Breathe

Right now you can watch Breathe in Australia on Foxtel Now and Beamafilm, and in the US on Kanopy and Hoopla — and the chemistry between the leads carries every scene. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 803 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. The chemistry Andrew Garfield brings to it is the real engine here. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Foxtel Now.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Breathe is worth clearing space for. The chemistry between the leads is the engine that drives everything, and Breathe makes sure it fires. Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed. Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy lead a cast whose chemistry carries the emotional beats. It hit screens in 2017. Romance lives or dies on chemistry, and Breathe has it in the cast combination that the writers chose to put at the centre of everything. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants romantic drama that respects their intelligence, Breathe is a strong recommendation. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Andrew Garfield is the anchor, and the work here is one of the more understated achievements in their career. The kind of thing you finish and immediately want more of.