast: Wyatt Dorion, Chris DiSesare, Liz Rockwell Chartrand,

Producer: Melissa McLean

Directors: Neil Rawles & Luke Watson

Release Date: 7 October 2025

Streaming On: Netflix

Production Country: US

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lAFnILF2BY&t=5s

Rating: 0 stars
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Mystery | Drama

A daughter’s search for her missing mother unearths family secrets and buried truths. 'A Want in Her' is both an emotional mystery and an intimate portrait of loss, legacy, and the shadows we inherit.

Synopsis, Credit & Trailer

Synopsis: When her mother, Nuala, goes missing somewhere in Ireland, artist Myrid Carten returns from London to find her. Her search takes her into a feuding family, a contested house, and a history that threatens to take everyone down, including herself. Writer & Director: Myrid Carten

Producers: Tadhg O'Sullivan, Roisin Geraghty & Kat Mansoor

Streaming On: Mubi, Netflix (US) & Peacock (US)

Production Location: Donegal, Ireland

Production Country: Ireland, UK & Netherlands

Languages: English & Gaelic

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ay-nKh9Wmg&t=39s

Rating: 0 stars
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From spectral truths to cybernetic futures, this week’s selections remind us that stories, whether whispered, howled, or hilariously tangled are how we make sense of the world.

So grab your popcorn, settle in, and let the stories play.


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