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What's Coming To Netflix In July 2017 Gives You A Great Excuse To Beat The Heat Indoors
There's a hot summer stretching out ahead of us, and there are even hotter titles in the list of what's coming to Netflix in July 2017. (See what I did there?) Any time you want to beat the heat, the streaming platform's got you covered. They're bringing in a wide range of new content, featuring everything from childhood classics to original series. I'm talking about nostalgic hits from when you were growing up like Free Willy, The Land Before Time, and Disney's The Mighty Ducks. Or maybe you were a sneaking-into-movies type of kid, in which case you'll be glad to see that Titanic has also made the list. (Don't worry, Jack — we'll never let go.)
But it's a well-rounded selection this month, so your options don't end there. They're also bringing some hotly anticipated, star-studded original content, like the Jessica Williams-starring The Incredible Jessica James; Ozark, with Jason Bateman and Laura Linney; and To The Bone, which features Lily Collins and Keanu Reeves.
And if even none of those sound up your alley, don't give up yet, because they're also sneaking in some brand new features that only just came out. Starting in July, you'll be able to check out the last year's hits Lion and Star Wars: Rogue One, as well as Season 7B of Pretty Little Liars. It's a veritable embarrassment of riches, and we've barely scratched the surface, so read on, if you dare.
1. 'Free Willy'
Bask in nostalgia by rewatching the friendship blossom between a young boy and an orca, all from the comfort of your own couch.
(July 1)
2. 'Disney's The Mighty Ducks'
No, the "ducks fly together" scene from this classic still makes you tear up. I just watch it for the high-quality hockey.
(July 1)
3. 'Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa'
Just when you thought your favorite band of animals was going to make it back to New York intact, their plane crash-lands in a wildlife refuge. Naturally, hijinks ensue.
(July 1)
4. 'Titanic'
Watch me like one of your French movies, Jack. All three hours and 15 minutes of me.
(July 1)
5. 'Deep Water' Season 1
This highly rated Australian crime drama series stars Yael Stone, whom you might recognize as Morello from Orange Is The New Black.
(July 1)
6. 'E.T. The Extra Terrestrial'
You mean to tell me that one of your childhood favorites is on Netflix now, and you don't even have to dress up to watch it? Now that's something to phone home about.
(July 1)
7. 'Liar's Dice'
This subtitled Hindi drama was screened at Sundance, and chronicles the obstacles raised by urban migration and faced by migrant laborers. It's well-done, sheds light on an important issue, and is female-directed. What's not to love?
(July 1)
8. 'Emma'
This remake of Jane Austen's classic novel starring Gwyneth Paltrow was made in the 1990s, so it feels like a period piece two times over.
(July 1)
9. 'Last Night'
Keira Knightley and Sam Worthington star as a couple whose happy marriage could be derailed by one fateful night apart.
(July 1)
10. 'Out Of Thin Air'
This Icelandic documentary about the country's most famous murder case will give you your true crime fix and your culture fix at the same time. I ask you, Robert Durst — can you really pass that up?
(July 1)
11. 'Jackass: Number Two'
Watch it at home so you don't have to try it at home.
(July 1)
12. 'Punch-Drunk Love'
Treat yourself to the one Adam Sandler movie you can be sure holds up past high school.
(July 1)
13. 'The Land Before Time'
If you can make it through the first 15 minutes of this movie without crying, you're home free, and I invite you to check out the rest of the nostalgic series as well. The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure and The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving will be added to Netflix on the same day as the original.
(July 1)
14. 'Best In Show'
Finally, your love of animals has intersected with your love of comedy, in this Christopher Guest mockumentary set at a dog show.
(July 1)
15. 'Matchstick Men'
This black comedy features Nicolas Cage as a conman trying to power through his depression and OCD to complete a con. And things are only complicated further when his teenage daughter shows up.
(July 1)
16. 'Proof Of Life'
Meg Ryan plays a woman whose husband has been kidnapped in South America, and Russell Crowe is the negotiator hired by the family to try to get him back.
(July 1)
17. 'Taking Lives'
Watch little baby versions of Angelina Jolie and Ethan Hawke in this psychological thriller from 2004 about a serial killer who takes on the identities of his victims.
(July 1)
18. 'The Standups' Season 1
Some of the freshest voices in comedy get a platform in this Netflix original series, which brings fans six half-hour specials from talented up-and-comers.
(July 4)
19. 'iZombie' Season 3
The concept is simple but ingenious: "We eat brains and we solve murders." Season 3 blows out the world of Seattle, bringing us more zombies than even Liv realized existed.
(July 5)
20. 'Butter'
Jennifer Garner, Hugh Jackman, Olivia Wilde, and Ty Burrell are just the top-billed names in this star-studded cast. And they're all looking to outdo each other in the world of competitive butter-sculpting.
(July 6)
21. 'Bad Santa 2'
Billy Bob Thornton is back, he's still bad, and this Christmas season, he's looking to get in the spirit by scamming a Chicago charity.
(July 8)
22. 'Lion'
Fresh off award season, this heavily nominated movie, based on a true story of a boy who has a life-changing journey getting lost in India, is making its way to Netflix.
(July 9)
23. 'To The Bone'
Lily Collins stars in this Netflix original as a girl with anorexia, who enters the care of a nontraditional doctor played by Keanu Reeves.
(July 14)
24. 'Chasing Coral' Season 1
If you like your Netflix originals with more fact than fiction, please allow me to recommend the global warming documentary Chasing Coral, which premiered this year at Sundance.
(July 14)
25. 'Friends From College' Season 1
Just when you thought you were the only person who hasn't gotten their life together after college, here comes a Netflix original about that exact thing. It stars comedy powerhouses like Keegan-Michael Key, Cobie Smulders, and Billy Eichner, and features Kate McKinnon, so don't you dare miss it.
(July 14)
26. 'Fittest On Earth: A Decade Of Fitness'
Maybe this documentary following a group of individuals on the road to the CrossFit Games will inspire you to get to the gym yourself. Or maybe it will make you refill your glass of wine and be grateful to the softness of your couch. Either way, you can't lose.
(July 17)
27. 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'
Just when you thought you couldn't be more excited about Star Wars content right now, they go and bring Rogue One to Netflix. Bless you, entertainment gods. Bless you.
(July 18)
28. 'Aditi Mittal: The Things They Wouldn't Let Me Say'
Aditi Mittal was one of the first women ever to perform standup in India, so her comedy special promises to be a simultaneous dose of comedy and feminism.
(July 18)
29. 'Girlfriends' Guide To Divorce' Season 3
Adoptable babies and flings with coaches and hot flashes, oh my! The Bravo series' third season is coming your way, so hold onto your butt.
(July 18)
30. 'Pretty Little Liars' Season 7B
The final season of this teen mystery thriller makes its way to the streaming platform in all of its pulpy glory, even if you aren't quite ready to say goodbye.
(July 20)
31. 'Ozark' Season 1
Jason Bateman and Laura Linney star in this Netflix original about your average American family.... except that the father is one of the top money launderers for a Mexican drug cartel. No big deal.
(July 21)
32. 'Last Chance U' Season 2
The beloved Netflix original returns for a second season of their series about elite athletes looking for a shot at redemption.
(July 21)
33. 'The Incredible Jessica James'
Yet another hotly-anticipated Netflix original, this one starring Chris O'Dowd and Jessica Williams, respectively, as a recently-divorced man and the young woman who strikes up a friendship with him.
(July 28)
34. 'Daughters Of Destiny' Season 1
Not much is known yet about this title, but from the name and photo alone, Netflix has me at hello.
(July 28)
