Here's Our Top Recommendations on the Netflix December 2020 Lineup

YOUR TOP PICKS THIS MONTH 

MANK (film)

1930s Hollywood is reevaluated through the eyes of scathing wit and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish “Citizen Kane”. Launch Date: December 4 

The Prom (film)

A group of down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up life in small-town Indiana as they rally behind a teen fighting to bring her girlfriend to prom. Launch Date: December 11

 

Sweet Home (series) 

As savage monsters inflict terror and threaten humanity, a troubled teen with inner demons emerges as his neighbors' best bet for survival. Launch Date: December 18

 

The Midnight Sky (film)

This post-apocalyptic tale follows Augustine (George Clooney), a lonely scientist in the Arctic, as he races to stop Sully (Felicity Jones) and her fellow astronauts from returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe. Clooney directs the adaptation of Lily Brooks-Dalton’s acclaimed novel Good Morning, Midnight, co-starring David Oyelowo, Kyle Chandler, Demián Bichir and Tiffany Boone. Launch Date: December 23

 

Bridgerton (series)

Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dyvenor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market. Hoping to follow in her parent’s footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors, the high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown casts aspersions on Daphne. Enter the highly desirable and rebellious Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), committed bachelor and the catch of the season for the debutantes’ mamas. Despite proclaiming that they want nothing the other has to offer, their attraction is undeniable and sparks fly as they find themselves engaged in an increasing battle of wits while navigating society’s expectations for their future. Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all. Inspired by Julia Quinn’s novels. Launch Date: December 25

 

 

FILIPINO FLAIR

 

Kalel, 15 (film)

Surrounded by tensions and secrets, a teenage boy searches for validation and navigates life with a dysfunctional family following an HIV diagnosis. Launch Date: December 9

 

Just the Way You Are (film)

An overconfident teen bets he can make a homely transfer student fall in love with him in 30 days — but the wager starts to play games with his heart. Launch Date: December 10

 

She’s the One (film)

When his best friend gets stranded in the rain and becomes the subject of a romantic viral video, a morning show host must confront his true feelings. 

Launch Date: December 10

Bwakaw (film)

Gruff and alone, retiree Rene rejects most human contact but begins to soften when he comes to terms with his homosexuality. Launch Date: December 16

 

Love You to the Stars and Back (film)

In search of aliens, a young woman's road trip becomes an emotional journey when she finds — and falls for — a charming companion with cancer.  Launch Date: December 17 

Sakaling Maging Tayo (film)

A college student seizes his chance with a crush when an unexpected encounter turns into a night of bold dares, deep confessions and possible romance. Launch Date: December 17

Hello, Love, Goodbye (film)

A poor background compels Joy to work as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. While she excels in her job and enjoys the company of other household workers, Joy leaves the city and meets Pinoy bartender Ethan — a sweetheart playboy building a permanent life in Hong Kong. Launch Date: December 24 

 

Isa Pa with Feelings (film)

An aspiring architect meets and eventually develops feelings for her deaf neighbor and sign language teacher. Launch Date: December 25

Gameboys Level-Up Edition (series)

In this recut of the popular web series, live-stream gamer Cairo calls for a rematch after losing to newcomer Gavreel — and an online romance blooms.  Launch Date: December 30

U-Turn (film)

A young reporter's investigation into a string of grisly suicides takes a dangerous detour when she follows the clues to a cursed stretch of road. Launch Date: Coming in December

 

 

NETFLIX ORIGINALS

 

Bombay Rose (film)

Amidst the bustle of a magnetic and multifaceted city, the budding love between two dreamers is tested by duty and religious divides.  Launch Date: December 4

 

Selena: The Series (series)

Mexican-American singer Selena and her family work hard and rise to fame in the Tejano music world, navigating challenges along the way. Launch Date: December 4 

 

Tiny Pretty Things (series)

When an attack brings down the star student at an elite ballet school, her replacement enters a world of lies, betrayal — and cutthroat competition. Launch Date: December 14

The Stand-In (film)

Her career in shambles, a reclusive movie star hires her stand-in to go to rehab for her, not expecting how much the look-alike will relish the role. Launch Date: December 16

 

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom (film)

Tensions rise when the trailblazing Mother of the Blues and her band gather at a Chicago recording studio in 1927. Adapted from August Wilson's play.  

Launch Date: December 18

 

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (film)

Single mother Liz (Lily Collins) thinks she’s found the man of her dreams in Ted (Zac Efron). But their seemingly perfect life is turned upside down when Ted is arrested on suspected kidnapping charges, then linked to murders in multiple states. Adamant that he's being framed, the showman and former law student defends himself in America’s first nationally televised trial while Liz struggles to come to terms with the truth. Launch Date: December 20  

 

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina: Part 4 (series)

Chilling Adventures of Sabrina re-imagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Over the course of Part 4’s eight episodes, The Eldritch Terrors will descend upon Greendale. The coven must fight each terrifying threat one-by-one (The Weird, The Returned, The Darkness to name a few), all leading up to...The Void, which is the End of All Things. As the witches wage war, with the help of The Fright Club, Nick begins to slowly earn his way back into Sabrina’s heart, but will it be too late?  Launch Date: December 31

 

AWESOME ASIAN

 

Lovestruck in the City (series)

Heart stolen by a free-spirited woman after a beachside romance, a passionate architect sets out to reunite with her on the streets of Seoul. Launch Date: December 8

 

Alice in Borderland (series)

A video-game-obsessed young man finds himself in a strange version of Tokyo where he and other visitors must compete in deadly games to survive. Launch Date: December 10

 

Your Name Engraved Herein (film)

 

Set in the backdrop of 1987 where martial law just ended in Taiwan, two male students fell in love against the expectations of society.  Launch Date: December 23

  

FAMILY FUN

 

Angela's Christmas Wish (film)

A determined Angela makes a wish to reunite her family in time for Christmas, then launches a plan to find her way from Ireland to Australia. Launch Date: December 1

 

Captain Underpants Mega Blissmas (special)

Christmas gets weird — really weird — after George and Harold go back in time to change up a few of their beloved holiday's traditions. Launch Date: December 4 

 

The Legend of Korra: Book One to Four (series) 

Korra moves to Republic City to learn airbending and is enlisted to fight the anti-bender uprising of the "Equalists," led by the masked Amon. Launch Date: December 15

 

 

AWESOME ANIME  

 

Haikyu!! TO THE TOP (series)

New challenges lie ahead as the team prepares for Nationals. But when Kageyama is invited to a training camp, Hinata takes matters into his own hands. Launch Date: December 3

 

Marvel Anime: X-Men: Season 1 (series)

The X-Men are reunited and summoned to Japan, where they confront the U-Men -- a cult that steals and harvests mutant organs to strengthen their army. Launch Date: December 16

  

Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy: Chapter 2: Earthrise (series)

While Optimus Prime and the Autobots search for answers in deep space, they meet their creators who prove to be a greater foe than the Decepticons. Launch Date: December 30