Netflix has been seriously stepping up their original movie game lately. June set the bar especially high thanks to instant classics The Kissing Booth and Set It Up [1]. Can July reach the same dizzying heights? Only time will tell, but the streaming service has eight new original movies that are just waiting to dazzle you. Sadly, July's lineup is light on romantic comedies. However, if you love scares or family bonding, prepare to stay in and pop some popcorn because Netflix's newest original movies [2] could be perfect for you.
The Legacy of a Whitetail Deer Hunter
A man sets out on a hunting trip with his son in hope of bonding. And catching his son killing a deer on camera. The awesome cast includes Danny McBride, Carrie Coon, and Josh Brolin [3].
When it's available: July 6
White Fang
Jack London's classic novel is getting the Netflix treatment in an animated film that also doubles as a Parks and Recreation reunion. Nick Offerman is once again channelling his inner Ron Swanson in order to provide voicework for the film, alongside his Pawnee pal Rashida Jones.
When it's available: July 6
The Skin of the Wolf
Don't let the premise fool you, this foreign film isn't a wacky rom-com. An animal trapper who lives in a desolate mountain town in Spain, heads down the mountain to find himself a wife. What follows is a story about a couple trying to survive in an unforgiving landscape.
When it's available: July 6
How it Ends
An apocalyptic event forces a man (Theo James) and his estranged father-in-law (Forest Whitaker) to work together in order to find their way back home. In addition to James and Whitaker, this sci-fi film also stars The Vampire Diaries favourite Kat Graham.
When it's available: July 13
Father of the Year
In this comedy, two recent college graduates debate whose dad would win in a fight. Soon, their question becomes way less hypothetical than they ever imagined it would be.
When it's available: July 20
Duck Duck Goose
This one's for the kids (and animated movie loving adults). Duck Duck Goose stars Jim Gaffigan as the voice of an injured goose with some time on his hands. He does what any fun-loving goose would do, and takes in two ducklings, voiced by Zendaya [4] and Lance Lim. It's safe to say that hijinks will ensue.
When it's available: July 20
The Warning
A maths genius discovers a pattern of deaths at a local gas station and uses his knowledge to warn the next victim — a 10-year-old who knows his life is in danger, even though no one seems to believe him.
When it's available: July 24
Extinction
A father's nightmare comes true when invaders from another planet threaten his family in this sci-fi thriller. The cast includes Lizzy Caplan, Michael Peña, and Erica Tremblay (sister to Jacob).
When it's available: July 27