It’s an All-Star December on Netflix

CEBU, Philippines — This holiday season, Netflix has an exciting slate of films

and series that you wouldn’t want to miss. Whether it’s an epic

would-be mob classic, a high-energy action thriller, a heartbreaking romance, a kilig K-drama romance, a stalker-led suspense series,  an epic fantasy, or a Filipino film directed by one of our best  and brightest, Netflix has got you covered.

The Irishman (Now streaming)

This epic saga of organized crime in post-war America is told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. The movie stars heavyweights Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. Martin Scorsese, one of the most multi-awarded directors, helms this Netflix Film.

6 Underground (Streaming on Dec. 13)

High-octane action, globe-trotting adventure, and a beautiful cast, expect these and more in Michael Bay’s latest film. Shot in locations around the world, the film is about six individuals from all around the globe, each the very best at what they do, who have been chosen not only for their skill, but for a unique desire to delete their pasts to change the future. This Bayhem baby stars Ryan Reynolds, Mélanie Laurent, Corey Hawkins, Adria Arjona, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ben Hardy, Lior Raz, Payman Maadi, and Dave Franco.

Marriage Story (Streaming on December 6)

An incisive and compassionate look at a marriage coming apart and a family staying together, the film boasts of a powerhouse trifecta – critically acclaimed actors Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach.

Crash Landing on You (Streaming on Dec. 14)

This Lee Jeong-hyo-directed romantic comedy pairs Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin as an oddly matched couple who come from different backgrounds. She’s a beautiful heiress and a leading fashion businesswoman in South Korea. He’s a military officer from North Korea. Thanks to a windstorm, their paths collide and a love story begins.

You: Season 2 (Streaming on Dec. 26)

Joe may be in a new state, but expect the same amount of sexy-funny wit and sarcasm that made us fall in love with him while at the same time condemning the things he’s done. While hiding from his ex, Candace, in LA, Joe vows to make a fresh start and be good, this time hopefully with the right woman.

The Two Popes (Streaming on Dec. 20)

Get ready to laugh and cry when you watch the film, directed by Fernando Meirelles, the Academy Award-nominated director of “City of God,” and written by three-time Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Anthony McCarten. Starring Anthony Hopkins as Pope Benedict, and Jonathan Pryce as Pope Francis, it is an intimate story of one of the most dramatic transitions of power in the last 2,000 years. For a story rich in quiet moments and intelligent dialogue, it has a lot of light-hearted scenes that will leave audiences feeling uplifted as the end credits start to roll.

The Witcher (Streaming on Dec. 20)

Henry Cavill as the witcher Geralt, a mutated monster hunter, is perfect casting. The British actor not only looks like the titular hero of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher Saga books but also wields a blade like a real swordsman (Henry did all his stunts!).

Dead Kids (Now streaming)

Award-winning Filipino director Mikhail Red casts vibrant and talented local actors in this “crime story in the age of social media.” Kelvin Miranda plays Sta. Maria, a socially awkward teen who bonds with a group of misfits who plot to take out the school’s arrogant rich kid. Sue Ramirez, Khalil Ramos, Vance Larena, Gabbi Padilla, Jan Silverio, and Markus Paterson complete the gang.