Streaming, TV: What to Watch in September?

Scrolling endlessly through your streaming platforms’ catalogs while dinner gets cold is terminado. Do It In Paris makes life easier with a tailor-made selection of the best film releases this September on Netflix, Paramount+, France TV, Disney+ and Apple TV, for a movie-filled back-to-school season.

The pitch. They’re called STANS, in reference to the song Stan in which their idol Eminem tells the story of a dangerously obsessive fan. Since then, the word has even entered the Oxford English Dictionary. If the rapper’s fans have always been somewhat overzealous, he also owes part of his career to them. Through their testimonies, archival footage, re-enactments, exclusive interviews, and even a conversation with Eminem himself, the film explores his career and the complex relationship between an artist and his fanbase.

Why you’ll love it. A whole generation grew up with him. A large part of his discography may even have been the soundtrack to key moments in your life. After all, he is the best-selling artist of the 21st century. And his fans, the STANS, are among the most passionate and extreme fanbases. Sometimes scary, some look exactly like him, others literally have him under their skin with over twenty tattoos of the star, while perfectionists know everything about both his life and discography. The most touching ones explain how Eminem’s music comforted them, marked their lives, even saved them. Moving yet unintentionally funny, this documentary will make you want to replay his Real Slim Shady bangers, while questioning the bond between an artist and those who idolize him. Bonus: interviews with guest stars like Dr. Dre… and even Ed Sheeran!

STANS, August 27 on Paramount+ and MyCanal.

The pitch. Whitney Wolfe proves unstoppable right out of university. Her ingenuity is unmatched when it comes to breaking into the male-dominated tech industry. But her rise as an entrepreneur isn’t as rosy as it seems, and the road to recognition as a revolutionary woman in tech is filled with challenges and battles. Don’t recognize her name? You probably owe Whitney Wolfe your most beautiful love story—or at least your last steamy night. She co-created Tinder, then founded Bumble, becoming the woman who glamorized online dating for a new generation.

Why you’ll love it. Inspired by real events, this story lifts the curtain on the extraordinary journey of this tech powerhouse who imposed her vision in a deeply misogynistic industry—ultimately becoming the “youngest self-made female billionaire.” Disney brings her story to life, with Lily James (Baby Driver, Pam and Tommy, Cinderella) playing the groundbreaking entrepreneur. A narrative showing how powerful, brilliant women still unsettle the status quo—but also how they can now take their revenge on invisibility.

Swipe, available September 19 on Disney+.

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The selection. No less than five iconic Tom Cruise films, including Collateral, where a taxi driver’s night spins out of control, Vanilla Sky with Penélope Cruz on the edge of dream and reality, and The Firm by Sydney Pollack, in which a brilliant lawyer becomes an FBI informant. Fans of Steven Spielberg will also get War of the Worlds and Minority Report, with Cruise once again shining in leading roles.

Why you’ll love it. Do we really need to introduce Tom Cruise? Both talented and prolific, he’s among the most bankable and influential stars in the world. For this special France TV cycle honoring him, you can binge these five classics. Editorial favorites? Minority Report, a masterclass blending sci-fi and whodunit in a dystopian society, where Cruise’s character, haunted by his son’s loss, faces an Orwellian nightmare… But it’s in the chilling War of the Worlds, adapted from HG Wells’ masterpiece, that he truly shines as a father ready to do anything to save his daughter—a powerful mix of thrills and emotions.

Tom Cruise Collection, starting September 4 on France TV.

The pitch. David King (Denzel Washington), a music mogul famed for his golden ear, is set to buy back his label Stackin’ Hits. But just as the deal is about to close, a kidnapper announces he has abducted his son, demanding a ransom that would ruin the operation. The twist? By mistake, the kidnapper didn’t take his son—but his chauffeur’s. Will David sacrifice his ambitions to help the childhood friend he deeply cares for?

Why you’ll love it. A new collaboration between Oscar winners Spike Lee (Malcolm X, BlacKkKlansman) and Denzel Washington (Training Day, The Magnificent Seven), Highest 2 Lowest is a bold, free remake of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low. This version unfolds in New York, within the world of hip-hop and African-American culture. Add to that a glamorous cast: Jeffrey Wright (Westworld, American Fiction), Ilfenesh Hadera (Godfather of Harlem), plus A$AP Rocky and Ice Spice! The film divided audiences at Cannes—praised for action sequences and its rap battle finale, criticized for kitsch excess. Still, it’s deeply rooted in the social and moral issues of today. One more reason to watch? A$AP Rocky also contributed to the soundtrack.

Highest 2 Lowest, available September 5 on Apple TV.

The pitch. Every Thursday evening in their Kent retirement home, three friends—Elizabeth (Helen Mirren), Ron (Pierce Brosnan), and Ibrahim (Ben Kingsley)—delight in investigating cold cases. But when real crimes threaten their residence, and murders coincide with a property takeover, their amateur detective skills, along with new recruit Joyce (Celia Imrie) and a police ally, become essential to uncover the truth.

Why you’ll love it. Netflix’s new release is directed by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter, Home Alone) and takes us into a third-age whodunit, 100% British (with an all-star UK cast). Fully embracing the “cosy mystery” genre—crime investigations in a warm, charming atmosphere—the film isn’t reinventing the wheel, but its gags, deluxe production by Amblin Entertainment (Steven Spielberg’s studio), and an all-star cast having real fun (Pierce Brosnan shines as a former union leader) make it cozy and delightful. Watching these quirky seniors team up will melt your heart. A charming comedy perfect for tea time.

The Thursday Murder Club, available on Netflix.