Wondering what to watch online this month? Well, we’ve got you covered. We know you miss heading to the theatres to catch the latest flicks, we do too. And while the ambience may be amiss, we’ve got some amazing movies and series lined up for you in our July watchlist. Here’s what’s waiting for you on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+ Hotstar.
1. Desperados (2020)
When: 3 July
Where: Netflix
After drunk emailing her ‘perfect guy’, a 30-something Wesley heads to Mexico with her girlfriends to undo this blunder. While we can’t head out for a vacation just yet, the beautiful sights of Mexico promise to help with the FOMO.
Watch it here.
2. Hamilton (2020)
When: 3 July
Where: Disney+ Hotstar
You don’t need to head to New York to catch this phenomenon anymore. We can finally watch this amazing Broadway production from the comfort of our homes. Disney+ Hotstar just released a filmed version of this iconic musical, with the original cast (Lin Manuel Miranda). Since its premiere in January 2015, the Broadway production of Hamilton has bagged numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and 11 Tony Awards.
Check out our review of Hamilton here.
Watch it here.
3. Dil Bechara (2020)
When: 24 July
Where: Disney+ Hotstar
Sushant Singh Rajput’s untimely demise left us all with a hole in our hearts. However, his talent and memory are enshrined in his work forever. His last film Dil Bechara is an adaptation of John Green’s 2012 novel The Fault In Our Stars. The novel was first adapted by Hollywood in 2014, and was a teen favourite. Get your tissues ready, for this one’s bound to be a tearjerker.
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4. A Star Is Born (2018)
When: 11 July
Where: Netflix
It’s about time this soulful heartbreak made its way to Netflix. In its fourth Hollywood remake, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper are the star-crossed lovers who take us through the turbulence of stardom, alcoholism, and the aspiration of Hollywood. For those of you who didn’t know, A Star Is Born (1937, 1954 and 1976) were the OG Aashiqui 2. Oh, and the soundtrack is nothing short of magic. I mean, Lady Gaga’s rendition of Shallow didn’t just win an Oscar for nothing.
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5. The Luminaries (2020)
When: 20 July
Where: Netflix
If murder mysteries are your jam, this period drama set in 19th century New Zealand is just the thing for you. Based on the Man Booker Prize winning novel by Eleanor Catton, The Luminaries is a perfect blend of murder, suspense, love, and twisted fates.
6. The Babysitters Club (2020)
When: 3 July
Where: Netflix
Ahh… Don’t we all love a pleasant trip down memory lane? Based on Ann M. Martin’s beloved book series by the same name, the 10 episodes of the first season follow the lives of five middle school friends who run a babysitting business. This charming tween drama will transport you back to your favourite reading nook as a child.
Watch it here.
7. Mamma Mia! (2008)
When: 1 July
Where: Netflix
With rumours of a third installment in the air, we could not have missed this all-time favourite, heart-warming musical on our watchlist. To all our fellow ABBA fans out there, this light-hearted yet touching mother-daughter tale is just the one for you.
Watch it here.
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8. Anne Frank: Parallel Stories (2019)
When: 1 July
Where: Netflix
This stirring documentary revisits Anne Frank’s diary, along with the accounts of five other Holocaust survivors. This informed retelling of The Diary Of A Young Girl is a compelling watch that will have you in its grip until the very end.
Watch it here.
9. Shakuntala Devi (2020)
When: 31 July
Where: Amazon Prime Video
This much-awaited biopic of the mathematics wizard Shakuntala Devi (aka the ‘human computer’) will be gracing our screens super soon. Starring the charismatic Vidya Balan, this movie is all set to blow your minds. Yes, even if you hate math! We promise you won’t be tested.
10. Breathe: Into The Shadows (2020)
When: 10 July
Where: Amazon Prime Video
It seems to be the season for crime-thrillers, and Breathe: Into The Shadows would be the ideal addition to this list. After the resounding success of the first season that starred R. Madhavan, this time we’ll see Abhishek Bachchan fight against all odds to find his missing daughter. The trailer has us on the edge of our seats, and we can’t wait to binge this one.
While these are just a few of the many movies and series to look forward to this July, we hope this list helps sort out your boredom blues.
