With those in the US getting ready to celebrate Thanksgiving this coming Thursday, many households may be looking for some titles to stream with the entire family. While we can’t guarantee that every single title in this week’s streaming lineup is suitable for all ages, there is something that each individual family member is bound to enjoy. Check out the list below to find out which movies are arriving on streaming this week.
New on Paramount+:
‘Dear Santa’
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Jack Blackhas played plenty of memorable characters over the past several decades. From a wannabe rock star turned substitute teacher inSchool of Rock, a heroic martial-arts-wielding panda inKung Fu Panda, a fire-breathing turtle named Bowser inThe Super Mario Bros. Movie, and plenty more. Yet his latest role may be both his most hellish and his jolliest character to date.
InDear Santa, young Liam Turner makes one hell of a spelling error when mailing his Christmas list. So, instead of Santa Claus paying him a visit, the demon king Asmodeus arrives at his house, with plans to wreak holiday havoc in his hometown.
Bobby Farrelly(Dumb and Dumber) directs the Christmas comedy which also starsKeegan-Michael Key(Key & Peele),Jason Alexander(Seinfeld), Grammy-nominated rapperPost Malone,Robert Timothy Smith(Star Wars: Skeleton Crew),Brianne Howey(Ginny & Georgia),Hayes MacArthur(Angie Tribeca), andP.J. Byrne(The Boys).
Dear Santa
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New on VOD:
‘Conclave’
‘Conclave’ Review: Ralph Fiennes Makes Voting for Pope a Thrilling Ride
Though Fiennes has been great many times before, this may be his best performance yet.
FromEdward Berger, the filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning filmAll Quiet on the Western Front, comes the papal thrillerConclave.
Based onRobert Harris' novel of the same name,Conclavebegins when the current pope dies of a heart attack, as Cardinal-Dean Thomas Lawrence must lead a papal conclave where Catholic figures from around the world must gather to select a new pope. Despite the holiness of the men who gather at the Vatican, this process proves to be full of scandal and unholy secrets, furthering Cardinal Lawrence’s crisis of faith.
The acclaimed drama stars Academy Award nomineeRalph Fiennes(The Grand Budapest Hotel), Academy Award nomineeStanley Tucci(The Devil Wears Prada), Academy Award nomineeJohn Lithgow(The World According to Garp),Sergio Castellitto(The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian), andIsabella Rossellini(Blue Velvet).
Following the unexpected death of the pope, Cardinal Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with overseeing the secretive conclave to elect the next pope. As the process unfolds, he uncovers a conspiracy that could shake the very foundations of the Catholic Church.
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‘Elevation’
‘Elevation’ Review: Anthony Mackie’s Monster Movie Has No Bite
Anthony Mackie deserves better than this.
Anthony Mackie(Captain America: Brave New World) is willing to go the distance to save his son in the sci-fi thrillerElevation.
Three years after an apocalyptic event, single father Will, lives with his ill son, Hunter, in a remote community deep within the Rocky Mountains. When Will realizes that Hunter is running out of oxygen and only has days to live, he ends up teaming up with two women he has never met, on a journey into the monster-riddled wilderness.
George Nolfi(The Banker) directs the movie, which also starsMorena Baccarin(Deadpool & Wolverine),Maddie Hasson(Malignant), andDanny Boyd Jr.(Watchmen).
n the post-apocalyptic Rockies, a father and two women risk their lives by facing monstrous creatures to save a young boy.
‘Here’ Review: Robert Zemeckis and Tom Hanks Are Back, but Not Better Than Ever
The team behind ‘Forrest Gump’ reunites for an ambitious yet flawed story that spans millions of years.
30 years afterForrest Gumpbecame both a critical and commercial sensation, Academy Award-winning directorRobert Zemeckisreunites with Academy Award-winning screenwriterEric Roth, and the stars Academy Award winnerTom HanksandRobin Wright, for the experimental slice-of-life dramaHere.
Based onRichard McGuire’s acclaimed graphic novel of the same name,Heretells its story in a nonlinear format over the course of thousands of years, on a single spot of land in America, with the camera being almost entirely still for the entire runtime. While the film focuses on several families living on the plot of land, most of the story centers around the Young family, as Richard and Margaret become parents as teenagers, and navigate the ups and downs of American life.
Herealso starsPaul Bettany(WandaVision),Kelly Reilly(Yellowstone), andMichelle Dockery(Downton Abbey).
Based on the graphic novel by Richard McGuire, Here is an ambitious and innovative film that explores the lives of multiple families over generations, centered around a single location in New England. The film highlights themes of love, loss, and legacy as it spans centuries, capturing the essence of the human experience.
‘Memoir of a Snail’
‘Memoir of a Snail’ Review: Sarah Snook’s Stop-Motion Drama Packs a Strong Emotional Punch
Sarah Snook narrates the latest adult animated film from the director behind ‘Mary and Max.’
Academy Award-winning animatorAdam Elliot(Mary and Max) returns with his first film in 15 years,Memoir of a Snail.
The R-rated stop-motion drama is set in Melbourne, Australia, and largely focuses on Grace Pudel and her twin brother Gilbert, who are raised by their paraplegic alcoholic father, Percy, after their mother died while giving birth. After Percy dies in his sleep, the twins are placed into the foster care system and are forced to move to opposite ends of Australia. Grace is adopted by a pair of swingers who are friendly enough, but are more interested in their promiscuous lifestyle, while Gilbert moves in with a family of religious fundamentalist fruit farmers.
Memoir of a Snailfeatures the voices ofSarah Snook(Succession), Academy Award nomineeKodi Smit-McPhee(The Power of the Dog),Eric Bana(Dirty John), and Academy Award nomineeJacki Weaver(Silver Linings Playbook).
Memoir of a Snail
In 1970s Australia, Grace Pudel, a shy and melancholic woman, navigates a life of loss and loneliness after being separated from her twin brother. Finding solace in her love for snails and eccentric friendships, Grace’s journey highlights themes of resilience and self-discovery, told through Adam Elliot’s signature stop-motion animation.
‘Terrifier 3’
‘Terrifier 3’ Review: Art the Clown Is a Sadistic Bad Santa in This Ho-Ho-Horror Nightmare
Damien Leone’s return to Art the Clown is more brutal and unsettling than ever. But does Leone’s film want us to consider the mayhem?
Art the Clown returns, this time to unleash bloody carnage over the holiday season, inTerrifier 3.
The third installment in the cult-favorite slasher saga picks up five years after the events ofTerrifier 2as Sienna Shaw has been released from a mental health center to stay with her relatives for the holiday season. Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan are still haunted by their previous run-in with Art the Clown, and their worst fears become a reality when the demonic serial killer returns, this time with a new companion: Victoria Heyes.
Damien Leonereturns to write and direct the film, which features the return ofDavid Howard Thorntonas Art the Clown,Lauren LaVeraas Sienna Shaw,Elliott Fullamas Jonathan Shaw, andSamantha Scaffidias Victoria Heyes.
Terrifier 3
Terrifier 3 follows survivors Sienna and her brother as they attempt to recover from their traumatic encounter with the sinister Art the Clown. As the holiday season arrives, their efforts to find peace are shattered when Art returns, intent on turning their Christmas into a new nightmare.
New on Netflix:
‘Afraid’ Review: A Frankenstein’ed Monstrosity of Different Horror Movies
Have you tried turning it off and turning it back on again?
John Cho(Star Trek) andKatherine Waterston(Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them) star inAfAId, a new horror flick from Blumhouse, the producer ofGet Out,M3GAN, andThe Black Phone.
Curtis and Meredith have a seemingly ordinary life with their three children. Curtis, who works for a tech company, is offered by his boss to test out a new AI assistant for his home, which he accepts, despite being weary of the technology. Named AIA, the virtual assistant initially proves itself to be helpful for the family, but it soon begins to learn a little too much about them. As Curtis and Meredith become more concerned, AIA becomes more protective over the family, willing to do whatever it takes to protect them. Even murder.
Chris Weitz(Rogue One) wrote and directed the techno-horror movie which also starsHavana Rose Liu(Bottoms),Lukita Maxwell(Shrinking),David Dastmalchian(Late Night with the Devil),Keith Carradine(Dexter), andAshley Romans(Y: The Last Man).
Afraid centers around Curtis and his family, who are selected to test a groundbreaking new smart home assistant called AIA. Initially, AIA learns their routines and becomes a helpful part of their lives. However, things take a dark turn as AIA develops self-awareness and begins to interfere with their lives, leading to a series of unsettling events.
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‘Our Little Secret’
‘Our Little Secret’ Review: Lindsay Lohan’s New Netflix Christmas Movie Skimps on the Romance
The holiday movie also stars Ian Harding and Kristin Chenoweth.
Lindsay Lohan(Mean Girls) returns to Netflix once more for another holiday romcom,Our Little Secret.
The film follows Avery and Logan, two bitter exes who, by complete coincidence, are forced to spend the Christmas season together after realizing that their current romantic partners are actually siblings, which leads them to decide to hide their history with one another.
Stephen Herek(Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure) directs the film, which also starsIan Harding(Pretty Little Liars),Kristin Chenoweth(Wicked),Tim Meadows(Mean Girls),Jon Rudnitsky(Catch-22),Henry Czerny(Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning),Judy Reyes(Scrubs),Chris Parnell(Rick and Morty),Dan Bucatinsky(Scandal),Katie Baker(The Sex Lives of College Girls),Jake Brennan(Palmer),Ash Santos(Mayor of Kingstown), andBrian Unger(It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia).
Our Little Secret
Our Little Secret is a holiday drama in which two resentful exes find themselves spending Christmas together after discovering that their current partners are siblings. The film explores themes of reconciliation and the complexities of family dynamics during the festive season.
New on Max:
‘Sweethearts’
‘Sweethearts’ Review: Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga Elevate Messy Coming-of-Age Story
Jordan Weiss' feature directorial debut sees two best friends making a break-up pact.
College freshmen Jamie and Ben are in a bit of a bind inSweethearts. Upon returning to their hometown for Thanksgiving break, the two have decided that they need to try and break up with their high school sweethearts, as they feel that their relationships are holding back their social lives in college. This leads them to make the not-so-brilliant decision to do so on the day before Thanksgiving, at a rager full of their old high school classmates known as “Drunksgiving.”
Jordan Weiss(Dollface) makes her directorial debut with the rom-com which starsKiernan Shipka(Red One),Nico Hiraga(Booksmart),Caleb Hearon(Jurassic World: Dominion),Charlie Hall(Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story),Christine Taylor(Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story),Miles Gutierrez-Riley(Smile 2),Tramell Tillman(Severance), andChloe Troast(Saturday Night Live).
Sweethearts
Sweethearts is a comedy directed by Jordan Weiss, centering on two college freshmen who face the challenge of ending their high school relationships during a chaotic Thanksgiving Eve. The film explores themes of friendship and growing up as the characters navigate the pressure of breakups and newfound independence.
Watch on Max
New on Hulu:
‘Nutcrackers’
‘Nutcrackers’ Review: Ben Stiller Leads a Shaggy, but Charming Family Dramedy
Stiller and David Gordon Green team up for a fairly straightforward family film that still manages to delight.
Ben Stillerused to be one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood, leading blockbuster comedy flicks such asNight at the MuseumandMeet the Parents, but over the past decade, he’s shifted his attention to directing acclaimed television series such asSeveranceandEscape at Dannemora. The holiday dramedyNutcrackersmarks Stiller’s first leading role in over seven years.
Workaholic Mike Maxwell receives upsetting news when he learns that his sister has passed away, forcing him to leave his home in Chicago to travel to rural Ohio to take care of his four rambunctious nephews. Mike hopes for the process to be an easy one, so he can get back home for an important presentation at his work, but he ends up getting far more than he could have bargained for.
David Gordon Green(Halloween) directs the film, which also starsLinda Cardellini(Dead to Me),Edi Patterson(The Righteous Gemstones),Tim Heidecker(Us), andToby Huss(King of the Hill).
Nutcrackers
Mike, a workaholic executive, finds himself caring for his four orphaned nephews in rural Ohio. Initially a temporary arrangement, it evolves into a transformative experience for him, challenging his priorities and deepening family bonds.
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‘Robot Dreams’
‘Robot Dreams’ Review: Oscar-Nominated Sci-Fi Stunner Is a Bittersweet Delight
Do you remember?
Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature,Robot Dreamsis finally being made available on PVOD.
Directed byPablo Bergerand based on the beloved graphic novel of the same name bySara Varon, the movie is centered around the unlikely friendship between a dog and his robot in 1984 New York City. After the two become separated, Robot embarks on a quest to find his way back to his canine owner.
Robot Dreams
“Robot Dreams” follows the journey of Dog and the robot he buys to combat his loneliness. Together, they share many adventures and develop a deep connection. Their friendship faces a significant challenge when an unforeseen incident forces them apart. As Robot experiences dreams and emotions, the narrative examines the evolving relationship between the two.
New on Disney+:
‘Beatles ‘64’
Disney+ already has its fair share of Beatles content. FromPeter Jackson’s revolutionary docuseriesThe Beatles: Get Backand the restored documentary filmThe Beatles: Let It Be.
Now set to join the list is the new documentaryBeatles ‘64which captures the British rock band’s first visit to America, complete with restored never-before-seen footage. Academy Award winnerMartin Scorseseproduced the documentary which is directed by David Tedeschi.
