7 New Movies and Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Apple and More (April 5-7)

7 New Movies and Shows to Watch This Weekend on Netflix, Apple and More (April 5-7)

Want to know what movies to watch this weekend? It's not April Fool's Day, and there are a slew of new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, and other top streaming services.

Leading the pack are two dramas starring great actors. Colin Farrell plays a private detective in the neo-noir mystery "Sugar," and Andrew Scott plays a killer from Patricia Highsmith's novels in "Ripley."

On the film side, Internet sensation Rudy Mancuso stars in the semi-autobiographical "Música," while "Scoop" tells the story of how Prince Andrew's harrowing interview came about. Highlights this weekend include.

Colin Farrell's new show is a clever, contemporary love letter to the classic noir mystery with a big twist. John Sugar, a multilingual, tailor-made suit-wearing suit man, is a private detective with a love of old Hollywood movies. He is hired to find the missing granddaughter of legendary producer Jonathan Siegel (James Cromwell). But as the detective digs deeper into the case, he begins to uncover family secrets that the Siegel family wants to bury. In addition, as John gets closer to the truth, his own demons begin to emerge.

Available on Apple TV Plus

Patricia Highsmith's 1955 crime novel "The Talented Mr. Ripley" was adapted into a 1999 film starring Matt Damon, Jude Law and Gwyneth Paltrow. And now, Andrew Scott plays Tom Ripley, a charismatic and cunning crook struggling in New York City in the early 1960s. He is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy and convince his wayward son Dickie (Johnny Flynn) to return home. Tom takes the job and sets out on a path of deception, fraud, and murder.

Now streaming on Netflix

"Discovery" is the first "Star Trek" series to break new ground in streaming. Now, Paramount Plus' first show concludes its journey with its fifth and final season. Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery have traveled far and wide and through time. Now they discover a mystery that will take them across the galaxy to find an ancient power that has been hidden for centuries. A dangerous enemy, who will stop at nothing to obtain that power, joins them in their hunt.

Now streaming on Paramount Plus

Maya Rudolph's maverick comedy returns with a new challenge and triumph for Molly Wells. After successfully establishing a charitable foundation, Molly has cut ties with men to embark on a wellness journey. She relies on her trusted assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Boozer) to deliver her gin-infused kale smoothies. Meanwhile, the foundation's executive director, Sofia Salinas (Micaela Je Rodriguez), who runs everything in her usual no-nonsense style, is thrown into chaos by Molly's charismatic architect friend Isaac (O-T Fagbenle).

Available on Apple TV Plus

The spotlight is on the infamous interview that led to Prince Andrew's downfall. The royal family appeared on BBC Newsnight to discuss their relationship with convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew's alleged sexual assault of a minor. As a result, one royal official described the interview as "a plane crashing into an oil tanker, causing a tsunami and a nuclear explosion." Gillian Anderson stars as host Emily Maitlis, with Billie Piper as producer Sam McAlister and Rufus Sewell as the prince.

Available on Netflix

Versatile internet personality and performer Rudy Mancuso co-wrote, directed, and stars in this coming-of-age romantic comedy. Rudy, a young street performer in Newark, has synesthesia and experiences everyday sounds such as car horns and slamming doors as music in his head. Plagued by this, he tries to graduate from college, performs puppet shows on the street, and accommodates his mother's wishes to settle down with a Brazilian woman. Things get even more complicated when he meets the beautiful Isabella (Mancuso's real life girlfriend, Camila Mendes).

Available on Prime Video

Who makes the world go round? What if the answer is "girls"? The award-winning filmmakers of "Boys State" examine the other side of the gender gap. Five hundred teenage girls from all over Missouri and from diverse backgrounds are immersed in a week-long experiment in democracy. The girls will form a government from the ground up, campaign for office, and establish a Supreme Court that will deliberate on the most divisive issues of the day. Along the way, they confront the complexities of building political power as women.

Streaming on Apple TV Plus

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