April is all about finding opportunities to go on vacation, even if it just means hanging out in your bedroom and watching shows on your laptop. When you’re cozy in bed and have no plans of getting up, check out these new Netflix films and originals coming to you this month!
Chef’s Table: Pastry
This Emmy-nominated series is set to tickle our sweet tooth by showing what happens behind the scenes and what goes into the minds of the world’s best pastry chefs — Christina Tosi of Milk Bar, Will Goldfarb of Room 4 Dessert in Bali, Indonesia, Jordi Roca of three Michelin star restaurant El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain, and Corrado Assenza of Caffé Sicilia in Noto, Sicily.
Available on Netflix starting April 13.
Aggretsuko
This all-new Sanrio character has struck a nerve among the working community for perfectly representing their inner feelings about their thankless, routine jobs — rage, rage, and even more rage. If you’re a working millennial, you’ll be able to relate to Retsuko the red panda and her struggle in coping with her office life.
Available on Netflix starting April 20.
Psychokinesis
From the director that brought us Train to Busan, this action-packed film follows a father who, after suddenly in possession of superpowers, must set out to save his estranged teenaged daughter.
Available on Netflix starting April 25.
Lost in Space
Danger! Danger! This latest reboot of the classic American sci-fi series follows the Robinson family who encounters a rip in spacetime which throws their spaceship off-course, crash-landing them to an unknown planet lightyears away from their intended destination. Faced with the mysteries of this alien planet, they must survive the horrors of the unpredictable environment while also overcoming their own inner demons to be able to leave.
Available on Netflix starting April 13.
Come Sunday
Based on a true story, Come Sunday is a film about globally-renowned pastor Carlton Pearson who comes under fire by his church for preaching something different from what is written in the bible.
Available on Netflix starting April 13.
The Week Of
This comedy movie stars Adam Sandler and Chris Rock as fathers of a soon-to-be bride and groom who attempt to plan the best wedding for their children despite having opposing personalities.
Available on Netflix starting April 27.
6 Balloons
In this chilling and emotional film, we are given a glimpse of what it’s like to care for a family member addicted to drugs. Starring Abbi Jacobson as Katie and Dave Franco as heroine-addicted Seth, 6 Balloons follows these two siblings as they struggle for resolution before Seth totally destroys himself and the lives of those around him.
Available on Netflix starting April 6.
Amateur
A 14-year-old basketball wunderkind becomes the talk of the town after footage of his gameplay goes viral. When he receives a scholarship and is scouted for a basketball team, he soon realizes that behind the glitz and glamor of the sport is politics and corruption.
Available on Netflix starting April 6.
What show are you most excited for? Sound off below!
