TOP 100 NETFLIX RENTALS

  • Jem and the Holograms

    Using a holographic computer she inherited from her father, Jerrica Benton turns herself and her pals into Jem and the Holograms, a pop-music group that battles malicious rival bands and also helps protect a group of orphaned girls.

    Dawson's Creek

    This thought-provoking nighttime soap about a group of close-knit teens, led by dreamer Dawson Leery, frankly portrays the issues of adolescence that obsess young adults as they navigate through high school and college -- including sex, sex and sex.

    Body Count

    A group of thieves attempt to rob an art gallery, but when plans backfire and one of the men winds up dead, the group head down south, running afoul of the law. Along the way, they meet up with a seductive con artist with ideas of her own.

    Vasermil

    Shlomi, Adiel and Dima -- three hard-luck, marginalized youths -- are recruited by the coach of a soccer team to play in a big tournament. If they can overcome their differences and work as a team, the game could be their ticket out of poverty.

    Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

    Eric Elmosnino stars as Serge Gainsbourg in this foreign-language biopic about the life and career of the famed French singer-songwriter who, as a young Jew, survived the Nazi occupation of Paris and went on to create controversial music.

    Splintered

    Teenager Sophie persuades her skeptical friends to help track a mythical beast rumored to be prowling the wilds of Wales. But the mates' lark turns lethal when they get trapped in a deserted boarding school, facing a predator that's all too real.

    No Subtitles Necessary: Laszlo & Vilmos

    After improbably chronicling the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, young filmmakers László Kovács and Vilmos Zsigmond fled their homeland and ended up in America, where the pals became two of the movie industry's most influential cinematographers.

    The Blue Planet: A Natural History of the Oceans

    David Attenborough narrates this definitive exploration of the marine world, from the familiar to the unknown, revealing the sea and its communities at their most fearsome and alluring.

    Angelina Ballerina: Ballerina Princess

    Angelina Ballerina, the young mouse who loves to dance, joins her friends in Chipping Cheddar for fun adventures in the palace, where they solve a mystery, put on a grand ballet for the king and queen, and meet princes, princesses and an evil witch.

    Thomas & Friends: Up, Up and Away

    The sky's the limit for fun adventures when Thomas and Percy try to bring balloons to Mr. Bubbles's Big Balloon Show. Emily discovers rewards -- and laughs -- in helping others. Kevin tries his hook at Hide and Peep, and Thomas's whistle goes wonky.

    Drive

    A Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver is lured from his isolated life by a lovely neighbor and her young son. His newfound peace is shattered, however, when her violent husband is released from prison.

    Paan Singh Tomar

    Paan Singh Tomar goes from celebrated runner -- as the Indian National Games steeplechase champion -- to star brigand and rebel when life after sports fails to unfold as planned. After a stint in the military, Tomar joins a group of bandits.

    Bartleby

    In this update of Herman Melville's classic story "Bartleby the Scrivener," the boss of a public records company begins to unravel after hiring a quiet clerk who increasingly responds to requests to perform tasks with "I would prefer not to."

    1313: Bermuda Triangle

    Treasure hunter Sean stumbles across a trove of priceless artifacts off the coast of a remote Caribbean island. To help him, he assembles a team of experts to authenticate his finds, only to discover one of the "experts" has a different agenda.

    Land of the Dead

    Zombie king George A. Romero returns with a fourth gruesome tale of the walking dead -- and this time, they've taken over the planet. Humans have lost the battle against the flesh eaters, and are barricaded in a walled city ruled by ruthless despots. When the zombies develop advanced military tactics, it's up to a group of mercenaries to save the living. Dennis Hopper, Simon Baker, John Leguizamo and Asia Argento star.

    Surrender, Dorothy

    After her daughter Sara dies in an accident, bereaved mother Natalie Swedlow discovers a side of Sara that she never knew. Looking for answers, healing and closure, Natalie journeys to their summer retreat, where she spends time with Sara's friends.

    Heckler

    This offbeat documentary starring comedian Jamie Kennedy explores the often contentious relationship between the stand-up performers onstage and the vocal critics in the audience. Interviews include comedian Bill Maher and director George Lucas.

    Jesse Stone: Sea Change

    Tom Selleck reprises his role as Jesse Stone, chief of police in sleepy Paradise, Mass. In this installment, Stone's investigation into an old rape case is stonewalled as the town tries to keep the incident quiet to minimize the effect on tourism.

    The Dead One

    Trapped between the living and the dead, Diego de la Muerte fights to rescue his soul from the evil god of death that controls him. But a bigger battle awaits him when the Aztec god demands the soul of Maria, the girlfriend Diego left behind.

    He Was a Quiet Man

    Cubicle worker Bob is a resentful outsider who's started carrying a gun in case he gets the courage to use it on some of his co-workers. But when one of those co-workers starts shooting, Bob guns him down and becomes an inadvertent hero.

    Kenny

    In a comedy of excremental proportions, underappreciated porta-loo deliveryman Kenny Smyth makes his rounds and ultimately finds himself at the mother of all waste management sites -- the International Pumper and Cleaner Expo in Nashville.

    London River

    After the terrorist bombings of July 7, 2005, Mrs. Sommers and Ousmane each travel to London to find their missing children. From divergent backgrounds but united by their search, they find common ground in the hope that their children survived.

    Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

    Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. stars as pediatric neurosurgeon Ben Carson, who overcomes enormous obstacles to study medicine and save lives at Johns Hopkins Hospital in this made-for-cable drama based on Carson's memoirs.

    Severe Clear

    Using his home video camera, Lt. Michael T. Scotti records the violent and frightening experiences he and his Marine unit encounter while leading the initial American charge against Saddam Hussein's forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

    Boogie Woogie

    A star-studded cast brings the eccentricities of the contemporary London art scene to life in this character-driven satire, which centers on Piet Mondrian's iconic painting -- who owns it and who wants to possess it.

    Looking for Eric

    Soccer-loving postman Eric Bishop is on the brink of a nervous breakdown. With his work life and his love life in shambles, he seeks advice from his hero: Eric Cantona, the famously philosophical Manchester United star.

    Ancient Code: The Movie

    Espousing a shared philosophy that emphasizes the connectedness of all living things and the divinity of nature, a group of thinkers posits that the answers to today's problems can be found in an ancient code that lies within us all.

    London Boulevard

    Colin Farrell stars as a paroled ex-con whose attempt at straight life includes taking a job as a handyman for a reclusive young starlet. This adaptation of Ken Bruen's novel marks the directorial debut of award-winning screenwriter William Monahan.

    Adopt a Sailor

    A well-to-do, constantly bickering couple have forgotten that they volunteered to host a sailor for one night during New York City's Fleet Week, until he shows up on their doorstep. The naïve, sweet young man makes his hosts look at themselves anew.

    Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars

    Fulfilling a lifelong dream, computer game creator Richard Garriott becomes the first second-generation American astronaut as his $30 million ticket and secret Moscow training puts him aboard the Russian Soyuz rocket for a 12-day journey into space.

    The Space Between

    While her flight is grounded on 9-11, jaded flight attendant Montine McLeod feels compelled to go far beyond the call of duty after discovering that 10-year-old passenger Omar's father works at the World Trade Center.

    Ghost Adventures

    The inspiration for the hit Travel Channel series "Ghost Adventures," this full-length documentary follows paranormal investigators Zak, Nick and Aaron as they bravely explore Nevada's notoriously haunted Old Washoe Club and Goldfield Hotel.

    Windfall

    Exposing the downside of wind turbines, director Laura Israel's illuminating documentary underlines the harmful facets of harnessing wind power, including the constant noise and potential for financial opportunism.

    Lady Gaga: One Sequin at a Time

    This documentary-style portrait of pop idol Lady Gaga -- better known to her friends and family as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta -- leaves no sequin unturned in its search for the truth about her origins, her music and her artistic influence.

    Dragonslayer

    In this unconventional portrait, filmmaker Tristan Patterson profiles palpably lost twentysomething Josh Sandoval, a drug-dabbling skateboarder trying to make sense of life -- or not -- in suburban Southern California.

    Something Ventured

    This engrossing documentary traces the genesis of some of the world's most revolutionary companies, such as Apple, Intel and Genentech, and how their investors' visionary practices transformed the way the modern world communicates and does business.

    My Piece of the Pie

    In this topical morality tale, a single mother laid off from her factory job takes a position as a housemaid and nanny for a cocky commodities trader, only to discover that his financial maneuvering caused the closure of the plant where she worked.

    Doug Stanhope: Oslo: Burning The Bridge To Nowhere

    Notorious bad-boy comedian Doug Stanhope takes to a makeshift stage in a derelict Oslo, Norway, factory, where he regales his audience with an improvised, uncensored, adults-only routine so raw it'd make a Viking blush.

    Michael

    Michael seems like an ordinary -- even boring -- middle-aged guy. But after work, he returns home and unlocks the basement cell where he keeps 10-year-old Wolfgang. This harrowing drama chronicles five months of Wolfgang's captivity.

    The Pruitt-Igoe Myth

    Once a sign of hope for the underprivileged, the Pruitt-Igoe housing complex in St. Louis fell into disrepair and was eventually demolished. In this documentary, archival footage and interviews shed light on the legacy and meaning of the project.

    Boy Wonder

    Years after witnessing his mother's brutal murder, withdrawn Sean Donovan develops a dark alter ego and starts dispensing some vigilante justice. But soon a dedicated cop picks up his trail, and Sean's twisted crusade begins to implode.

    The Border

    A dramatic series set in a paranoid post-9/11 world, Toronto's elite Immigration and Customs Security squad takes on tough cases such as terrorism, smuggling, assassination plots and all things concerned with the border.

    The Veteran

    When he returns home from Afghanistan, troubled vet Robert Miller finds himself embroiled in another war in his violence-ridden housing complex. Soon, he becomes fixated on taking down brutal gangsters who may have ties to a suspected terrorist cell.

    Junkyard Dog

    While a college girl experiences the horrible nightmare of being held captive by a cannibalistic serial rapist, FBI agent Samantha Deatherage frantically searches for her in this horror-thriller inspired by a true story.

    A Second Knock at the Door

    This documentary offers a rare glimpse into the lives of military families dealing with the loss of loved ones to friendly fire, including cases in which the families were forced to embark on a quest for the truth that the Army wanted to cover up.

    Gingerdead Man 3: Saturday Night Cleaver

    After cleverly escaping the maximum security research institute of Homicidal Baked Goods, the Gingerdead Man stumbles upon a time machine and finds himself sent back in time as he slaughters the contestants of a 1970's Roller Boogie contest.

    Justin Bieber: The Untold Story of His Rise to Fame

    With millions of fans screaming his name, baby-faced Justin Bieber is a teen heartthrob and one of the hottest acts in the music world. Performance clips and interviews trace Bieber's rise from a YouTube phenom to a chart-topping sensation.

    Lucky Girl

    Katlin Palmerston is a bright 17-year-old with everything going for her, until she realizes -- too late -- that she's addicted to gambling. As her mother watches helplessly, Katlin's compulsion leads her further into self-destruction.

    Michael Jackson: History: The King of Pop 1958-2009

    The King of Pop's musical legacy comes alive in this collection of performance clips and conversations with the singer's friends and family. Also included are rarely seen interviews with Jackson.

    Prince William & Katherine: A Royal Love Story

    It's a love story fit for a king -- the courtship, engagement and marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Learn about the couple's storybook romance and watch exclusive footage of their royal wedding.

    What Killed the King of Pop?

    This hard-hitting documentary traces the last months of Michael Jackson's life, examines the circumstances that led to his untimely passing, and explores the controversy surrounding a death that many say could have been prevented.

    Henry's World

    When Henry was 5 years old, he discovered that eating his mother's mushy carrots gave him the extraordinary ability to make his wishes come true. Three years older, Henry is now 8 and his unusual wishes often play out with crazy consequences.

    Diahann Carroll: The Lady. The Music. The Legend

    The legendary Diahann Carroll performs songs by Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter and more in this concert filmed live in Palm Springs, Calif. Highlights include "Come Rain or Come Shine," "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever" and "The Sweetest Sounds."

    Dancing at the Harvest Moon

    Facing divorce after learning her husband has been unfaithful for years, Maggie Webber returns to the place she met her first love, who's passed away. But when she meets his 25-year-old son, their mutual attraction leads to a May-December romance.

    Lucy

    This made-for-TV biopic chronicles the story of comic genius Lucille Ball as she rises from poverty to the pinnacle of Hollywood success, getting her big break after landing a television show based on her marriage to Cuban bandleader Desi Arnaz.

    Two Against Time

    While trying to contend with her worthless ex-husband and a budding new romance with a lobster fisherman, divorced mother of two Julie Portman learns that her headstrong teenage daughter has cancer -- and so does Julie.

    The Forgotten Bomb

    Although the Cold War is long over, many people believe that the threat of nuclear war is even higher now. The current threat level is examined through interviews with scientists, historians, religious leaders and survivors of the bombings in Japan.

    Ethos

    Woody Harrelson hosts this exploration of the systemic ways in which modern society is self-destructing, from the disproportionate power of corporations, media and the military to the failure of government and democratic ideals.

    Shadow of Afghanistan

    Seen through the eyes of an Afghan warrior, this documentary chronicles Afghanistan's violent history -- including the rise of the Taliban and the subsequent U.S. invasion in 2001 -- with a focus on the struggles of ordinary citizens to survive.

    Teen a Go Go

    Filmmaker Melissa Kirkendall offers a chronicle of the heady rock 'n' roll scene of the mid-1960s, when music producers capitalized on the sudden profusion of spirited -- and sometimes surprisingly talented -- young rock bands.

    The Sun Came Out

    This energetic documentary follows Neil Finn of Crowded House as he organizes a series of charity concerts and the recording -- in three weeks -- of an album of original songs featuring KT Tunstall, Lisa Germano and members of Radiohead and Wilco.

    Stony Island

    In a gritty Chicago neighborhood in 1978, young musician Richie and his best pal, Kevin, start an R&B band under the guidance of a legendary saxophonist. Their supercharged, racially integrated group soon sets the music world on fire.

    Ancient Astronauts: The Gods from Planet X

    Do the stories in the Bible and other sacred texts speak of gods or extraterrestrials? Through a careful study of archaeology and our past, this thought-provoking program traces our true origins -- and the history of the human race.

    Apocalypse 2012: The World After Time Ends

    Apocalypse 2012: The World After Time Ends is a documentary that revives humanity's ancient spiritual past with Native American spiritualists, secular prophets, environmentalists, healers and leaders in the sustainability movement.

    The Electric Daisy Carnival Experience

    Over 150 of the world's top electronic music artists and 200,000 festival-goers gathered for two amazing nights in Southern California. Experience this extraordinary musical and visual feast onscreen for yourself!

    deadmau5: Meowingtons Hax 2K11

    This ear-popping concert -- the last show of deadmau5's record-breaking Meowingtons Hax Tour -- was one of the biggest moments in electronic music, filmed live inside Toronto's Rogers Centre.

    Adventures of Thunderstorm: Return of Thor

    A group of religious zealots plot to resurrect their evil deity, the Norse Goddess of the Underworld Hell. In an attempt to stop the plot, Thor -- the God of Thunder -- sends a portion of his mighty power to Earth and gives it to his descendant.

    1 Love

    Featuring an entertaining mix of history, colorful characters, interviews with players and amazing gyrations on the court, this documentary follows the evolution of basketball -- perhaps America's favorite sport -- in the United States.

    Labios Rojos

    When the otherwise happy and successful Ricardo develops a case of erectile dysfunction, it creates a crisis in his marriage to Blanca. The couple soon embarks on various schemes to rescue Ricardo's vitality in this romantic comedy.

    Scar

    Joan Burrows narrowly escapes death by murdering the sick serial killer who held her prisoner in his underground chamber of horrors. Years later, Joan returns to her hometown, only to discover that a new batch of teenage victims has surfaced.

    The Family Tree

    Finnish director Vivi Friedman makes her feature-film debut with this dark comedy about wife and mother Bunnie Burnett, who loses her memory and conveniently forgets all of her problems -- including her interracial affair with a neighbor.

    Grimm's Snow White

    Unrelated to the big screen versions of the classic story, this low budget tale of an evil queen determined to dispose of her beautiful stepdaughter, Snow White, introduces reptilian creatures and other twists.

    Go For It!

    Carmen lives to dance, but her hard-working parents press her to focus on her studies instead. When a teacher sees Carmen's impressive hip-hop moves, he urges her to apply to an exclusive school, which forces her to deal with her self-doubt.

    Aurora

    Internationally acclaimed Romanian filmmaker Christi Puiu writes, directs and stars in this slow-burn drama as 42-year-old Viorel, a distraught engineer who takes drastic measures to end his emotional suffering after enduring a devastating divorce.

    Puppet

    Centered around the development and staging of a complex work of modern puppet theater, this illuminating documentary offers a look at the history of American puppetry -- its cultural roots and influence -- as well as its current renaissance.

    The Woman with the 5 Elephants

    Fyodor Dostoevsky's five major novels -- not a herd of pachyderms -- are the elephants alluded to in the title of this documentary about Svetlana Geier, an 85-year-old Ukranian woman who translates Russia's literary classics into German.

    Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone

    Good-time specialists Fishbone get the spotlight in this lively documentary about the all-black punk-funk band that sprang out of South Central Los Angeles in 1979, signing a record deal before their principals were out of high school.

    My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic

    Journey to the enchanted land of Equestria, where young unicorn Twilight Sparkle and her friends Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash and Pinkie Pie have exciting adventures while learning valuable lessons about friendship.

    G.I. Joe

    Fighting for freedom wherever there's trouble, G.I. Joe and his fellow patriots storm their way through this animated series that drew inspiration from a line of popular action figures born in the 1960s.

    Killer Elite

    This globe-trotting thriller, based on a true story, follows Danny Bryce, a former British special ops tough guy forced to come out of retirement when his mentor is kidnapped by a ruthless criminal. Enraged, Danny has to dodge three top assassins.

    Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya

    Feisty tomboy Mini isn't eager to marry the wealthy suitor who's been chosen for her, so she stages her own kidnapping and runs off with Viren, a humble man who works for her father. Soon, the unlikely pair find themselves falling for each other.

    Answer This!

    Desperate to live a little before graduating into "real life," brilliant grad student Paul Tarson puts his dissertation on the back burner while he and his team of fellow eggheads try to win a trivia tournament held in bars across the city.

    Sleep Dealer

    In a futuristic yet not unfamiliar world, the lives of three strangers connect in surprising ways amid a backdrop of militarization, closed borders and an all-encompassing global technological network.

    A Darker Reality

    Tortured in a dank basement by a serial killer known only as Ghost, a group of women frantically search for a way to escape their psychotic abductor, while a cop and a psychiatrist work to close in on the killer from the outside.

    Refusenik

    Offering a glimpse into a little-known battle of the Cold War era, this documentary follows the 30-year fight to free Jews in the U.S.S.R. from Soviet oppression, a movement that resulted in the emigration of more than a million Jews out of Russia.

    Daddy Yankee: Talento de Barrio

    Puerto Rican underworld kingpin Edgar tries to change his criminal ways by pursuing a musical career as a reggaeton artist. But his gang -- along with the corrupt police on his trail -- refuses to let him go without a fight.

    Giallo

    Adrien Brody stars as Insp. Enzo Avolfi, who trails a sadistic serial killer in this thriller from Italian horror master Dario Argento. As the mutilated bodies of beautiful women litter Milan, Avolfi races to find the latest abductee.

    Revolution Green: A True Story of Biodiesel in America

    Filmmaker Stephen B. Strout's inspiring documentary focuses on entrepreneurs Bob King and his wife, Kelly, who in 1996 -- without financial funding -- developed a method of converting waste vegetable oil into a renewable source of biodiesel fuel.

    Little Girl

    Middle-aged circus performer Patti finds 2-year-old Asia abandoned in a park on the outskirts of Rome. Patti and her German boyfriend, Walter, search for the child's parents but can't help falling in love with "la pivellina" (the little squirt).

    Bajo la Sal

    When he arrives at a village near a remote salt mine to solve a string of grim murders, Detective Comandante Trujillo turns his investigation toward a troubled youth who works in a funeral parlor.

    BoardHeads

    Anyone who takes a board to the snow, surf, sky or sand for thrills qualifies as a "boardhead," and a gallery of them "share the stoke" in this action-packed sports documentary in which board riders around the world offer their inspiring stories.

    Café

    For the up-and-comers on Philadelphia's west side, West Philly Grounds is the place to be. There, Claire serves wisdom along with the coffee and scones. The clientele comes to her with advice in love, life and careers.

    Playing House

    In this taut thriller, newlyweds Jen and Mitch find that three's company and four's a crowd when they ask their friend Danny to move in with them to share expenses. But a sweet situation turns sour when Danny invites a new person into the mix.

    Honey 2

    This sequel centers on teen Maria Ramirez, who's determined to prove herself as a street dancer after a scrape with the law. Fresh out of juvie, she heads to the Bronx rec center where she was introduced to the moves of her idol, Honey Daniels.

    Where the Road Meets the Sun

    After emerging from a coma, hit man Takashi wanders from Tokyo to Los Angeles, where he falls in with an unlikely peer group of fellow lost souls who've congregated at a dingy hotel in an attempt to unravel the threads of their troubled former lives.

    Dirty Little Trick

    When he rescues sexy hitchhiker Sarah from the desert heat, docile Michael falls for her feminine wiles and other, more dangerous lies. Now, Michael finds himself eluding both a gangster and the cops as he plays out Sarah's perilous game.

    The Man Nobody Knew: In Search of My Father CIA Spymaster William Colby

    Carl Colby, the son of enigmatic Cold War-era CIA op William Colby, gets to know his father in discussions with contemporaries and historians. Their insights illuminate the elder Colby's life as well as America's intelligence system then and now.

    Máncora

    After his father commits suicide, tormented Santiago leaves the cold of Lima for the warmth of Mancora, but when his stepsister and her husband join him, they must confront personal demons as they cross forbidden boundaries.

    The Will: Family Secrets Revealed

    This series invites viewers on an emotional and intimate journey as the final wishes of the deceased are revealed to the family members left behind. But what happens when there's room for interpretation in the final will?

    Barney: Clean Up, Clean Up!

    Barney shows how to make cleaning fun -- from painting the caboose, to washing windows, to putting away toys. Everything's better with friends, and when teamwork helps with clean-work, the world sparkles and shines.

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