On Screens This Week Blog

Published on 18 March 2025 at 22:00

34th Edition | March 2025 | Week 12

Get ready for amazing stories just waiting for you to discover. In this week’s edition, we have curated an impressive lineup of must-watch films, documentaries, and TV series that will captivate your interest.

This week’s standout documentaries are particularly powerful. "Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution" takes you on a profound journey through the historical fight for disability rights, while "You Are Not Alone: Fighting the Wolf Pack" delivers a haunting narrative of the 2016 San Fermín festival gang rape, sparking global protests and urgent conversations on justice and gender violence.

In cinemas, dive into the magical world of "Flow," a breathtaking animated adventure perfect for the whole family, or experience the enchanting reimagining of "Snow White" filled with music, romance, and fantasy. True crime fans will be riveted by "The Alto Knights," a riveting real-life gangster saga, while "Santosh" and "Armand" offer a thrilling plunge into mystery and psychological suspense. Don’t miss "Brief History of a Family," an intimate exploration of relationships that will tug at your heartstrings.

For those into TV series on major streaming platforms, get ready for "Adolescence" (Season 1), a dark psychological crime drama that will keep you on the edge of your seat. "The Residence" invites you into a clever blend of comedy and mystery within a whodunnit set in the White House, and animation enthusiasts will delight in "Goldie" (Season 1), a joyous family adventure. For films on streaming, enthusiasts can look forward to "A Thousand and One," a powerful crime drama exploring the themes of love, resilience, and survival in the vibrant heart of New York City.

In addition, don’t miss this week’s Iconic Actor & Film tribute celebrating the legendary Shashi Kapoor with the riveting classic "Deewaar." This action epic solidified his esteemed legacy in Indian cinema.

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Documentaries

Down the road from Woodstock in the early 1970s, a revolution blossomed in a ramshackle summer camp for disabled teenagers, transforming their young lives and igniting a landmark movement.

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Writer: James Lebrecht, Nicole Newnham & David Radcliff

Cast: James Lebrecht, Lionel Je’Woodyard, Joseph O’Conor, Ann Cupolo Freeman

Director: James Lebrecht & Nicole Newnham

Screening Territory: Netflix Global

Country of Production: US

Cert: 12A

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRrIs22plz0

Rating: 5 stars
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Through key testimonies, this documentary looks at a gang rape that took place during the 2016 San Fermín festival and sparked protests worldwide.

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Writers: Almudena Carracedo & Robert Bahar

Cast: Natalia de Molina, Carolina Yuste, Oscar de la Fuente, Stacy Ines

Directors: Almudena Carracedo & Robert Bahar

Language: Spanish (Subs & Dubs)

Screening Territory: Netflix Global

Country of Production: Spain

Cert: R

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-23s65niBw

Rating: 5 stars
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Films In Cinemas

Adventure | Animation | Kids & Family

A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog to navigate a boat in search of dry land, they must rely on trust, courage, and wits to survive the perils of a newly aquatic planet. From the boundless imagination of the award-winning Gints Zilbalodis (Away) comes a thrilling animated spectacle as well as a profound meditation on the fragility of the environment and the spirit of friendship and community. Steeped in the soaring possibilities of visual storytelling, Flow is a feast for the senses and a treasure for the heart.

Rating: 5 stars
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Fairy Tale | Feel-Good Romance | Family | Musical | Adventure | Fantasy

A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen. A live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'.

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Writer: Erin Cressida Wilson, Dorothy Ann Blank & Burlap Creedon,

Cast: Rachel Zegler, Gal Gadot, Andrew Burnap, Andrew Barth Feldman, Emilia Faucher, Tituss Burgess

Director: Marc Webb

Release Date: March 21, 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Country of Production: US

Cert: PG

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV46TJKL8cU

Rating: 5 stars
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True Crime | Biography | Drama | History

Two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.

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Writer: Nicholas Pileggi

Cast: Robert De Niro, Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, Micael Rispoli, Debra Messing

Director: Barry Levinson

Release Date: From March 19, 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Country of Production: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aayuOp0AnE

Rating: 5 stars
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Crime | Drama | Thriller

Newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband's job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a girl's body is found, she's pulled into the investigation under the wing of charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.

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Cast: Shahana Goswami, Sunita Rajwar, Nawal Shukla

Writer & Director: Sandhya Suri

Release Date: 21 March, 2025

Screening Territory: Global

Country of Production: India

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K69SXzqF5Ro

Rating: 0 stars
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Drama | Mystery | Thriller

A taut and wicked tale of privilege, rivalry, and secrets. Charismatic Wei and quiet Shuo became fast friends after an accident at school. Soon Shuo is a frequent guest at Wei’s family home, but as he embeds himself deeper into their lives, cracks begin to show. The perfect family have old wounds and dark secrets that cannot stay hidden.

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Writer & Director: Jianjie Lin

Cast: Xilun Sun, Feng Zu, Muran Lin, Ke-Yu Guo

Language: Mandarin (Subtitles)

Release Date: 21 March 2025

Screening Territory: Showing in Pictureshouse, Odeon cinemas and other cinemas in the UK.

Country of Production: China

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0D3YkV8uOYk

Rating: 0 stars
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Psychological Drama | Thriller | Mystery

When defamed actress Elisabeth (Renate Reinsve) is abruptly called into a parent-teacher meeting after hours, she is presented with scathing allegations that trigger a tangled web of accusations between parents and faculty. As Elisabeth struggles to uncover the truth amid the empty school rooms and dark corridors, a chaotic fight for redemption arises where desire, madness and obsession prevail.

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Cast: Renate Reinsve, Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Endre Hellestveit, Thea Lambrechts Vaulen, Oystein Roger

Writer & Director: Halfdan Ullmann Tondel

Languages: Norwegian & English

Release Date: Greece: March 6, France: March 12, Estonia: March 14, Turkey: April 11, 2025

Screening Territory: Spain, Greece, France, Estonia, Turkey

Country of Production: Norway, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden & UK

Cert: R

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kqGkQ1qxN0

Rating: 0 stars
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TV Series On Streaming

Crime | Psychological Drama | Thriller     

A family's world turns upside down when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for murdering a schoolmate: the charges against their son force them to confront every parent's worst nightmare.

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Writers: Stephen Graham & Jack Thorne

Cast: Ashley Walters, Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, Faye Marsay

Director: Philip Barantini

Release Date: 13 March 2025

Screening Territory: Netflix Global

Country of Production:

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk5OxqtpBR4

Rating: 0 stars
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Adventure | Animation | Kids & Family

Goldie, a giant girl with a big heart, sets off on adventures with her best friends in their town of Boysenberg; together, they learn that being different is something to celebrate and that there's space for everyone in this world even giants.

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Writer: Emily Brundige, Ben Greene, Saurin Choksi, Jessica Combs, etc.

Cast: Jessica McKenna, Amari McCoy, Dee Bradlley Baker, Vedanten Naido, Grey Griffin, James Sie

Director: Graham MacDonald

Release Date:

Screening Territory: UK, Ireland, North America, Europe, South America

Country of Production: US, Canada & Ireland

Cert: U

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W9P5QuvLZw

Rating: 0 stars
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Comedy | Drama | Whodunnit | Crime | Mystery

132 rooms. 157 suspects. One dead body. One wildly eccentric detective. One disastrous State Dinner. The Residence is a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world's most famous mansion.

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Writer: Kate Andersen Brower & Paul William Davies

Cast: Uzo Aduba, Randall Park, Giancarlo Esposito, Molly Griggs, Edwina Findley, Susan Kelechi Watson, Barrett Foa

Directors: Jaffar Mahmood & Liza Johnson

Release Date: 20 March 2025

Screening Territory: Netflix Global

Country of Production: US

Cert: TV-MA

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYC2zCdcKW0

Rating: 0 stars
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Film On Streaming

Crime | Drama

Struggling but unapologetically living on her own terms, Inez is moving from shelter to shelter in mid-1990s New York City. With her 6-year-old son Terry in foster care and unable to leave him again, she kidnaps him so they can build their life together. As the years go by, their family grows and Terry becomes a smart yet quiet teenager, but the secret that has defined their lives threatens to destroy the home they have so improbably built.

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Writer & Director: A.V Rockwell

Cast: Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Courtney, Josiah Cross, Delissa Reynolds

Release Date:

Screening Territory: Netflix Global

Country of Production: US

Cert: 15

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBM0_6JJw1s

Rating: 0 stars
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CLASSIC FILM OF THE WEEK & AN ICONIC ACTOR

Tribute to Shashi Kapoor: A Timeless Icon of Indian Cinema

This week, On Screens This Week honours the legendary Shashi Kapoor (March 18, 1938 – December 4, 2017), celebrating what would have been his 87th birthday. An actor, producer, and filmmaker of extraordinary talent, Kapoor left an indelible mark on both Indian and international cinema with his grace, charm, and versatility.

Born into the illustrious Kapoor family, Shashi Kapoor carved his own path, winning hearts with his effortless screen presence and unforgettable performances. Whether as a suave romantic hero, a conflicted protagonist, or a symbol of integrity, he brought depth and sincerity to every role, making him one of Bollywood’s most beloved stars.

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With a career spanning over 150 films, Kapoor delivered cinematic gems like Deewaar (1975), Kabhi Kabhie (1976), Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978), Kalyug (1981), and New Delhi Times (1986). His international work in Merchant-Ivory productions, including The Householder (1963) and Shakespeare Wallah (1965), further solidified his global appeal.

Beyond acting, Kapoor was a visionary producer, backing socially relevant films like Junoon (1978) and 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981). His love for the performing arts also led to the revival of Mumbai’s iconic Prithvi Theatre, a legacy that continues to nurture talent today.

This week, we celebrate his legacy with Deewaar, the 1975 crime drama that immortalized his role as the righteous police officer Ravi Verma. The film, best remembered for the electrifying face-off between Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan, gave us the legendary dialogue: “Mere paas Maa hai”—a moment that still resonates with film lovers today.

As we mark what would have been his 87th birthday, we remember Shashi Kapoor not just for his stellar performances but for his immense contribution to cinema and theatre. His elegance, humility, and artistic brilliance continue to inspire generations.

Happy Birthday in the stars, Shashi Kapoor—your light shines on through your timeless films.

Action Epic | Gangster | Tragedy | Thriller | Drama

Haunted by the past, Vijay turns to crime, while Ravi, his brother, becomes an honest police officer. Fate pits them against each other when Ravi is sent to nab Vijay.

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Writers: Javed Akhtar & Salim Khan

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, Parveen Babi, Neetu Singh, Manmohan Krishna

Director: Yash Chopra

Language: Hindi

Screening Territory: YouTube Global

Country of Production: India

Cert: U

Watch Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kA5NoTAJFQ

Rating: 0 stars
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With an incredible variety of stories that span from real-world struggles to extraordinary cinematic experiences, this week’s lineup is crafted to inspire and entertain. Whether you’re planning a trip to the cinema, binge-watching a new series, or revisiting a beloved classic, there’s a world of discovery waiting for you. Don’t let this chance pass you by!


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