What to watch: The best movies new to streaming from Heart of Stone to Red, White and Royal Blue

Wondering what to watch this weekend? Heart of Stone, Red White and Royal Blue and A Man Called Otto are some of the films that have landed on streamers this week (Netflix/Prime Video/Sky)
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Wondering what to watch? Well this week has seen a whole host of exciting new films landing on streaming platforms, so there is plenty for film fans to enjoy.

Netflix, Prime Video and Sky have released movies ranging from action-packed thrillers, to heart-warming human dramas, and even an LGBTQ+ rom-com.

Read more: Everything you need to know about Red, White and Royal Blue

There may be an array of summer blockbusters at the cinema, but for those who prefer to watch films in the comfort of their own home here is everything you need to know.

Red, White and Royal Blue | Prime Video (pick of the week)

Red, White and Royal Blue (Prime Video)
Red, White and Royal Blue (Prime Video)

Casey McQuiston's New York Times-bestselling novel Red, White and Royal Blue has been adapted for the silver screen, and the film has now been released on Prime Video.

Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Young Royals, the film explores the budding romance between Alex, the son of the first female US president, and Prince Henry, a British royal who is fourth in line for the throne.

Red, White and Royal Blue is a fun, easy watch that will have viewers swooning over its delightful story.

A Man Called Otto | Sky Cinema and NOW

Tom Hanks is Otto Anderson in Columbia Pictures A MAN CALLED OTTO.  Photo by: Niko Tavernise
Tom Hanks is Otto Anderson in A Man Called Otto (Columbia Pictures)

Tom Hanks' drama A Man Called Otto follows his titular character, a grumpy widower who spends his days criticising and judging others making him an unpleasant person to be around.

But when a family moves in next door, Otto meets his match in pregnant Marisol who helps him turn his life around and see the world a little differently.

Heart of Stone | Netflix

Gal Gadot leads action thriller Heart of Stone as a CIA agent. (Netflix)
Gal Gadot in Heart of Stone. (Netflix)

Netflix offer their subscribers an array of fun action flicks, and this week the streamer is releasing one more titled Heart of Stone.

Starring Gal Gadot, Jamie Dornan, and Sophie Okonedo, the film follows intelligence operative Rachel Stone who is tasked with finding a dangerous but valuable weapon.

The film seems like an ideal home-viewing experience, and a fun watch for fans of Netflix originals like Red Notice, Extraction and The Grey Man.

Assassin | Sky Cinema and NOW

Bruce Willis in his final film, Assassin (Sky).
Bruce Willis in his final film, Assassin (Sky).

Bruce Willis' most recent film Assassin is hitting Sky Cinema and NOW this week, the film sees the actor play a former black-ops operative trying to find who killed his predecessor.

Given the actor retired from the business after being diagnosed with aphasia and is now battling frontotemporal dementia, this is a must-watch for Willis' die hard fans.

The best films to watch on TV this weekend

Whoopi Goldberg in 'Sister Act'. (Credit: Buena Vista Pictures)
Whoopi Goldberg in 'Sister Act', which is screening on TV this weekend. (Buena Vista Pictures)

For those looking for something to watch on terrestrial TV rather than a subscription service, this weekend sees an array of classics being screened on BBC, ITV and Film 4.

On Saturday, hits like Casino Royale and Sister Act will be shown while Sunday will see dramas like Ammonite and Cape Fear air on BBC.

Here are Yahoo's picks of the weekend:

Saturday, 12 August

  • Big - 3.05pm, ITV1

  • Sister Act - 6.50pm, Film4

  • Casino Royale - 8.30pm, ITV1

Sunday, 13 August

  • Tomorrow Never Dies - 4.20, ITV1

  • Ammonite - 10pm, BBC Two

  • Cape Fear - 11.30pm, BBC One

Watch the trailer for Heart of Stone.