Welcome to the new year and on Netflix US, a new collection of titles to jump into this month. Holidays in Australia might mean sun, sand and sipping on cool drinks but our friends across the pond are dealing with much cooler weather so let’s take a look at what’s on offer for those bundled up inside on the couch.
Here in Australia, it’s the school holidays. That means bored kids in dire need of entertainment. For those readers dealing with small people this month, there are some terrific new titles on offer. If you haven’t already, now is the time to introduce them to the indisputable classic, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial. Though made over thirty years ago, E.T. must surely remain the world’s most endearing cinematic alien and Drew Barrymore the cutest little sister. Stephen Spielberg’s beloved film is one you’ll want to revisit with the kids.
Also of note, The Parent Trap. Made in 1961, be assured that this is the original starring Hayley Mills – not the remake with Lindsay Lohan when she was still an apple-cheeked sweetie pie. The tale of twin daughters (both played by Mills) who attempt to bring their divorced parents back together, this is wholesome Hollywood at its finest. They just don’t make ‘em like that anymore.
If the kids are after some animated fun, then do check out Bee Movie. Featuring the voices of Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld) and Renee Zellweger (Bridget Jones’ Baby), this Dreamworks Animation is the cute story of Barry B. Benson, who after graduating bee college, finds himself uninspired about a future career making honey. Add in a human love interest and you’ve got yourself a sweet, sweet movie indeed!
But enough about the kids. Let’s talk about Frontier, Canadian Discovery Channel’s first foray into scripted drama. Made with Netflix, Frontier is set in the 18th century, a time before the name Canada even existed, a cutthroat time when settlers fought for land and for fur. It’s the brutality of the fur trade that this 6-parter focuses on primarily and early reviews praise Frontier as action-packed and entertaining. Jason Momoa stars. Audiences may recall his appearance in Game of Thrones as the very memorable Khal Drogo. So many memories…
Want more fresh content? Coin Heist is spanking new and features an interesting premise. Based on the novel by Elisa Ludwig, this is the story of four students at a prestigious Philadelphia prep school who join forces to attempt the an impossible crime: stealing from the U.S. mint. Starring Sasha Pieterse (Pretty Little Liars) and Alex Saxon (Finding Carter).
Lastly, it would be remiss not to mention that not one but FIVE Superman movies are available to stream from January 1. From the classic original starring the late Christopher Reeve all the way through to the 2006 edition Superman Returns with Brandon Routh (Arrow) in the titular role, there is more Man of Steel than a person could ever hope for. Enjoy!
A full list of what's coming and going on Netflix in January can be seen below:
Available on Netflix January 1:
Around the World in 80 Days (2002)
After Innocence
Bee Movie
Boogie Nights
Braveheart
Caddyshack
Collateral Damage
Dreamcatcher
El Dorado
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
HALO Legends
Hugo
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never
License to Drive
Nancy Drew
Ocean’s Twelve
Real Detective: Season 1
Superman Returns
Superman II
Superman III
Superman IV
Superman: The Movie
The Parent Trap (1961)
The Shining
The Perfect Physique
The Rat Race (2012)
To Be A Miss
Trudell
V for Vendetta
Vanilla Sky
January 3
It’s Always Sunny in Philidelphia (Season 11)
Jen Kirkman: Just Keep Livin’?
January 6
Coin Heist
Degrassi: Next Class (Season 3)
Growing Up Coy
Mar de Plastico (Season 1)
One Day at a Time (Season 1)
Tarzan and Jane (Season 1)
January 7
Alpha and Omega 7
Miss Sharon Jones
Under the Shadow
January 9
Best and Most Beautiful Things
Ratchet and Clank
January 10
As I Open My Eyes
Best Friends Whenever
Happily Married
Jim Gaffigan: Cinco
We’re Lalaloopsy (Season 1)
January 11
Disney’s Alice Through The Looking Glass
January 13
A Series of Unfortunate Events (Season 1)
Aquarius
Casablancas: The Man Who Loved Women
Clinical
Historia de un clan (Season 1)
It Follows
The Investigator: A British Crime Story (Season 1)
January 14
Camp X-Ray
Cardboard Boxer
Estar O No Estar
January 15
A Beautiful Now
Hostage to the Devil
Señora Acero (Season 3)
Twisted Trunk, Big Fat Body
Wartime Portraits (Season 1)
January 16
Flash of Genius
Halloweed
Rezort
January 17
Fatima
Neal Brennan: 3 Mics
Roger Corman’s Death Race 2050
January 19
Good Kids
January 20
Frontier (Season 1)
Papa
Take the 10
Voltron: Legendary Defender (Season 2)
January 21
Bates Motel (Season 4)
Grami’s Circus Show (Season 2)
January 24
Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy
Gad Gone Wild
Hieronymus Bosch, Touched by the Devil
Kill Command
Terrace House: Aloha State (Season 1: Part 1)
January 25
Era el cielo
January 27
Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh (Season 2)
iBOY
Kazoops! (Season 2)
Shadows of Truth
Sharknado: The 4th Awakens
January 28
Ripper Street (Season 4)
January 30
Antibirth
Swing State
January 31
Bill Burr Stand Up Special
Leaving January 1
30 for 30: Winning Time: Reggie Miller vs. The New York Knicks
30 for 30: No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson
30 for 30: The Day the Series Stopped
30 for 30: Jordan Rides the Bus
30 for 30: Without Bias
30 for 30: Once Brothers
30 for 30: Bernie and Ernie
30 for 30: Requiem for the Big East
30 for 30: The Price of Gold
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet Frankenstein
Alvin and the Chipmunks Meet the Wolfman
Angry Birds Toons (Season 1)
Bewitched
Blade 2
Bring It On
Bring It On: All or Nothing
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Coming to America
Columbo (Season 1)
Crash
Cupcake Wars Collection (Collection 2)
Chopped Collection (Collection 2)
Dazed and Confused
Final Destination 3
Flip or Flop (Season 1)
Fixer Upper (Season 1)
Ghost Town
Hairspray
House Hunters Collection (Collection 3)
House Hunters International Collection (Collection 3)
House Hunters Renovation Collection (Collection 1)
Jake and the Never Land Pirates (Seasons 1-3)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Season 13)
Little Black Book
Little Man
Maid in Manhattan
Miracle on 34th Street
Murder, She Wrote (Seasons 1-12)
Nanny McPhee
Property Brothers (Seasons 4-5)
Saved by the Bell (Seasons 1-6)
South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut
Stardust
Superstar
The Italian Job
The Painted Veil
Sixteen Candles
Saving Private Ryan
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The Fast and the Furious
The Uninvited
The Amityville Horror
The Wicker Man
Vanity Fair
You Live in What? (Season 3)
Zoom: Academy for Superheroes
January 6
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest
January 29
Stephen King’s A Good Marriage
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Angie Maddison is a contributor for Streambly. You can follow Angie on Twitter.
