Rose Byrne’s Raw Drama, Kiernan Shipka’s Cult Thriller, and the Movies Worth Watching This Month
Get ready for a mix of ’80s and ’90s nostalgia, rom‑coms, gripping dramas, action‑packed thrillers, and family fun hitting all our favourite streaming platforms this month.
From Rose Byrne and A$AP Rocky leading A24’s If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, to Rihanna lending her voice to Smurfs, Kiernan Shipka on a lean ’80s‑set rescue mission, and Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Steven Yeun scheming in The Rip, these are just a few of the faces making January’s streaming lineup unmissable. Here’s what’s worth queueing up this month.
People We Meet on Vacation
Streaming January 9, Netflix
Emily Henry’s bestselling romance comes to life in this effervescent Netflix original about two best friends whose decade‑long summer trips make one thing obvious to everyone but them — maybe they’re meant to be more than friends.
Stone Cold Fox
Streaming January 9, Netflix
A lean ’80s‑set action thriller with Kiernan Shipka on the hunt to infiltrate a cult‑like commune to rescue her kidnapped sister — expect punchy pace and retro vibes.
The Rip
Streaming January 16, Netflix
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reunite in this high‑stakes action thriller about Miami cops whose discovery of a big cash stash sets off a tense web of betrayal and violence.
Licorice Pizza (Re‑Streaming)
Streaming January 16, Netflix
Paul Thomas Anderson’s Oscar‑nominated coming‑of‑age charmer returns to Netflix this month — sun‑drenched, quirky, and unforgettable.
Barron’s Cove
Streaming January 1, Paramount+
A gritty crime drama where a grieving father takes justice into his own hands after the system fails him — tense, emotional and thought‑provoking.
Smurfs
Streaming January 16, Prime Video
The family‑friendly animated romp featuring Rihanna’s voice joins Prime Video’s roster — fun, colourful and light‑hearted viewing for all ages.
The Wrecking Crew
Streaming January 28, Prime Video
Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa headline this action‑packed conspiracy story about half‑brothers forced together by a mysterious death and buried secrets.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Streaming January 30, HBO Max
Rose Byrne delivers a powerhouse performance in this critically acclaimed drama about a mother pushed to the brink — raw, heartrending and unforgettable.
La Grazia
Streaming January 23, Mubi
Paolo Sorrentino’s latest, starring Toni Servillo, examines moral choices at the end of a presidential term — a beautifully layered Italian film that rewards patient viewers.
Not done yet? Here are the best TV shows streaming in January.
