What To Watch This Week On OTT: Gladiator II, Be Happy, The Electric State and more

Jayabhuvaneshwari B

Gladiator II: Prime Video (English, March 12)

After his home falls to tyrannical Emperors, Lucius, who witnessed Maximus's death, is forced into the Colosseum. Seeking to restore Rome's glory, he must draw strength from his past. Starring: Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Dezel Washington. Director: Ridley Scott.

Adolescence: Netflix (English, March 13)

A 13-year-old's family, therapist, and a detective grapple with the question of his guilt in a classmate's murder. Starring: Owen Cooper, Stephen Graham, Ashley Walters.

Dope Thief: Apple TV+ (English, March 14)

A simple con—posing as DEA agents to rip off drug dealers—turns deadly when two Philly friends target the wrong crew, landing them in the crosshairs of a major drug operation. Starring: Brian Tyree Henry, Wagner Moura, Marin Ireland.

Moana 2: JioHotstar (English, March 14)

An ancestral call sends Moana, Maui, and a new crew on a perilous journey into uncharted Oceanian waters, facing dangers beyond anything she's known. Starring: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson. Directors: David G Derrick Jr, Jason Hand, Dana Ledoux Miller.

Oru Jaathi Jathakam: Prime Video (Malayalam, March 14)

Eagerly offering his hand to a self-proclaimed palm reader, Jayesh's anticipation turns to shock when she foretells a period of intense hardship. Starring: Vineeth Sreenivasan, Nikhila Vimal, Mridul Mahendra. Director: M Mohanan.

Ponman: JioHotstar (Malayalam, March 14)

Ajesh, a coastal village gold dealer, trusts Bruno with gold for his sister's wedding, only to be betrayed when she marries a criminal who steals the gold and targets Ajesh. Starring: Basil Joseph, Lijomol Jose, Sajin Gopu. Director: Jyothish Shankar.

The Electric State: Netflix (English, March 14)

Set in a stylized, retro-futuristic past, Michelle, an orphaned teen, embarks on a cross-country search for her brother, accompanied by a quirky drifter and an enigmatic robot. Starring: Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Woody Harrelson. Director: Joe Russo, Anthony Russo.

Vanvaas: ZEE5 (Hindi, March 14)

This story examines the complexities of modern family life, where sacrifice and emotional bonds are tested by conflict, ultimately leading to a rediscovery of unity. Starring: Nana Patekar, Khushbhoo. Director: Anil Sharma.

Be Happy: Prime Video (Hindi, March 14)

A single father will do anything to support his daughter's dance dreams, even in the face of a life-altering challenge. Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, Amitabh Bachchan. Director: Remo D'Souza.

Iliza Shlesinger: A Different Animal: Prime Video (English, March 11)

Shlesinger's Salt Lake City special on Prime Video offers unfiltered, high-energy comedy about relationships and taboo subjects. Starring Iliza Shlesinger.

2K Love Story: Aha Tamil (Tamil, March 14)

The film explores 2000s relationship perspectives through Monika and Karthik, wedding business partners, whose friendship is tested by a new arrival. Starring: Jagaveer, Meenakshi Govindarajan. Director: Suseenthiran.

The Parenting: JioHotstar (English, March 14)

Josh and Rohan's parents' weekend getaway is disrupted by a 400-year-old poltergeist in their rental home. Starring: Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Lisa Kudrow. Director: Craig Johnson.