Netflix Philippines: What’s New This September 2019
It’s the last quarter of 2019, and Netflix still keeps surprising everyone with binge-worthy films and series! So ready your popcorns for a little quality time with friends and families (or maybe just yourself!).
Here are some of the Netflix releases this September 2019:
A Dog’s Way Home
Based on the novel of the same name A Dog’s Way Home by W. Bruce Cameron, a puppy named Bella finds herself in the arms of Lucas, a young man who then becomes her owner. However, the puppy is separated from Lucas and embarks on a 400-mile journey to reunite with her master. Along the way, she meets new friends and manages to bring a bit of joy into their lives.
Release Date: September 6
Running Time: 1hour 36minutes
Cast: Ashley Judd, Jonah Hauer-King, Edward James Olmos
Elite: Season 2
While nothing much has been revealed about the second season of this Netflix Original Elite, the teasers have shown that someone else goes missing, while Samuel tries to prove Nano’s innocence. New faces are also expected to appear at Las Encinas.
Release Date: September 6
Episodes: 8
Cast: Miguel Bernardeau, Danna Paola, Itzan Escamilla
The Spy: Limited Series
Based on the life of a notorious Mossad agent Eli Cohen, The Spy follows his mission to Syria as he infiltrated the nation’s political and military hierarchy. Cohen gathers information that is important to the defense of Israel, changing the nation’s future forever.
Release Date: September 6
Episodes: 6
Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Noah Emmerich, Hadar Ratzon Rotem
The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco: Season 1
Set in the mid-1950s during the time of social change, The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco follows four gifted women who have extraordinary intelligence, a capacity for pattern recognition, and smarts for decryption. Years after serving as code-breakers during WWII, they utilize their skills in solving murders that have been overlooked by the police. These remarkable women achieve justice, not just for the victims but also for themselves as they pave new lives in the wider world.
Release Date: September 8
Episodes: 8
Cast: Crystal Balint, Rachael Stirling, Chanelle Peloso
Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020: Part 1
Reminiscent of reality shows like America’s Big Brother, Terrace House gives audiences a refreshingly new perspective. Co-produced by Netflix, this unscripted show brings six strangers to live together in a house to try and find love. The people invited ranges from normal folk to celebrities, making for a very interesting mix.
Release Date: September 10
Episodes: 10
Cast: Kaori Watanabe, Shohei Matsuzaki, Haruka Okuyama, Kenji Yoshihara, Risako Tanabe, Ruka Nishinoiri
Evelyn
Following his win at the Oscars with the film White Helmets, Orlando von Einsiedel turns the camera to his family as they attempt to recover from a devastating loss. Einsiedel and his two other siblings buried the trauma when their brother Evelyn—who suffered from intense depression and was diagnosed with schizophrenia—took his own life at 22. Over a decade later, they set out on a hiking tour to visit the landscapes that Evelyn used to walk, to reflect on his life and death. The documentary navigates the arduous yet rewarding attempt to navigate through collective trauma.
Release Date: September 10
Running Time: 1hour 40minutes
Cast: Orlando von Einsiedel
Bill Burr: Paper Tiger
Bill Burr, one of America’s fastest-rising comedians, wields his sharp with this Netflix Comedy Special titled Paper Tiger. Burr unloads on outrage culture, male feminism, and cultural appropriation, among other topics.
Release Date: September 10
Running Time: 1hour 7minutes
Cast: Bill Burr
The I-Land: Limited Series
The I-Land tells the story of ten people who wake up on a precarious island with no memory of who they are or how they got there. The group then attempts to return home, but soon discovers that the world is not as it seems. Faced with the island’s challenges that are not only physical but also psychological, they must rise to their better selves—or die as their worst.
Release Date: September 12
Episodes: 7
Cast: Kate Bosworth, Sibylla Deen, Kota Eberhardt
Marianne: Season 1
The story follows Emma, a horror novelist who decides to take a break from writing. However, she discovers that a demon from her book exists in the real world. This spirit is Marianne, who lures her to her hometown and insists that she continue to write—or else.
Release Date: September 13
Episodes: 8
Cast: Victoire Du Bois, Lucie Boujenah, Tiphaine Daviot
Dunkirk
Originally released in 2017, Dunkirk follows the evacuation of Allied soldiers from Belgium, the British Empire, and France. The soldiers are cut off by the German Army from the harbor of Dunkirk, France during the Battle of France in World War II.
Release Date: September 19
Running Time: 1hour 46minutes
Cast: Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance
Which of these Netflix releases this September 2019 are you excited to watch? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
