Valentine's Day: OTT platforms line up an array of movies and shows
Catch up on these shows and movies with your bae
With only a day to go before love grows thick in the air, here’s a comprehensive lowdown on the new releases that you may catch up with on the OTTs this Valentine along with your bae in case you plan to stay indoors.
Life In A Year
When 17-year-old Daryn comes to know that his girlfriend has around a year more to live, he decides to shower her with a lifetime of an experience. The film has actors Cara Delevingne, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Nia Long, directed by Mitja Okorn, and written by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews.
Releases on Amazon Prime Video, Feb 14
To All the Boys, Always and Forever
If you are all for the teenage romantic tear-jerkers then this one starring Lana Condor and Noah Centineo, is a must-watch for you. The third instalment based on Jenny Han’s bestselling trilogy puts an end to the high school years and shows Lara Jean (played by Condor) preparing for the end of high school years and gearing up for what life may have to offer her and her friends after graduation.
Released on Netflix on February 12
Malcolm and Marie
This recently released black-and-white drama about a tumultuous relationship has been widely appreciated and criticised by the media and the audience. Shot during the lockdown and starring Zendaya and John David Washington, this movie shows a Hollywood director on the brink of success, sparring with his girlfriend on using her life as a source material for his movie. Written and directed by Sam Levinson this movie is worth a watch.
Streaming on Netflix
Firefly Lane
This one is for those who celebrate Valentine’s Day with their BFFs. High on saccharine notes, this series spanning the life of two besties over 30 years is based on the eponymous novel by Kristin Hannah.
Streaming on Netflix
Crashh
What happens when four siblings get separated during early childhood due to their parent’s death in a horrible crash? The series tells the story of such siblings whose lives get interconnected. The show features actors Anushka Sen, Aditi Sharma, Zain Imam, Kunj Anand and Rohan Mehra.
Releases on Alt Balaji and Zee5, Feb 14
The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things
Starring Kyle Allen and Kathryn Newtown, this science-fiction rom-com drama is about a teen-couple who live the same day of their life in a loop, falling in love with each other.
Released on Amazon Prime Video, Feb 12
The Big Day
This series is about six couples who are about to get married, planning their lavish wedding days. The series has all the revelry, dance, drama and emotions of big fat Indian weddings.
Releases on Netflix, Feb 14
Namaste Wahala
This Indo-Nigerian movie chronicles an interracial romance with some great fun moments and crushing hiccups. Starring Ruslaan Mumtaz and Ini Dima-Okojie, the flick is directed by Hamisha Daryani Ahuja.
Releases on Netflix, Feb 14