Home viewing roundup: What's available to stream and what's on the horizon

The following are capsule reviews of theatrical movies available now for streaming or scheduled for broadcast on network or cable television during the week of March 22, as well as notes on TV programming for the same week. Televised films may or may not be edited for language, nudity, violence and sexual situations while the programs listed have not been reviewed and therefore are not necessarily recommended by OSV News.

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“The Bad Guys 2” (2025; Netflix)

Vigorous energy drives this highly entertaining follow-up to the original animated comedy released in 2022. Having paid their debt to society, the criminal gang of anthropomorphized animals featured in the first outing (voiced by Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos and Awkwafina) endeavors to go straight. But their reformation is complicated by the schemes of a villainous snow leopard (voice of Danielle Brooks) who first frames and then blackmails them. Once again working from a series of children’s books by Aaron Blabey, returning director Pierre Perifel, now joined by co-director J.P. Sans, diverts viewers with clever plot twists and satiric takes on the heist genre and adventure films more generally. The script, on which the first movie’s writer, Etan Cohen, collaborated with Yoni Brenner, charts the difficulties of overcoming past misdeeds and living an honest life but sends the clear message that such a pursuit of virtue is the right course to follow. So it’s too bad that the screenplay also includes enough potty-centric material to annoy at least some parents. Stylized mayhem, occasional scatological humor, a few vaguely crass terms. The OSV News classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

“Josie and the Pussycats” (2001; Amazon Prime)

Cleverly amusing updated screen version of the 1970s comic strip in which a girl band (Rachael Leigh Cook, Rosario Dawson, Tara Reid) becomes an overnight sensation, but their popularity is used by a tyrannical record company mogul (Parker Posey) to brainwash America’s youths. The upbeat pop tunes, deliciously on-target parodies and a glossy coating make writer-directors Deborah Kaplan’s and Harry Elfont’s film silly fun as well as a snapshot of today’s pop culture. Fleeting violence, some crass language and many skimpy outfits. The OSV News classification is A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG-13 — parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

“Sentimental Value” (2025; Hulu)

As helmed by co-writer Joachim Trier, this low-key drama examines the fraught relationship between a celebrated Norwegian film director (Stellan Skarsgard) and his two semi-estranged adult daughters. One (Renate Reinsve), a professionally successful but psychologically fragile actress, consistently confronts or avoids him, the other (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas), a historian and homemaker, shows more tolerance for his shortcomings. When the former refuses the starring part in dad’s latest project, a movie based on the tumultuous events of his childhood, he casts an American TV star (Elle Fanning) in her stead. Using the longtime family home dad left when he divorced mom as a symbol of the clan’s complex heritage, Trier and his script collaborator Eskil Vogt muse on miscommunication, missed opportunities and human isolation. In Norwegian. English subtitles. Mature themes, including suicide and adultery, brief partial nudity, a same-sex kiss, a few uses of profanity, about a half-dozen instances each of milder swearing and rough language, a handful of crude and crass terms, an obscene gesture. The OSV News classification is A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association rating is R — restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Looking Ahead

Sunday, April 5, 4:15-6:00 a.m. EDT (EWTN) “Solemn Mass of Easter Sunday From Rome.” Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass in Vatican City and gives the traditional Easter address and blessing to the city of Rome and to the world. The events will re-air 7-9 p.m. EDT (TV-G — general audience).

Sunday, April 5, 6:15-8 p.m. EDT (TCM) “The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima” (1952). When a young girl reports seeing an apparition of Mary in 1917 Portugal, she is harassed, then arrested by atheistic government officials but nothing can stop the crowds of faithful from coming to the site in expectation of a miracle. Directed by John Brahm, the religious story is treated with reverence yet is dramatically interesting with such characters as the good-hearted thief (Gilbert Roland) who helps her. Inspirational fare. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-I — general patronage. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.

Monday, April 6, 6-10 p.m. EDT (AMC) “The Green Mile” (1999). Prison drama set in 1935 Louisiana where a death-row head guard (Tom Hanks) comes to believe in the innocence of a huge, gentle black man (Michael Clarke Duncan) whose miraculous healing powers affect those around him in startling ways. As adapted by director Frank Darabont from the serialized 1996 Stephen King novel, the movie is unduly long but presents affecting character studies of good and evil men with spiritual undertones and a sobering depiction of capital punishment. Some violence including a horrific electrocution, occasional profanity and intermittent rough language. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III — adults. The Motion Picture Association rating was R — restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Wednesday, April 8, 8-10 p.m. EDT (TCM) “Born Yesterday” (1950). Witty social comedy from Garson Kanin’s play about the moral transformation of a not-so-dumb blonde (Judy Holliday), who’s the mistress of a corrupt government contractor (Broderick Crawford), after he pays a hard-up journalist (William Holden) to improve her mind. Director George Cukor gets much wry humor from the trio’s shifting relationships as the reporter’s introduction to political democracy, human rights and true romance finally pays off in the self-discovery of a liberated woman. Implied sexual relationship. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-III — adults. Not rated by the Motion Picture Association.

Friday, April 10, 9-10 p.m. EDT (PBS) “Now Hear This: Brahms: Free But Alone.” A look at the private life of composer Johannes Brahms, who died in 1897, aged 63. Violinist and conductor Scott Yoo hosts this “Great Performances” presentation.

Saturday, April 11, 7:48-9:45 p.m. EDT (Cinemax) “Chasing Mavericks” (2012). Compelling fact-based portrait of Jay Moriarity (Jonny Weston), a gifted California surfer who, at the tender age of 15, took on the Mavericks, a famously formidable Golden State coastal spot where some of the largest waves in the world are found. Jay enlists his surfer-dude neighbor (Gerard Butler) as his trainer, while trying to help his alcoholic mother (Elisabeth Shue) rebuild her life, and working to win the heart of the prettiest girl (Leven Rambin) in his high school. The film, co-directed by Curtis Hansen and Michael Apted, offers viewers — particularly teens — a refreshingly positive role model in the person of a young man who, despite a mountain of obstacles, inspires others with his inherent sense of goodness, perseverance and self-discipline. Intense sports scenes and some emotionally challenging moments. The OSV News classification of the theatrical version was A-II — adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating was PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

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