RJ Mitte's 3 best movies to stream at home today – including "must-watch" thriller

It was announced yesterday that actor RJ Mitte died by suicide at age 34. A representative for the star announced his death yesterday: "It is with profound sadness we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte."

The statement continued: "RJ Mitte was best known for his role as Walter 'Flynn' White Jr. on AMC’s critically acclaimed, award-winning series Breaking Bad. Drawing from his own experience living with cerebral palsy, Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion.

"Beyond entertaining friends and family around the world, he served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children’s."

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Several stars have paid tribute to the actor, including his Breaking Bad co-star Bryan Cranston, saying he was in "despair" and will miss him following his death.

Mitte was best known for playing Walter "Flynn" White in the long-running crime drama, but has appeared in several high-profile films and TV shows over the years, including three streaming right now in the UK.

The Oak Room

Mitte starred as Steve in Cody Callahan thriller The Oak Room, hailed as "impressive" and a "must-watch."

Released in 2020 and based on Peter Genoway's play of the same name, The Oak Room follows young drifter Steve who returns to his hometown following a three-year absence.

He rocks up to a remote bar named The Pool Room, owned by Paul (Peter Outerbridge), a friend of Steve's late father, whom he owes a lot of money

Stuck in the bar during a blizzard, Steve offers to settle the debt by telling Paul a story, spinning a dark tale of mistaken identities, double-crosses, and shocking violence.

The film premiered at the Fantasia International Film Festival and received overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics, sitting at a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Oak Room is streaming on Prime Video, Rakuten TV, Plex, and YouTube.

In 2018, Mitte appeared in Time Share, directed by Sebastián Hofmann.

The haunting thriller follows two men: Andres (Miguel Rodarte), a cleaning man working in a luxury resort; and Pedro (Luis Gerardo Méndez), spending a week-long holiday in the same resort with his wife and son.

Mitte starred as Tom, a mysterious, persuasive manager and sales executive at the tropical resort that unnerves the men and manipulates the resort staff.

Like The Oak Room, Time Share proved a hit with critics, achieving an impressive 83% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The critics' consensus reads: "Sharp, funny, and delightfully dark, Time Share (Tiempo Compartido) offers genre fans a complex thriller that sinks its hooks in fast and doesn't let go until the closing credits."

Time Share is available to rent and buy on the Sky Store.

Westhampton

Westhampton, directed and written by Christian Nilsson, is still awaiting a UK streaming release date, but can be watched in the US presently.

It stars Finn Wittrock as Tom Bell, a damaged filmmaker haunted by a fatal car accident he caused in high school that killed his girlfriend, Beth (Roxanne Schiebergen), which he turned into his feature debut.

Years later, he returns to his Long Island hometown when he discovers his family home is set to be sold.

His journey to retrieve the keys to the property forces him to confront his former friends whose lives were forever changed by the accident.

Westhampton premiered in the Spotlight Narrative section of the Tribeca Festival and went on to win the Jury Award for Directing at the Stony Brook Film Festival and Best Feature at the CineSol Film Festival.

Mitte starred in the film as Fitz, a friendly bartender who never left their hometown and is among one of the few characters who welcomes Tom with open arms.

Westhampton is available to rent in the US via Prime Video. A UK streaming release is yet to be announced.

We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Information about how to access support is available via the NHS, and organisations who can offer help include Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393.

Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Freelance Reporter, Digital Spy Rebecca is a freelance journalist who specializes in TV and film. After beginning her career as a digital entertainment journalist for the Express & Star and Shropshire Star, she embarked on a freelance career in 2021 contributing to the likes of Metro UK, The Sun, WhatCulture, Screen Rant, FilmHounds Magazine and more. Her particular field of interest is horror cinema and she has written for genre publications such as Ghouls Magazine and Moving Pictures Film Club. LinkedIn