Every week on Polygon, we compile a list of the most noteworthy new releases available for streaming and VOD, spotlighting the key movies you can enjoy from the comfort of your home.
This week, viewers can catch "Mickey 17," Bong Joon Ho’s new sci-fi comedy featuring Robert Pattinson, now available on VOD. Also available for rent are "Novocaine" with Jack Quaid, the epic fantasy "In the Lost Lands" starring Dave Bautista and Milla Jovovich, and more. The weekend also brings fresh streaming premieres such as the action-filled "G20" with Viola Davis on Prime Video, and the historical drama "Small Things Like These" featuring Cillian Murphy on Hulu.
Here’s a breakdown of the new releases to check out this weekend:
Small Things Like These
- Genre: Historical Drama
- Run time: 1h 38m
- Director: Tim Mielants
- Cast: Cillian Murphy, Eileen Walsh, Michelle Fairley
- Synopsis: Cillian Murphy stars as Bill Furlong, a coal merchant in a period drama unveiling dark secrets tied to Ireland’s “Magdalene laundries.” Streaming on Hulu.
Magpie
- Genre: Thriller
- Run time: 1h 30m
- Director: Sam Yates
- Cast: Shazad Latif, Daisy Ridley, Matilda Lutz
- Synopsis: As Annette and her husband, Ben, face marital tensions, they uncover deeper personal betrayals in this gripping narrative. Available on Max.
La Jetée-Inspired Thriller
- Genre: Documentary Thriller
- Run time: 1h 25m
- Director: Asif Kapadia
- Cast: Samantha Morton, Naomi Ackie, Hector Hewer
- Synopsis: Kapadia’s innovative take on time and memory explores a scavenger’s fragmented past. Available on Prime Video.
G20
- Genre: Action Thriller
- Run time: 1h 48m
- Director: Patricia Riggen
- Cast: Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin
- Synopsis: President Danielle Sutton combats terrorists at a global summit while protecting her family in this explosive thriller. Available to rent on platforms like Amazon, Apple, and Vudu.
Mickey 17
- Genre: Sci-fi Comedy
- Run time: 2h 17m
- Director: Bong Joon Ho
- Cast: Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun
- Synopsis: A cloned colonist navigates identity and survival in Bong Joon Ho’s latest imaginative venture. Available to rent on Amazon, Apple, and Vudu.
Novocaine
- Genre: Dark Action Comedy
- Run time: 1h 50m
- Directors: Dan Berk, Robert Olsen
- Cast: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson
- Synopsis: A bank employee’s unique condition leads him on a wild and dangerous journey. Available to rent on Amazon, Apple, and Vudu.
In the Lost Lands
- Genre: Epic Dark Fantasy
- Run time: 1h 41m
- Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
- Cast: Dave Bautista, Milla Jovovich, Arly Jover
- Synopsis: Set in a dystopian future, a witch and a bounty hunter navigate a perilous landscape. Available to rent on Amazon, Apple, and Vudu.
The Alto Knights
- Genre: Biographical Crime Drama
- Run time: 2h 3m
- Director: Barry Levinson
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis
- Synopsis: The rivalry of notorious crime bosses unfolds in this gripping tale. Available to rent on Amazon, Apple, and Vudu.
