The Movies And TV Shows Coming To Netflix In April, Including ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Season Two

There’s not too much this April in terms of original Netflix content, but we’re still getting a throng of classics like a two-pack of Stanley Kubrick masterpieces, Sunset Boulevard, and The Shawshank RedemptionChaplin is worth a watch simply for Robert Downey Jr.’s virtuoso performance, and Bill Murray’s Christmas classic Scrooged is enjoyable any time of year. Dennis Rodman’s Big Bang in Pyongyang is also worthy of a gander due to the absurdity its subject.

Here’s what else you should be watching this April on Netflix.

Boogie Nights (4/1)

Paul Thomas Anderson has made sprawling dramas a central part of his career, and that all started with his second film, 1997’s Boogie Nights, which chronicles the tail of the ’70s and the beginning of the ’80s through the lens of the porn industry. Drugs, sex, and rock and roll abound in the film, as do acclaimed performances from Mark Wahlberg, Don Cheadle, William H. Macy, Julianne Moore (Oscar-nominated), and Burt Reynolds (also Oscar-nominated).

Best in Show (4/1)

Mockumentaries often fall short when either the subject matter is flat, or when the film can’t find the right balance of reality and satire. Christopher Guest has none of those problems with his movies, including this gem. Part of Guest’s success hinges on his phenomenal cast, which includes stalwarts like Eugene Levy (a frequent co-writer), Parker Posey, Cartherine O’Hara, and Michael McKean. Best in Show is arguably Guest’s best mockumentary — filled with absurd characters, silly conceits, laugh-out-loud set pieces, and more than a little heart.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, season 2 (4/15)

The first season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt was — excuse the pun — a breakout success. Much of the humor that made 30 Rock such a comedic breeze is retained in UKS, thanks to creators Tiny Fey and Robert Carlock. Ellie Kemper is the real revelation here, though, balancing Kimmy’s preposterous suppositions about big-city life with sly humor. As Kimmy continues to adapt to her surroundings in season two, look for more stand-out work from Kemper.

Here’s a full list of the titles coming to Netflix in April…

April 1

16 Blocks (2006)

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown, season 5

The Ascent of Woman: A 10,000 Year Story

Beat Bobby Flay, season 1

Bob’s Burgers, season 5

Breathe (2014)

Chaplin (1992)

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Codegirl (2015)

Colegas (2012)

Cujo (1983)

Cutthroat Kitchen, seasons 3­-4

Deep Impact (1998)

Dennis Rodman’s Big Bang in Pyongyang (2015)

Dolphin Tale (2011)

Erin Brockovich (2000)

Explorers (1985)

Fixer Upper, season 2

Frank and Cindy (2015)

Giada at Home, season 7

The Great Food Truck Race, seasons 1­-2

House Hunters Collection: Collection 3

House Hunters International Collection, collection 3

House Hunters International Renovation, season 1

Jeremy Scott: The People’s Designer (2015)

Kids Baking Championship, season 1

Looking for Richard (1996)

Lost & Found Music Studios, season 1

Love It or List It, Too, season 4

The Mask You Live In (2015)

Morituri (1965)

My Girl (1991)

Mystic River (2003)

The Next Best Thing (2000)

The Perfect Storm (2000)

The Phantom (1996)

The Princess Bride (1987)

Property Brothers at Home, season 1

The Ranch, part 1

Rev Run’s Sunday Suppers (2014)

The Right Stuff (1983)

Rising Sun (1993)

The Running Man (1987)

Say It Isn’t So (2001)

The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

Scrooged (1988)

Something’s Gotta Give (2003)

Sunset Boulevard (1950)

Transporter 3 (2008)

Uncommon Valor (1983)

Under the Same Moon (2007)

V for Vendetta (2005)

April 5

Walt Before Mickey (2015)

April 8

God’s Pocket (2014)

Hush (2016)

April 9

Look Who’s Back (2015)

April 10

Girl Meets World, season 2

April 11

Turn: Washington’s Spies, season 2

April 12

Ajin, season 1

April 14

Moonwalkers (2015)

Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine (2015)

April 15

Belgica (2016)

Cuckoo, season 3

Kong: King of the Apes

April 16

How to Get Away with Murder, season 2

April 17

Lost Girl, season 5

Messengers, season 1

April 22

Catching the Sun (2015)

Patton Oswalt: Talking for Clapping (2016)

April 24

Minions (2015)

April 27

Begin Again (2014)

The Fosters, season 3

April 29

Danger Mouse, season 1

Hellion (2014)

Special Correspondents (2016)

Team Foxcatcher (2016)

April 30

Sensitive Skin, season 2

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