What to watch on Amazon, Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix and other OTT platforms in July

A still from 'Kohrra' on Netflix.

With the monsoon season on us, it’s the perfect time to cosy up on the sofa and go on a binge-watching spree. Here’s what July 2023 has in store for you on Zee5, SonyLiv, Jio Cinema, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus Hotstar, Lionsgate Play, MX Player and more. Check out our list of shows, films and documentaries to watch out for:

Ishq Next Door, Jio Cinema July 3

This romantic comedy drama series directed by Akhilesh Vats, has Abhay Mahajan and Natasha Bharadwaj in lead roles. A love triangle, the story is about a guy falling in love with a girl next door and then her ex-boyfriend comes back, and complications arise.

Wham! Netflix  July 5

This documentary traces the journey of best friends and still teenagers George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley as they set out to conquer the world in 1982 and go on to become global superstars. With never-before-seen footage, and previously unheard interviews, trials of being a closeted gay person, this is a much-awaited show that has a lot in store for music fans.

Sweet Kaaram Coffee, Amazon Prime Video, July 6

This Tamil series has stellar actresses in the lead and the trailer shows it to be a powerful woman-centric narrative starring Madhoo Lakshmi and Rajisha Vijayan.

The Out-Laws, Netflix July 7

Starring Adam DeVine, Pierce Brosnan, Ellen Barkin and Poorna Jagannathan, this crime comedy directed by Tyler Spindel, is about how a bank manager becomes a part of a robbery orchestrated by his would-be parents-in-law during his wedding week.

Adhura, Prime Video, July 7

Rasika Dugal, heads the cast of this seven-episode supernatural thriller series that also has Ishwak Singh, Shrenik Arora and Poojan Chhabra. Co-directed by Ananya Banerjee and Gauravv K Chawla, it is about a slew of supernatural incidents that leave students and staff of a prestigious boarding school spooked.

The Horror of Dolores Roach, Prime Video, July 7

Justina Machado as Dolores Roach returns from prison to her neighbourhood after 16 years. In order to earn money she lives with a stoner friend and begins to work as a masseuse. When a man tries to take advantage of her during a massage session, she accidentally ends up killing him and then her fight to stay away from prison once more begins.

Fatal Seduction, Netflix July 7

A thriller-drama series, with tragedy and betrayal, this one is about a married professor and her affair with a younger man and what all that eventually leads to.

Babylon, Prime Video, July 7

Starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Tobey Magurire in the lead roles, this over three-hours long  comedy drama is about the rise and fall of characters in Hollywood, during the late 1920.

1Up, Lionsgate Play, July 7

When Vivian’s gaming skills get her enlisted for a college scholarship, she’s stoked, until she learns about a competition against the male-dominated team. Starring Ruby Rose, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Paris Berelc and Hari Nef in titular roles, this one is a riotous comedy.

Farhana, SonyLIV, July 7

Directed by Nelson Venkatesan, this Tamil thriller is about a middle-class mother struggling to take care of her two kids and her family. Starring Aishwarya Rajesh, Selvaraghavan, Anumol K Manoharan and others, this social drama also has dangerous events taking place in the protagonist’s life.

IB 71, Disney+ Hotstar, July 7

This Vidyut Jammwal starrer action drama is a patriotic spy thriller based on true events that had 30 agents working for 10 days on a top-secret mission to save the nation. The film was initially released in theatres in May 2023.

Tarla, Zee5, July 7

Huma Qureshi and Sharib Hashmi starrer, this biographical drama on celebrity home chef Tarla Dalal has been directed by Piyush Gupta. It's about how a simple homemaker goes on to redefine desi cooking, write multiple easy-to-follow cookbooks and is featured in culinary shows. It's about how Tarla's career as a cook began flourishing much later in her life .

Blind, JioCinema, July 7

This crime thriller directed by Shome Makhija stars Sonam Kapoor, Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, and others and is a remake of a Korean film made in 2011. The story is about a blind police officer chasing a killer.

Archier Gallery, Zee5, July 7

Directed by Promita Bhattacharya starring Bonny Sengupta, Rajatava Dutta, Abhijit Guha and Sudeshna Roy in the lead, this film first released in the theatres in March 2023 and tells the story of an old-school 90s-type romantic guy who falls for his colleague.

The Afterparty Season 2, Apple TV+, July 12

This hit and hilarious murder mystery series is back with an all-new second season. Created-directed by Christopher Miller, this one is designed as an anthology series where each suspect's story is told through a different film genre.

Survival Of The Thickest, Netflix July 13

This comedy drama series is based on a book about a recently single plus sized woman who wants to find happiness on her own terms and seizes the opportunity to start over in life and love.

Puss In Boots: The Last Wish , Amazon Prime, July 13

This swashbuckling feline comes back for another magical new adventure in the Shrek universe.

High Heat, Lionsgate Play, July 14

Starring Olga Kurylenko and Don Johnson as the perfect undercover couple, this thriller comedy follows an ex-KGB operative turned chef whose restaurant is burnt down by the local mafia. Packed with delectable food as well as action, this spy film should be on your binge list.

Wrath Of Man, Lionsgate Play, July 14

This Jason Statham, Scott Eastwood, Josh Hartnett and Holt McCallany starrer will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Bhojpuri. Following his son's death as part of collateral damage in a heist, the protagonist plans the long game to get revenge against the ruthless thieves.

Bird Box Barcelona, Netflix, July 14

If you’ve liked the 2018 Sandra Bullock starrer series Bird Box, then you will love this one too. The mysterious force is back and so are people who want to forcibly remove your blindfold and thereby invite death. The show is about the journey of a group of people who are trying to escape while they have to deal with all this.

College Romance Final Season, SonyLIV, July 14

This popular show on student life starring Gagan Arora, Apoorva Arora, Keshav Sadhna, Shreya Mehta, Nupur Nagpal, Jahnvi Rawat, and Eklavey Kashyap is back with its fourth and final season and sees the characters grow up and take real decisions.

The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2, Prime Video July 14

This season begins with Belly and Conrad going strong but she isn’t sure if summer this season will be the same with Susannah’s cancer, Jeremiah’s attention, and an unexpected visitor threatening the future of the beloved house.

Kohrra, Netflix, July 15

Directed by Randeep Jha, this crime drama starring Barun Sobti, Suvinder Vicky and Harleen Sethi has already been labelled a 'must-watch' by not just fans but by celebrities as well on social media. Set in the hinterland of Punjab, this six-episode crime-thriller show delves into the complexities of a murder investigation.

They Cloned Tyrone, Netflix, July 21

This science fiction comedy mystery directed by debutant Juel Taylor, starring John Boyega, Teyonah Parris and Jamie Foxx is about the trio uncovering a government cloning conspiracy.

Bawaal, Amazon Prime, July 21

Initially scheduled for a theatrical release, this romantic drama starring Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor has been directed by Nitesh Tiwari. With a tagline ‘Every love story has its war’, and the trailer showing scenes from World War II, this one already has curious fans waiting for its release.

Trial Period, JioCinema, July 21

Written and directed by Aleya Sen, this film is on the concept of father-on-trial for 30 days and about undefined,  unconventional relationships, love, and complexities in families of today. The lead actors Genelia Deshmukh and Manav Kaul along with Shakti Kapoor, Sheeba Chadda, Gajraj Rao, and Zidane Braz ace the characters they portray.

Stephen Curry: Underrated, Apple TV Plus July 21

This sport documentary is the coming-of-age story of Stephen Curry. It shows how he goes on to becoming a larger-than-life NBA superstar from an undersized basketball player at a small college.

Knock At The Cabin Amazon Prime Video, July 25

Directed and written by Manoj Night Shyamalan this horror-thriller is a psychological fiction   based on the national bestseller The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay and stars Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird, newcomer Kristen Cui, Abby Quinn and Rupert Grint.

Regina, Amazon Prime & Aha, July 25

The Tamil crime thriller, starring Kollywood’s Sunainaa, Ananth Nag, Dhina, Vivek Prasanna, Bava Chelladurai, Sarath Appani, Nivas Adithan and others, this one is a female-centric story of a woman’s revenge and is directed by debutant Domin DSilva.

Kaalkoot, JioCinema, July 27

With a powerful cast comprising thorough actors Vijay Varma, Shweta Tripathi, Seema Biswas, Yashpal Sharma, Gopal Dutt and others, this show directed by Arunabh Kumar, is the story of a cop who, fed up of the situation at his police station, wants to resign. How this character, Ravi Shankar Tiwari then goes on the solve a criminal case forms the crux of the show.

Maamannan, Netflix July 27

Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj's political thriller starring Starring Vadivelu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Fahadh Faasil and Keerthy Suresh has music by AR Rahman. The story delves into caste politics, reservation and social injustice and follows the story of the titular character and his son Veera.

Paradise, Netflix, July 27

This futuristic sci-fi film is about transferring years of your life from one person to another and how one must give up their life and youth when unable to fulfil the debt. A man working for this time- manipulating billion-dollar biotech pharmaceutical company sees its dark side. Directed by Boris Kunz, this stars Kostja Ullmann, Iris Berben, and Marlene Tanczik.

Happiness For Beginners, Netflix, July 27

Based on the 2015 novel by Katherine Center, this film is about Helen Carpenter, a divorcee who goes on a tough trek to learn how to live and love once more. Starring Luke Grimes, Ellie Kemper, Ben Cook, Nico Santos and others, this one is an adventure rom-com.

The Dragon Prince Season 5, Netflix, July 27

This popular animated fantasy drama series’ fifth season is among the fastest turnarounds in the history of the show. It is touted to conclude in it’s seventh season.

D.P. 2, Netflix, July 28

This Korean crime drama series is back with its much-awaited second season. Based on the webtoon DP Dog Day this is a show about a soldier who belongs to the Deserter Pursuit or DP unit.

Good Omens Season 2, Amazon Prime Video, July 28

The first season of this show was adapted from Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's book by the same name, and it wasn't originally meant to have a second season. However, this season is in the same tone but a different pace.

Run The World: Season 2, Amazon Prime Video, July 28

The second season of this comedy is touted to be bigger, better, and bolder and the three women in the series Whitney, Renee and Sondi strive for global domination as they deal with breakups, hook-ups and hardships.

The Beanie Bubble, Apple TV+, July 28

Based on Zac Bissonnette’s book, The Great Beanie Baby Bubble: Mass Delusion and the Dark Side of Cute this comedy drama showcases the meteoric rise in popularity of Beanie Babies. Starring Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan, this one is about capitalism, dial-up Internet, and bean-filled plush animals.

Captain Fall, Netflix, July 28

This animated action drama is about how a simple, good-hearted man is made the captain of a smuggling ship for a terrible international cartel who uses him as the fall guy and how he deals with it.

One Friday Night, JioCinema, July 28

Raveena Tandon and Milind Soman star in this Manish Gupta directorial that explores the complexities of relationships. The drama of the unexpected turns life can take when there is deception and secrets between couples.

Tomorrow X Tomorrow: Our Lost Summer, Disney+ Hotstar, July 28

This behind-the-scenes documentary is all about TXT’s tour across North America and Seoul. Last year this K-pop boy band comprising members Soobin, Yeonjun, Beomgyu, Taehyun, and Huening Kai, went on their first world tour and all the tough, fun and memorable moments will be showcased in this documentary.