We’re coming to the end of another incredible year for new TV and movies! There is no shortage of fresh titles dropping this month, from star-studded holiday specials to dark comedies to intriguing documentaries.

Grab a blanket and your favourite warm beverage, and get cozy with our top 10 new releases for December 2024.

The Only Girl in the Orchestra

Back in 1966, Orin O’Brien made history as the first female musician in the New York Philharmonic. This trailblazing double bassist never sought out the spotlight, but she inevitably became the focus of media attention and one of the most renowned musicians of a generation. This documentary tells the story of the only girl in orchestra.

Where to Watch: Netflix

Release Date: December 4

Courtesy of Prime Video

Glitter & Greed: The Lisa Frank Story

The Lisa Frank brand defined girlhood for a generation of Americans, before seemingly disappearing overnight. The four-part documentary series dives into the hidden world behind the brand’s iconic rainbows and psychedelic illustrations. Watch for a mega dose of nostalgia, never-before-seen footage, and over twenty interviews with Lisa Frank, Inc insiders, enthusiasts, and journalists.

Where to Watch: Prime Video

Release Date: December 5

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A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter

2024 was Sabrina Carpenter’s year, and she’s capping it off with a holiday special fit for a pop icon. Get in the festive spirit with show-stopping performances from Sabrina’s holiday EP fruitcake, as well as festive chart-topping covers. Tune in for plenty of duets and fun cameos from special guests including Chappell Roan, Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis, Quinta Brunson, and Cara Delevingne!

Where to Watch: Netflix

Release Date: December 6

Courtesy of MUBI

The Girl With the Needle

The Girl With The Needle follows one woman’s search for love and morality in post WW1 Copenhagen. Inspired by a true story, the film centres on Karoline, a young factory worker struggling to survive. Pregnant and abandoned, she meets Dagmar, who takes her in as a wet-nurse at an underground adoption agency which finds foster homes for unwanted children, and a deep connection forms between them.

Where to Watch: In theatres

Release Date: December 6

Photo by Jan Thijs

The Sticky

This dark comedy series is inspired by an real-life maple syrup heist that made headlines in Canada and around the world! When the authorities threaten to take away everything she loves, maple syrup farmer Ruth Landry (Margo Martindale) forms an unlikely trio with a mobster and security guard, planning an epic, multi-million dollar heist on Quebec’s maple syrup surplus. Mayhem and murder ensue—and Jamie Lee Curtis also makes an appearance!

Where to Watch: Prime Video

Release Date: December 6

Courtesy of Hot Docs Cinema

Your Tomorrow

The closure and redevelopment of Ontario Place has been on everyone’s minds, and this documentary tells the story of the iconic waterfront park’s final days as a public space. Toronto documentary filmmaker Ali Weinstein follows an eccentric and lovable group of characters who use and care for this magical space, documenting a transitional period for the landscape of our city.

Where to Watch: Hot Docs Cinema

Release Date: December 6-8

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No Good Deed

What if the house of your dreams was actually a nightmare? When Lydia and Paul decide to sell their gorgeous LA villa, they spark a real estate frenzy. As multiple couples fight for the deed, what they believe to be their dream house turns out to be hiding a host of dark and dangerous secrets. This 8-episode dark comedy from creator and showrunner Liz Feldman (Dead to Me) features a stellar cast of Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Linda Cardellini, Abbi Jacobson, and more.

Where to Watch: Netflix

Release Date: December 12

Courtesy of Elevation Pictures

Babygirl

Nicole Kidman stars in Babygirl as a high-powered executive who risks everything. In this thrilling erotic drama, Romy cheats on her husband (Antonio Banderas), beginning a sexual relationship with Samuel (Harris Dickinson), an intern at her company. Writer-director Halina Reijn (Bodies Bodies Bodies) crafts this story rife with complex power dynamics, sexual tension and difficult emotional truths.

Where to Watch: In theatres

Release Date: December 25

Courtesy of TIFF

The Fire Inside

The Fire Inside is the inspiring true-life story of boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields, the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the sport. Growing up in Flint, Michigan, Claressa (Ryan Destiny) is determined to train for the 2012 Olympics with the help of her tough-love coach, Jason (Brian Tyree Henry). Rachel Morrison makes her feature directorial debut with this uplifting sports drama that asks what comes after the triumph of an underdog.

Where to Watch: In theatres

Release Date: December 25

 

Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall

Michelle Buteau returns with her second standup comedy special for Netflix, recorded live at Radio City Music Hall earlier this year. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she is the first female comic to record a special at this iconic venue! Close out your year with this her-story making special from one of our favourite comics, as she talks going viral, raising twins, and the lows of getting high.

Where to Watch: Netflix

Release Date: December 31