This week on Prime Video, a psychological war drama is one of the most watched movies worldwide on the platform. According to FlixPatrol, the film is the tenth most streamed globally. However, in the US, the film is available to watch on Starz.

The movie, which was originally released in 2009, stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Tobey Maguire and Natalie Portman. For Maguire’s particularly, this film marked a pivotal moment in his career, not only helping him leave behind his ‘Spider-Man’ persona, but also earning him his first Golden Globe nomination.

Directed by Jim Sheridan, who is known for films such as ‘In America’ (2004) and ‘In The Name of the Father’ (1994), this film is a remake of the 2004’s Danish drama of the same name. Here’s all you need to know.

‘Brothers,’ the drama with Tobey Maguire trending worldwide

‘Brothers’ was inspired by Homer’s epic poem the Odyssey. The storyline revolves around Captain Sam Cahill (Maguire), a former prisoner of the War in Afghanistan, presumed dead, struggling with severe PTSD as he tries to reintegrate into society after his release from captivity.

Gyllenhaal plays his brother, and Portman portrays his wife, with the rest of the cast consisting of Sam Shepard, Mare Winningham, Bailee Madison, Taylor Geare, César Évora, Patrick Flueger, Carey Mulligan, Clifton Collins, Jenny Wade, Omid Abtahi, Navid Negahba, Enayat Delawary and Ethan Suplee.

Written by David Benioff, the film received mostly mixed reviews from critics. It boasts a 64% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus stating that the film leads more to a “traditional melodrama,” different from the tone of the original, but that the leads’ performances elevate the material, especially Maguire’s.

Three movies similar to ‘Brothers’ to stream

• Stop-Loss (2008)

Plot: A veteran soldier returns from his completed tour of duty in Iraq, only to find his life turned upside down when he is arbitrarily ordered to return to field duty by the Army.
Cast: Ryan Phillippe, Channing Tatum, Abbie Cornish.
Stream on: Paramount+, Kanopy, Pluto

• Brothers (2004)

Of course, you can also watch the original film. This was directed by Susanne Bier and written by Bier and Anders Thomas Jensen. It stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Connie Nielsen and Ulrich Thomsen.
Stream on: Directv.

• Pawn Sacrifice (2015)

While not a war film per se, this movie is another psychological drama with a must-watch Maguire’s lead performance. This biopic follows American chess champion Bobby Fischer prepares for a legendary match-up against Russian Boris Spassky. It also stars Liev Schreiber, Lily Rabe, and Peter Sarsgaard.
Stream on: Hoopla, Kanopy, Directv, Cinemax.

Scarlett Johansson, Natalie Portman, and Eric Bana star in this historical drama that received mixed reviews. However, the film was a box office success, grossing $75 million worldwide, and it’s now available to watch on Netflix.

The movie was directed by Justin Chadwick and marked his sophomore effort at the time. Meanwhile, the screenplay was written by Peter Morgan, who is now best known for creating “The Crown.”

One of the main points of contention regarding the film was its script, which, while based on real historical events, does not accurately represent history. However, for some viewers, this is precisely what made it interesting and entertaining.

‘The Other Boleyn Girl,’ the historical drama now available on Netflix

“The Other Boleyn Girl,” features Bana, Johansson, and Portman in leading roles. The film presents a fictionalized account of the lives of 16th-century aristocrats Mary Boleyn, one-time mistress of King Henry VIII, and her sister Anne, who later became the ill-fated second wife of the monarch.

The movie was adapted from Philippa Gregory’s 2001 novel of the same name. Alongside the titular trio, other actors who would later become prominent names, such as Benedict Cumberbatch, Eddie Redmayne, and Andrew Garfield, also appear.

Jim Sturgess, Kristin Scott Thomas, Mark Rylance, David Morrissey, Oliver Coleman, Ana Torrent, Juno Temple, Iain Mitchell, Corinne Galloway, Constance Stride, Maisie Smith, and Alfie Allen round out the cast.

Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Julia Roberts in the same movie? It was obvious that it was going to be a hit and that it would transcend history. Hulu is the one who has in its catalog one of the most popular thrillers of the stars.

Mike Nichols directed the project, while Patrick Marber wrote the screenplay. The story was so acclaimed that it received two nominations for the 2005 Oscars. Clive Owen was honored at the ceremony, along with Portman.

Having been almost 20 years since its premiere, it has been trending again this week. Users have chosen the title multiple times and it has quickly become one of the most watched classics of recent times. Here, check which is…

Closer is the most watched Hulu classic worldwide

Closer was released in 2004 and quickly became one of the best movies in history, not only for its plot but also for the number of top stars in its cast. Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Clive Owen and Julia Roberts are three of them.

This week it has been trending again on Hulu, thanks to the fact that users have repeatedly played it, making it one of the most watched films of its genre worldwide.

“Set in contemporary London, a story of passion, drama, love, and abandonment involving four strangers–their chance meetings, instant attractions and casual betrayals”, describes the synopsis.

A new movie has entered the most-watched list on Netflix US. While films like White House Down and Run Rabbit Run are still on the top, there are some new additions, including a sci-fi drama that stars Natalie Portman and Oscar Isaac that is now Top 6.

This week, the documentary ‘Unknown: The Lost Pyramid’ found a way to enter the top 3 in the US. Meanwhile, James Cameron’s iconic Titanic got the fourth spot, and Chris Hemsworth’s ‘Extraction 2’ is now in the fifth spot.

On the other hand, the animated film ‘Nimona´ is seventh in the list. Another Chris Hemsworth-led film ‘The Huntsman War’ is also in the list (Top 8), while comedies ‘Little Man’ and ‘Bridesmaid’ are in the last two spots.

The sci-fi movie with Natalie Portman that is trending on Netflix US

Annihilation is a science fiction psychological horror film released in 2018. Apart from Portman and Isaac, it stars Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Tuva Novotny.

The film is based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Jeff VanderMeer. It follows a group of explorers who enter “The Shimmer”, a mysterious quarantined zone of mutating plants and animals caused by an alien presence.

The movie received positive reviews from critics and audiences. For example, on Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds 88% of approval. The website’s critical consensus reads, “Annihilation backs up its sci-fi visual wonders and visceral genre thrills with an impressively ambitious—and surprisingly strange—exploration of challenging themes that should leave audiences pondering long after the end credits roll.

Benjamin Millepied has not always belonged to the world of the Hollywood industry, on the contrary. His passion has always been art, but it was his relationship with Natalie Portman that made him known to the whole world.

However, it seems that not everything is rosy. This week several rumors were leaked claiming that he would have been unfaithful to the 41-year-old actress with Camille Étienne, a close friend of activist Greta Thunberg.

Neither of the two nor their representatives have made any statement on whether they are trying to get their marriage back on track or where they stand. One of their last appearances together was at a Beyonce concert on May 26.

How many years have Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman been together?

The actress and the choreographer met on the set of the movie Black Swan in 2009. Benjamin was responsible for teaching Natalie how to dance. At the time, the dancer was partnered with Isabella Boylston but decided to break up so he could date Portman.

Currently the couple has been together for more than 10 years. They married in August 2012 and celebrated their union with their loved ones and friends in a Jewish ceremony in Big Sur, California. They lived together in Paris for a while and have two children together, Aleph and Amalia.

Benjamin Millepied’s age and height

Benjamin was born on June 10, 1977 in Bordeaux, France. He is currently 45 years old and stands 1.78 m tall. He is the youngest of three children and began his ballet training when he was only eight years old with his mother, former ballerina Catherine Flory.

He continued to further his education between the ages of 13 and 16, attending the Conservatoire National de Lyon to learn from Michel Rahn. Despite having been a professional dancer for several years, forming a great career, he is now retired.

Benjamin Millepied’s net worth

Millepied has a net worth of $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His earnings come from his work as a choreographer and his dancing career.

He has been recognized several times, as in 1994 he received the Mae L. Wien Award for Outstanding Promise and in 2010 he was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Ministry of Culture.

Alma Har’el co-created the series and is in charge of directing it. Last year, filming had to be halted after threats were received. The Baltimore Manner reported that some of the cast and crew had received threats from a group of unidentified “drug dealers”.

Although the media gave several versions of events, the actors returned to the set and continued with the work. Dre Ryan is in charge of the script and the production marks the Thor actress‘ television debut.

What is Lady in the Lake about?

The story follows Maddie Schwatz, a housewife and mother who decides to reinvent herself as an investigative reporter with an unsolved murder case. Her life is destabilized when she collides with Cleo Sherwood, an all-around woman who, in addition to being moonlighting, is an activist for the rights and advancement of the city’s black community.

When will Lady in the Lake be released and where?

It is not yet known exactly when Lady in the Lake will arrive on the small screen, but it has been confirmed that it will be later this year and it will be an exclusive production of Apple TV+. The miniseries will bring together several great actors and among them are: Natalie Portman, Moses Ingram, Y’Lan Noel and Mikey Madison.