Netflix: Movies and TV Shows Coming in October 2015

A Christmas Carol (1938)

Briskly helmed by Edwin L. Martin, this adaptation of Charles Dicken’s yuletide classic stars Reginald Owen as miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, who gets a last chance to redeem himself on Christmas Eve…

About Alex (2014)

After a troubled young man attempts suicide, six of his former college classmates stage a reunion to help him heal, but old issues resurface.

Alexander: Theatrical Cut (2004)

Director Oliver Stone takes on the saga of Alexander the Great, the Macedonian conqueror who became legendary for his military prowess.

American Pie (1999)

This smash-hit comedy follows four high school seniors as they strive for the most eagerly anticipated rite of adulthood: losing one’s virginity.

Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics Collection: Collection 1

Celebrated cookbook author Ina Garten shares her secrets for preparing simple yet elegant dishes and offers advice on hosting the perfect gathering.

Batman Begins (2005)

Following the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne trains with a shadowy organization and returns to Gotham City to fight crime under a new guise.

Boogie Nights (1997)

A well-endowed busboy is taken in by a tight-knit group of 1970s porn actors and transforms himself into skin flick celebrity Dirk Diggler.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Charlie is one of five golden-ticket holders treated to a tour of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in Tim Burton’s take on the children’s classic.

Curse of Chucky (2013)

He’s back! From the filmmakers that brought you Chucky comes the terrifying return of the pint-sized doll possessed by the spirit of a notorious serial killer. When a mysterious package arrives at the house of Nica, she doesn’t give it much thought.

Dark Was the Night (2014)

After a logging company arrives in the town of Maiden Woods and begins cutting in the nearby forest, a powerful evil rises from the landscape and starts preying on the terrified populace –whose lone hope is a sheriff wrestling personal demons.

Design on a Dime Collection: Collection 1

Style experts Casey Noble and Joel West offer savvy design solutions that help homeowners make sophisticated upgrades without breaking the bank.

El Tiempo Entre Costuras (2013)

With Spain on the brink of civil war, a Madrid dressmaker follows a lover to Morocco, loses a fortune, and ends up a spy for the Allies.

Extreme Homes Collection: Collection 1

Visit homes shaped like snakes and UFOs, or nestled in caves and trees, in this series that reveals the world’s most delightfully odd houses.

Fixer Upper: Season 1

Chip and Joanna Gaines take on clients in the Waco Texas area, turning their fixer uppers into the homes of their dreams.

Genevieve’s Renovation: Season 1

Designer Genevieve Gorder revamps her own New York apartment by merging it with the one next door, which may be the biggest challenge of her career.

Glass Chin (2014)

Down on his luck, a former boxing champ agrees to become an enforcer for a corrupt businessman, but when a job goes wrong, he is framed for murder.

House Hunters Renovation Collection: Collection 1

Watch people buy homes that are fixer upper and then turn them into their dream home.

Million Dollar Baby (2004)

Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn’t prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life.

Monkey Thieves: Seasons 1-3

This documentary series follows a lively troop of rhesus macaques living at a holy temple in a Hindu culture that reveres monkeys near Jaipur, India.

On the Town (1949)

Three sailors on leave and ready for fun are determined to make the most of their 24 hours in New York City in this Oscar-winning musical comedy.

Pal Joey (1957)

Using his charming wile and debonair dance moves, Joey Evans beguiles vixen widow Vera Simpson into financing his nightclub. He’s set up for success until good-natured chorus girl Linda English enters the picture and steals the show — and his heart.

Pepe (1960)

When his beloved horse Don Juan is sold to a washed-up movie producer to use in a film, Mexican ranch hand Pepe follows him to Hollywood.

Pressure (2015)

When their boat sinks during a storm, four deep-sea divers trapped at the bottom of the Indian Ocean must devise a survival plan.

Reasonable Doubt (2014)

After fleeing the site of a fatal hit-and-run, DA Mitch Brockden finds himself prosecuting the man put on trial for committing Brockden’s own crime.

Richard Pryor: Icon (2014)

Richard Pryor was one of the first black men ever on television, he pioneered a new brand of humor and he was a hit. This show defines his lasting impact on comedy and culture, often in his own words, showing us why he is an :ICON.

Robin Williams Remembered – A Pioneers of Television Special (2014)

Celebrating the life of Robin Williams with interviews, tributes and clips from his career.

Some Came Running (1958)

When soldier and writer Dave Hirsch returns from World War II, he finds that his seemingly quiet hometown hides complex secrets. As he tries to readjust, he falls in with a local gambler, while his very presence shakes things up in the community.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949)

Here’s one ball game you can’t afford to miss. Film legends Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra join forces as the most talented double-play combination to hit the major leagues since Tinker to Evers to Chance.

The Bourne Supremacy (2004)

Flushed from his refuge by an assassin, Jason Bourne finds himself thrust into secret alliances, setups and shootouts in this riveting sequel.

The Devil at 4 O’Clock (1961)

When an earthquake devastates a South Seas island, only an aging priest and three convicts remain to save children hospitalized with leprosy.

The Great Food Truck Race Collection: Collection 1

In this reality competition series, specialty food trucks visit a new city each week and compete against each other for a shot at $50,000 and more.

The Navy SEALs: Their Untold Story (2014)

Follow the history of the U.S. Navy SEALs, from D-Day to Korea and Vietnam, to their role in today’s conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Nightmare (2015)

This documentary explores the horror of sleep paralysis, a temporary disorder in which the sufferer, trapped between waking and sleeping, cannot move.

Throwdown with Bobby Flay Collection: Collection 1

Culinary great Bobby Flay drops in on chefs across the country, challenging them to cook their signature dishes better than he can.

Uncle Grandpa: Season 1 (more episodes)

This surreal cartoon series follows the adventures of Uncle Grandpa, who travels around the world with his wacky friends helping kids solve problems.

Vanilla Ice Project: Seasons 1-4

Rapper Vanilla Ice shows off his skills as a home improvement expert, rounding up a crew of contractors to upgrade and flip Florida mansions.

Wakfu: Season 1

Based on the online adventure game, this animated series follows 12-year-old Yugo, who employs mystical powers in his search for his real family.

White Rabbit (2013)

Plagued by visions of a rabbit he was forced to kill as a boy, bullied teen Harlon increasingly channels his simmering rage into acts of violence.

Wild Horses (2015)

Aging rancher Scott Briggs must confront his past when a Texas Ranger resurrects a 15-year-old cold case and unearths family secrets involving a hate crime and a missing-persons mystery connected to the Briggs clan.

Worst Cooks in America Collection: Collection 1

Some of the worst cooks in the country will compete in an elimination series. The last two standing have the chance to cook for culinary critics and win a cash prize.

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Anjelah Johnson: Not Fancy (2015) – NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Actress and comedian Anjelah Johnson showcases her hilarious impressions to riff on European Gypsies, Vietnamese manicurists, Mexican moms, and more.

La Leyenda de la Nahuala (2007)

Leo, who lives in fear of La Nahuala, a witch from his brother Nando’s stories, must summon his courage when Nando himself falls under her curse.

Reign: Season 2

This vivid historical drama series tells of the rise to power of Mary, Queen of Scots, amid a court full of sexual and political intrigue.

The Vampire Diaries: Season 6

Trapped in adolescent bodies, feuding vampire brothers Stefan and Damon vie for the affection of captivating teenager Elena.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 3

Alpha and Omega 5: Family Vacation (2015)

A family of wolves heads out on their first vacation together, but when a band of trappers shows up, they’ll need help from friends to stay safe.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 5

Team Hot Wheels: Build the Epic Race (2015)

Team Hot Wheels must defeat the Road Pirates on a new racetrack to stop them from winning a key to the team’s latest technology and using it for evil.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 6

American Horror Story: Freak Show (Season 4)

This twisted Emmy-winning drama plays upon the power of supernatural fears and everyday horrors, exploring humankind’s unsettling capacity for evil.

iZombie: Season 1

Olivia Moore’s pursuit of a medical degree takes a dramatic turn the night she’s savaged by zombies at a wild party. While the attack has dire consequences for her life, it also gives her unique abilities to solve homicide cases.

Last Man Standing: Season 4

After his wife’s career takes off, Mike finds himself in charge of parenting their three daughters and trying to stay afloat in all the estrogen.

The Flash: Season 1

After a lightning strike leaves forensic expert Barry Allen in a coma for months, he wakes up to find the jolt has enabled him to move with incredible speed. Unfortunately, the incident also transformed others who are using their new skills for evil.

The Originals: Season 2

The Mikaelsons move to New Orleans and form an alliance with local witches in an effort to rule the city once again in this “Vampire Diaries” spinoff.

Tremors 5: Bloodline (2015)

The giant, man-eating Graboids are back and even deadlier than before, terrorizing the inhabitants of a South African wildlife reserve as they attack from below-and above.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7

Arrow: Season 3

Based on DC Comics’ Green Arrow, an affluent playboy becomes a vengeful superhero, saving the city from villains armed with just a bow and arrows.

Flor Salvaje: Season 1

A young orphaned woman moves to a new town to raise her sisters and struggles to carve her own destiny as several different men vie for her love.

Legends: Season 1

Shedding his skin as easily as a snake, CIA operative Martin Odum — played by Sean Bean — becomes whoever he needs to be in this gripping spy drama.

Supernatural: Season 10

Siblings Dean and Sam crisscross the country, investigating paranormal activity and picking fights with demons, ghosts and monsters.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 8

American Heist (2014)

James (Hayden Christensen) owes his life to his older brother, Frankie (Adrien Brody) after taking the rap for a crime they committed together. Now, Frankie is released and back on the street with no money and no place to go. He turns to his underworld connections and convinces James to join him in hopes that one last job would be the solution to change both their lives.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 9

Mighty Med: Season 2

Fanboys, Oliver and Kaz, use their love and knowledge of sci-fi, fantasy and comic books to land the coolest job ever — working at Mighty Med, a hospital for superheroes.

Winter on Fire (2015) – NETFLIX ORIGINAL

Over 93 days in Ukraine, what started as peaceful student demonstrations became a violent revolution and full-fledged civil rights movement.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 10

Lalaloopsy: Band Together (2015)

The Lalaloopsy girls find that musical dreams do come true–when you get a little help from your very best friends! After Jewel learns that Keys dreams of being a pop star, she helps her put together her own band, The Buttonettes. Soon everyone is feeling the joy of music, as Spot starts making musical art pieces and Dot discovers a new musical galaxy in this sew-sweet movie!

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 11

Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me (2014)

When country music giant Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011, he chose to make his condition public. He then began his farewell tour — a remarkable musical journey chronicled in this affecting documentary

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 12

Jane the Virgin: Season 1

Having vowed to remain chaste until she’s married, Jane Villanueva is stunned to find she’s become pregnant anyway thanks to a medical slip-up. Along with breaking the news to her amazed boyfriend, Jane must start making plans for a whole new life.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 14

Lazarus (2015)

After discovering a serum that can bring the deceased back to life, a team of medical researchers is horrified to find that the revolutionary drug carries with it some gruesome and lethal side effects.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15

Finding Jesus: Faith. Fact. Forgery: Season 1

The world’s foremost scholars, historians and scientists examine six ancient relics thought to be connected to Jesus of Nazareth.

Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Season 3

This animated spinoff of Disney’s beloved Peter Pan features young Jake and his friends sailing for treasure in Never Land on their flagship, Bucky.

Isabella Rossellini’s Green Porno Live! (2015)

Legendary actress Isabella Rossellini acts out the mating habits of various animal species in this whimsical science series.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 16

All Hail King Julien: Season 2 – NETFLIX ORIGINAL

In this Emmy winner for Outstanding Children’s Animated Program, Madagascar booty-shaker King Julien takes on the jungle’s craziest adventures.

Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayer

Shot at the historic Fillmore Theatre in San Francisco, Anthony Jeselnik’s latest special delivers an all-new hour of hilarious stand-up comedy.

Beasts of No Nation (2015) – NETFLIX ORIGINAL

When civil war tears his family apart, a young West African boy is forced to join a unit of mercenary fighters and transform into a child soldier.

Circle (2015) – NETFLIX EXCLUSIVE

When a group of strangers is seized and awaits execution, they face the impossible task of choosing the one person among them worthy of being spared.

Some Assembly Required: Season 2 – NETFLIX ORIGINAL

A 14-year-old takes ownership of a toy company and hires a group of his friends to help him create amazing new toys.

The Principal: Season 1

When history teacher Matt Bashir is promoted to Principal of a notoriously violent Boys’ school in Sydney’s south-west, his radical approach brings him into conflict and leaves his personal life dangerously exposed. But just when he seems to be making progress, a 17-year-old student is found dead on school grounds.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 18

Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (2013)

After escaping prison, Bob Muldoon begins a search for his girlfriend and young daughter, but their reunion doesn’t go as planned.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 20

Lego DC Comics: Batman Be-Leaguered (2014)

When Superman and the other Justice League superheroes start disappearing, it’s up to Batman to unravel the caper and save the day.

Marvel’s Avengers Assemble: Season 2

After Iron Man persuades his fellow superheroes to reunite, the Avengers combine their skills to battle both longtime foes and deadly new villains.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 22

Results (2015)

After an ugly divorce, a wealthy but unhappy man trains at a local gym and develops a strange relationship with the owner and a captivating trainer.

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Jack Strong (2014)

During the Cold War, a Polish army colonel code-named Jack Strong betrays his Soviet master and passes high-level secrets to the CIA.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 25

Walt Disney Animation Studios Short Films Collection (2015)

From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes an extraordinary new collection of award-winning and beloved short films including the never-before-released Frozen Fever, starring Frozen’s Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff, and the Oscar-nominated Lorenzo. The Short Films Collection also includes the 2012 groundbreaking Mickey Mouse cartoon, Get A Horse! as well as hailed Oscar® winners Paperman and Feast. Enjoy them together for the first time in this must-own collection, featuring all-new extras including introductions and interviews with the Disney Animation filmmakers themselves.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 27

August: Osage County (2013)

When their father disappears, three strong-willed women return to their childhood home and to their equally strong-willed mother.

Manson Family Vacation (2015) – NETFLIX EXCLUSIVE

The pleasant family life of an L.A. attorney is disrupted by the sudden arrival of his brother, who is obsessed with the Charles Manson murders.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 28

Chasing Life: Season 2

Adapted from a Mexican telenovela, this drama series about an ambitious young journalist takes a dark turn when she learns that she has cancer.

The Gunman (2015)

Planning to retire from the contract killer business and live quietly, a veteran assassin discovers that his employers aren’t going to make it easy. Suddenly in the crosshairs, he’s propelled into a bloody Continental chase to save himself.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 29

Return to Sender (2015)

Taking a chance on romance, an attractive nurse agrees to go on a blind date with a mysterious man. After he brutally rapes her, she begins visiting her attacker in prison and befriends him — but all is not what it seems.

AVAILABLE OCTOBER 30

Popples: Season 1 – NETFLIX ORIGINAL

The adorable Best Popple Pals love helping their friends and neighbors, but every time they do it seems to backfire in hilarious ways.

See below for a selection of titles that will be rotating off the service in October.

LEAVING OCTOBER 1

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Years after being burned alive by angry parents, child killer Freddy Krueger returns to haunt the dreams and waking hours of small-town teens.

American Masters: Billie Jean King (2013)

This edition of the Emmy-winning series commemorates the 40th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s famed “battle of the sexes” match against Bobby Riggs.

Analyze That (2002)

After jailed mafioso Paul Vitti is released into the custody of his beleaguered psychiatrist, the shrink finds himself in the middle of a gang war.

Analyze This (1999)

A powerful Mafia racketeer prone to panic attacks is sent to an unlucky shrink who’s given just days to turn him into a happy, well-adjusted gangster.

Angela’s Ashes (1999)

This adaptation of Frank McCourt’s best-selling memoir tells the grim story of the author’s impoverished childhood in 1940s Ireland.

Annie Hall (1977)

Diane Keaton and Woody Allen star in this Oscar-winning romantic comedy about the relationship between a neurotic writer and a quirky aspiring singer.

Baby’s Day Out (1994)

After three bumbling hoodlums kidnap a toddler from a wealthy family, they have a zany time trying to hold onto the curious infant.

Bandits (2001)

Two bank robbers, charming Joseph and neurotic Terry, battle over the affections of a housewife they kidnapped before one of their big heists.

Barnyard (2006)

When things get crazy at a farm, it’s up to a boisterous bovine named Otis to save the day in this animated children’s tale.

Beyond Borders (2003)

Wealthy socialite Sarah joins doctor and international humanitarian Nick Callahan in Ethiopia to offer help to suffering people, and romance.

Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern Collection

Andrew Zimmern steps out of his own comfort zone by giving us a taste of the world’s different cultures as well as exotic foods in his own backyard.

Buying & Selling: Season 1-2

The Property Brothers, Jonathan and Drew Scott, team up to help homeowners get ready to sell their homes and purchase new ones.

Caprica: Season 1

Set on planet Caprica, this “Battlestar Galactica” prequel series follows the work of a grieving tech tycoon and his complex cyborg inventions.

Charlie Bartlett (2007)

This comedy follows the exploits of an unpopular high schooler who finds a novel way to fit in with his classmates: pretending to be a psychiatrist.

Clockstoppers (2002)

When a scientist’s son is zapped by a device that makes it seem like the world is frozen in time, he must find a way to reverse the effects.

Cold Mountain (2003)

This drama follows a wounded Civil War soldier making the long journey home, while his faraway love fights for survival on her deceased father’s farm.

Days of Heaven (1978)

After accidentally killing a man, a steel mill worker moves with his girlfriend to Texas but runs into trouble when a wealthy man falls for her.

Dead Man Walking (1995)

Scheduled to be put to death for brutally slaying two teens, Matthew seeks the aid of an activist nun who becomes his spiritual adviser.

Destination Truth: Season 4

Host Josh Gates goes to exotic locations to investigate supranational mysteries and other unexplained phenomena, to prove, or refute, their veracity.

Domestic Disturbance (2001)

A recovering alcoholic is skeptical of his son’s claim that his new stepfather is a killer — but soon begins to sense the boy is telling the truth.

Down to Earth (2001)

When a guardian angel accidentally take stand-up comedian Lance Barton to heaven, he’s returned to Earth in the body of an elderly white millionaire.

Ella Enchanted (2004)

Burdened with the “gift” of obedience by a fairy godmother, Ella searches for a way to lift the curse that prevents her from pursuing her dreams.

Hawaii Five-O (1968): Season 11-12

Tough cop Steve McGarrett leads his crack team against Hawaii’s most notorious criminals, aided by his partner Danno — and they always “book ’em.”

Hotel Impossible: Season 1-2

No-nonsense hotel “fixer” Anthony Melchiorri tries to help struggling hotels that are fighting for their lives turn themselves around.

Interview with the Vampire (1994)

The lives of a trio of vampires are interconnected for centuries in this tale that explores betrayal, love, loneliness and hunger.

Kangaroo Jack (2003)

Two boyhood pals sent to Australia to deliver $100,000 of mob money are forced to pursue a runaway kangaroo when the critter runs off with the cash.

L!fe Happens (2011)

Two friends living in the trendy Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles try to maintain their lifestlye despite one of them having a new baby.

L’Auberge Espagnole (2002)

When a Frenchman signs on to become an exchange student in Spain so he can land a coveted job, his new roommates help him discover how to enjoy life.

Maverick (1994)

This big-screen remake of the Western TV series has poker-playing grifter Bret Maverick trying to wrangle a wad of cash to enter a big tournament.

Nature: Ireland’s Wild River (2014)

Cameraman Colin Stafford-Johnson lives for a year on Ireland’s longest river, the Shannon, exploring its stunning variety of landscapes and wildlife.

Nature: Leave It to Beavers (2014)

This film casts beavers in a new light, exploring how the brilliant hydro-engineers can be used to reverse the effects of water shortages and more.

Nature: Love in the Animal Kingdom (2013)

Animals compete with everything they’ve got to find and secure a mate. For many, the all- important bonds they share as a couple are what enable the next generation to survive.

Nature: My Bionic Pet (2014)

An intriguing look at scientists using prosthetics and other innovations to treat a range of injured animals to give them a new lease of life.

Nature: Parrot Confidential (2013)

Parrot owners, rescuers, breeders and biologists involved in conservation programs share stories about the difficulties of keeping the birds as pets.

Nature: Saving Otter 501 (2013)

In its 501st attempt to save a stranded orphan otter, the Monterey Bay Aquarium rehabilitates Otter 501 and teaches her how to survive in the wild.

Nature: Snow Monkeys (2014)

In Japan’s frigid Shiga Highlands, a troop of snow monkeys functions in a complex society of rank and privilege where each knows its place.

Nature: Touching the Wild: Living with the Mule Deer of Deadman Gulch (2014)

Naturalist Joe Hutto taps into a new understanding of mule deer by living with a herd in the Wind River mountains of Wyoming for almost seven years.

Off Limits Collection: Collection 1-2

Explorer and history buff Don Wildman ventures to the forbidden and hidden spaces of America to unearth truths of our past and secrets to our future.

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure (1985)

When his treasured bicycle is stolen, childlike prankster Pee-Wee Herman sets off on a whirlwind cross-country adventure to recover it.

Plankton Invasion (2012)

Cmdr. Medusa puts plankton soldiers the Tentacle Trio in charge of Operation Global Warming, a plot to cover the Earth’s surface with water.

Restaurant: Impossible Collection: Impossible

Armed with $10,000 and lots of tough love, chef Robert Irvine gives down-and-out restaurants drastic makeovers, fixing everything from food to decor.

Rob Roy (1995)

Scottish cattle drover Rob Roy MacGregor fights for his liberty and integrity after a British blue blood steals money intended as a loan to MacGregor.

Romeo + Juliet (1996)

The bard’s dialogue remains intact in this modern take on William Shakespeare’s tragedy, as the children of two feuding families are drawn together.

Saturday Night Live: The 2010s: Season 37

“SNL” targets the future with sketches and skits featuring regulars like Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis and Kristen Wiig.

Sid the Science Kid: Season 1

Armed with a healthy sense of humor and the help of his teacher, friends and family, curious kid Sid tackles questions youngsters have about science.

The Beautician and the Beast (1997)

In a colossal mix-up, a hair stylist from Queens, N.Y., ends up in an Eastern European country tutoring the three children of a stern dictator.

The Big Lebowski (1998)

Slacker Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski gets involved in a gargantuan mess of events when he’s mistaken for another man named Lebowski.

The Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course (2002)

Crocodile hunter Steve Irwin and his wife are mistaken for spies while trying to rescue a crocodile from poachers… who are really CIA operatives.

The Dead Files: Season 1-2

A psychic communicator teams with a retired homicide detective to solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America.

The Devil’s Rejects (2005)

A Texas sheriff seeks vengeance against his brother’s creepy murderers in this Western-flavored sequel to Rob Zombie’s bloody House of 1,000 Corpses.

The Exorcist (1973)

When a movie actress begins to suspect that an evil spirit is possessing her young daughter, she calls in two priests to try to exorcise the demon.

The Hunt for Red October (1990)

When a Soviet nuclear sub headed toward American waters drops off U.S. scanners, the Yanks and CIA analyst Jack Ryan scramble to respond.

The Phantom of the Opera (1989)

An emotionally and physically scarred man known as the Phantom haunts a contemporary opera house in search of a maiden he can groom to be a diva.

The Pioneer Woman Collection: Collection 1

Best-selling cookbook author Ree Drummond shares her special brand of home cooking, from throw-together suppers to elegant celebrations.

The Producers (1968)

A rapacious but lovable producer hasn’t had a hit in years … until he and his accountant come up with a plot to oversell shares in a surefire flop.

The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption (2011)

The Mummy franchise expands with this prequel-sequel that follows fallen king Mathayus into his new life as a deadly assassin.

This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

Rob Reiner’s cult satire about a fictional heavy metal group named Spinal Tap spoofs nearly every facet of rock ‘n’ roll excess.

Twilight (2008)

When Bella Swan moves in with her father, she starts school and meets Edward, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire.

Twins (1998)

When he discovers he has a twin, studious Julius sets out to find his long-lost sibling and is shocked to discover his brother is a petty crook.

Windtalkers (2002)

In this epic drama, a gung-ho Marine is assigned to protect a “windtalker,” one of several Navajo Indians used to relay messages during World War II.

You Got Served (2004)

Best friends Elgin and David head up the hottest dance crew in Los Angeles. When a rich kid from Orange County challenges them to a battle, their reputation — and $5,000 — is up for grabs.

LEAVING OCTOBER 4

Wolverine and the X-Men: Season 1

Wolverine reunites with Storm, Rogue, Cyclops, Beast and the rest of the X-Men to wage a war against the enemies of humanity.

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Alpha and Omega 2: A Howl-iday Adventure (2013)

In this animated outdoor adventure, wolf couple Humphrey and Kate face a crisis when one of their three cubs disappears without explanation.

Alpha and Omega 3: The Great Wolf Games (2014)

After an unforeseen mishap takes the alpha wolves out of the competition, Coach Humphrey steps forward to guide a motley squad of “underdogs.”

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Snoop Dogg Presents The Bad Girls of Comedy (2012)

Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg hand-picks his slate of comedy’s most outrageously talented “bad girls” in this stand-up showcase event.

LEAVING OCTOBER 9

Crank (2006)

A hit man who has been poisoned learns that he can elude death if he keeps his adrenaline pumping as he races through the streets of Los Angeles.

LEAVING OCTOBER 12

Bratz Kidz: Fairy Tales (2007)

When the Bratz claim fairy tale heroines are weak, they suddenly find themselves facing the same challenges as Snow White, Cinderella and others.

LEAVING OCTOBER 15

Good Luck Chuck (2007)

Every time Chuck breaks up with a girlfriend, she ends up engaged to her next boyfriend. Soon, women are dating Chuck in hopes of meeting Mr. Right.

Pinky Dinky Doo: Season 1

7-year-old Pinky and her little brother Tyler use imagination to answer some of life’s questions — all through Pinky’s wild stories.

Play with Me Sesame: Season 1

Ernie, Bert and Grover invite kids to play games, sing and dance with their favorite “Sesame Street” characters, in an interactive play-date format.

Sesame Street: Animals and Nature: Season 1

Kids will laugh and learn about animals and nature when Elmo and his Sesame Street pals meet fireflies, baby birds and even a dog that wants a job!

Sesame Street: Classics: Vol. 1-2

Relive your favorite moments from the beloved staple of children’s programming with this collection of classic “Sesame Street” scenes and sketches.

Sesame Street: Cookie and Friends: Season 1

Cookie and his cast of colorful friends learn about patience, friendship, competition, and of course, the wonderful world of cookies!

Sesame Street: Creativity and Imagination: Season 1

Creativity and imagination help kids learn about the world around them, so all aboard the imagination train with Elmo and his Sesame Street pals.

Sesame Street: Elmo and Friends: Season 1

Elmo and his friends discover that a friend is one of the best things you can have, and one of the best things you can be!

Sesame Street: Everyday Moments: Season 1

Sometimes it’s the little things in life that make the biggest difference. Join Elmo, Gordon, Telly, Big Bird and more as they learn everyday skills.

Sesame Street: Music and Dance: Season 1

Kids can move, groove, and sing along with their favorite furry friends (and a few human pals, too) in this music and movement series.

Sesame Street: Numbers and Letters: Season 1

Count on this: kids will love learning about the magical world of numbers and letters with Sesame Street pals, and have fun doing it!

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Brüno (2009)

Flamboyantly gay television reporter Bruno stirs up trouble with unsuspecting guests and large crowds through brutally frank interviews.

Chico & Rita (2010)

This animated celebration of Cuban music features jazz greats in an epic story of romance, ambition and glamour set in the 1940s.

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Freelancers (2012)

The son of a slain NYPD officer joins the force, where he falls in with his father’s former partner and a team of rogue cops.

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Machine Gun Preacher (2011)

Gerard Butler stars in this true-life story of Sam Childers, a former drug dealer who dedicates his life to rescuing child soldiers in the Sudan.

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Nanny 911: Season 1

British nannies are sent to the homes of unruly American children in this series, which proves that parents often need as much discipline as the kids.

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Bratz: Genie Magic (2006)

When the Bratz girls make friends with a genie, they can’t believe their luck. But before they can start wishing, they learn about Katia’s past.

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Alexandria (2010)

This documentary delves into the history of Alexandria, Egypt, revealing the story of a city that became the world’s first global center of culture.

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America’s Sweethearts (2001)

In this slick satire, a separated, bickering movie-star couple make nice for the cameras during a press junket promoting their final film together.

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Life in Our Universe: Season 1

Award-winning astrophysicist Dr. Laird Close guides this fascinating investigation of the cosmos and mankind’s search for alien life forms.

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Braxton Family Values: Season 3

Songstress sisters Toni, Traci, Towanda, Trina and Tamar Braxton open up about their lives and their relationships — and reveal a few surprises.