What to Stream in December: Sylvie’s Love, Bridgerton, The Prom
If you ever feel like you’re the last to know about a new TV show or movie that’s streaming, our What to Stream articles are for you. We’ve gathered our picks of movies and series premiering on various streaming platforms in December that you’ll definitely want to watch.
This month, we’ve selected shows and movies that will bring you a dose of Christmas cheer, such as Bridgerton and Godmothered. And, if you’re more in the mood for a thriller, you can look forward to The Hardy Boys and I’m Your Woman.
Here are our picks for what to stream in December:
The Hardy Boys (Hulu) – December 4
A re-imaging of a childhood classic is making its way to Hulu. The Hardy family moves from the city to the small town of Bridgeport for the summer, and soon their summer becomes consumed by an investigation. The Hardy Boys premieres on December 4 on Hulu.
Series Description: After a family tragedy strikes, Frank Hardy (Rohan Campbell), 16, and his brother Joe (Alexander Elliot), 12, are forced to move from the big city to their parent’s hometown of Bridgeport for the summer. Staying with their Aunt Trudy (Bea Santos), Frank and Joe’s quiet summer quickly comes to a halt when they discover their dad, detective Fenton Hardy (James Tupper) has taken on a secret investigation. Realizing that their Dad may be onto something the boys take it upon themselves to start an investigation of their own, and suddenly everyone in town is a suspect.
Selena: The Series (Netflix) – December 4
Netflix is taking us into the life Selena Quintanilla, the beloved Tejano singer, with this docuseries. Selena: The Series drops on Netflix on December 4.
Series Description: As Mexican-American Tejano singer Selena comes of age and realizes her dreams, she and her family make tough choices to hold on to love and music.
Godmothered (Disney+) – December 4
When you’re young, you dream that a fairy godmother will come and make your wishes come true and your problems disappear. For Mackenzie, her fairy godmother comes a bit too late and has no idea what she’s doing. Godmothered premieres on December 4 on Disney+.
Film Description: Set at Christmas time, Godmothered is a comedy about Eleanor, a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training (Jillian Bell), who upon hearing that her chosen profession is facing extinction, decides to show the world that people still need fairy godmothers. Finding a mislaid letter from a 10-year-old girl in distress, Eleanor tracks her down and discovers that the girl, Mackenzie, is now a 40-year-old single mom (Isla Fisher) working at a news station in Boston. Having losther husband several years earlier, Mackenzie has all but given up on the idea of “happily ever after,” but Eleanor is bound and determined to give Mackenzie a happiness makeover, whether she likes it or not
Mank (Netflix) – December 4
David Fincher’s latest film takes us back to 1930s Hollywood, exploring the origins of the film, Citizen Kane. Mank premieres on December 4 on Netflix.
Film Description: 1930s Hollywood is re-evaluated through the eyes of scathing social critic and alcoholic screenwriter Herman J. Mankiewicz as he races to finish the screenplay of Citizen Kane for Orson Welles.
Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special (Apple TV+) – December 4
Who better to celebrate Christmas with than Mariah Carey herself? Tune into the holiday spectacular, Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special, on Apple TV+ on December 4.
Description: Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there’s only one person who can save the day: Santa’s great friend, Mariah Carey. Combining musical performances, dynamic dancing, and groundbreaking animation, the undisputed Queen of Christmas jumps into action to create a holiday spectacular to make the whole world merry.
Let Them All Talk (HBO Max) – December 10
Sometimes in life, friends drift apart, and coming back together isn’t always easy. Let Them All Talk premieres on December 10 on HBO Max.
Film Description: Let Them All Talk tells the story of a celebrated author (Meryl Streep) who takes a journey with some old friends (Candice Bergen and Dianne Wiest) to have some fun and heal old wounds. Her nephew (Lucas Hedges) comes along to wrangle the ladies as well as her new literary agent (Gemma Chan) who is desperate to find out about her next book.
The Prom (Netflix) – December 11
An A-list cast is bringing the Broadway musical, The Prom, to Netflix. Broadway stars arrive in a conservative town in Indiana to support a young girl who wants to bring her girlfriend to the prom. The Prom debuts on Netflix on December 11.
Film Description: Dee Dee Allen (three-time Academy Award winner Meryl Streep) and Barry Glickman (Tony Award winnerJames Corden) are New York City stage stars with a crisis on their hands: their expensive new Broadway show is a major flop that has suddenly flatlined their careers. Meanwhile, in small-town Indiana, high school student Emma Nolan (newcomer Jo Ellen Pellman) is experiencing a very different kind of heartbreak: despite the support of the high school principal (Keegan-Michael Key), the head of the PTA (Kerry Washington) has banned her from attending the prom with her girlfriend, Alyssa (Ariana DeBose). When Dee Dee and Barry decide that Emma’s predicament is the perfect cause to help resurrect their public images, they hit the road with Angie (Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman) and Trent (Andrew Rannells), another pair of cynical actors looking for a professional lift. But when their self-absorbed celebrity activism unexpectedly backfires, the foursome find their own lives upended as they rally to give Emma a night where she can truly celebrate who she is.
I’m Your Woman (Amazon Prime Video) – December 11
A thriller set in the 1970s, I’m Your Woman follows Jean as she goes on the run with her young child. I’m Your Woman premieres on December 11 on Amazon Prime Video.
Film Description: In this 1970s set crime drama, a woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey.
Wolfwalkers (Apple TV+) – December 11
Initially setting out to destroy the last wolf pack, a young woman finds herself drawn further into the world of the wolfwalkers — people who have the ability to become wolves at night. Wolfwalkers premieres on December 11 on Apple TV+.
Film Description: In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free-spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the Wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
Safety (Disney+) – December 11
Disney+ introduces us to Ray, a football player at Clemson University who stepped up to care for his 11-year-old brother. Inspired by true events, Safety drops on Disney+ on December 11.
Film Description: Safety is a drama inspired by the empowering story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey (Jay Reeves), a young man facing a series of challenging circumstances, whose dedication and persistence help him to triumph over repeated adversities. Aided by his teammates and the Clemson community, he succeeds on the field while simultaneously raising and caring for his 11-year-old brother Fahmarr (Thaddeus J. Mixson).
The Stand (CBS All Access) – December 17
Adapted from the beloved novel by Stephen King, The Stand transports us to a world that’s been destroyed by a plague where good and evil are at war. The Stand premieres on CBS All Access on December 17.
Series Description: The Stand is Stephen King’s apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg) and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg (Alexander Skarsgård), the Dark Man
Sylvie’s Love (Amazon Prime Video) – December 25
Love never happens exactly how you plan. Sometimes, it doesn’t work out the first time, but the universe has a way of bringing people back together when they least expect it. Sylvie’s Love debuts on December 25 on Amazon Prime Video.
Film Description: In Sylvie’s Love, the jazz is smooth and the air sultry in the hot New York summer of 1957. Robert (Nnamdi Asomugha), a saxophonist, spends late nights playing behind a less-talented but well-known bandleader, as member of a jazz quartet. Sylvie (Tessa Thompson), who dreams of a career in television, spends her summer days helping around her father’s record store, as she waits for her fiancé to return from war. When Robert takes a part-time job at the record store, the two begin a friendship that sparks a deep passion in each of them unlike anything they have felt before. As the summer winds down, life takes them in different directions, bringing their relationship to an end. Years pass, Sylvie’s career as a TV producer blossoms, while Robert has to come to terms with what the age of Motown is doing to the popularity of Jazz. In a chance meeting, Sylvie and Robert cross paths again, only to find that while their lives have changed, their feelings for each other remain the same. Writer/director Eugene Ashe combines romance and music into a sweeping story that brings together changing times, a changing culture, and the true price of love.
Bridgerton (Netflix) – December 25
Lady Whistledown invites you to the social event of the season, one full of romance, scandal, and drama. Bridgerton premieres on December 25 on Netflix.
Series Description: From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London’s competitive marriage market. Hoping to follow in her parent’s footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne’s prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors, the high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown casts aspersions on Daphne. Enter the highly desirable and rebellious Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), committed bachelor and the catch of the season for the debutantes’ mamas. Despite proclaiming that they want nothing the other has to offer, their attraction is undeniable and sparks fly as they find themselves engaged in an increasing battle of wits while navigating society’s expectations for their future.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 4 (Netflix) – December 31
It’s time to bid farewell to Sabrina and her friends in Greendale. Will anyone get a happily ever after or is the series a bit too dark for such wishful thoughts? Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Part 4 premieres on December 31 on Netflix.
Series Description: Over the course of Part 4’s eight episodes, The Eldritch Terrors will descend upon Greendale. The coven must fight each terrifying threat one by one (The Weird, The Returned, The Darkness, to name a few), all leading up to… The Void, which is the End of All Things. As the witches wage war, with the help of The Fright Club, Nick begins to slowly earn his way back into Sabrina’s heart, but will it be too late?
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