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Virgin Atlantic onboard entertainment - August 2025

You'll find a wide selection of movies, TV shows and audio books when you're onboard a Virgin Atlantic plane. Take a look at our favourites for this month below, or find out more about what to expect on your next Virgin Atlantic flight over on their dedicated Vera website pages.

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The Accidental Getaway Driver

During a routine pickup, an elderly Vietnamese cab driver is taken hostage at gunpoint by three recently escaped Orange County convicts.

Captain America: Brave New World

As he takes on the mantle of Captain America, Sam Wilson soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must unravel a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Dog Man

Half-dog, half-cop, all chaos – Dav Pilkey’s crime-fighting canine leaps into action in this riotous animated adventure.Battling crooks, catastrophes, and his feline nemesis, Petey, it’s packed with slapstick, mischief, and zany humour for kids and nostalgic fun for grown-ups.

The Last Showgirl

Anderson is gobsmackingly good in this poignant drama about a veteran Vegas showgirl facing an uncertain future.With direction from Gia Coppola – yes, an actual Coppola – it’s a brilliant tale of reinvention, resilience, and the emotional cost of chasing a dream.

National Anthem

A tender debut from American director Gilford, this queer rodeo drama follows a soft-spoken labourer (Plummer)drawn to a bold, free-spirited chosen family in New Mexico. Sparse, sun-drenched and searching, it’s a heartfelt look at masculinity and self-invention.

One Of Them Days

Best friends and roommates Dreux (Keke Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA) are about to have One of Them Days.When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their...

Presence

When the Payne family move into a new gaff, they’re unaware they’re being watched – by the house itself.Director Soderbergh’s eerie thriller unfolds from the perspective of ‘the presence’ as the terrified Paynes try to unravel the unsettling past of their new home.

The Thicket

Peter Dinklage leads a scrappy, blood-soaked western as a bounty hunter tracking down a girl snatched by Cut Throat Bill.Fair to say that cult author Joe R. Lansdale’s novel gets the full pulp treatment here – mud, menace, and a healthy dash of the plain ol’ weird.

Babygirl

A high-powered CEO risks everything for an affair with her young intern in Reijn’s provocative thriller. Kidman deliversa fearless, career-best turn, with Dickinson and Banderas adding to the heat in what emerges as a stylish, psychologically charged drama.

Companion

Superb slow-burn sci-fi thriller, in which Iris (Thatcher) discovers she’s not human, but a hyper-advanced companion robot.As paranoia and betrayal take hold, Iris fights to control her own fate in what emerges as a tense and mind-bending experience.

F, Marry, Kill

Hale leads the cast of this slick comedy-thriller, playing a true-crime fan who may or may not be dating a serial killer.Smart, sharp and knowingly absurd, it skewers swipe culture while letting the paranoia spiral in all the right ways.

Last Swim

This lyrical debut from British-Iranian director Nathwani is a sun-kissed snapshot of youth, friendship and mortality.Centred on a day at Hampstead Heath, it follows Ziba as she spends one final summer’s day with pals – while hiding a life-altering secret.

Night of the Zoopocalypse

A meteor crash turns zoo animals into zombies, prompting a wolf and mountain lion duo to lead a rescue mission.Inspired by a Clive Barker concept – yes, really! – this Franco-Canadian animated horror-comedy balances kid-friendly scares with heartfelt moments.

Paddington In Peru

Paddington, the marmalade-loving bear gets lost in the jungle on an exciting, high-stakes adventure when he returnsto visit his Aunt Lucy. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling journey ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected escapade through the Amazon rainforest.

Regarding Us

After losing her job, a trans woman finds unexpected purpose through her bond with a young girl. Grey is outstandingin this wonderful indie drama that juggles chosen family, queer parenting, and religious prejudice with enormous sensitivity and sincerity.

The Unbreakable Boy

Based on a true story, this moving tale of resilience follows Scott, a father struggling with his own flaws as he raises Austin,whose autism and brittle bone disease don’t stop him from embracing life with joy. Watching his son, Scott is forced to rethink his own outlook.

Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger

Northern grit meets global greed as Burnley’s own Dave Fishwick saddles up, taking on sleazy payday lenders in this crowd-pleasing sequel. A fictionalised fight for financial justice sees Kinnear’s Dave cross the pond, team up with a journalist, and face off with a loan...

The Day the Earth Blew Up

Porky Pig and Daffy Duck uncover an alien invasion in this first fully animated Looney Tunes feature.Full of retro-futurist chaos and absurd gags, it’s a zany sci-fi romp that blends classic slapstick with extra-terrestrial mayhem.

The Girl with the Needle

Tough viewing at times, this Danish psychological horror grips like a vice. Von Horn’s chilling drama delves into the crimesof real-life child murderer Dagmar Overbye, with Sonne and Dyrholm delivering powerhouse performances in a harrowing, unforgettable tale.

Last Breath

Harrelson anchors this true-life nerve-shredder about a North Sea dive gone wrong, where one man is left stranded0n the seabed running out of air. As a team of rescue divers race against the clock, the tension mounts. And boy does it mount.

The Monkey

Director Osgood ‘son of Anthony’ Perkins follows his tremendous Longlegs with this adaptation of a Stephen King storyabout a toy monkey whose drumbeat spells mayhem. James plays twin brothers forced to reckon with childhood trauma, and the result is as gory as it is funny.

Novocaine

Quaid stars as a bank manager with congenital insensitivity to pain, whose life spirals into ultraviolent chaosafter his crush (Midthunder) is kidnapped. What emerges is a hyper-violent action comedy that’s as bruised as it is bizarre.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Timely and urgent, Rasoulof’s gripping, Cannes-winning thriller follows a judge who struggles with paranoia amidpolitical unrest in Tehran. When his gun goes missing, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing harsh measures that fray family ties.

Unstoppable

Based on a true story, this is the inspiring tale of how wrestler Anthony Robles overcame the odds to become a champ –despite being born with one leg. Jerome delivers a powerhouse performance, while Lopez shows some serious acting chops as his fiercely supportive mother.

William Tell

A bold and bloody reimagining of the Swiss folk hero, this historical epic sees Bang turning on the charm as the legendaryarcher leading a rebellion against tyranny. With a star-studded cast in support, it’s a thrilling mix of grit, grandeur, and old-skool action spectacle.

You're Cordially Invited

Two weddings, one venue, total chaos. Witherspoon and Ferrell add considerable star-wattage to this breezy rom-comabout rival ceremonies forced to share an island. If it’s brain-on-hold, mishap-based fun you’re after, you really can’t go far wrong with this one.

Wolf Man

A fresh spin on the classic monster myth, Whannell’s moody horror stars Abbott as a man doomed to lycanthropy.As practical effects (the best sort) ramp up the terror, this dark reimagining brings brutal transformations and psychological dread to the fore.

A Working Man

Statham reteams with his Beekeeper director Ayer in a grimy, bone-crunching thriller about a construction foremanwith a deadly past. Co-written by Stallone, it’s a tale of vengeance, moral rot and functional fists – as well as a lot of growling. A lot of growling.

Drifting

Cian and Pat have been joined at the hip since they were kids and have the run of their small town in the midlands. Cian is content to coast through a life of booze and casual hook-ups while Pat has begun to grow weary of his surroundings.

I'm not a Robot

After repeatedly failing Captcha tests, music producer Lara becomes obsessed with a disturbing question:Could she be a robot?

Perfectly A Strangeness

In the dazzling incandescence of an unknown desert, three donkeys discover an abandoned astronomical observatoryand the universe. A sensorial, cinematic exploration of what a story can be.

Going Dutch

Visiting his grandparents in Holland after a messy breakup, a young Canadian meets an enigmatic Dutch womanwho lifts his spirits – until a startling revelation bursts his bubble.

Madam Black

When a glamour photographer runs over a child's pet, he's forced to fabricate a story about its disappearance..

The Therapist

Lost in the midst of an unexpected crisis, Jaydon goes in search for the answers to his problems in the place he knows best -his lifelong barber, The Therapist.

Hafekasi

Mona is a 10 year old Tongan-Australian girl who begins to realise she’s different to her single,white mum and family. Both mother and daughter navigate identity and belonging in Melbourne suburbia during the 90s.gs.

The One Note Man

A lonely bassoonist lives his life meticulously, mired in routine. Each day, he plays a single note in an orchestraand leaves the stage while the rest continue. One day, his exit is accidentally delayed and he hears a breath-taking violin solo, which changes his life forever.

Wake

Grace, a strong and independent woman, is in mourning for the unexpected loss of her son-in-law Tom,a much-respected farmer. Grace, Hannah and Josh must come to terms with their grief, make sense of events and continue to run the family farm. With relationships strained, the...

I'm not a Robot

A film that starts in silence before gliding into relaxing music. A couple comes together to dance in their own familiarand comforting way, but beneath the simplicity, a question is posed: how would you move if your dance partner suddenly left the floor? If you're living with...

Magicland

In this joyful documentary, we meet Jenny Myers, the first Black woman to be invited to join the Magic Circle, the world'spremier magic society. While Jenny delights us with her tricks and illusions, the loving relationship between Jenny and her granddaughter, Naphtalia, unfolds.

Treasure

Centuries apart, a treasure hunter’s quest across the British countryside and a mother’s precious sacrifice form twointertwined stories. This beautiful animation is a celebration of the enduring power of love and human connection, and a love song to the Shropshire hills in...

Call of the Cranes

People walking in the forest hear the sound of birds calling. They gather together in a field and dance in response.The dancers are older people from the Kanta-Häme Memory Association in Finland, a group dedicated to the well-being and equality of people living with dementia...

The Past is Another Country

Bridget Sojourner is 76 and she’s not buying a new bicycle. The one she’s had since she was 12 is still just fine with her.In this slowly-unfolding documentary created from a stunning collection of photos by filmmaker Magda Rakita, Bridget reflects on fashion, allotments...

Wait a Minute

It’s a day on a busy pier with people dancing and enjoying each other's company. Dancing turns out to be a way to say “hello”,an invitation to play and a call welcoming us in. Buoyed by the infectious groove of Ana Egge’s music, this joyous celebration of movement and...

Clearing

In the solitude of a Canadian winter morning, the snow is gently falling. The soft flurries find a dancer at peace with aging and identity. As she moves in the silent landscape, a snowplough slowly rumbles along the road. This experimental dance film features music composed...

The Piano Forest

Pianos placed in a Swedish forest are slowly broken down by the wind and weather and gradually returned to the earth.What started as an art installation has become a memorial to the fleeting nature of life. As the instruments merge with their surroundings, we hear from people...

You Can’t Shrink Love

Lucy Francis is an American artist who has loved dogs since she was a child. Today, in her 70s, she’s found a unique way to help people remember their most beloved companions. The dogs Lucy crafts are so small yet so lifelike, they bring joy and connection to their human friends.