What to watch this week: From a Guy Ritchie flick to a high stakes German espionage

This week, dive deep into the story of India’s first paralympic gold medalist with Chandu Champion, follow high-stakes espionage with the second season of the German hit TV series Kleo, enjoy a classic Guy Ritchie action comedy with The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and follow the story of two burned out love birds as they trace their past in each others company. 

Here’s the rundown for this week: 

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (English)

After his TV series The Gentlemen picked up some rave reviews earlier this year, director Guy Ritchie is back with another one of his characteristic action-packed comedies.

This film is based on true events and chronicles former British prime minister Winston Churchill’s determination to form a top-secret special force, to combat the Nazi U-boat crisis during the second World War. 

The task demands an eccentric and unique crew of soldiers and that is exactly what Gus March-Phillips must do. 

Starring: Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer, Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Kleo Season 2 (German)

Kleo returns for a second season of high-stakes espionage. 

Jella Haase reprises her role as the enigmatic former German spy in this thrilling series. Set against the backdrop of post-Cold War Europe, Kleo is on a relentless pursuit of a mysterious red suitcase containing secrets that could reshape the continent. 

Outmaneuvering both the CIA and KGB, she’ll stop at nothing to achieve her goal.

Starring: Jella Haase, Dimitrij Schaad, Julius Feldmeier, Vincent Redetzki, Andrej Kaminsky

Where to watch: Netflix

Tokyo Swindlers (Japanese)

A high-stakes cat-and-mouse game unfolds as a cunning group of real estate scammers attempt to pull off a 10-billion-yen heist in this new Japanese crime drama.

Helmed by Hitoshi One and adapted from Ko Shinjo’s novel, the series follows the con artists as they expertly manipulate landowners and developers while evading the relentless pursuit of the police.

Starring: Go Ayano, Etsushi Toyokawa, Kazuki Kitamura

Where to watch: Netflix

Which Brings Me to You (English)

Adapted from Steve Almond and Julianna Baggott’s novel, this romantic drama follows two burnouts, Jane and Will, who find an unexpected connection at a friend’s wedding. 

A chaotic encounter in the coatroom becomes the catalyst for a raw and honest night of confessions. 

As they delve deep into their past heartbreaks, a fragile hope emerges that this connection might be something more than just a fleeting fling.

Starring: Lucy Hale, Nat Wolff

Where to watch: Jio Cinema

Chandu Champion (Hindi)

This inspiring sports drama chronicles the life of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist. 

Helmed by Kabir Khan, the film delves into Petkar’s extraordinary journey from a young wrestler to an iconic Paralympic champion who won India its first individual gold medal. 

Starring: Kartik Aaryan, Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video