This biographical social drama is based on the story of a 13-year old boy who built a windmill from scratch with very limited resources and saved his entire village from famine. The film features Chiwetel Ejiofor and Maxwell Simba in the lead roles.
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Xappie recommendation meter: 90%
2) Don’t Breathe - Amazon Prime Video
Don’t Breathe goes down as one of the finest edge-of-the-seat thrillers in recent times. It is the tale of three miscreants who try to rob a blind man only to find out that he is one of the most lethal and unapologetically fierce individuals. It keeps the viewers hooked for most parts. The sequel - Don’t Breathe 2 is scheduled for release this year.
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Xappie recommendation meter - 85%
3) Cast Away - Amazon Prime Video
The Tom Hanks starrer was released back in 2000 and it is one of the best survival dramas ever to be made. After a FedEx flight collapses, Chunk Noland finds himself fighting for survival on a remote island. The film makes for a compelling watch.
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Xappie recommendation meter - 85%
4) Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi - Netflix
Those who haven’t already watched this buddy comedy should immediately add it to their weekend binge watchlist. The Tharun Bhascker directorial unravels the fun-filled journey of 4 childhood friends who go on a trip to Goa in the strangest of circumstances.
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Xappie recommendation meter: 80%
5) Njan Prakashan - Netflix
The slice of life drama features superstar Fahadh Faasil in the lead role. It is the story of a lazy lad who devises a wicked plan to fly to Germany but in the journey, reinvents himself. The film makes for a heartwarming watch.