This is a preliminary list of films and TV shows coming to Netflix on April 2016.
MOVIES:
April 1:
2 Fast 2 Furious: Back. A former cop teams up with an ex-con pal to transport a shipment of dirty money for a shady importer/exporter. But not all is as it seems; with Paul Walker and Tyrese Gibson.
3 Women: Two co-workers find their friendship changing in eerie ways when they become roommates; with Shelley Duvall and Sissy Spacek.
The 3Tails Movie: A Mermaid Adventure: Three mermaids swim into action to protect the oceans and their secret life from a menacing force intent on stealing their DNA.
16 Blocks: Aging cop escorts a prosecution witness through 16 blocks for him to testify, but they learn quickly it's not going to be easy; with Bruce Willis and Mos Def.
18 Cigarrillos y medio: An aimless and spoiled 21 year old man wants nothing else but one final kiss from his ex-girlfriend who has a new boyfriend.
The 300 Spartans: Tiny cadre of Greek soldiers from Sparta defend a mountain pass from a much larger invading Persian Army. Perhaps a predecessor to 300?
2001: A Space Odyssey: A trio of tales from Stanley Kubrick's classic science fiction film deal with monoliths, a protective computer system, and a voyage to Jupiter.
Absolution: A woman fleeing a nasty crime boss turns to a repentant hit man for protection who must decide between duty and redemption; with Stephen Seagal and Vinnie Jones.
Addicted to Sexting: This lighthearted documentary examines the phenomenon of erotic text messaging from the points of view of pundits and participants.
Age of Champions: Documentary examines participants in the National Senior Games and how their competitive nature hasn't faded with time.
The Agony and the Ecstasy: A declaration to paint the Sistine Chapel pits a pope against perfectionist artist Michelangelo; with Charlton Heston and Rex Harrison.
Ali G Indahouse: A wannabe gangster rapper stands up to the forces planning on demolishing a leisure center and he ends elected to Parliament; with Sacha Baron Cohen and Michael Gambon.
All Stars: Veteran girl's softball coach has his hands full as his latest assignment has him dealing with a team of green 10 year olds and their demanding parents; with Kyle Howard and Angela Kinsey.
All Work All Play: Documentary explores several League of Legends teams as they attempt to win the Extreme Masters championship.
Along Came Polly: Back. An insurance adjuster who gets dumped on his honeymoon finds solace and a possible love connection with a free spirited former classmate; with Ben Stiller and Jennifer Aniston.
An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success: Back. A girl with a talent for baking named Grace learns that she'll be helping her uncle and cousin in a Parisian pastry shop while on vacation. You go, girl!
An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky: Saige turns to her grandma for advice following the possible end of friendship with her best friend as well as her beloved art classes.
Another World: Two filmmakers focus on six activists who were there when the Occupy Wall Street protests occurred in September 2011.
Autism in Love: Documentary focuses on the challenges of autistic people to find and manage deep romantic bonds with significant others as well as the rewards for doing so.
Batteries Not Included: Tiny robotic aliens may be all that's between an older couple and unscrupulous landlords; with Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy.
Best in Show: The participants at a tony dog show are skewered in this mockumentary; directed by Christopher Guest and with Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara.
Best Laid Plans (1999): A rich successful man invites a beautiful woman from a bar over to his place, not knowing that she's not who she seems to be; with Reese Witherspoon and Alessandro Nivola.
The Best Man: The best man at a wedding has some serious explaining to do when an advance copy of his kiss and tell memoirs hits the party rounds; with Taye Diggs and Nia Long.
The Birth of Sake: Documentary explores the art and skill of sake making, while offering a glimpse into the life of its artisans of a brewery.
Boogie Nights: A busboy takes his um, talents, with him to a tight knit group of 1970s porn actors and becomes a skin flick celebrity; with Mark Wahlberg and Burt Reynolds.
Bowfinger: Desperate, bumbling producer and his film crew trick a top Hollywood star into being a part of their next movie; with Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy.
The Boys from Brazil: A Nazi hunter stumbles onto Dr. Josef Mengele who plots to revive Hitler's vision in South America; with Gregory Peck and Laurence Olivier.
Breathe: A teen finds an escape from an unhappy home life when she meets a charismatic new student, but things between them take a turn for the worst.
Cephalopod: A grief stricken painter copes with his girlfriend's sudden death by following her trail to the Mexican seaside.
Chaplin: Dramatic biopic of comic legend Charlie Chaplin's life including triumphs, failures, infamy, and government persecution; with Robert Downey Jr. and Anthony Hopkins.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Charlie becomes one of five kids who gets a grand tour of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory in Tim Burton's remake; with Johnny Depp and Freddie Highmore.
Christmas, Again: Dejected twentysomething from upstate New York spends the holidays peddling Christmas trees in New York City, apparently eschewing the Yuletide spirit.
Chuck Norris vs. Communism: Documentary explores how an influx of bootlegged films changed Romania after its dictator banned Western media.
Class of '61: That's the class of 1861 as West Point grads grapple with the looming Civil War and what to do with a runaway slave; with Andre Braugher and Dan Futterman.
Cleopatra: The jewel of the Nile sets her sights on the Roman emperor Caesar in this blockbuster that showcases love, greed, betrayal, and possibly a snake; with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
A Clockwork Orange: In order to satiate his appetites, a young man spends his time stealing, raping, and beating innocent people in orgies of violence; with Malcolm McDowell.
Close Range (2015): Ex soldier attempts to save his niece while dealing with a crooked sheriff and a vengeance minded drug cartel; with Scott Adkins.
Cochochi: Two brothers set off into the wild to deliver a package, but their trip takes a turn when they get lost and lose their horse.
Code Black: Documentary examines the world of a public hospital in LA to showcase what's wrong with the medical system.
Codegirl: This documentary uncovers a global technology competition that tries to spur young women into joining the field.
Condemned (2015): A runaway rich girl flees into the arms of her boyfriend who's squatting in a danger zone overcome by a zombie virus.
A Cool, Dry Place: A lawyer tries to rebuild his life after being dumped by his wife, but things take a turn when she wants custody of their 4 year old son; with Vince Vaughn and Monica Potter.
Cowboys vs. Dinosaurs: Citizens of an old West frontier town must protect themselves against dinosaurs released from an accidental mine explosion; with Vernon Wells.
Crafting a Nation: Documentary explores the art and implications of beer craftsmen who explore their passion, boost economies, and create tasty brews.
Cujo: A dog turns into a Satanic killer, leaving a mother and son stranded in a station wagon on a hot summer day; with Dee Wallace Stone and Danny Pintauro.
Cut Snake: An ex-con settles down after falling in love, but that bond is tested when his former cellmate shows up to lure him back into the crime world; with Sullivan Stapleton and Alex Russell.
A Dangerous Woman: A sheltered, slow witted woman lives with her widowed aunt while working at a dry cleaners in this melodrama; with Debra Winger and Barbara Hershey.
Deep Impact: The US president selects a steely veteran astronaut to lead a crew into space to destroy a massive comet heading for Earth; with Morgan Freeman and Ed Harris.
Dennis Rodman's Big Bang in Pyongyang: Documentary chronicles Rodman's controversial and humorous efforts to stage a basketball game for peace in North Korea.
Dolphin Tale: A young dolphin who loses its tail to a trap gets a new lease on life thanks to the humans who saved its life; with Harry Connick Jr. and Ashley Judd.
Don't Bother to Knock: A man recovering from a break up meets a gorgeous girl with a dark past and who's dealing with some mental issues; with Richard Widmark and Marilyn Monroe.
A Drummer's Dream: At an Ontario music camp, extremely accomplished drummers mentor students in rock, jazz, soul, and fusion drumming in this documentary.
ET: The Extra Terrestrial: Blockbuster and multiple Oscar nominee tells the story of a friendship between a 10 year old boy and an alien; with Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore.
El Informe Toledo: A series of 15 prints sparks this documentary of the life of artist and social activist Francisco Toledo.
Elizabeth: Fledgling Queen Elizabeth must choose between personal happiness and her own safety in this Oscar winning look at the personal toll of absolute power; with Cate Blanchett and Geoffrey Rush.
Erin Brockovich: Twice divorced mother takes a job as a lawyer's secretary and uncovers some wrongdoing involving a power company; with Julia Roberts and Albert Finney.
Everything Before Us: Two couples try to navigate life and love in a world where a sprawling agency is monitoring and scoring romantic relationships; with Randall Park.
Explorers: A teen science whiz and his best friend create an interplanetary spacecraft in a homemade lab so they can explore space travel; with Ethan Hawke and River Phoenix.
The Flintstones: Fred and Barney struggle to balance work and family in this big screen adaption of the cartoon series; with John Goodman and Rick Moranis.
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas: In this prequel to the Flintstones movie/series, meet young Fred, Wilma, Betty, and Barney as they take a pre-marital trip to Vegas; with Mark Addy and Kristen Johnston.
Flutter: A young woman struggles to take care of her child and his pet despite her husband leaving her and poverty, illness, and legal troubles hanging over her head; with Jesse Plemons.
Foodies: The Culinary Jet Set: Documentary examines a subculture of the foodie bloggers which involves elite diners who travel the world in search of tasty cuisine.
Frank and Cindy (2007): Documentary on a washed up rock star and his wife focuses on the dashed dreams and alcoholism that threaten to leave the pair in disharmony.
Frank and Cindy (2015): Inspired by the 2007 documentary. A student filmmaker turns the camera on his bitter mom and his washed up rock star stepdad in this dramedy; with Oliver Platt and Rene Russo.
French Connection 2: Popeye Doyle is still looking for elusive drug lord Alain Charnier and he's sent to France to track him down; with Gene Hackman and Fernando Rey.
The Genius of Marian: Emotional documentary focuses on a woman suffering from the early stages of Alzheimer's and her efforts to retain her sense of self.
Gold: After a 10 year absence, a man returns home to reconnect with his ex-wife and daughter, but finds them living with a domineering PE teacher; with Steven Mackintosh and James Nesbitt.
A Good Man: A Special Ops agent lays low as a handyman following a disastrous end to his career until one of his tenants is threatened by gangsters; with Steven Seagal.
Good Old Friends: Three elderly men steal their old pal's ashes and head to their hometown for a pivotal soccer game.
The Hand That Feeds: Documentary examines what happens in a New York restaurant when a quiet kitchen hand tries to unionize his fellow mistreated undocumented workers.
Happy Go Lucky: A chripy schoolteacher who is learning to drive ends up with a sour instructor who's alternatively repelled by yet attracted to her; with Sally Hawkins.
Harry and the Hendersons: When a family accidentally strikes a bigfoot type creature with their car, they decide to take him home and adopt him as a pet; with John Lithgow and Melinda Dillon.
The Holiday: Is it about location, location, location? For two jilted women in London and New York who swap cities, their new homes could make a big difference; with Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz.
Honey 2: A street dancer heads from juvenile hall to a Bronx recreation center where she meets her idol Honey Daniels; with Kat Graham and Audrina Patridge.
How to Make an American Quilt: Conflicted young woman spends the summer with her grandmother, her grand aunt, and their sewing circle whose life stories compel some decision making; with Winona Ryder and Ellen Burstyn.
I Ought to Be in Pictures: Scrappy teen goes to Hollywood to find her estranged screenwriter father and make it in show business, but learns that he knows little about parenting; with Walter Matthau and Dinah Manoff.
In the Grayscale: A successful Chilean architect and family man finds himself questioning his sexual identity after becoming attracted to a gay tour guide.
Inside Man: Detective matches wits with a thief who seems to be one step ahead of the cops. But things spin out of control when a loose-cannon negotiator arrives; with Denzel Washington and Clive Owen.
Inspired to Ride: Cyclists ride across the Transamerican Trail for no other reason than joy and pride in this sports documentary.
Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight: An aspiring ballerina lands an audition for a major production starring her idol, but can she muster the self-confidence she needs to succeed. From American Girl; with Melora Hardin.
Iverson: Unfiltered documentary focuses on the rocky life and strong career of NBA superstar Allen Iverson who left a mark on the sport.
Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer: Documentary examines the journey of Scott from a small farm town in Missouri to the creative director of Moschino.
The Jones Family Will Make a Way: Musical documentary explores the unusual ally that helps a Pentecostal bishop and his musically inclined family reach beyond the gospel circuit.
Kajaki: The True Story (aka Kilo Two Bravo): A British paratrooper unit on patrol in Afghanistan finds itself in a dry riverbed that's littered with land mines.
The Krays: The Myth Behind the Legend: Documentary examines the lives and reign of Ronnie and Reggie Kray, twins who ended up ruling the East Side of London's underworld in the 1950s and 1960s.
The Land Before Time: Orphaned by a devastating earthquake, a young Brontosaurus named Littlefoot teams up with other orphaned dinosaurs to survive; with voices of Pat Hingle and Helen Shaver.
Lemmy: Documentary examines three years in the life of Motorhead frontman Lemmy Kilmister as he reveals his personal life and professional life. Rest in peace; with Triple H and Kilmister.
A Life Less Ordinary: A down and out janitor seeking to live a life less ordinary decides to kidnap a narcissistic heiress in order to collect a large ransom; with Ewan McGregor and Cameron Diaz.
The Little Rascals: The He-Man Woman Haters Club may be down one member permanently when Alfalfa falls for Darla; with Travis Tedford and Bug Hall.
Looking for Richard: In this performance art documentary, Al Pacino is looking for a way to channel Shakespeare's flawed hero Richard III; with Kevin Spacey and Alec Baldwin.
A Love in Times of Selfies: A comedy teacher falls for a driven high-tech executive, but their clashing tempers and ideological differences threaten to end the relationship.
The Mask You Live In: Documentary examines the American boy crisis as well as ways to raise a healthier generation of men.
Meet the Fockers: Back. Now that Greg is in the circle of trust with Pam's straight-laced family, they travel by RV to meet his more free-spirited family; with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
Meet the Parents: Back. A male nurse is ready to marry his girlfriend, but he must first win over her father who was a former CIA agent lacking in humor; with Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro.
The Money Pit: A yuppie and his wife work on renovating a dream house only to deal with a nightmarish scenario involving contractors and a shaky structure; with Tom Hanks and Shelley Long.
Morituri: A German defector is employed by the British to impersonate a Nazi officer in order to disarm explosives on a freighter carrying crude rubber.
Move Over, Darling: A woman presumed dead for five years re-emerges from a deserted island only to learn that her husband has remarried and is on his honeymoon; with Doris Day and James Garner.
The Mummy: An adventurer and a clumsy Egyptologist is tasked with stopping a cursed mummy revived thanks to an American archaeological crew; with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
The Mummy Returns: Egyptologists unearth a prehistoric relic capable of releasing cataclysmic forces and satanic warriors led by the Scorpion King; with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
My Girl: An eleven year daughter of a mortician spends a crucial summer learning about life and love even as her dad finds potential love in a makeup artist; with Dan Aykroyd and Anna Chlumsky.
My Prairie Home: Documentary explores the personal story of a transgender singer/songwriter on a railroad tour of the snowy Canadian prairie.
Mystic River: A tragedy reunites three best friends when they're linked in a murder investigation about one of their teenage daughters; with Kevin Bacon and Sean Penn.
Nanny McPhee: She's back. A recent widow and his domineering aunt can't control his naughty children until magical, understanding Nanny McPhee comes to stay; with Emma Thompson and Colin Firth.
The Next Best Thing: A gay man and a straight woman are best friends whose relationship hits across some rocky times when a drunken tryst results in her becoming pregnant; with Rupert Everett and Madonna.
Once I Was a Beehive: A teenager sent to Bible camp one year after her mother remarries following her father's death finds people who can relate to her pain.
Only the Lonely: A lonely police officer's budding relationship with a soft spoken female funeral home worker is threatened by his overbearing mother; with John Candy and Maureen O'Hara.
The Perfect Storm: A fisherman dealing with a string of bad luck decides to risk it all on a huge catch despite an approaching storm; with George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg.
The Phantom: In 1930s New York, a purple suited hero's plans to crush a culture of evil pits him against a megalomaniac villain; with Billy Zane and Treat Williams.
The Princess Bride: A peasant farmhand must overcome an evil prince and bumbling outlaws in order to woo a fair maiden which he has chemistry with; with Cary Elwes and Robin Wright.
Quest for Fire: A tribe of Cro-Magnons lose their precious fire leaving several searching for more fire. Along the way, they meet a flame making woman; with Ron Perlman and Rae Dawn Chong.
Revenge of the Mekons: Rock documentary explores the true story of adventurous punk band the Mekons, an innovative and prolific group of their era.
The Right Stuff: NASA's history from breaking the sound barrier to putting men on the moon is the focus of this epic drama; with Scott Glenn and Ed Harris.
Rising Sun: An ex-investigator familiar with Japanese customs helps an American cop find out who killed a call girl during a corporate gala in Tokyo; with Sean Connery and Wesley Snipes.
The Running Man: In an America with a totalitarian future, a disgraced cop framed for a massacre that he didn't commit must fight for his life in an ultra-violent game show; with Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Conchita Alonso.
Sarmasik: When a crew of a bankrupt cargo ship are stuck on board for months, isolation leads the crew to madness and terror.
Say It Isn't So: Likable animal control officer meets a hairstylist which leads to an accident. After falling in love and getting married, the officer learns something about her that changes everything; with Chris Klein and Heather Graham.
Scrooged: Coldhearted TV executive finds life mirroring art as he deals with three ghosts as he attempts to stage a TV version of A Christmas Carol; with Bill Murray and Carol Kane.
The Shawshank Redemption: An upstanding banker who is framed for murder begins a new life in prison, forming a bond with an older inmate; with Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
She Doesn't Want to Sleep Alone (aka No Quiero Dormir Sola): A woman who can't sleep alone unless she has medication finds meaning in taking care of her grandmother, who has Alzheimer's.
Something's Gotta Give: A man in his early sixties woos women half his age, but his latest rendezvous is interrupted by the woman's mother; with Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton.
Sucker: A Chinese/Australian student busted for cheating on a test gets sent to live with his uncle where he teams up with a scammer and his daughter; with Timothy Spall.
Sufi Soul: Mystic Music of Islam: Documentary explores the link between music and the mystical, particularly the singing and dancing that's central to Sufism.
Sulemani Keeda: A pair of never do wells with Bollywood dreams team up to write a screenplay but romance might get in the way.
Sunset Boulevard: A struggling screenwriter stumbles across a dilapidated mansion and the aging actress named Norma Desmond that resides there convinces him to help her make a comeback; with William Holden and Gloria Swanson.
Thao's Library: In this documentary, a grieving New Yorker bonds with a Vietnamese victim of Agent Orange by helping her build a library for her village.
Transporter 3: Frank Martin delivers important cargo to various people without asking questions. This time, he must protect a Ukranian official's daughter and keep them from getting too far from his vehicle; with Jason Statham and Robert Knepper.
The Trigger Effect: While a blackout turns their suburban town to chaos, two parents stoop to desperate measures to acquire medicine for their child; with Kyle McLachlan and Elisabeth Shue.
Uncommon Valor: A colonel tears his way through Vietnam in search of his missing in action son who's been gone for over a decade; with Gene Hackman and Robert Stack.
Under the Same Moon: A woman working illegally in the US struggles to provide a better life for her child who's still residing in Mexico; with Eugenio Derbez and America Ferrera.
Used Parts: A man attempts to teach his nephew to steal car parts so that they can get enough cash to emigrate to the United States
Uyghurs, Prisoners of the Absurd: Documentary explores the shocking, but true story of two dozen Uyghurs (Turkish minorities from China) who ended up mistaken for enemy combatants and sent to Guantanamo Bay.
V for Vendetta: A young woman rescued by a masked freedom fighter known as V ends up joining his cause in a totalitarian England of the near future; with Hugo Weaving and Natalie Portman.
VANish: Kidnappers who abduct a drug lord's daughter find that she's a handful for them on an unexpected road trip; with Danny Trejo and Tony Todd.
Vanity Fair: A lower class vixen finds romance with an elderly lord and his roguish son even while using her wits and good looks to climb the social ladder in 1820s London; with Reese Witherspoon and Gabriel Byrne.
Water: After losing her husband to illness, an 8 year old girl is forced to live out the remainder of her life in a Hindu widows temple.
We're Back! A Dinosaur Story: A scientist travels to the age of the dinosaurs where he transforms Rex and his friends from hungry predators to charming beasts. Butterfly effect; with voices of Walter Cronkite and John Goodman.
Western: Two towns that live next to each other on the Texas/Mexican border have quietly coexisted, but drug related violence threatens that bond in this documentary.
What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love: Two friends who are students at a school for the visually impaired live full, complex lives despite their sensory limits.
Widows: A documentary filmmaker loses her husband to a heart attack and unexpectedly bonds with his young, suicidal mistress.
April 2:
An Apology to John Stamos: Netflix offers a formal apology to John Stamos for getting his hopes up about that special that was announced on April Fool's Day. Have mercy. (Deleted on April 4)
The Challenger: When his mother is faced with hardship, a young man from the Bronx decides to help her by boxing his way out of it. Rest in Peace, Bear; with Kent Moran and Michael Clarke Duncan.
Jackrabbit: In the near future, a young computer whiz and a veteran outlaw hacker team up to decrypt a hard drive with clues to a friend's suicide.
April 3:
Mexican Barbaro: Horror film is an anthology of Mexican darkest legends involving boogeymen, trolls, ghosts, demons, zombies and imps. Enjoy!
April 4:
Hate Story 3: In this sequel that I presume doesn't require watching the first two, a multimillionaire businessman seems to have it all until his rivals look into his past to destroy him.
April 5:
#Horror: For a group of pre-teen girls, an obsession with a social media game leads to cyberbullying...and terror; with Balthazar Getty and Natasha Lyonne.
Dixieland: A decent young man fresh out of jail tries to go straight until he falls in love and makes a desperate attempt at a better life; with Chris Zylka and RJ Mitte.
The Hallow: A London man's decision to move his family into a secluded mill house is questioned by himself when he learns the forest is filled with demons that prey on children.
The Nightingale: On a trek through rural China to his home, an aging farmer works on his relationship with his spoiled granddaughter.
Of Men and War: This documentary explores the setbacks and breakthroughs of several veterans dealing with post traumatic stress disorder at a California clinic.
Revenge of the Nerds 4: Nerds in Love: In this made for TV continuation of the film franchise series, Booger is fixing to marry the daughter of a wealthy Republican, but the father has other ideas; with Curtis Armstrong and Joseph Bologna.
Sembene!: This documentary examines the life, work, legacy, and controversies of the father of African cinema Ousmane Sembene.
Walt Before Mickey: This drama explores young Walt Disney as he lands big breaks, deal with raw business deals, and even a bit of romance; with Thomas Ian Nicholas and Jon Heder.
April 6:
The Beauty Inside: It's not clear who has the larger adjustment to make when Woo-Jin starts waking up each day in a different body: him or his girlfriend.
April 7:
Ukraine is Not a Brothel: Documentary focuses on the efforts of a Ukrainian feminist group to empower women by having them bare their breasts to protest exploitation.
Where Children Play: Called home to LA following her mother's death, a woman must deal with her dysfunctional childhood and her abusive father who's now needing her care; with Macy Gray and Leon.
April 8:
God's Pocket: A blue collar worker's cover up of his stepson's death in a suspicious accident is threatened by a local reporter; with Phillip Seymour Hoffman and John Turturro.
Hannibal Takes Edinburgh: Hannibal Burress performs multiple stand up concerts in Scotland's Fringe Festival, trying new material on the locals.
Hush: Deaf writer seeking solitude in an isolated home in the woods has her peaceful life shattered when a masked killer appears at her window.
Respectable: The Mary Millington Story: Documentary examines the tumultuous life of Britain's most famous sex superstar, chronicling her rise and fall in the process.
Revolucion: Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna are among ten directors who examine the centennial of the Mexican revolution in 1910 through a series of short films.
April 9:
Look Who's Back: When Adolf Hitler wakes up at the site of his bunker 70 years later, he's considered a brilliant comedian and a media phenomenon.
April 12:
Bob and the Trees: A proud, middle aged logger starts following his darker instincts upon falling on dark times and becoming desperate.
Casa Grande: An upper class Rio teen boy struggles to adapt when his family's fortunes take a downturn.
The Emperor's New Clothes: In this provocative documentary, comedian Russell Brand and filmmaker Michael Winterbottom ask bankers why they're not in jail for the 2008 financial crash.
Eyes of a Thief: An ex-con Palestinian with a dark secret returns to the West Bank and looks for the daughter he lost long ago.
April 14:
3 Days in Havana: During a trip to Havana, an American insurance salesman befriends a shady writer and is drawn into a murder conspiracy; with Gil Bellows.
Moonwalkers: A brainaddled war vet, failing music manager, and a Stanley Kubrick impersonator help the CIA fake the moon landing; with Ron Perlman and Rupert Grint.
Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine: This Alex Gibney documentary explores the working conditions that Jobs imposed on Apple as well as his cultlike influence on technology culture. Probably serves as a good companion piece to last year's Steve Jobs.
April 15:
23 Blast: A football player blinded in the after effects of an illness must decide between his love of the game and his safety in this inspirational drama; with Mark Hapka and Dylan Baker (who also directed).
1971: Those responsible for a 1971 raid on the Federal Bureau of Investigations over illegal surveillance discuss what happened over 40 years later in this documentary.
Band of Robbers: In this modern telling, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn get their childhood gang back together to find the buried treasure they've been seeking since youth; with Eric Christian Olsen and Kyle Gallner.
Belgica: Two brothers become partners as they turn a modest nightclub into the hottest spot in town, but there's a price to pay for that success.
Cold Deck: A compulsive gambler who's heavy in debt plots to steal from a high stakes underground poker game, but he might not be the only schemer; with Paul Sorvino and Robert Knepper.
Dirty Wars: This 2014 Best Documentary nominee explores the covert operations America is doing around the globe. I think this is back after an extended absence.
Echo Park: A woman leaves posh Beverly Hills and her fiance behind to move to the eclectic Echo Park where she finds a new, life-altering relationship; with Helen Shaver.
Flamenco, Flamenco: This documentary examines the 1992 Seville Expo pavilion where crafty veterans and enthusiastic newcomers show off their flamenco moves.
The Games Maker: Sent to a bizarre boarding school following the disappearance of his parents, a gifted game designer finds himself squaring off against a villainous game master; with Joseph Fiennes and Tom Cavanagh.
Night of the Wild: A meteor crash in a small town turns dogs into vicious killers leaving their owners in a no-win situation; with Rob Morrow and Kelly Rutherford.
Prescription Thugs: One man uses his family's dealings with drug companies to explore the ethical concerns surrounding the FDA and pharmaceutical firms; directed by Chris Bell (Bigger, Stronger, Faster*).
Sex, Death and Bowling: A young boy's decision to ask his famous uncle to partner with him in a bowling tournament inadvertently opens up wounds between the uncle and his brother who is dealing with a cancer diagnosis; with Adrian Grenier and Selma Blair.
Yosemite: Three fifth graders deal with death, loss, and danger real and imaginary as well as the complex emotions involved in this trio of tales; with James Franco and Henry Hopper.
April 16:
Anguish: Tess is diagnosed with an emotional disorder, but her problems lie more in the spirit of a young girl who threatens to consume her.
Estranged: Following an accident that has left her an amnesiac in a wheelchair, a woman returns to the family that she left years ago to attempt to reconstruct her past.
In the Name of Honor: Documentary examines the phenomenon of honor killings as well as the family members and survivors affected by loving relatives who commit brutal acts.
Mundo Gaturro: Mini-movie focuses on the adventures of a goodhearted, yet mischievous cat.
One Day Since Yesterday: Peter Bogdanovich and the Lost American Film: The veteran director looks back at his 1981 film They All Laughed and its star Dorothy Stratten who was killed after shooting wrapped in this documentary.
April 19:
12 Days of Terror: Film based on a true story explore grisly shark attacks that occurred on the New Jersey coast in 1916; with John Rhys-Davies.
Shake the Dust: Documentary examines how break-dancing has helped to transcend social and political differences through the globalization of hip hop culture.
That's Not Us: For three couples, a day at the beach turns into a relationship workshop for three couples whose tensions rise to the surface.
April 20:
American Hero: Hard partying slacker lets his superpowers go to waste until a turning point causes him to go down a more superheroic path; with Stephen Dorff and Eddie Griffin.
Exorcism of Molly Hartley: After having the demons driven out of her, Molly now has to deal with the devil himself and only a fallen priest can save her in this sequel that
nobody wanted. Just let it go; with Devon Sawa.
April 21:
Badge of Honor: An Internal Affairs officer suspects a cover up is happening with a shooting death involving an officer and he risks it all to uncover the truth; with Jesse Bradford and Martin Sheen.
Mac and Devin Go to High School: A high school class valedictorian gets some valuable life experience from a 10th year senior and weed dealer. Shibby; with Wiz Khalifa and Snoop Dogg.
Navy SEALs: The Battle for New Orleans: A team of Navy SEALs races to help Louisiana citizens fight off a zombie infestation using their war tested skills; with Michael Dudikoff and Rick Fox.
Nomi: My Perfect Storm: Documentary focuses on a celebrated chef who tries to keep his beloved Copenhagen restaurant on top against talented global challengers.
April 22:
Catching the Sun: Documentary examines the worldwide economics of the solar energy industry and its impact on American job seekers.
Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping: From San Francisco, the veteran comic and actor delves into old people getting drugs, his worst stand-up set, gay proms, and bad birthday clowns.
April 23:
Firewall: A criminal finds his way into the personal life of a security system's creator, placing everything he values at stake. Get off my Internet; with Harrison Ford and Paul Bettany.
We Are Twisted...Sister: Documentary examines the early days of the iconic 1980s band where they perfected their act in the New York club scene. They're not gonna take it; with Dee Snider.
April 24:
Minions: In this prequel film to the Despicable Me series, Stuart, Kevin, and Bob go on a road trip to find a new villain to support leading them to Scarlet Overkill; with voices of Sandra Bullock and Pierre Coffin.
April 25:
Democrats: Documentary exploring the bumpy road to democracy involving political enemies tasked with writing a new Zimbabwe constitution following a controversial election in 2008.
Fan Girl: Creative high school student decides to do a film project on her favorite band and seeks the help of her friends and mother to find a way in to interview the band; with Meg Ryan.
April 26:
Burning Bodhi: An old friend's funeral leads Dylan back to his hometown where he has to deal with various issues; with Kaley Cuoco and Virginia Madsen.
Enter the Battlefield: Documentary follows seven top players of Magic: The Gathering who've made their mark on the Pro Tour. Related question: There's a Pro Tour; narrated by Wil Wheaton.
Valley Uprising: Documentary examines the 50 year history of rock climbing in Yosemite Valley as well as the rebellious counterculture that developed; with narration by Peter Sarsgaard.
April 27:
Begin Again: A music producer on the downslope of his career spots a promising singer in a bar and resolves to help her career...and save his own; with Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo.
Hotel Transylvania 2: A marriage between Dracula's daughter and a human leads to a baby that Dracula tries to prove is a vampire so he can stay in Transylvania; with voices of Adam Sandler and Selena Gomez.
Paraiso: A move to the city and the decision by one of them to join a weight loss group threatens the romantic bonds between an overweight couple who's been together since childhood.
April 29:
Hellion: When a juvenile delinquent teen lures his little brother into trouble, the state takes the younger boy away to live with an aunt; with Aaron Paul and Juliette Lewis.
Lucky Them: A rock critic investigates the disappearance of her ex, a famous musician, and an amateur documentarian tags along for the ride; with Toni Collette and Thomas Haden Church.
Premature: A randy teenager is caught in a Groundhog's Day scenario where he must find a way to quell his desires to avoid repeating the same humiliating day. Ew; with Elon Gold and Alan Tudyk.
Special Correspondents: A bickering radio team invents phony reports from a combat zone after losing their passports, but the lies start to spiral out of control; with Ricky Gervais and Eric Bana.
Team Foxcatcher: Never before seen home videos punctuate this documentary into the relationship between John E. duPont and Dave Schultz.
TV:
April 1:
Animaniacs Volume 1-4: Yakko, Wakko, and Dot escape from their water tower prison and have many pop culture and comic adventures together. Also with Pinky and the Brain and Surly Squirrel.
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown Season 5: The international chef goes around the world sampling the local cuisine and culture in this CNN series.
The Ascent of Woman Season 1: A historian explores the impact of women on humanity, politics, religion, and science from 10,000 BC to present days.
Beat Bobby Flay Season 1: Two experienced chefs square off against each other to determine who will have the chance to take down veteran chef Flay in this competitive kitchen series.
Bite This with Nadia G Season 1: Nadia takes her passion for food out on the road to find America's hottest culinary meccas. Based on the title, I'd expect a side of attitude with that order.
Bob's Burgers Season 5: The animated comic adventures of a burger shop operator, his wife and their three rambunctious kids. Have heard good things about this one.
The Boomer List: American Masters series examines various baby boomers who have been proven to be influential. I'm guessing one of those is none other than Samuel L. Jackson.
Booze Traveler Season 1: Jack travels to far flung locales such as Turkey, Iceland, and South Africa to sample the local alcoholic beverages. Nice work if you can get it.
Cathedrals of Culture: Series examines how buildings embody the people who inhabit them, including a Russian library and a Norwegian prison.
Chasing Monsters Season 1: Cyril tracks down elusive species, battles giant sailfish, and tackles handfishing in this first season of this series.
Cutthroat Kitchen Seasons 3-4: Four competing chefs are given $25,000 and the option to either help themselves or sabotage their rivals. How far are they willing to go to win?
Cyborg 009 vs Devilman Season 1: Mysterious demons appear in Tokyo as a Black Ghost scientist releases modified cyborgs bringing their worlds on a collision course.
Death Row Dogs: TV documentary explores the issues dealing with dangerous dogs including dogs attacking humans, dogfighting rings, and police efforts to help these problems.
Duff Til Dawn Season 1: This competition features bakers tasked to make cakes out of unusual shapes during the time most of us would be asleep in order to win the favor of host/judge Duff Goldman.
Expedition Unknown Season 1: A fearless archaeologist searches everywhere to find out the truth about famous myths and legends.
Extreme Vacation Homes Season 1: This series travels the globe to find sumptuous and/or eccentric vacation homes.
Fixer Upper Season 2: Chip and Joanna Gaines help homeowners turn less than ideal properties into their dream homes.
Giada at Home Season 2: Giada De Laurentils shares recipes and entertainment tips from her laid back California home.
Good Eats Collection 3: Host Alton Brown mixes history, cooking and comedy to teach you more about your favorite foods.
Grease: Live: The word is almost live as the Fox TV reboot of the 1970s movie about a greaser and Australian exchange student trying to make their summer fling last throughout the school year; with Aaron Tveit and Julianne Hough.
The Great Food Truck Race Seasons 1-5: Food truck teams compete across the country as they battle to avoid elimination and win a nice cash prize.
Guy's Grocery Games Season 3: Four chefs compete in cooking challenges inside a grocery store, but they must deal with time limits and various obstacles along the way.
Half-Price Paradise Season 1: Families move to beautiful, budget friendly locations so they can cut costs yet upgrade their lifestyle.
Heartless Season 1: Orphaned twins go to an old, strange boarding school to explore their family history. But to stay alive, they must suck the life energy out of people.
Hinterland Season 2: A police detective moves from London to Wales to ease his troubled soul, but he finds his new jurisdiction has secrets as dark as his own.
House Hunters Collection 3: Potential home buyers try to find some amenities in potential places as they weigh their wants against their budget limitations.
House Hunters International Collection 3: Job seekers, families, and others search for the ideal home to relocate to in international locales.
House Hunters International Renovation Season 1: Prospective buyers travel the globe in search of houses with serious potential, then renovate them to make them move in ready.
Kids Baking Championship Season 1: Valerie Bertinelli and Duff Goldman are the judges as the spotlight falls on pre-teens with serious baking and dessert skills.
Kitchen Crashers Season 7: Designer Alison Victoria surprises homeowners looking in do it yourself stores and turns their drab kitchens into modern marvels.
Lakefront Bargain Hunt Season 1: Families that want to buy a home by the lake but don't want to go broke in the process turn to specialists for help.
Latino List Volumes 1-2: Docuseries involves major Latino names in arts, science, politics, business, and sports discussing the challenges and opportunities growing up Latino in the US.
Lost and Found Music Studios Season 1: Netflix original series features teen songwriters/singers who form various bonds while focusing on their musical passions.
Love It or List It, Too Season 4: A realtor and designer help families who have outgrown their present place decide whether to remodel or find a new place to live.
Man Caves Season 13: A contractor and a former NFL star helps to turn men's quirky man cave ideas into solid reality.
Man Fire Food Season 3: This series explores the many creative ways that people cook using fire.
Man v. Food Collection 3: Host Adam Richman travels to various American cities to take on local favorites, spicy cuisine, and massive meals.
Mega Mansions Season 1: Travel Channel series explores America's most breathtaking mansions from old school opulence to newfangled high tech sophistication.
Mystery Diners Season 8: Using surveillance equipment and undercover operatives, these diners hope to help restaurant owners determine which employees are hurting the bottom line.
Out 1: 1970s Paris is the home for disparate people whose lives intertwine in this French new wave reflection of reality, perception, and meaning.
The Out List: Various activists, entertainers, politicians, and athletes are profiled in this list of prominent LGBT personalities.
Pizza Masters Season 1: Two cousins who are best friends and pizza experts travel across America to find the best eateries.
Property Brothers at Home Season 1: Jonathan and Drew Scott take a turn to follow their own advice by renovating their Vegas home to prepare for an upcoming family reunion.
The Ranch Part 1: Netflix original sitcom dealing with a former sports phenom who returns home to his family's Colorado ranch to learn that much has changed since he left; with Ashton Kutcher and Sam Elliott.
Republic of Doyle Seasons 1-6: Father and son private eyes must try to keep their combustive relationship in check as they solve an array of intriguing cases.
Rev. Run's Renovation Season 2: Run DMC rapper turned priest Reverend Run along with his wife and three kids takes on the renovation of their Jersey home in this show.
Rev. Run's Sunday Suppers Season 1: Reverend Run and his wife prove that cooking is in the family as they prepare for Sunday dinner with family and friends while showcasing their favorite recipes.
School for Little Vampires Seasons 1-3: A young vampire who hates blood and has the hots for a human girl finds trouble at a vampire school hosted in an abandoned castle.
Secret Rules for Modern Living: Algorithms: Documentary where a mathematician shows the hidden world of algorithms and lets us know how they work in problem solving.
Secrets of Great British Castles Season 1: A historian goes back in time to explore the high point of the castles as well as who lived inside them in this series.
The Seventies: CNN series explores the political, historical, and culture high points of the turbulent decade.
The Sixties: CNN series examines the music, politics, technologies, and upheaval of the 1960s, a decade that altered America's social landscape permanently.
Sleepwalkers Who Kill: Documentary examines a rare medical and legal condition that turns ordinary sleepwalkers into unwitting killers.
Stray Dog: Director Debra Granik (Winter's Bone) highlights a biker who suffered from PTSD after his war experience who helps other have-nots in the Ozark Mountains.
Taco Trip Season 1: A chef travels through America to find the best tacos, meeting the people who run the taquerias he visits along the way.
Terrace House: Boys and Girls in the City Season 1: Six men and women agree to live under one roof. They start out with a fabulous home and a car, but no script.
Texas Flip and Move Season 1: Three teams of entrepreneurs compete to be the best house flippers in Texas, going through the process in record time.
Tiny House Builders Season 1: Using salvaged materials in out of the way locations, a master craftsman and his crew build unique tiny houses in four days.
Tiny House Hunters Season 1: Downsizing home seekers look at three tiny houses and must decide which one to bid on, if any.
Underground BBQ Challenge Season 1: This competition series pits backyard barbequers up against each other for bragging rights and a cash prize.
Warrior Women Season 1: Lucy Lawless (Xena) hosts this series looking at fierce women fighters in history from Joan of Arc to Lozen.
The Wildebeest Migration: Documentary examines one of natures more dramatic events: the migration of African wildebeests across the Serengeti.
The Women's List: Fifteen accomplished American women discuss their achievements, influences, and motivations in interviews.
Yo-Kai Watch Season 1: Kieta frees a spirit trapped inside a magic capsule and he and his ghostly new friend have adventures with troublesome supernatural beings.
You Live in What? Season 3: Designers reveal the one of a kind homes built in unlikely spots such as a ferry boat and a pipe organ factory in this series.
April 3:
30 for 30: Fantastic Lies: ESPN docufilm explores the 2006 scandal involving a stripper accusing several members of Duke's lacrosse team of sexual assault.
April 5:
American Odyssey Complete Series: An army sergeant, a lawyer, and an activist all stumble across a terrorist conspiracy that can destroy them all. If answers aren't there in the final episodes, then they're not coming; with Anna Friel and Peter Facinelli.
April 10:
Girl Meets World Season 2: Series that's a sequel to Boy Meets World deals with the trials and tribulations of Riley, Cory and Topanga's daughter, as well as her friends; with Rowan Blanchard and Ben Savage.
April 11:
Turn Season 2: The continuing efforts of a cabbage farmer to spy on the British enemy during the Revolutionary War; with Jamie Bell and Daniel Henshall.
April 12:
Ajin: Demi-Human Season 1: A teen learns that he's an Ajin and flees before the authorities can capture and experiment on them. Ultimately, he joins a rebellion in this Netflix original anime series.
April 15:
Cuckoo Season 3: In season 3, Dale's return from China thwarts Rachel's romantic plans while Lorna and Ken try to deal with late applications, an overdue baby, and their college son becoming homesick; with Taylor Lautner.
Kong: King of the Apes Season 1: Kong and his friends fight back against the plans of an evil scientist to unleash a robotic dinosaur army in this animated series; voice of Tabitha St. Germain.
People of Tomorrow: TV documentary travels to Belgium for a fantastical and free-spirited music festival full of music, dance, bonding, and fun.
Segun Roxi (aka According to Roxi): A strong and confident woman finds that motherhood in its complexity turns her into overwhelmed, anxious, and addicted to flour.
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Season 2: In this second season, Kimmy continues to help her newfound friends in New York while continuing to acclimate to life outside an Indiana cult; with Ellie Kemper and Jane Krakowski.
April 16:
How to Get Away With Murder Season 2: Continuing adventures of law professor/lawyer Annalise Keating and five of her best students/interns as they help her win cases and cover up lies, deceit, and murder; with Viola Davis.
April 17:
Lost Girl Season 5: Final season of the show where a seductive woman makes a road trip to find herself after learning that she's a succubus; with Anna Silk.
The Messengers Season 1: After being killed when a mysterious object crashes to Earth, five strangers are resurrected and tasked with preparing humanity for the Apocalypse.
April 18:
Royal Pains Season 7: Last season of a fired Brooklyn ER doctor who finds new career life as an on call doctor for wealthy people in the Hamptons; with Mark Feuerstein and Paulo Costanzo.
April 19:
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Season 1: Animated series based on the videogame where a hyper hedgehog and his fox friend protect their planet against the schemes of Dr. Robotnik; with voice of Jaleel White.
April 20:
Dinotopia Mini-Series: Blast from the past as two brothers survive a plane crash and end up on the Dinotopia continent where dinosaurs and humans co-exist in harmony; with Alice Krige and David Thewlis.
August 25:
Kevin from Work: An office worker attempts to keep his sanity while dealing with crazy corporate hijinks and a humiliating crush on a co-worker; with Amy Sedaris.
April 26:
Restaurant Australia: Documentary that covers the efforts of three chefs to collaborate on a dinner that shows off the modern Australian culinary culture. Probably shouldn't be watched on an empty stomach.
April 27:
The Fosters Season 3: Continuing adventures of an interracial lesbian couple and their biological, adopted, and foster offspring; with Teri Polo and Jake T. Austin.
April 28:
Africa: Five part nature series focuses on stirring stories of survival among the diverse animal life of the African continent; with David Attenborough.
Yindi, the Last Koala: A baby koala which is nursed by humans following an accident involving his mother with hopes of releasing both back into the wild once both are fully recovered.
April 29:
Danger Mouse Season 1 (2016); The world's greatest super-spy who happens to be a mouse saves the world with the help of fancy gadgets and his panicky hamster sidekick Penfold; with voice of Stephen Fry.
April 30:
Fried: A gang of underdogs face daily humiliations working at a fast food restaurant dealing with customers as well as each other.
The Jamz: Two late night Chicago radio DJs at a top rated radio station want a job of hosting a morning show, but there's a lot standing in their way; with Kathy Najimy.
The End
Streaming Soon
May 1:
The Admiral (2016)
Always
Ashby (NEW; 4/27)
Ava's Possessions
Beautiful Losers
Braveheart (NEW; 4/27)
Bring It On
Bring It On: All or Nothing
The Burbs (NEW; 4/28)
The Core (NEW; 4/28)
Easy Living Seasons 1-3 (?)
Fantastic Four (2005)
Ferngully 2: The Magical Rescue
Film Critic (aka El Critico)
Finger of God
Gary Guiman: It's About Time (?)
Get Over It
Get Rich or Die Tryin' (NEW; 4/28)
Great Expectations (1998)
I Am Road Comic (?)
Into the Wild (NEW; 4/28)
Jackass 2.5 (NEW; 4/28)
Jesus Town, USA (?)
Just Friends (2005)
Kevin Hart Presents (?)
The Kite Runner (NEW; 4/28)
LoliRock Season 1 (?)
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
The Machinist (NEW; 4/28)
Monkeybone
My Last Day Without You
The Nutty Professor
Off the Map (2013; ?)
Palm Trees in the Snow (2015; ?)
Paradox
Paulie
Paycheck (NEW; 4/28)
Pleasantville
The Sandlot (NEW; 4/28)
Scary Movie
Shark Lake
She's Beautiful When She's Angry
Sixteen Candles
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (NEW; 4/28)
Somm: Into the Bottle
A Study in Sherlock (?)
Sugar Coated (?)
The Sum of All Fears (NEW; 4/28)
Terra (?)
To Catch a Thief
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Runnin' Down a Dream
Vampire in Brooklyn
We Were Soldiers (NEW; 4/28)
Welcome to Leith
Who's Driving Doug
Without a Paddle (NEW; 4/28)
Without a Paddle: Nature's Calling (NEW; 4/28)
Zoolander (NEW; 4/27)