New Delhi: Hey folks! We are back with the latest edition of OTT releases this week, and streaming platforms are making sure there’s enough to keep you
glued to the screen. From November 4 to 8, the OTT calendar is packed with thrillers, family dramas, documentaries, romance, comedy and even some seriously dark sci-fi.
Bollywood fans have Haiwaan, which brings Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar together in a tense thriller, while Mihir Ahuja gets caught in some festive family drama in Dilwali Diwali. Keira Knightley is also back in assassin mode with Black Doves season 2, and Owen Wilson returns to the golf course in Stick season 2.
Sports fans can check out Muhammad Ali’s incredible journey in The Greatest, while Stephen King lovers have The Institute season 2 to watch this week.
OTT releases of the week
A Dog’s Perfect Christmas
Release date: November 4
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: Christmas chaos meets puppy therapy in this family entertainer starring Dennis Quaid. Adapted from a novel by W. Bruce Cameron, the film follows a family whose holiday celebrations start falling apart. Just when things are getting seriously messy, a stray puppy enters their lives and unexpectedly brings everyone together. Expect festive vibes, family emotions and, obviously, an adorable dog doing most of the heavy lifting.
Stick season 2
Release date: November 4
Where to watch: Apple TV
About the show: Owen Wilson is back as Pryce Cahill, a former professional golfer trying to find his way back through the amateur circuit. Season 2 continues his complicated relationship with teenage golf talent Santi Wheeler, played by Peter Dager. As competition gets tougher, both have to deal with ambition, past failures and their increasingly complicated personal lives. Marc Maron, Rhea Seehorn and Judy Greer are also part of the cast.
Taken: Natalee Holloway
Release date: November 4
Where to watch: Netflix
About the show: This three-part documentary revisits the disappearance of 18-year-old Natalee Holloway, who vanished during a graduation trip to Aruba in 2005. Directed by Dani Sloane and Matthew Galkin, the series uses previously unseen archival material and provides access to investigators involved in the original case. It also follows her family’s long fight for answers and justice across international borders.
The Greatest
Release date: November 4
Where to watch: Prime Video (US)
About the show: More than just a boxing champion, The Greatest delves into both the athlete and cultural icon. The biographical series traces Ali’s rise through the heavyweight ranks of boxing but also looks at his political activism, religious conversion and time out of the ring. The backdrop to his story is the political and social ferment of the 1960s and 1970s, giving a larger picture of the man behind the legend.
Dilwali Diwali
Release date: November 5
How to watch: Netflix
About the movie: Diwali with the family sounds fun, until old expectations, generational clashes and unresolved emotions hit the group chat. Dilwali Diwali is a film directed by Ritesh Menon. It is about a young man, Mihir Ahuja, who comes home for the festival and gets caught up in complicated familial relationships. Produced by Terribly Tiny Tales, the film also stars Manoj Pahwa and Neelu Kohli.
Black Doves season 2
Release date: November 5
Where to watch: Netflix
About the show: Keira Knightley returns as Helen Webb, and keeping her secret life hidden is about to get even harder. Helen is still operating in the dangerous world of covert assassinations while pretending to live an ordinary life with her husband. The problem? His political career is taking off, potentially putting him on track to become the next prime minister. Ben Whishaw also returns as the stylish spy thriller brings its secret network dangerously close to the centre of political power.
North of North season 2
Release date: November 5
Where to watch: Netflix
About the show: North of North heads back to the Arctic community of Ice Cove for another round of small-town chaos. As winter arrives, young Inuk mother Siaja is determined to prove she can do much more than simply manage her boss’s calendar. The comedy mixes workplace ambition, community life and personal drama as Siaja tries to figure out what she actually wants from her future.
One Year to Live, Buy a Man
Release date: November 5
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: This Japanese romance comes with an emotional premise. After learning that she has only a year left to live, a young woman decides to spend her remaining savings on financially supporting a struggling aspiring actor. In return, he provides her with companionship. What starts out as a business deal slowly turns into something a lot more real as they grow closer. The movie is based on a popular web comic.
Haiwaan
Release date: November 6
Where to watch: SonyLIV
About the movie: This Priyadarshan thriller is an official remake of the 2016 Malayalam film Oppam, in which Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar clash. Saif is a visually impaired caretaker who comes across a dead body and soon finds himself the prime suspect. With the police closing in on him, he must use his other senses to track down the real killer, played by Akshay Kumar, before it’s too late.
Meesaya Murukku 2
Release date: November 6
Where to watch: SonyLIV
The movie is about: Hiphop Tamizha Adhi returns with the sequel to 2017 Tamil musical comedy Meesaya Murukku. The story is about Jeeva, an aspiring musician, whose relationship with Laila is in trouble when the son of a powerful film producer begins to show interest in her. The conflict leads Jeeva to discover secrets of his own family’s musical past, and Adhi plays multiple characters spanning different generations.
Nooru Kodi Vaanavil
Release date: November 6
Where to watch: ZEE5
About the movie: Harish Kalyan and Siddhi Idnani headline this Tamil romantic drama from director Sasi. The long-delayed film is skipping a traditional theatrical run and arriving directly on streaming. At its centre is a young couple trying to keep their relationship together while dealing with family expectations and everyday pressures. Love is there, but so are plenty of complications.
Possible Love
Release date: November 6
Where to watch: Netflix
About the movie: Acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong returns after an eight-year break with Possible Love. The drama brings together two married couples whose lives cross during a film project. One is about a man who lost his job and his wife, the other is about a documentary filmmaker and her husband. Secrets, opposing views and changing relationships are gradually exposed through their interactions.
Under Attack
Release date: November 6
Where to watch: Netflix
About the show: The eight-part Colombian limited series delves into the 1985 Palace of Justice siege. The story begins with the M-19 guerrilla group’s takeover of the building on November 6, 1985, when hundreds of people, including Supreme Court justices, were taken hostage. The series follows the assault, the military response and the long legal fight undertaken by victims’ families in the decades that followed.
The Institute season 2
Release date: November 8
Where to watch: MGM+ via Prime Video
About the show: Stephen King’s disturbing world of psychic children returns for another season. After the explosive events of season 1, Luke and Tim continue their fight against the secret organisation responsible for abducting children with psychic abilities and exploiting their powers for predictions. Season 2 introduces mysterious operative Nolan Reeves, played by Alfie Allen, as the battle to bring down the remaining facilities gets even more dangerous.
