Netflix 2020 Release Preview
Another year of movies is ahead of us! We’ve mentioned a lot of these films already, but here’s a handy list of all the films coming to Netflix this year...so far. (thread)
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Netflix recently posted a thread with titles and descriptions of their upcoming 2020 releases. This post is that list, with additional information from IMDB where available. There are films from Dee Rees, David Fincher, Charlie Kaufman, Alan Yang and more, starring actors such as Toni Collette, Chadwick Boseman, and Ana de Armas. There are original works and adaptations, dramas and comedies - definitely an attempt to have something for everyone. Read on for more info.
THE OLD GUARD: From director Gina Prince-Bythewood, Charlize Theron and Kiki Layne lead a covert group of immortal mercenaries who must fight to keep their team together when they discover the existence of a new immortal and their extraordinary abilities are exposed.
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The Old Guard
Stars: Charlize Theron, KiKi Layne, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Harry Melling
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writer: Greg Rucka
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Plot: A covert group of immortal mercenaries who must fight to keep their team together when they discover the existence of a new immortal and their extraordinary abilities are exposed.
What you should know: Based on the comic book by Leandro Fernandez and Greg Rucka
MISS AMERICANA: From director Lana Wilson, a raw and emotionally revealing look at Taylor Swift; following one of the most iconic artists of our time as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.
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Miss Americana
Director: Lana Wilson
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: A raw and emotionally revealing look at Taylor Swift; following one of the most iconic artists of our time as she learns to embrace her role not only as a songwriter and performer, but as a woman harnessing the full power of her voice.
MANK: From director David Fincher, the story centers around the writing of CITIZEN KANE. Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Charles Dance, and Lily Collins star.
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Mank
Stars: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Lily Collins, Tuppence Middleton
Director: David Fincher
Writer: Jack Fincher
Genre: Biography, Drama
Plot: Follows screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz's tumultuous development of Orson Welles' iconic 1941 movie Citizen Kane.
What you should know: This is David Fincher's first film since 2014's Gone Girl.
UNCORKED: Mamoudou Athie (UNICORN STORE), Courtney B. Vance, and Niecy Nash star in Prentice Penny’s feature directorial debut. Elijah (Athie) must balance his dream of becoming a master sommelier with his father's expectations that he carry on the family’s Memphis BBQ joint.
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Uncorked
Stars: Courtney B. Vance, Mamoudou Athie, Niecy Nash, Sasha Compère
Writer/Director: Prentice Penny
Genre: Drama
Plot: Elijah must balance his dream of becoming a master sommelier with his father's expectations that he carry on the family’s Memphis BBQ joint.
What you should know: This is director Prentice Penny's feature film debut.
REBECCA: Director Ben Wheatley's adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's novel (adapted by Hitchcock in 1940) follows a newly-married young woman (Lily James) who finds herself battling the shadow of her husband's (Armie Hammer) dead first wife, the mysterious Rebecca.
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Rebecca
Stars: Lily James, Armie Hammer, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ann Dowd
Director: Ben Wheatley
Writer: Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel, Anna Waterhouse, based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Plot: A young newlywed finds herself in living in the shadow of her wealthy husband's previous wife.
What you should know: Director Ben Wheatley's last two films were Free Fire and High-Rise.
HILLBILLY ELEGY: Amy Adams, Glenn Close, and Gabriel Basso star in director Ron Howard's adaptation of J.D. Vance's memoir of the same name, a modern exploration of the American Dream about three generations of an Appalachian family.
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Hillbilly Elegy
Stars: Amy Adams, Glenn Close, Gabriel Basso, Frieda Pinto
Director: Ron Howard
Writer: Vanessa Taylor, based on the novel by J.D. Vance
Genre: Drama
Plot: A modern exploration of the American Dream about three generations of an Appalachian family.
What you should know: Amy Adams and Glenn Close have been nominated for 13 Oscars combined, but have zero wins.
DA 5 BLOODS: The latest Spike Lee joint follows four African American vets who return to Vietnam, searching for the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure. Chadwick Boseman, Paul Walter Hauser, Norm Lewis, Delroy Lindo, and Jonathan Majors star.
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Da 5 Bloods
Stars: Chadwick Boseman, Paul Walter Hauser, Norm Lewis, Jonathan Majors
Director: Spike Lee
Writer: Spike Lee, Kevin Willmott, Matthew Billingsly
Genre: Drama
Plot: Four African American vets who return to Vietnam, searching for the remains of their fallen squad leader and the promise of buried treasure.
What you should know: Danny Bilson and Paul de Meo wrote an earlier version of the script, which underwent rewrites.
THE BOYS IN THE BAND: From producer Ryan Murphy, Joe Mantello's adaptation of the play follows a group of gay friends who reunite to celebrate one of their birthdays. When the host’s potentially closeted college roommate shows up uninvited, the evening is thrown into turmoil.
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The Boys in the Band
Stars: Jim Parsons, Matt Bomer, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells
Director: Joe Mantello
Writer: Mart Crowley (play)
Genre: Drama
Plot: A group of gay men who gather in a NYC apartment for a friend's birthday party. After the drinks are poured and the music turned up, the evening slowly exposes the fault lines beneath their friendships and the self-inflicted heartache that threatens their solidarity.
What you should know: The cast for the film transferred directly from the summer 2018 Broadway revival of the play.
TO ALL THE BOYS: P.S. I LOVE YOU: Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter (Noah Centineo) have just taken their romance from pretend to officially real in the when another recipient (Jordan Fisher) of one of her love letters enters the picture.
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To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
Stars: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Ross Butler, Jordan Fisher
Director: Michael Figmonari
Writer: Sofia Alvarez, J. Mills Goodloe
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: Lara Jean and Peter have just taken their relationship from pretend to officially official when another recipient of one of her old love letters enters the picture.
What you should know: Based on the novel by Jenny Han
Release Date: February 12, 2020
EUROVISION: When aspiring musicians Lars (Will Ferrell) and Sigrit (Rachel McAdams) are given the opportunity of a lifetime to represent their country at the world’s biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream is a dream worth fighting for.
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Eurovision
Stars: Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, Pierce Brosnan
Director: David Dobkin
Writer: Will Ferrell, Andrew Steele
Genre: Comedy
Plot: When aspiring musicians Lars and Sigrit are given the opportunity to represent their country at the world's biggest song competition, they finally have a chance to prove that any dream worth having is a dream worth fighting for.
What you should know: Based on the annual Eurovision competition.
I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS: A road trip becomes a twisted mix of palpable tension, psychological frailty, and sheer terror in the latest from Charlie Kaufman, starring Jesse Plemons, Jessie Buckley, Toni Collette, and David Thewlis.
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I'm Thinking of Ending Things
Stars: Toni Collette, Jessie Buckley, Jesse Plemons, David Thewlis
Writer/Director: Charlie Kaufman
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Plot: An unexpected detour causes a woman who is trying to figure out how to break up with her boyfriend to rethink her life.
What you should know: Based on the novel by Ian Reid
ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES: Based on the novel by Jennifer Niven, Brett Haley's adaptation tells the story of Violet Markey (Elle Fanning) and Theodore Finch (Justice Smith), who meet and change each other’s lives forever.
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All The Bright Places
Stars: Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Alexandra Shipp, Keegan Michael-Key
Director: Brett Haley
Writer: Liz Hannah, Jennifer Niven
Genre: Drama, Romance
Plot: The story of Violet and Theodore, who meet and change each other's lives forever. As they struggle with the emotional and physical scars of their past, they discover that even the smallest places and moments can mean something.
What you should know: Based on the novel by Jennifer Niven
Release Date: February 28th, 2020
THE LAST THING HE WANTED: In this Joan Didion adaptation from Dee Rees, a veteran D.C. journalist (Anne Hathaway) loses the thread of her own story when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she’s trying to break.
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The Last Thing He Wanted
Stars: Anne Hathaway, Willem Dafoe, Ben Affleck, Tony Jones
Writer/Director: Dee Rees
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Plot: A veteran D.C. journalist loses the thread of her own narrative when a guilt-propelled errand for her father thrusts her from byline to unwitting subject in the very story she's trying to break.
What you should know: Adapted from Joan Didion's novel.
A FALL FROM GRACE: In this thriller from Tyler Perry, Grace (Crystal Fox), a disheartened woman restored by a new romance, discovers her relationship is full of secrets, and her vulnerable side quickly turns violent. Phylicia Rashad, Bresha Webb, Cicely Tyson also star.
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A Fall From Grace
Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, David Lynch, Forest Whitaker, French Stewart
Director: Jennifer Lynch
Writer: Eric Charles, Jennifer Lynch
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Plot: Detective Michael Tabb knows the city he protects inside and out. He has felt its true heart, as much as its dark underbelly: but he does not know who, in both the dark and light - is taking the lives of young girls.
What you should know: The director is the daughter of David Lynch, and has directed on many television shows throughout her career.
TIGERTAIL: This film from writer/director Alan Yang (MASTER OF NONE) tells the story of a Taiwanese factory worker who leaves his homeland to seek opportunity in America, where he struggles to find connection while balancing family & newfound responsibilities.
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Tigertail
Stars: Christine Ko, Fiona Fu, Tzi Ma, Margot Bingham
Writer/Director: Alan Yang
Genre: Drama
Plot: A multi-generational tale of one family from 1950's Taiwan to present-day New York.
What you should know: Director Alan Yang worked on Master of None and Parks and Rec.
THE WILLOUGHBYS: Convinced they’d be better off raising themselves, the Willoughby children hatch a sneaky plan to send their selfish parents on vacation. The siblings then embark on their own high-flying adventure to find the true meaning of family.
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The Willoughbys
Stars: Jane Krakowski, Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Alessia Cara
Director: Kris Pearn, Cory Evans
Writer: Kris Pearn
Genre: Animation
Plot: When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
What you should know: Based on the book by Lois Lowry.
THE KISSING BOOTH 2: Elle (Joey King) & Noah (Jacob Elordi) just had the most romantic summer ever, but as he heads off to Harvard Elle juggles a long-distance relationship, college applications with her BFF Lee (Joel Courtney) & friendship with new classmate Marco (Taylor Perez)
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The Kissing Booth 2
Stars: Joey King, Molly Ringwald, Jacob Elordi, Joel Courtney
Director: Vince Marcello
Writer: Jay S. Arnold, Vince Marcello
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Plot: Following the love adventures of Elle, Noah, and Lee.
What you should know: From the same director as the original.
THE HALF OF IT: Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new & unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl. From writer/director Alice Wu
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The Half of It
Stars: Leah Lewis, Collin Chou, Enrique Murciano, Becky Ann Baker
Writer/Director: Alice Wu
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Plot: A shy, introverted, Chinese-American, straight-A student finds herself helping the school jock woo the girl they both secretly love. In the process, each teaches the other about the nature of love as they find connection in the most unlikely of places.
What you should know: Alice Wu also directed 2004's Saving Face, and designed software for Microsoft before pursuing a filmmaking career full time.
DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD: In this inventive portrait, director Kirsten Johnson (CAMERAPERSON) seeks a way to keep her 86-year-old father alive forever by staging fantasies of death and beyond. Together, dad and daughter confront the great inevitability awaiting us all.
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Dick Johnson is Dead
Director: Kirsten Johnson
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: A daughter helps her father prepare for the end of his life.
What you should know: Johnson is a prolific cinematographer.
THE PLATFORM: In a future dystopia, prisoners housed in vertically stacked cells watch hungrily as food descends from above - feeding the upper tiers, but leaving those below ravenous and radicalized.
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The Platform
Stars: Ivan Massagué, Zorion Eguileor, Antonia San Juan, Emilio Buale
Director: Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia
Writer: David Desola, Pedro Rivero
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Plot: A vertical prison with one cell per level. Two people per cell. One only food platform and two minutes per day to feed from up to down. An endless nightmare trapped in The Pit.
What you should know: Premiered in the TIFF 2019 Midnight Madness section.
CRIP CAMP: Down the road from Woodstock in the 70s, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teens with disabilities, transforming their lives & igniting a movement. Directed by Nicole Newnham & Jim LeBrecht, exec produced by President Barack Obama & Michelle Obama.
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Crip Camp
Director: James Lebrecht, Nicole Newnham
Genre: Documentary
Storyline: Down the road from Woodstock, a revolution blossomed at a ramshackle summer camp for teenagers with disabilities, transforming their lives and igniting a landmark movement.
What you should know: Lebrecht is a former camper.
SPENSER CONFIDENTIAL: Mark Wahlberg reteams with director Peter Berg to play an ex-cop, Spenser, who moves in with Hawk (Winston Duke), an aspiring MMA fighter with his own rap sheet. Between gym rounds, the duo’s taunts turn to trust, and they team up to solve a double homicide.
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Spenser Confidential
Stars: Mark Wahlberg, Winston Duke, Alan Arkin, Colleen Camp
Director: Peter Berg
Writer: Brian Helgeland, Sean O'Keefe
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Plot: An ex-felon named Spenser returns to Boston's criminal underworld to unravel a twisted murder conspiracy.
What you should know: Based on the novel by Ace Atkins and Roger B. Parker
SERGIO: Wagner Moura and Ana de Armas star in this sweeping drama from director Greg Barker. Set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career.
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Sergio
Stars: Ana de Armas, Garret Dillahunt, Wagner Moura, Brían F. O'Byrne
Director: Greg Barker
Writer: Craig Borten
Genre: Drama
Plot: A sweeping drama set in the chaotic aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq, where the life of top UN diplomat Sergio Vieira de Mello hangs in the balance during the most treacherous mission of his career.
What you should know: It's inspired by a true story.
Release Date: January 20, 2020
OVER THE MOON: Animation icon Glen Keane makes his feature directorial debut in this musical adventure about a girl who builds a rocket ship to travel to the moon in order to prove to her father that a legendary Moon Goddess really exists.
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Over the Moon
Director: Glen Keane
Writer: Audrey Wells
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Musical
Plot: A girl builds a rocket to travel to the moon in hopes of meeting the legendary Moon Goddess.
What you should know: This is Sony Animation's first film to be released directly to Netflix.
COFFEE & KAREEM: A Detroit cop reluctantly teams with his girlfriend’s 11 year-old son to clear his name and take down the city’s most ruthless criminal. Ed Helms and Taraji P. Henson star.
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Coffee and Kareem
Stars: Taraji P. Henson, Ed Helms, Betty Gilpin, David Alan Grier
Director: Michael Dowse
Writer: Shane McCarthy
Genre: Comedy
Plot: A Detroit cop tries to clear his name with the help of with his girlfriend's young son.
What you should know: The director's most recent film was Stuber.
THE PROM: Ryan Murphy directs this story of a lesbian teenager who's banned from attending the big dance with her girlfriend. The injustice prompts a cast of Broadway eccentrics to descend on the small Indiana town to fight back. Meryl Streep, James Corden & Nicole Kidman star.
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The Prom
Stars: Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, James Corden, Awkwafina
Director: Ryan Murphy
Writer: Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin, Jack Viertel
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Musical
Plot: A troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.
What you should know: The musical that the film is based on premiered on Broadway in 2018.
OUT OF THE FIRE: Tyler Rake (Chris Hemsworth) is a fearless black market mercenary with nothing left to lose when his skills are solicited to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. Action-packed, edge-of-your-seat thriller directed by Sam Hargrave.
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Out of the Fire
Stars: Chris Hemsworth, David Harbour, Golshifteh Farahani, Derek Luke
Director: Sam Hargrave
Writer: Joe Russo
Genre: Action, Drama
Plot: An Indian businessman recruits a mercenary to find his kidnapped son.
What you should know: The film was formerly known as Dhaka.
LOST GIRLS: Inspired by true events, from filmmaker Liz Garbus. Police inaction drives Mari Gilbert (Amy Ryan) to investigate the disappearance of her daughter. Mari's search of the gated community where Shannan was last seen brings attention to over a dozen murdered sex workers.
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Lost Girls
Stars: Amy Ryan, Dean Winters, Thomasin McKenzie, Gabriel Byrne
Director: Liz Garbus
Writer: Michael Werwie
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Plot: When Mari Gilbert's daughter disappears, police inaction drives her own investigation into the gated Long Island community where Shannan was last seen. Her search brings attention to over a dozen murdered sex workers.
What you should know: Based on the book by Robert Kolker.
JINGLE JANGLE: From writer/director David E. Talbert, a holiday musical tale of an embattled toymaker, his precocious granddaughter, and a magical invention. Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key and Madelen Mills star.
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Jingle Jangle
Stars: Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Madelen Mills, Hugh Bonneville
Writer/Director: David E. Talbert
Genre: Musical
Plot: An imaginary world comes to life in a holiday tale of an eccentric toymaker, his adventurous granddaughter, and a magical invention that has the power to change their lives forever.
What you should know: Filmed in Elm Hill, Norwich, England.
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