What to Stream This Week – 16th January 2023

With so many streaming services out there, it can be hard to know what’s worth watching. To help you decide, here’s a roundup of the best new movies on every streaming service. Whether you’re looking for something to watch with your friends or something to watch solo, these films will keep you entertained and engaged.

Netflix: The Boys in the Band
The Boys in the Band is Netflix’s adaptation of Mart Crowley’s pioneering play about a group of gay men gathering for a friend’s birthday party. This film features an all-star cast including Jim Parsons, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, and Matt Bomer as they grapple with issues around intimacy and identity in New York City during the late 1960s. The movie promises to be both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Amazon Prime Video: One Night in Miami
One Night in Miami is Amazon Prime Video’s latest original movie. Directed by Regina King and starring Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr., Aldis Hodge, and Eli Goree, this historical drama tells the story of four African American icons—Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay), Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown—as they gather at a motel room in Miami for a night that would forever change their lives.
Disney+: Soul
Soul is Disney+’s latest animated feature about Joe Gardner (voiced by Jamie Foxx), a middle school music teacher who dreams of becoming a professional jazz musician but finds himself stuck between life on Earth and the afterlife after an accident sends him into limbo. As Joe searches for his purpose in life, he discovers that he may have more control over his destiny than he initially thought.

Hulu: Palm Springs Palm Springs is Hulu’s romantic comedy set at an endless desert wedding where Nyles (Andy Samberg) and Sarah (Cristin Milioti) are trapped in an infinite time loop that puts them on repeat for eternity unless they can break free from it together. The film cleverly tackles themes like loneliness, relationships, and existentialism while also providing plenty of comedic moments along the way.

With so many streaming services available today it can be difficult to find something good to watch—but now you don’t have to look any further! From comedies to dramas to thrillers there’s something for everyone this week on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, or Hulu. So grab your popcorn and get ready for some great entertainment!