smw's - Rented List

Show moreShow less

Determined to find his missing daughter (Hala Finley), Austin detective Danny Rourke (Ben Affleck) finds himself spiraling down a rabbit hole investigating a series of reality-bending crimes where he will ultimately call into question his most basic assumptions about everything and everyone in his

world. Aided by Diana Cruz (Alice Braga), a gifted psychic, Rourke simultaneously pursues and is pursued by a lethal specter - the one man he believes holds the key to finding the missing girl - only to discover more than he ever bargained for.

Show moreShow less

Set in a time of immense change, Dancing on the Edge tells the story of a black jazz group, the Louis Lester Band, as they rise to fame, entertaining guests at exclusive high society gatherings in 1930s London.

While many recoil at the presence of black musicians in polite society, the capital's more progressive socialites, including younger members of the royal family, take the band under their wing. In this explosive five-part series, Stephen Poliakoff returns to television with his most ambitious work to date. A powerful narrative of love, music and ambition that unfolds at an extraordinary moment in history, Dancing on the Edge features a wonderful gallery of characters and a truly stellar cast. It also showcases some brilliant new songs, all of which combine to make an intoxicating and original period drama.

"Hacksaw Ridge" is the epic and inspiring true story of Desmond Doss (Andrew Garfield), an army medic and conscientious objector who, during one of the bloodiest battles of World War II, saved 75 men without firing or carrying a gun.

Show moreShow less

MI5 agents, living a different life every moment, facing a different threat every day. In the dangerous shadow-world of the intelligence community, the enemy is never far away. Hidden. Waiting. Planning. All MI5 have to go on are glimpses and fragments.

Our lives depend on them seeing the full picture...

Show moreShow less

"Dune: Part Two" explores the mythic journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he unites with Chani (Zendaya) and the Fremen while on a warpath of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.

Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, he endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

Show moreShow less

When the CIA's Most Wanted terrorist escapes MI5 custody during a high profile handover, Head of Counter-terrorism Harry Pearce (Peter Firth) is blamed and disappears in disgrace.

His former protege and ex-agent Will Holloway (Kit Harington) returns to discover the truth and uncovers a shocking revelation; Harry is still alive, has gone rogue, and desperately needs Will's help to catch the traitor at the heart of MI5. Will must decide whether to turn Harry in - or risk everything by trusting the damaged, dangerous piaster spy who betrayed him once before...

Show moreShow less

Roy (Woody Harrelson) and Jessie (Emily Mortimer) are a naive American couple travelling from China to Moscow on the legendary Transsiberian express.

They meet another couple - the mysterious and seductive Carlos (Eduardo Noriega) and his enigmatic girlfriend Abby (Kate Mara) - and what was a simple train journey soon turns into a thrilling chase of deception and murder as corrupt police officers pursue them and it soon becomes clear that everyone is not what they first seem.

What would drive Alan Strang (Peter Firth), a troubled adolescent stable boy, to blind six horses with a metal spike? Psychiatrist Martin Dysart (Richard Burton) investigates these unspeakable acts and delves into Alan's psyche, confronting the mysteries of sexual passion and madness as well as the dark demons buried within his own soul.

Show moreShow less

They were misfits, rebels ... and heroes. Oscar winners William Holden and Cliff Robertson topline this riveting World War II saga based on the true story of the First Special Service Force.

Capturing the drama of combat with outstanding cinematography and an exceptionally strong cast, the Devil's Bridage is a thrilling tribute to this renowned fighting unit. Lt. Col. Robert T. Frederick takes on the daunting task of melding a renegade group of American and Canadian recruits into a crack team of commando warriors. Frederick's superiors doubt the rookies until Frederick volunteers them for a perilous attack on a Nazi stronghold in the mountains. His men will be outnumbered and outgunned, but that's a fair fight to 'the devil's brigade'.

Show moreShow less

After an old friend introduces him to a dangerous new pill called NZT-48, aimless twenty-something Brian Finch (Jake McDorman) is able to use every part of his brain, making him the smartest person alive when he is on the drug.

Utilizing his enhanced abilities, Brian helps FBI agent Rebecca Harris (Jennifer Carpenter) with her caseload, as well as attempting to track down the deadly drug's manufacturer and figure out why Brian is the only person immune to its fatal side effects. Making matters more complicated is the involvement of mysterious U.S. Senator Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper), who may have more at stake than expected. Based on the hit movie, this action-packed first season continues the film's pulse-pounding story and never lets up!

Show moreShow less

Delving into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a prominent physics professor at UC Berkeley, this documentary unveils his pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb as the leader of Los Alamos Lab during WWII.

The profound impact of witnessing the bomb's inaugural explosion in 1945 moved him to quote the Bhagavad Gita, expressing, "I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds." Beyond his renowned contribution to nuclear physics, the film traces his early years and subsequent advocacy for strict controls on nuclear weapons. Through illuminating interviews and fresh perspectives, the documentary weaves together the voices of those who shared personal connections with Oppenheimer, as well as individuals whose lives were shaped by his lasting legacy.

Show moreShow less

Discover the fascinating truth behind a wide range of warlike people, societies and cultures that history will remember as 'The Barbarians'.

The Vikings

Following their sudden, brutal attack on an English monastery in 793 A.D., the Vikings quickly spread deep into Europe where their mettle as warriors and explorers had already set the wheels of a new age into motion.
The Goths
Terrorised by the Huns, then forced into starvation when they fled to the Roman Empire, the once peaceful farmers banded together and systematically battled their way to Rome, eventually capturing the capital.
The Mongols
Led by the savage and brilliant Genghis Khan, whilst employing terror tactics and a style of warfare so revolutionary it still inspires military strategists today, the Mongols built the largest empire the world had ever seen.
The Huns
Led by the legendary Attila, the 'Scourge of God', the Huns' military prowess led to the creation of the Great Wall of China and brought the Roman Empire to the brink of destruction.
The Vandals
The power-hungry Vandals swept through Spain, then across North Africa, and eventually to the gates of Rome itself. Through sneak attacks and cunning tactics they succeeded in facing down the awesome military might of the Roman Empire.
The Saxons
This Germanic tribe was considered particularly warlike and ferocious. The island of Britain was ripe for conquest, and the opportunistic Saxons took full advantage.

Show moreShow less

All the Money in the World follows the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III (Charlie Plummer) and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother, Gail (Michelle Williams), to convince his billionaire grandfather (Christopher Plummer) to pay the ransom. When Getty Sr.

refuses, Gail attempts to sway him as her son's captors become increasingly volatile and brutal. With her son's life in the balance, Gail and Getty Sr.'s advisor (Mark Wahlberg) become unlikely allies in the race against time that ultimately reveals the true and lasting value of love over money.

Show moreShow less

Award-winning actress Lucy Lawless stars in this contemporary Australian mystery series as retired police officer Alexa Crowe.

With her old boss (Bernard Curry) regularly asking for her insight on cold cases and a young police data-analyst (Ebony Vagulans) eager to be mentored - whether Alexa wants to or not - Alexa can't seem to stop solving crime. Tenacious and unapologetic, Alexa brings her dry wit and brash style as she contends with a suspicious death at a competitive culinary school, a murder in an exclusive cycling club, a woman who fell from the balcony of a male escort's apartment, a locked-room mystery, and more.

Show moreShow less

Screen legends Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford make movie magic as the captivating star-crossed lovers Katie Morosky and Hubbell Gardiner.

Theirs is a classic love story sparked by the attraction of opposites, played out against the backdrop of American life during times of foreign war, domestic prosperity and McCarthy-era paranoia in Hollywood.