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Short Term 12

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This December, Sundance Now is adding a handful of glorious indie gems for your streaming enjoyment. From beloved documentaries to empowering dramas, the platform’s offerings of flicks you may never have heard before just might enlighten you. For those looking to revel in the stunning work of Brie Larson, look no further than riveting drama Short Term 12. In the mood for something new? Treat yourself to Liar, a fresh new series that’s also a Sundance Now Exclusive. Whether you’re ready for a drama deep dive or lighthearted binge, you’re likely to find whatever your heart desires on the platform. Here’s what’s new on Sundance Now this December.

Available December 4

Searching For Sugar Man (2012)

The Shape Of Things (2003)

Directed by renowned playwright Neil LaBute, this romantic dramedy follows Adam (Paul Rudd), a reserved, dorky college student who falls for a rebellious artist named Evelyn (Rachel Weisz) and begins to change before his friends’ eyes as a result of her influence. While things seem innocuous to begin with, it soon becomes apparent that Evelyn may have some darker intentions in mind.
[Stream The Shape of Things on Sundance Now December 4]

Available December 5

Cruising Electric 1980 (2014)

Available December 7

Liar: Season 1 (2017) *Sundance Now Exclusive

Available December 11

Aferim! (2015)

Short Term 12 (2013)

Before she took home the Oscar for her devastating role in Room, Brie Larson delivered an emotional, honest performance of the same caliber in Short Term 12. The film follows Grace (Larson), a young supervisor in a group home for troubled teenagers. While attempting to help these teens navigate their darkest issues, Grace is forced to deal with her own trauma – and receives help from her loving boyfriend (John Gallagher Jr.) and the teens along the way.
[Stream Short Term 12 on Sundance Now December 11]

Available December 14

Canners (2017)

Available December 18

Melancholia (2011)

When a mysterious new planet hurdles towards earth and threatens to destroy life as we know it, two sisters (Kirsten Dunst and Charlotte Gainsbourg) find their already tense relationship even more strained. A haunting, unexpected portrait of mental illness and relationships, Lars Von Trier’s captivating film is more than worth your time.
[Stream Melancholia on Sundance Now December 18]