August may have been women’s month, but the ladies are taking over September as well. I’m not complaining! We’ve got female-centric high-school revenge, badass older women action stars (which is a genre I am here for) and a biopic of one of our most famous, and tragic, film-stars of the late Hollywood Golden Age.
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Do Revenge – Netflix Film Releases 16 September 2022
Drea (Camila Mendes) is at the peak of her high school powers as the Alpha it-girl on campus when her entire life goes up in flames after her sex tape gets leaked to the whole school, seemingly by her boyfriend and king of the school, Max (Austin Abrams). Eleanor (Maya Hawke) is an awkward new transfer student who is angered to find out that she now has to go to school with her old bully, Carissa (Ava Capri) who started a nasty rumor about her in summer camp when they were 13. After a clandestine run-in at tennis camp, Drea and Eleanor form an unlikely and secret friendship to get revenge on each other’s tormentors.
Lou- Netflix Film
Thinking she’d put her dangerous past behind her, Lou (Allison Janney) finds her quiet life interrupted when a desperate mother (Jurnee Smollett) begs her to save her kidnapped daughter. As a massive storm rages, the two women risk their lives on a rescue mission that will test their limits and expose dark and shocking secrets from their pasts. Academy Award winner Allison Janney and Emmy Award nominee Jurnee Smollett star in Lou, alongside Logan Marshall-Green and Ridley Asha Bateman. The film is directed by Anna Foerster from a screenplay by Maggie Cohn and Jack Stanley, with Bad Robot’s JJ Abrams, Hannah Minghella, and Jon Cohen producing.
Blonde- Netflix Film
Based on the bestselling novel by Joyce Carol Oates, Blonde boldly reimagines the life of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons, Marilyn Monroe. From her volatile childhood as Norma Jeane, through her rise to stardom and romantic entanglements, Blonde blurs the lines of fact and fiction to explore the widening split between her public and private selves. Written and directed by Andrew Dominik, the film boasts a cast led by Ana de Armas and featuring Bobby Cannavale, Adrien Brody, Julianne Nicholson, Xavier Samuel and Evan Williams.
Netflix Titles
1 September 2022
Off the Hook- Netflix Series
Realizing they both have a toxic relationship to the Internet, roommates Léa and Manon decide to do the unthinkable: abandon all devices for 30 days.
Love in the Villa – Netflix Film
Julie’s dream trip to Verona, Italy, turns star-crossed when she discovers her rented villa is already occupied by an annoyingly attractive stranger.
Fenced In – Netflix Film
After a nervous breakdown, Walter trades the city for the countryside. But his hopes for a calm life are shattered once he meets his loud new neighbors.
Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles: Season 2 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
With the Yokai no longer their enemies, Usagi and the gang enjoy a short-lived peace but soon must prepare for an invasion by evil aliens.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure STONE OCEAN Episodes 13-24 – Netflix Series
The legacy of the Joestar family continues with Jolyne as she and her companions take on new Stand users behind the bars of Green Dolphin Street Prison.
2 September 2022
Devil in Ohio – Netflix Series
Determined to protect a young patient who escaped a mysterious cult, a psychiatrist takes the girl in, putting her own family — and life — in danger.
Dated and Related- Netflix Series
Hopeful singles and their siblings head to a lavish villa, where they’ll all be trying to find love — and win $100,000 — in this dating competition.
You’re Nothing Special- Netflix Series
Life in Amaia’s new hometown starts to get a lot more interesting when a rumor spreads at school that she’s inherited her grandmother’s magical talents.
Fakes – Netflix Series
Teenage best friends Zoe and Becca set out to build their own fake ID empire, but when business starts booming, their life of crime gets way too real.
Buy My House – Netflix Series
Homeowners from across the US pitch properties for sale to four experienced real estate investors, hoping to make a life-changing deal on the spot.
Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives: Season 2 – Netflix Series
In a season of fresh starts, the wives redefine relationships, careers and personal goals — all with their signature mix of cheeky quips and camaraderie.
Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go- Netflix Kids & Family Film
Cold, white mist. Clanking pipes. And an eerie voice that’s coming from the drain. Is the school bathroom… haunted? Ivy and Bean are on the case!
Ivy + Bean- Netflix Kids & Family Film
When Bean learns that her neighbor Ivy has a knack for magic, they team up to cast a spell on Bean’s older sister that will make her dance… forever!
Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance- Netflix Kids & Family Film
Ivy and Bean sign up for ballet, only to learn they’ll be dancing in a recital in front of hundreds of people. Time to get out of it — tout suite!
The Festival of Troubadours – Netflix Film
An unexpected reunion between a traveling musician and his son opens old wounds as the two set out on a long journey to a troubadour festival.
3 September 2022
Little Women – Netflix Series
Three sisters, who only have each other and never enough money, get entangled in a conspiracy involving the rich and powerful.
5 September 2022
Once Upon a Small Town- Netflix Series
Against his wishes a veterinarian from the big city relocates to the countryside, where he meets a policewoman, a town insider with a friendly secret.
Cocomelon: Season 6- Netflix Kids & Family Series
Jump into a bright and colorful “CoComelon” world, where cute characters and kid-friendly tunes help little ones learn and grow!
6 September 2022
Diorama – Netflix Film
As miscommunication and temptations abound, a couple’s once-passionate marriage slowly unravels, narrated through humorous dioramas.
Sheng Wang: Sweet and Juicy – Netflix Comedy Special
Sheng Wang makes his Netflix comedy special debut in Sheng Wang: Sweet and Juicy, marking Ali Wong’s directorial debut and filmed at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles. Sheng finds magic in the mundane as he discusses the upside to owning a juicer you don’t use, the secret to his posture, his heist dream team and much more.
Rodrigo Marques: King of Uncouth – Netflix Comedy Special
Brazilian comic Rodrigo Marques discusses a particularly crazy trip to a famous archipelago, his life traumas and more in this stand-up special.
Get Smart With Money – Netflix Documentary
Financial advisers share their simple tips on spending less and saving more with people looking to take control of their funds and achieve their goals.
Untold: The Race of the Century – Netflix Documentary
The Australia II yacht crew looks back on the motivation, dedication and innovation that led to their historic victory at the 1983 America’s Cup.
Bee and PuppyCat- Netflix Kids & Family Series
On a charming magical island, the impulsive Bee and her furry pal get up to all sorts of adventures while working for an intergalactic temp agency.
7 September 2022
Chef’s Table: Pizza- Netflix Documentary
Dig into the best pizzas from around the world, prepared by renowned chefs who bake passion, creativity and hard work into every slice.
Indian Predator: The Diary of a Serial Killer – Netflix Documentary
When a suspect is found in a journalist’s murder, the case is considered closed until a secret diary suggests 13 more victims — and possible cannibalism.
8 September 2022
Entrapped- Netflix Series
In this “Trapped” sequel, Andri and Hinrika dig into the murder of a cult member linked to a biker gang’s land dispute and a woman’s 2013 disappearance.
The Anthrax Attacks – Netflix Documentary
Days after 9/11, letters containing fatal anthrax spores spark panic and tragedy in the US. This documentary follows the subsequent FBI investigation.
9 September 2022
Cobra Kai: Season 5- Netflix Series
As Terry leads Cobra Kai into a new regime, Daniel, Johnny and an old ally join forces in a battle that goes way beyond the mat.
Narco-Saints – Netflix Series
An ordinary entrepreneur joins a secret government mission to capture a Korean drug lord operating in South America. Based on true events.
End of the Road – Netflix Film
Recently widowed mom Brenda fights to protect her family during a harrowing road trip when a murder and a missing bag of cash plunge them into danger.
No Limit- Netflix Film
An extraordinarily talented diver finds deep, destructive love with her record-holding apnea instructor in this visually arresting romantic drama.
Merlí. Sapere Aude: Season 2 – Netflix Series
After receiving life-altering news, Pol struggles to find a new normal. Meanwhile, his classmates navigate their own personal and academic obstacles.
12 September 2022
Ada Twist, Scientist: Season 3- Netflix Kids & Family Series
Pint-sized scientist Ada Twist and her two best friends are asking big questions — and working together to discover the truth about everything!
13 September 2022
Jo Koy: Live from the Los Angeles Forum – Netflix Comedy Special
Returning to Netflix for his fourth original special, Jo Koy takes the stage at the iconic Los Angeles Forum. True to form, Jo gushes about his relationship with his teenage son along with sharing the struggles of living with sleep apnea and more. Comment end
14 September 2022
The Lørenskog Disappearance – Netflix Series
When a billionaire’s wife vanishes, Norwegian police must deal with the frenzied press and deceitful informants to find the truth. Based on real events.
El Rey, Vicente Fernández- Netflix Series
From his humble upbringing to stardom, Mexican music icon Vicente Fernández’s whirlwind of a life and career is recounted over seven decades.
Heartbreak High – Netflix Series
An incendiary mural exposes everyone’s secret hook-ups at Hartley High. Its author, Amerie, has to grapple with the messy fallouts as a total outcast.
14 September 2022
Broad Peak- Netflix Film
After climbing Broad Peak mountain, Maciej Berbeka learns his journey was incomplete. Twenty-five years later, he sets out to finish what he started.
The Catholic School – Netflix Film
In 1975, three students at a prestigious all-male Catholic high school in Rome commit a horrifying crime that shocks their classmates and community.
Sins of Our Mother – Netflix Documentary
When Lori Vallow’s kids vanished, the search for them unearthed a trail of suspicious deaths, a new husband who shared her doomsday views — and murder.
15 September 2022
Liss Pereira: Adulting – Netflix Comedy Special
Comedian Liss Pereira gets real about relationships, adulthood and being somewhere in between — not perfect, but not so bad — in a world of extremes.
Dogs in Space: Season 2 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Fetch — a new planet for us all! With Earth in danger, desperate scientists send genetically enhanced dogs into space to find a new world to call home.
Terim – Netflix Documentary
Legendary manager Fatih Terim recounts his football journey, from his playing days to coaching and leading several teams to championship glory.
16 September 2022
Santo- Netflix Series
Two cops (Bruno Gagliasso, Raúl Arévalo) must learn to work together to catch the world’s most-wanted drug dealer, whose face has never been revealed.
Fate: The Winx Saga: Season 2 – Netflix Series
Alfea’s students must protect Solaria from powerful enemies who may already be within the school, while Bloom struggles to control her powers.
The Brave Ones – Netflix Series
Reincarnated as a human being to avenge her sister’s death, a goddess must learn to harness her superpowers to defeat her enemies and save her family.
Love Is Blind: After the Altar: Season 2 – Netflix Series
A new journey begins for singles seeking transformative love — sight unseen. Who will find romance and who will come face to face with heartbreak?
I Used to Be Famous – Netflix Film
A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.
Jogi – Netflix Film
Amid tension in 1980s India, three friends of different faiths unite in a noble yet dangerous effort to save hundreds in their town.
Mirror, Mirror – Netflix Film
Five employees grapple with their respective desires by arguing with themselves in the mirror, ahead of their cosmetic company’s 50th anniversary party.
Gymnastics Academy: A Second Chance – Netflix Kids & Family Series
In the wake of an injury, American teen Kyra Berry gets a second chance to chase her dreams — and a gymnastics scholarship — in faraway Australia.
Drifting Home – Netflix Film
One fateful summer, a group of elementary school kids set adrift on an abandoned apartment building must look within themselves to find a way back home.
Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard- Netflix Documentary
Upstart payment firm Wirecard wowed the financial industry with its runaway success — until a tenacious team of journalists exposed massive fraud.
19 September 2022
Go Dog Go: Season 3 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
The gang’s on-the-go adventures take an un-fur-gettable turn when Tag, Scooch and friends welcome a new family to Pawston and show them all around town!
20 September 2022
Patton Oswalt: We All Scream – Netflix Comedy Special
Filmed at Paramount Theatre in Denver Colorado, Patton makes his directorial debut with his fourth Netflix comedy special, We All Scream. Discussing what happens to our bodies as we get older, who he could have been had he just followed the list he created during the lockdown, the Baby Boomer’s last temper tantrum and much more.
21 September 2022
Iron Chef Mexico – Netflix Series
Rising talents participate in this cooking competition against three of Mexico’s finest chefs to win the mythical katana and become the Legendary Chef.
Designing Miami – Netflix Series
Miami’s two hottest designers aren’t just competitors, they’re also husband and wife. Eilyn and Ray Jimenez are making South Florida chicer one house at a time – she with a minimalist aesthetic and he with a more maximalist approach. Juggling the needs of their deep pocketed clients, their staffs of young designers, their close-knit families (some of whom are also contractors) and their relationship with each other isn’t easy, but this talented, stylish duo manages to pull it off while always maintaining a healthy sense of humor.
The Perfumier – Netflix Film
To regain her sense of smell and get back her lover, a detective joins forces with a perfume maker who uses deadly methods to create the perfect scent.
The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist – Netflix Documentary
A group of LA teenagers arrested in 2009 for stealing from celebrities’ homes inspired a media frenzy and a movie. Now, two of them tell their story.
Fortune Seller: A TV Scam- Netflix Documentary
Savvy saleswomen or devious scammers? Wanna Marchi and Stefania Nobile became the undisputed queens of Italian TV shopping — until they went too far.
22 September 2022
Snabba Cash: Season 2- Netflix Series
Tormented by memories of Salim, Leya can’t seem to escape her past as the ruthless chase for easy money continues.
Thai Cave Rescue – Netflix Series
A Thai youth soccer team and their assistant coach are trapped within Tham Luang Cave, prompting a global rescue effort. Inspired by true events.
The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone- Netflix Documentary
Sharing her journey from child to teen activist, Georgie Stone looks back at her life and historic fight for transgender rights in this documentary.
Karma’s World: Season 4 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
New songs and adventures await in Hansberry Heights as Karma rhymes her way through bigger challenges and shows up for her family, friends and community.
23 September 2022
The Girls at the Back- Netflix Series
Five women in their 30s, friends since high school, gather for their annual getaway. But this year, one of them has just been diagnosed with cancer.
Jamtara – Sabka Number Ayega: Season 2- Netflix Series
New scams, higher stakes, same old town. In Jamtara, no one is spared from the web of corruption and treachery.
ATHENA – Netflix Film
Hours after the tragic death of their youngest brother in unexplained circumstances, three siblings see their lives thrown into chaos.
A Jazzman’s Blues- Netflix Film
Tyler Perry’s tale of forbidden love and family drama unravels 40 years of secrets and lies against a soundtrack of juke joint blues in the Deep South.
Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles – Netflix Kids & Family Film
While investigating the legend of the mythical Pokémon Arceus, Ash, Goh and Dawn uncover a plot by Team Galactic that threatens the world.
24 September 2022
Dynasty: Season 5 – Netflix Series
Next-level power plays, nasty sibling rivalries and nonstop sabotage mean there’s no rest for the Colbys and Carringtons this season.
Fullmetal Alchemist The Final Alchemy – Netflix Film
The Elric brothers’ long and winding journey comes to a close in this epic finale, where they must face off against an unworldly, nationwide threat.
26 September 2022
A Trip to Infinity- Netflix Documentary
Eminent mathematicians, particle physicists and cosmologists dive into infinity and its mind-bending implications for the universe.
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark: Chapter 2 – Netflix Kids & Family Series
Music and magic return as the ponies learn more about the power of their Cutie Marks. But a crafty villain is waiting in the wings with an evil plot!
27 September 2022
Nick Kroll: Little Big Boy – Netflix Comedy Special
After performing stand-up for 20 years, Nick Kroll makes his Netflix stand-up special debut with Little Big Boy. Filmed at the Warner Theatre in Washington DC, in a set that is hilarious with an emotional undercurrent, Nick shows a bit of his vulnerable side as he talks getting his heart broken for the first time at the ripe age of 33, the power of mothers, his journey to fatherhood, and the trick to farting without making any noise … and much more. The special is executive produced by Kroll, John Irwin, Casey Spira and Christie Smith. It is directed by Bill Benz.
28 September 2022
Inside the World’s Toughest Prisons: Season 6 – Netflix Series
Wrongfully convicted former inmate Raphael Rowe continues his investigation of formidable prisons in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, Greece and Moldova.
Too Hot to Handle: Brazil: Season 2 – Netflix Series
A new group of gorgeous Brazilian singles puts their emotions and desires to the test in paradise for a life-changing cash prize of R$500,000.
Eat the Rich: The GameStop Saga- Netflix Documentary
This humorous documentary series follows a group of millennial misfits who banded together online to rescue their beloved GameStop from the clutches of Wall Street bigwigs, in a viral David vs. Goliath story for the 21st century.
29 September 2022
The Empress – Netflix Series
In 1800s Austria, passionate and rebellious Sisi and Emperor Franz Joseph face love under duress, intrigues and power struggles at the Viennese court.
30 September 2022
Floor is Lava: Season 3- Netflix Series
Fifteen daring new teams fight to race to the top of a towering volcano to win $10,000. Who’s going to triumph and who’s going to be toast?
Human Playground – Netflix Series
IDRIS ELBA’S HUMAN PLAYGROUND sees the Hollywood actor serve as Executive Producer, as well as providing voiceover, on this epic new documentary series brought to you by the same team behind international best seller Before They Pass Away, which has sold hundreds of thousand copies worldwide.
Entergalactic – Netflix Special
From the minds of Kid Cudi and Kenya Barris comes a story of two young artists navigating the twists and turns of finding love in New York City.
Rainbow – Netflix Film
A modern tale of a teenager’s coming-of-age journey loosely inspired by the classic novel “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”
Anikulapo – Netflix Film
After an affair with a queen leads to his demise, an eager traveler encounters a mystical bird with the power to give him another life.
Phantom Pups – Netflix Kids & Family Series
A young boy and his family move into a haunted home, where he meets three adorable ghost pups and tries to help them turn back into real dogs.
COMING SOON
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners – Netflix Series
In a dystopia riddled with corruption and cybernetic implants, a talented but reckless street kid strives to become a mercenary outlaw — an edgerunner.
Who Likes My Follower? – Netflix Series
Three successful influencers each help one of their followers narrow down a field of dating prospects, hoping to trade digital likes for real-life love.
Plan A Plan B – Netflix Film
When an earnest matchmaker moves into an office next to a cynical divorce attorney, their bitter conflict is complicated by a growing attraction.
Non-Branded Titles
8 Mile – 9/1/2022
In 1995 Detroit, a talented rapper fights to prove himself on the local hip-hop scene. Eminem stars in this acclaimed drama loosely based on his life.
A Cinderella Story – 9/1/2022
Teen Sam meets the boy of her dreams at a dance before returning to toil in her stepmother’s diner. Can her lost cell phone bring them together?
Jaws – 9/1/2022
When an insatiable great white shark terrorizes Amity Island, a police chief, an oceanographer and a grizzled shark hunter seek to destroy the beast.
300: Rise of an Empire – 9/1/2022
Mortal-turned-god Xerxes is back, leading the Persian forces in their invasion of Greece.
This Is 40 – 9/1/2022
After a big birthday, married couple Pete and Debbie wrestle with the realities of parenthood, romance, and getting older.
Rick and Morty: Season 6 (weekly episodes) – 9/5/2022
Worse for wear and down on their luck, Rick and Morty attempt to bounce back for more intriguing adventures, possibly involving a bunch of dinosaurs.
Joker – 9/29/2022
In 1981 Gotham City, a struggling, mentally ill comic battles to be seen. His life takes a dark, gut-wrenching turn after he lashes back at attackers.