5 brilliant movies new to Netflix, iPlayer and more you can watch now, including beloved crime epics

Every week another batch of great movies, new and old, lands on the streaming platforms. It’s so hard to keep track of what’s coming in and what’s going out – which is why we curate the best debuts for you every week on Netflix, iPlayer, Channel4 and more.

Consider us your weekend streaming advisor.

Best movie new to Netflix this week

Molly’s Game: Aaron Sorkin’s directorial debut (he also wrote it) is the thrilling true story of the woman who ran an underground high-rollers’ poker game involving Hollywood stars and the Russian mob, until the FBI came knocking. Speculation is rife as to who Michael Cera’s ruthless ‘Player X’ movie-star character is based on. (Answer: it’s widely understood to be a combination of Tobey Maguire’s behaviour and Leonardo DiCaprio’s fame.)

Also new to Netflix this week: Harriet, The Greatest Showman, and Non-Stop.

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Best movies new to Prime Video this week

John Wick: The second Keanussaince started here. After a post-Matrix lull, Keanu Reeves roared back in a stunt-led revenge spectacular that put his martial arts background to devastating use (if you’re a member of the Russian mafia, at least). As well as reviving the actor’s career, it kickstarted a huge franchise, taking in three sequels, one spin-off (Ballerina) and a TV series (The Continental).

Also new to Prime Video this week: Duel, Bridesmaids, Meet the Parents, Gone Girl, and After the Hunt.

Best movie new to BBC iPlayer this week

The Untouchables: When they say “they don’t make that kind of film anymore”, this is what they’re talking about – a lavish, expensive period epic. Kevin Costner was at the peak of his powers playing FBI boy-scout Eliot Ness, who formed a special squad of incorruptible cops to take down Al Capone’s network. It’s operatic, spectacular and rollicking good fun.