No one loves you like your sibling. When families get together on Raksha Bandhan, homes and hearts are always full. Be it catching up with cousins or eating your favorite mithai, this festival is one of the best occasions for a binge watching marathon. So whether you’re in the mood for a heart-warming comedy or a moving story of sisterly sacrifice, Lionsgate Play has the perfect watch list. So this Raksha Bandhan, grab a box of kaju katli and your siblings for the ultimate Raksha Bandhan sleepover.
Hiccups & Hookups
Relationships may fade away but family is forever! Showcasing the true strength of a sibling bond, Lionsgate Play’s Indian Original Hiccups & Hookups takes you through the story of a recently divorced mother, Vasudha (Lara Dutta) and her teenage daughter Kay, as they move in with Vasudha’s younger brother Akhil (Prateik Babbar). They carefully navigate dating, relationships and life with each other’s help and support. Clubbed with banter and playful love, this brother- sister duo hits home as Akhil helps Vasudha through her dark days.
Home Economics
Share a love-hate relationship with your siblings? Who doesn’t? Home Economics is a modern comedy that takes on the heartwarming yet super uncomfortable and sometimes frustrating relationship between three adult siblings: Tom, the middle-class writer; Connor, the little brother and Sarah, the do-good sister who’s barely getting by. Starring Jimmy Tatro, Caitlin McGee, Karla Souza, and Sasheer Zamata the show touches up how money keeps getting in the way of a family that loves each other to no end.
The Hunger Games
When Katniss’ sister is chosen to partake in The 74th Hunger Games, she volunteers in place of her. This small sacrifice unfolds into what is now one of the most coveted franchises in cinematic history. A story of love, honor and subdued politics, The Hunger Games is a cult-classic in every aspect. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth Banks, Lenny Kravitz and Donald Southerland, the four films are must-watches in every aspect.
Wonder
Ever Wonder-ed about the power of love? When August Pullman aka Auggie, who is born with facial differences that have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, enters the local fifth grade, he ends up an unlikely hero. A story of unending compassion, bravery and unwavering familial support, the film stars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, Mandy Patinkin, Daveed Diggs, and Izabela Vidovic and is sure to end in a puddle of tears.
~Catch these exciting titles on Lionsgate Play this Raksha Bandhan for some heartwarming watches~