Anne Hathaway is back on the big screen, and this time she’s facing off against T-Rex. The actress stars alongside Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella and Christian Convery in The End of Oak Street, a sci-fi survival story where a family finds itself transported back to the age of dinosaurs. The film arrived on digital earlier this week, and it’s one of the standout picks from this week’s new movies on VOD.
Also out this week is the Mubi slasher-satire Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the critically acclaimed Anthony Bourdain biopic Tony, and the rom-com Finding Emily. All four are available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, and through your cable service.
The Family Trapped in Time
The End of Oak Street follows Hathaway and McGregor as a couple whose house, and all the houses in their neighborhood, are suddenly transported back in time. The catch: they’re now surrounded by carnivorous beasts who want to eat them for lunch.
The film doesn’t waste time on exposition. As soon as the time jump happens, the couple is scrambling to reverse it while avoiding being eaten. Maisy Stella and Christian Convery round out the family dynamic.
Bourdain’s Early Years
A24’s Tony is a biopic about chef Anthony Bourdain’s early years working as a cook in Provincetown, MA. Matt Johnson, who previously directed BlackBerry and starred in Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie, directs. The film is based on some of the stories that appeared in Bourdain’s book Kitchen Confidential.
Dominic Sessa plays the young Bourdain, and Antonio Banderas plays his boss, chef José Vatel. The cast also includes Leo Woodall, Emilia Jones and Stavros Halkias. It’s a serious look at a figure who became a cultural touchstone.
The Campus Comedy That Predicts Its Own Ending
Finding Emily stars Angourie Rice as a college student named Emily Raine. She helps a fellow student, Owen (Spike Fearn), locate a woman he had a chance encounter with, also named Emily. The twist is that Owen decides to try to contact all the Emilys on his campus, at Emily Raine’s urging.
As you might imagine, it turns out the Emily he was looking for might be the one right in front of him all along. The plot summary is so familiar it’s almost a joke: a man searches for a woman named Emily by contacting every Emily on campus, only to learn the one he wants is right in front of him.
What Else Is Streaming This Month
This week’s releases are just a portion of the new movies and shows you can watch across streaming services. We update our guides to the new releases on the most popular platforms every month, so you can stay on top of the freshest titles to watch.
The full lists cover everything streaming, including:
- New releases on Netflix
- New releases on Amazon Prime
- New releases on Hulu
- New releases on Disney+
- New releases on HBO Max
- New releases on Paramount+
- New releases on Peacock
- New releases on Starz
- New releases on Acorn TV
- New releases on BritBox
- New releases on Tubi
The Full Slate
| Title | Platform |
|---|---|
| The End of Oak Street | Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, cable |
| Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma | Mubi |
| Tony | Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, cable |
| Finding Emily | Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, cable |
A Familiar Twist
The Finding Emily plot is a classic romantic comedy trope dressed as a premise. The character spends the entire film searching for the wrong Emily across campus, convinced she’ll find the woman she met, while the woman she’s already with stands beside her the whole time. It’s a cliché that has been used for decades, and this movie doesn’t reinvent it.
But there’s a charm to predictability when it’s done with warmth. The setup is simple, and the payoff is obvious from the description. Whether it’s a clever inversion or a straight-up repeat of old formulas, the film leans into the joke rather than hiding behind it.
Why It Matters Now
Streaming has changed how we watch movies, and this week’s releases show the range of what’s available. From a dinosaur survival thriller to a Bourdain biopic to a campus comedy, there’s something for everyone. The films are available to stream now.
The key question is whether any of these hold up beyond the trailer. That’s where the critical reception comes in, and Tony has already earned its acclaim. The other three will likely be judged on their own merits once viewers sit down to watch.
The Bottom Line
If you’re looking for a weekend rental, The End of Oak Street offers a tense survival premise with a star-studded cast. If you want something lighter, Finding Emily delivers the comfort of a familiar setup. And if you want a serious look at a cultural figure, Tony is the clear choice.
All four are available now, and the Mubi slasher-satire Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma rounds out the slate.
This week’s slate is a mix of genres and tones, and that variety is the strength of streaming. You can pick the one that fits your mood, and you don’t have to wait for a release date to see it.
The cliché in Finding Emily is the joke, and the film leans into it. That’s a rare quality in a genre that often relies on surprise. It’s a reminder that sometimes, the most satisfying ending is the one you saw coming.
Key Facts Box
– The End of Oak Street: Available on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, cable
– Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma: Streaming on Mubi
– Tony: Available on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, cable
– Finding Emily: Available on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, cable
– Platforms covered: Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, YouTube, cable, Mubi, Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Peacock, Starz, Acorn TV, BritBox, Tubi
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