5 new movies coming to Netflix in September with over 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

Including a Studio Ghibli gem with a 100% rating

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Netflixhas revealed that there are some great new titles arriving next month. Looking ateverything new on Netflix in September, we’ve spotted plenty among the lineup that we’re excited to watch, including severalnew Netflix moviesthat were all well-received by critics and viewers alike.

We all know the struggle: Netflix’s library is big and ever-growing, making it difficult to actually settle in and find something to watch, which is why we’ve done the hard work for you to pick out the most highly rated movies that are coming to thebest streaming servicein September.

I’ve pulled together a real mix of genres in this list, so no matter whether you’re after sci-fi, animation or a Steven Spielberg classic, there’s something for everyone. Here are my top five acclaimed movie picks on Netflix, along with why I think they’re worth your time. Plenty of other critics would agree, too!

Edge of Tomorrow

Netflix release date:September 7RT Score:91%Length:113 minutesDirector:Doug LimanMain cast:Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson

If you’re after a gripping action flick that’s as funny as it is thrilling,Edge of Tomorrowis the perfect choice. Set in a future where most of Europe is being invaded by an alien race, a public relations officer with limited combat experience is forced by his superiors to fight against the aliens, only to find himself experiencing a time loop in the process. We’ve got our fair share of time loop movies now, likeHappy Death Dayand, of course,Groundhog Day, but this one is definitely up there.

Not to mention, it’s got a brilliant cast too. Action royalty Tom Cruise is joined byA Quiet Place’s Emily Blunt,The Sinner’s Bill Paxton andThe Banshees of Inisherin’s Brendan Gleeson, so you’re in for a real treat performance wise. Entertainment writer Grace Morris also says that the movie is one of her favorite sci-fi movies – to find out why, read her article aboutwhyEdge of Tomorrowdeserves a sequel.

Jaws

Netflix release date:September 1RT Score:97%Length:124 minutesDirector:Steven SpielbergMain cast:Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw

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Jawsis one of those movies you shouldn’t confess you’ve never seen otherwise you’ll get a chorus of “what do youmeanyou haven’t seenJaws?!”. But hey, I’m not here to judge if you haven’t seen one of thebest Netflix movies. Luckily, you’ll be able to soon stream the Spielberg classic, so you can rectify that situation – and trust me, you really should, especially if you caught the terribly ratedNetflix shark movieUnder Parisin June.  Or, if you’re anything like me, you can decide you want to watch it for the millionth time now it’s part of Netflix’s library. Here arefive more fun Netflix monster moviesto watch after you’ve caught up with this classic.

In this masterpiece that blows othersharkmovies out of the water, Sheriff Brody teams up with a marine biologist and a local fisherman to hunt down a great white shark who has been attacking locals. But it’s so much more than that, and considering you barely see the shark, it’s more about the dynamic between these three very different men, and the quirks of Amity Island. There’s also a very punchable mayor character too, if that takes your fancy.

Midnight Run

Netflix release date:September 1RT Score:95%Length:126 minutesDirector:Martin BrestMain cast:Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton

Robert De Niro isn’t just about gangsters and hard-boiled roles, he’s also a very effective comedic actor. Personally, I loved him most inStardustbut I digress, he’s just as good inMidnight Run. He’s a bounty hunter here, who is hired by a bail bondsman to find an accountant and bring him to Los Angeles. This accountant has got himself in heaps of trouble involving money and the mob, which we all know never ends well.

If you like unlikely duos, De Niro’s bounty hunter and Charles Grodin’s embezzling accountant are sure to deliver laughs, and Danny Elfman provides a banging soundtrack as always, so it’s a very well-rounded piece indeed.

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Netflix release date:September 1RT Score:95%Length:85 minutesDirector:Nick ParkMain cast:Peter Sallis, Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Kay

We’ve really come a long way fromA Grand Day Out, where one man and his dog flew to the moon in search of cheese. Like, they could’ve just gone to the corner store I guess, but that wouldn’t have been a very good short film.

Ever since then, Wallace and Gromit have gone global and advanced from shorts to feature-length movies, withThe Curse of the Were-Rabbitbeing their first proper big screen appearance. Parodying monster movies with classic British hilarity, this labor of love took five years to make, because stop-motion animation is no easy medium. It was worth it though, and a second feature-length movie about everyone’s favorite feathered outlaw Feathers McGraw,Vengeance Most Fowl, hits the streamer in December.

Grave of the Fireflies

Netflix release date:September 16RT Score:100%Length:89 minutesDirector:Isao TakahataMain cast:Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi

If you’ve been through our list ofevery Studio Ghibli movie ranked, you’ll know thatGrave of the Firefliesis considered the studio’s darkest movie. Indeed, you’ll need your tissues for this one. This haunting animated movie follows two siblings who are orphaned by an air raid during World War II, and have to try and survive in Kobe, Japan, most of which had been destroyed during the close of the Pacific War.

While it’s not an easy movie by any means, it is an essential watch as it’s widely regarded as one of the best war movies of all time. If you’re in the mood for further devastation, both emotionally and literally on screen, I would also recommendWhen the Wind Blowsby Raymond Briggs, a British movie which follows a similar premise, seeing an elderly couple trying to survive a nuclear war. For more anime, here’swhere to watch Studio Ghibli films from anywhere.

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Lucy is a long-time movie and television lover who is an approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes. She has written several reviews in her time, starting with a small self-ran blog called Lucy Goes to Hollywood before moving onto bigger websites such as What’s on TV and What to Watch, with TechRadar being her most recent venture. Her interests primarily lie within horror and thriller, loving nothing more than a chilling story that keeps her thinking moments after the credits have rolled. Many of these creepy tales can be found on the streaming services she covers regularly.

When she’s not scaring herself half to death with the various shows and movies she watches, she likes to unwind by playing video games on Easy Mode and has no shame in admitting she’s terrible at them. She also quotes The Simpsons religiously and has a Blinky the Fish tattoo, solidifying her position as a complete nerd.

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