Best Films to Watch in London and Stream This Week
With UK cinemas back in full swing, we highlight the best of what's new, from a horror reboot to an experimental documentary
UK cinemas have reopened their doors and here at WLC we couldn’t be more pleased about the return to our happy place – a darkened theatre, surrounded by our fellow movie lovers! But we also understand that maybe everyone’s not ready yet. That’s why our team has you covered with all the latest releases, be it in cinemas, or streaming from the comfort of your own home…
[New in Cinemas and Streaming]
The Nest
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
Jude Law gives a career-best performance as a flailing businessman in Sean Durkin’s disquieting family drama, set in 1980s England (read our full review).
Candyman
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
Nia DaCosta’s clever take on the horror classic reconfigures the original tale as a chilling meditation on racism in the era of Black Lives Matter.
Souad
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
This poignant Egyptian film from director Ayten Amin is both a sharp meditation on social media and a brilliant coming-of-age tale.
Our Ladies
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
A group of Catholic school girls set out for one wild night in Edinburgh in this brilliantly funny ensemble comedy-drama from director Michael Caton-Jones.
Purple Sea
Where to watch it: MUBI
This essential documentary from Syrian director Amel Alzakwout charts the sinking of a migrant boat using footage from a waterproof camera (read our full review).
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[Still in Cinemas and Streaming]
Censor
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
Prano Bailey-Bond announces herself as a brilliant new British talent with this eerie nightmare set against the backdrop of 80s England (read our full review).
Pig
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
Nicolas Cage gives his best performance in years as a recluse who sets out to reclaim his stolen pig in Michael Sarnoski’s existential anti-thriller (read our full review).
Sabaya
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
Hogir Hirori’s remarkable documentary follows a group of volunteers as they infiltrate the al-Hawl camp in Syria to free women trafficked as sex slaves.
People Just Do Nothing: Big in Japan
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
The acclaimed BBC sitcom gets a brilliantly funny feature length send-off as the Kurupt FM try to find their fortune in Tokyo (read our full review).
The Night House
Where to watch it: Get London showtimes
Rebecca Hall elevates this chilling horror film about a woman whose life begins to unravel after she decides to investigate her husband’s suicide.
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