Many of this week’s new movies and shows offer peeks into various glamorous and enigmatic industries. Take Jay Kelly, in which George Clooney plays a world-famous actor opposite Adam Sandler as his longtime manager. Co-written and directed by Noah Baumbach (Marriage Story, White Noise), the movie brings audiences along on a journey of unexpected introspection, all amid the goings-on of Hollywood.
A pair of documentary projects shed light on the creative processes behind hit songs and intrepid journalism. In the series Simon Cowell: The Next Act, the music mogul and record executive attempts to build the next global boy-band sensation, while the film The New Yorker at 100 looks back at a century of the magazine’s articles and cartoons, complete with unprecedented access to its newsroom.
Owning Manhattan, which follows New York City luxury real estate broker Ryan Serhant and his ambitious agents, is back with a second season of deals and drama. And it’s nonstop politics over at The West Wing, the acclaimed seven-season drama created by Aaron Sorkin (The Trial of the Chicago 7) that depicts high-stakes happenings at the White House.
Scroll on for more titles streaming on Netflix this week (Dec. 5 through Dec. 11).
Helping keep her family’s Christmas tree lot afloat, Jessica faces fierce competition when a chain store and its charming head of marketing come to town.
A gentle, friendly man navigates a series of extraordinary events, all while inspiring those around him with his perpetual optimism.
After being homeschooled abroad, new student Cady (Lindsay Lohan) gets a crash course in high school life when a popular clique of girls invites her to sit with them.
A new student discovers high school social dynamics are more cutthroat than she thought in this musical adaptation of the beloved teen comedy.
Movie star Jay Kelly (George Clooney) confronts his past and present on a journey through Europe with his devoted manager in this film from Oscar-nominee Noah Baumbach.
A prestigious wine farm heir trades lives with his down-to-earth childhood friend to prove that his luck with the ladies is more than wallet deep.
For the first time, The New Yorker opens up its offices to Academy Award–winning director Marshall Curry, allowing unprecedented access to its newsroom at a pivotal moment for all media. This documentary offers a rare look at what it took to publish a century of intrepid journalism, generation-defining fiction, and unforgettable cartoons.
When the sneaky director of a toy company kidnaps Santa, it’s up to a father and son to rescue him and save Christmas from disaster.
Accused of killing her husband, a woman is offered a way out by a mysterious stranger: In exchange for a confession in her place, she must commit murder.
A movie star, a striving ingenue, and an aspiring producer chase fame, fortune, and fleeting glory amid the glamorous debauchery of late-1920s Hollywood.
After a plane crash leaves a man stranded on a deserted island, he fights to stay alive for years, clinging to the hope he’ll someday return home.
Elmo and his Sesame Street friends work with former NASA engineer turned YouTube star Mark Rober to make special presents for a Merry Giftmas exchange.
In Japan’s first dating show for rebellious yankii (a Japanese slang term for delinquent youth), 11 singles butt heads, forge bonds, and live together for 14 days as they go all out to find the one.
With Lyès (Tewfik Jallab) in prison and a violent new gang vying to take over Marseille’s drug trade, the squad faces more danger than ever — from both inside and out.
In this joyful short documentary, children at a Ugandan orphanage find healing, spread hope, and achieve global acclaim — one viral dance video at a time.
Considered one of the best-written and most innovative TV series of all time, this political drama depicts a president in his first year in office.
A year after tragedy struck four families, pain lingers while new secrets surface. Now each one must decide: Will they seek redemption or revenge?
After a shocking sixth round, the gods double down to humble humanity. Ragnarok continues as kings clash, beliefs collide, and fate is forged in battle.
Music mogul and record executive Simon Cowell has single-handedly created some of the biggest music superstars in the world. In this brand-new Netflix docuseries, cameras follow him everywhere as he sets out to do it again — to create the next global boy-band sensation. This is unlike any show he has made before. From raw open casting calls to the release of their debut single, this is an all-access pass for viewers to catch every moment of Simon’s next chapter. Will he strike gold once again?
Failed entrepreneur and struggling dad Sattam (Mohammed Aldokhei) finds himself tangled in a madcap scheme when he decides to repay his debts — by kidnapping his own father.
Just as he lands a prestigious role, a famous actor mysteriously loses his ability to act, sparking a journey of self-discovery amid public pressure.
Trevor’s back, baby! Heartfelt mishaps and Christmas capers abound as comedy legend Rowan Atkinson returns for another chaotic house-sitting experience.
Lara (voiced by Hayley Atwell) races across the globe to uncover ancient African relics before a techno-visionary bent on playing God uses them to unleash worldwide destruction.
A group of cash-strapped friends find their morals and relationships tested when they stumble upon four bags of stolen money in their hometown.
