Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime September 2016 Updates: Everything You Need to Know About Upcoming Films This Month; 'Jaws,' 'Amityville Horror,' 'American Psycho' and More
Though the summer may be winding down, the need to indulge yourself with a new television series, film and documentary will simply not let up. And it's all good timing, too, as September brings on a whopping variety of pop culture for your consumption on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.
There's a wide selection of films you simply have to watch before you cave to the dark, impending thought that is school. And who's to say you can't be equally educated with films? Amazon Prime, for example, offers the prime dystopian Orwellian classic "1984" (1984) this September 1, while "The Imitation Game" (2014), which recounts the harrowing tale of the mathematician behind the Enigma during World War II, debuts on Netflix on September 28.
Looking for more to sate your pop culture thirst? We've rounded up the best of the best to watch out for this coming month, which are mostly coming on September 1st:
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NETFLIX
The Jaws franchise (1975, 1978, 1983, 1987)
The Spielberg thriller movies about a great white shark terrorizing a small island community are finally debuting on Netflix. You should know that only the original matters, though—but it'll be equally fun to complete the series, in any case.
Footloose (1984)
Kevin Bacon and John Lithgow are back! Now you gotta cut loose, kick off your dancing shoes for this '80s classic!
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Yet another Spielberg film, starring Matt Damon and Tom Hanks. Probably one of the most important, emotional war films ever made, too.
The Amityville Horror (1979)
Quite possibly one of the best supernatural/horror films out there, "The Amityville Horror" recounts the story of the Lutz family who claim that the house they've moved in to on 112 Ocean Avenue is haunted by malevolent spirits.
HULU
American Psycho (2000)
Christian Bale didn't just claim the Batman suit to become one of the best actors to play the role. Before that, he had owned the title American Psycho, for his portrayal of the mysterious serial killer in the 1980s.
Bridget Jones' Diary (2001)
Oh, we all swooned to this rom-com with Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, and Hugh Grant, and now it's coming to Hulu on September 15. Incidentally, "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason", is also released on this date.
Sicario (2015)
The drama-thriller starring Emily Blunt and Josh Brolin is premiering on Hulu this September 23.
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
What do you get when you put a prostitute and an alcoholic together in one story? Well, you get overwhelmed with emotions, that's what. Starring Nicolas Cage and Elizabeth Shue, the film shows on Hulu on September 1st.
AMAZON PRIME
Apollo 13 (1995)
Houston, we have a problem. This Tom Hanks/Ron Howard classic narrates the thrilling, yet heroic adventure of the Apollo 13 astronauts, who tried to make it safely back home following a multitude of rocket issues and technical difficulties.
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Wow, Matt Damon is making his way through the list right now! Starring alongside the late Robin Williams, "Good Will Hunting" tells the story of a misunderstood genius who found solace in the company of a psychologist.
Caddyshack (1980)
Yep, this is the film that inspired the chocolate bar/poop floating in the pool. Starring Bill Murray and Chevy Chase, the film debuts on Amazon Prime on September 1.
