Autumn is “Marching” into our lives this month, and with the cooler weather and earlier sunsets come more evenings spent on the couch with family and friends. So, if you’re wondering what to watch while you “Netflix and chill” this autumn, then take a look at our top picks from the latest releases in the world of streaming.
What to watch on Netflix this month
Northern Rescue
After the sudden death of his wife, search and rescue commander John West relocates with his three children back to his rural hometown of Turtle Island Bay.
Age Restriction: 13
Seasons: 1
Genre: Drama, Heartfelt
Isn’t it Romantic
A cynical architect who hates romantic comedies (Rebel Wilson) hits her head and wakes up to find herself living in a rom-com cliche (where she can’t even cuss).
Age Restriction: 13
Full-feature Movie
Genre: Romantic Comedy
The Umbrella Academy
These siblings have extraordinary and unexplained powers – reunited by their father’s death they uncover some shocking family secrets – and possibly the thing that will bring about the end of the world.
Age Restriction: 16
Seasons: 1
Genre: Comics, Psy-Fi, Action and Adventure
Dirty John
Based on a true-crime podcast, this thriller follows a businesswoman whose life unravels after she falls for con-man John Meehan.
Age Restriction: 16
Seasons: 1
Genre: Thriller, Drama, Crime
Captain Underpants
The much-loved children’s comic book by Dav Pilkey has been turned into a Netflix original series which will be loved by kids and parent alike. Season 2 has just been released.
Age Restriction: none
Seasons: 2
Genre: Children’s animation
The Dragon Prince
Two human princes, an elven assassin and a quest to bring peace to a war-struck land – now that’s some seriously good family viewing time! Season 2 just released.
Age Restriction: PG 7
Seasons: 2
Genre: Children’s animation/anime
What to watch on Showmax this month
Cowboys and Aliens
With an unexplained metal shackle on his wrist, our gunslinging protagonist finds himself as the unwelcome stranger in a frontier town called Absolution. What they don’t realise is that their fate will soon rest in his hands.
Age Restriction: 16
Full feature movie
Genre: Drama / Fantasy
Oblivion
Set in the future, Tom Cruise plays a security repairman on Earth after a devastating war with an alien race.
Age Restriction: 16
Full feature movie
Genre: Drama / Sci-Fi
The Whale Caller
Based on the book by South African writer Zakes Mda, the whale caller is based in Hermanus and follows the exploits of a local man who can supposedly call to the whales. This one is worth checking out if you enjoy local stories and creative content.
Age Restriction: 13
Full feature movie
Genre: Drama
