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It’s Friday, which means you’re just hours from the weekend. Why not treat yourself to brand new movie during your time off? With video on demand, you can stream movies that have just hit or recently left theaters all from the comfort of your couch. So what’s new on demand this weekend? Amazon Video, iTunes, Vimeo, and Vudu have you covered.
Leslie Jones has already discovered the big VOD news this weekend — Captain America: Civil War is now available for digital rental. However, that’s far from the only big title now available. Looking for a reason to stay inside? The Shallows, Blake Lively’s shark-infested horror flick, is reason enough for why no one should go in the water. Love Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart? Then get excited becasue both are in fine comedy form in Central Intelligence. All of this and so much more awaits you this weekend. Get ready for an epic staycation.
WHEN YOU’RE MISSING SHARK WEEK: The Shallows
All medical student Nancy Adams (Blake Lively) wanted was a relaxing vacation to help her recover from the loss of her mother. Instead what she got was a shark-infested nightmare. Can Blake Lively out swim the man killers? You’re going to have to watch to find out.
LOOKING FOR ADVENTURE: King Jack
Starring Charlie Plummer, Cory Nichols, and Danny Flaherty, this indie drama follows a scrappy 15-year-old as he bonds with his cousin and faces off against his bully. If you’ve finished Stranger Things and are in the mood for another kid-focused adventure flick, this may be a good option.
DREADING WEDDING SEASON: Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
Looking for a light-hearted comedy to reassure you that it’s better to be alone? This is it. Starring Zach Efron, Anna Kendrick, Adam DeVine, and Aubrey Plaza, this one follows two guys who need dates to a wedding. Desperate, they hit up Craigslist and recruit two seemingly-normal women. They are not that thing. Watch the disaster unfold this weekend.
[Where to watch Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates]
To Buy:
Central Intelligence
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
The Shallows
Warcraft
To Rent:
Captain America: Civil War
Cardboard Boxer
The Conjuring 2
Heirloom (on Vimeo)
Ithaca
The Jungle Book (2016)
King Jack
Misconception
Other People
Sweethearts of the Gridiron
Tell Me How I Die
$0.99 iTunes Rental
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, and Billy Bob Thornton star in this comedy that follows a cable new producer who heads to Afghanistan to shake things up in her life. Between warlords and partying, Fey finally figures out what it takes to be a good correspondent while learning a little more about herself. Invest in some laughs for less than a dollar this weekend.
[Where to watch Whiskey Tango Foxtrot]
$0.99 iTunes Rental
Citizenfour
Between the government’s report on the controversial whistleblower and Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s movie about the figure, Edward Snowden has been back in the news in a big way. Consider this documentary your cheat sheet on all things Snowden. It’s worth the investment.
