1. GIRL RISING
Whether or not you are a lover of documentaries, you should watch “Girl Rising.” It allows girls around the world to share their stories of demanding rights in their communities. You’ll probably recognize some famous voices reading the English translations, and you’ll definitely be shaking or crying in the first fifteen minutes.
Available on Netflix: Now
See if you like: Female empowerment (which everyone should like, btw).
2. SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK
You’ve (hopefully) seen this David O. Russell masterpiece already, but now is as good a time as any to watch it again. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence’s characters battle with mental illness, football bets, dead husbands, cheating wives and a dance competition. All set with Philly as their backdrop.
Available on Netflix: September 16
See if you like : J-Law actually showing her acting talent.
3. COOL RUNNINGS
“Nuff people say, you know they can’t believe, Jamaica we have a bobsled team.” If this refrain was a staple of your formative years, then you’ll be thrilled to know Netflix is letting you relive those glory days. For those of you who didn’t have childhoods, this Disney comedy classic is based on the true story of the first Jamaican bobsled team of the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Available on Netflix: Now
See if you like: Throwbacks that aren’t just on Instagram (#tbt).
4. ONE DAY
“One Day,” based on the bestselling novel of the same name by David Nicholls, stars Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The film follows the friends from the day they met through the next twenty years of their lives, only showing one day of each year.
Available on Netflix: September 16
See if you like: British accents better than Genovian ones.
5. THE BLACKLIST, Season 1
NBC’s hit thriller–drama “The Blacklist” now has its first season available for streaming. If you missed watching this one live, Netflix is here to save the day and help you get TV–relevant again. But you better work quickly; season two premieres September 22nd at 10 p.m.
Available on Netflix: Now
See if you like: A challenge.
6. GOOD MORNING, VIETNAM
This 1987 film stars Robin Williams as an unconventional radio DJ, whose life and career undergo some major changes when he is sent to work at the U.S. Armed Service’s Radio Station in Vietnam. After his passing, there’s been a lot of debate about which movie was the highlight of Williams’ long career, and this film is definitely in the running.
Available on Netflix: Now
See if you like: The history department.
7. CALIFORNICATION, Seasons 1–7
For most of us, Netflix’s main role is to provide the good binge that comes with a multi–season TV show. For your next bender, watch seven seasons of a self–loathing, divorced, alcoholic, one–hit–wonder writer (David Duchovny) trying to make less of a mess of his life. It’ll make you feel good that your only addiction is the “next episode play” button.
Available on Netflix: Now
See if you like: Cigarettes and socially inappropriate jokes.
8. SCHOOL OF ROCK
If you just finished “Cool Runnings” and your throwback craving isn’t satisfied, then toss“School of Rock” into your Instant Queue (which is now technically called “My List” and is supposedly more user–friendly...). Jack Black doesn’t have a teaching license, but that doesn’t mean he can’t teach his students how to rock.
Available on Netflix: Now
See if you like: Badass middle schoolers.
9. ABOUT A BOY, Season 1
This NBC show might seem classic and predictable in many ways, but is also funny and charming. Will Freeman (David Walton, Dr. Rick from “Fired Up!”) has money and is enjoying the single man life, until a cute single mom and her even more adorable son move in next door.
Available on Netflix: September 14
See if you like: Single guys finding their paternal side.
10. HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, The Final Season
This seems like a noteworthy upload, even though it is not necessarily recommended. The series finale is still causing serious debates, many a Facebook post and some lost friendships. If you have yet to see any episode of HIMYM, you’re in luck. Starting the 26th, you can watch the series from start to finish in one place.
Available on Netflix: September 26
See if you like: Robin and Ted together (ugh).
