Beat the Heat with 3 Must-Watch Streaming Picks on Netflix and Prime Video

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Why Staying Inside Is a Great Idea This Week

Here in the UK, the hot weather just won’t quit. Everyone is telling themselves that 29 degrees Celsius is way better than 32 degrees (and it just about is – both are pretty toasty!). That makes it a perfect week to hide indoors and watch fun stuff on your screen.

If you have a little machine that blows cold air (called a portable air conditioner, like the writer does), you’ll be extra happy. But the best news is that the biggest streaming services (apps where you watch movies and shows, like Netflix) have a really strong lineup this week. The writer looked at everything new on Netflix and Prime Video and picked three highlights you’ll want to know about.

The Three Highlights

Here are the picks, explained super simply:

• Two are on Netflix, one is on Prime Video
• All are new this week
• They are a comedy, a romance finale, and a spy adventure

The Hawk (on Netflix)

• This is a funny movie starring grown-up actor Will Ferrell.
• He plays a made-up golfer named Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins (golf is a game where you hit a tiny ball into holes with long sticks).
• Lonnie was good in the past but never won the “grand slam of majors” – that’s just a fancy way of saying he never won the four biggest golf tournaments all together.
• Now he wants to try again, but he has to compete against his own son, who is a neat, serious pro golfer – the opposite of Lonnie.
• It looks like an old-style silly comedy, like the movies Anchorman or Dodgeball. It might be easy to guess what happens, but it feels safe and cozy.
• The real fun will probably be Will Ferrell making up funny lines and acting even sillier than you’d expect.

Heartstopper Forever (on Netflix)

• One of Netflix’s most loved series is ending – not with more episodes, but with a feature film (a full-length movie) that sends the characters off.
• It’s about Charlie and Nick, two school boys who fell in love, and their story has made millions of fans.
• The characters are moving to a new grown-up life, so it’s a natural place to stop.
• But there’s still drama! One goes to university (big school after high school) and the other stays home. The big questions are:
  • Can they stay together long-distance (far apart)?
  • Will one give up his dream for the other?
  • Or will they break up?
• Lots of people will tune in to find out, so it will likely shoot up the popularity charts fast.
• (There is a picture of “Heartstopper Forever” credited to Netflix in the original article.)

Ride or Die (on Prime Video)

• This is a movie about everyday-looking people who secretly live a double life as spies (people who do hidden missions).
• It stars Hannah Waddingham as the secret spy and Octavia Spencer as her best friend.
• When bad guys (called assassins) try to attack the spy at the wrong moment, the best friend gets pulled along for the wild ride.
• This is a classic “fish-out-of-water” story – that just means someone is stuck in a weird situation they know nothing about (like a fish on land!).
• Whether the movie works will mostly depend on how well the two lead actors feel like real best friends on screen (we call that “chemistry”).

How to Enjoy These Picks (Easy Steps)

1. Check if you have Netflix and/or Prime Video (these usually cost a small monthly fee).
2. Find a cool spot at home – maybe with a fan or that portable air conditioner.
3. Open the app and search for the title you like.
4. Grab a snack, sit down, and press play!

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Quick reminder: The Hawk and Heartstopper Forever are on Netflix. Ride or Die is on Prime Video. Don’t look for them in the wrong place!

Summary

It’s hot in the UK, so staying inside to stream is a smart move. This week, Netflix and Prime Video dropped three especially good watches:

• The Hawk – a silly golf comedy with Will Ferrell and his on-screen son.
• Heartstopper Forever – a movie ending the love story of Charlie and Nick with big long-distance questions.
• Ride or Die – a spy adventure with two friends played by Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer.

Pick one (or all three) and have a cool, cozy time!

FAQ

Q1: What does “grand slam of majors” mean in The Hawk?
In golf, there are four super important tournaments. Winning all four is called a “grand slam.” Lonnie never did that and wants to try again.

Q2: Is Heartstopper Forever a new season of the show?
No, it’s a full movie that acts as the final goodbye to the characters, not a set of episodes.

Q3: Are these movies okay for little kids?
They are likely made for teens and adults. Some jokes or themes might be for older viewers, so ask a grown-up if you’re unsure.

Q4: Why are there so many spy movies like Ride or Die?
The writer jokes that big streaming companies love making movies about normal people who are secret spies – it’s a story they use again and again!

Q5: Do I need a TV to watch these?
Nope! You can use a phone, tablet, computer, or TV as long as you have the app and internet.