New shows and movies to watch on Netflix Canada this weekend

Apr 16 2021, 8:33 pm

We’re continuing to zip through April, and Netflix Canada is bringing a slew of new shows, movies, and documentaries to keep you busy all weekend.

From a monsterĀ apocalypse, ballerinas, Fast and the Furious, some foreign films, and titles from earlier in April, here are plenty of options to keep you glued to the screen all weekend.

Love and Monsters

Seven years after he survived the monster apocalypse, lovably hapless Joel leaves his cozy underground bunker behind on a quest to reunite with his ex.

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Four shorts explore the surprising ways in which unexpected catalysts inflame the uncomfortable emotions simmering under fractured relationships.

Fast & Furious Spy Racers: Season 4: MexicoĀ 

When the Spy Racers are framed for a crime they didn’t commit, they flee to Mexico to clear their name and uncover a new evil scheme.

Into the BeatĀ 

A teen ballerina discovers hip-hop by chance and is faced with an impossible choice: Does she follow her parentsā€™ footsteps… or her newfound passion?

Why Did You Kill Me?

The line between justice and revenge blurs when a devastated family uses social media to track down the people who killed 24-year-old Crystal Theobald.

Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!

Brian Dixon knows how important family is. When his teenage daughter comes to live with him, he enlists the help of his Pops, sister, and best friend to tackle teenage boys, TikTok, and the family business.

Ride or Die

Rei helps the woman sheā€™s been in love with for years escape her abusive husband. While on the run, their feelings for each other catch fire.

In case you missed it, here are some Netflix shows and movies that were released earlier in April:

Thunder Force

Two childhood best friends reunite as an unlikely crime-fighting superhero duo when one invents a formula that gives ordinary people superpowers.

Have You Ever Seen Fireflies?

Rebellious, irreverent wunderkind GĆ¼lseren navigates loneliness, love and loss with political turmoil and social change.

Night in Paradise

Hiding out in Jeju Island following a brutal tragedy, a wronged mobster with a target on his back connects with a woman who has her own demons.

The Big Day: Collection 2

Time-honoured customs marry with contemporary values ā€” and of course, couture outfits ā€” in this celebration of six larger-than-life Indian weddings.

Dolly Parton: A MusiCares TributeĀ 

In a star-studded evening of music and memories, a community of iconic performers honour Dolly Parton as the MusiCares Person of the Year.

Snabba Cash

The lives of an ambitious businesswoman, a charming gang enforcer and a troubled teen collide amidst a desperate ā€” and sinister ā€” pursuit of wealth.

This Is A Robbery: The World’s Biggest Art Heist

In 1990, two men dressed as cops con their way into a Boston museum and steal a fortune in art. Take a deep dive into this daring and notorious crime.

The Wedding Coach

Bridesmaids and in-laws and mason jars, oh my! Weddings are a beautiful cause for celebration, but planning one is far from a party. After barely making it down the aisle of her own wedding, comedian Jamie Lee is on a hilarious, heartwarming mission to help six engaged couples overcome the stressful real-life challenges that pop up before and on The Big Day.

Concrete Cowboy

While spending the summer in North Philadelphia, a troubled teen is caught between a life of crime and his estranged fatherā€™s vibrant urban-cowboy subculture.

Just Say Yes

Incurable romantic Lotte finds her life upended when her plans for a picture-perfect wedding unravel ā€” just as her self-absorbed sister gets engaged.

Madame Claude

In 1960s Paris, Madame Claudeā€™s influence extends beyond the world of sex work – until an affluent young woman threatens to change everything.

Run

Desiring freedom after years of isolated medical care, teenager Chloe suspects her mother might be holding her back ā€” and harbouring sinister secrets.

The Serpent

In the 1970s, merciless killer Charles Sobhraj preys on travellers exploring the “hippie trail” of South Asia. Based on shocking true events.

Sky High

After falling for Estrella, Ɓngel, a mechanic from the Madrid suburbs, dives into a world of heists and becomes the target of a relentless detective.

Prank Encounters: Season 2

Host Gaten Matarazzo pulls the strings on a new season of elaborate pranks involving everything from haunted mansions to ancient burial grounds. Yikes!

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