What's on Prime Video in September

This September we are introduced to the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth’s history, showcasing a stunning Aotearoa backdrop and talent. Set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this epic drama will take viewers back to an era where the great powers were forged and kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes (both familiar and new) were tested and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will launch with two episodes at 1pm on Friday 2 September (4pm weekly thereafter).

Julia Roberts and Sean Penn star in a modern take on the 70s political Watergate scandal, centering on untold stories and forgotten characters of the time. Gaslit, based on the podcast by Leon Nwyfakh Slow Burn, will launch Friday 16 September. 

Spring also sees the return of Luxe Listings Sydney; U.K. Rap and Drill-Inspired drama series Jungle; psychological drama Swimming With Sharks starring Kiernan Shipka and Diane Kruger; Friendships come against the devil in horror My Best Friend’s Exorcism and the 2022 remake of Austrian horror, Goodnight Mommy starring Naomi Watts.

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE RINGS OF POWER 

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY WEEKLY FROM FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER 

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Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power brings to screens for the very first time the heroic legends of the fabled Second Age of Middle-earth's history. This epic drama is set thousands of years before the events of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and will take viewers back to an era in which great powers were forged, kingdoms rose to glory and fell to ruin, unlikely heroes were tested, hope hung by the finest of threads, and the greatest villain that ever flowed from Tolkien’s pen threatened to cover all the world in darkness. Beginning in a time of relative peace, the series follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the darkest depths of the Misty Mountains, to the majestic forests of the elf-capital of Lindon, to the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, to the furthest reaches of the map, these kingdoms and characters will carve out legacies that live on long after they are gone.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power stars Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Maxim Baldry, Nazanin Boniadi, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Charles Edwards, Trystan Gravelle, Sir Lenny Henry, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Lloyd Owen, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, Leon Wadham, Benjamin Walker, Daniel Weyman and Sara Zwangobani. 

GASLIT

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 

A modern take on the 1970s Watergate scandal, focused on the untold stories and forgotten characters of the time. The series centres around Martha Mitchell (Julia Roberts), an unlikely whistle-blower who was the first person to publicly flag Nixon's involvement in Watergate, causing both the Presidency and her life to unravel. Gaslit is an American political thriller television limited series inspired by the first season of the podcast Slow Burn by Leon Neyfakh. 

Gaslit stars Julia Roberts, Sean Penn, Dan Stevens, Betty Gilpin, Shea Whigham, and Darby Camp

LUXE LISTINGS SYDNEY S3

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

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Luxe Listings Sydney is a reality series that takes viewers inside the exciting and exclusive world of elite Sydney Real Estate, told through the eyes of four leading agents as they negotiate multi-million-dollar deals in one of the most competitive and cut throat real estate markets in the world - Sydney, Australia. Money never sleeps for these four high-powered agents, who will stop at nothing to deliver the best results for their clients.  In the third season, we continue our journey with D’Leanne Lewis, Gavin Rubinstein, Monika Tu and Simon Cohen. This season, the property market in Sydney gets even tighter with highly competitive auctions leaving the agents dueling for the most coveted properties. Gavin and Simon will be vying for the chance to find Delta Goodrem the perfect property as more celebrity clients start to call on our agents wanting luxurious retreats and mega-million-dollar waterfront property.  Risking their reputations and pulling off unbelievable deals, the four elite real estate specialists showcase Sydney’s most spectacular and elite properties.

JUNGLE

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

Jungle follows the connected lives of several strangers, each facing their own struggle, viewed through the prism of UK rap and drill music, and giving a perspective on an often unseen world. Frequently misunderstood, it’s a world where one law governs everything: only the strongest will survive. As the strangers’ worlds begin to unravel around them, they come to the realisation that every action, no matter how small, has a consequence. The series is told through a unique blend of music and dialogue, working alongside creatively ambitious cinematography and design to create a tilted, timeless version of today’s London and brings to life a compelling and complex narrative. The series features some of the UK’s top drill and UK rap artists and looks to capture a very different side to an often told story. Portraying the city through compelling visuals, whilst detailing the many perils and dangers involved in day to day life in Inner City London and ultimately conveying a bigger message about the true value of life.

Jungle features Tinie Tempah, Big Narstie, Unknown T,  Jaykae, IAMDDB, Double Lz, Bandokay, M24, Jordan McCann and over 20 more artists.

SWIMMING WITH SHARKS 

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

When Lou Simms starts her internship at Fountain Pictures she seems like a naïve Hollywood newcomer, awestruck by the studio's notorious CEO, Joyce Holt. Lou soon proves herself indispensable to Joyce, who's not only trying to out-manoeuvre her predatory dinosaur of a boss, but to have a baby after years of trying. In truth, Lou has done extensive research on Joyce and landing this internship was no happy accident. As Lou's obsession grows, she will do anything to get close to her idol, even kill.

Swimming With Sharks stars Kiernan Shipka, Diane Krueger, Kathleen Robertson, Donald Sutherland, Finn Jones.  

MY BEST FRIEND’S EXORCISM 

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

The year is 1988. High school sophomores Abby and Gretchen have been best friends since fourth grade. But after an evening of skinny-dipping goes disastrously wrong, Gretchen begins to act…different. She’s moody. She’s irritable. And bizarre incidents keep happening whenever she’s nearby. Abby’s investigation leads her to some startling discoveries—and by the time their story reaches its terrifying conclusion, the fate of Abby and Gretchen will be determined by a single question: Is their friendship powerful enough to beat the devil?

My Best Friend’s Exorcism stars Elsie Fisher, Amiah Miller, Cathy Ang, Rachel Ogechi, Cynthia Evans, Christopher Lowell

GOODNIGHT MOMMY

AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FROM FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

When twin brothers arrive home to find their mother’s demeanour altered and face covered in surgical bandages, they begin to suspect the woman beneath the gauze might not be their mother. 

Goodnight Mommy stars Naomi Watts, Cameron Crovetti, Nicholas Crovetti, Peter Hermann

Goodnight Mommy will be available to stream here

SEPTEMBER 2022 FULL TITLES (IN DATE ORDER)

Mad Max: Fury Road 1/09/2022 (MOVIE)

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power 2/09/2022 (TV)

Spider-Man: No Way Home 2/09/2022 (MOVIE)

Marry Me 4/09/2022 (MOVIE)

The Big Sick 8/09/2022 (MOVIE)

Resident Evil: Welcome To Raccoon City 9/09/2022 (MOVIE)

Gaslit 16/09/2022 (TV)

Swimming With Sharks 16/09/2022 (TV)

Goodnight Mommy 16/09/2022 (MOVIE)

Luxe Listing Sydney S3 30/09/2022 (TV)

My Best Friend’s Exorcism 30/09/2022 (MOVIE)

The Spy Who Dumped Me 30/09/2022 (MOVIE)

Jungle 30/09/2022 (TV)

Moonfall 30/09/2022 (MOVIE)