Not many people get to travel to Park City, UT, for the annual Sundance Film Festival [1], but most everyone has access to streaming services online. A ton of great movies premiered this year [2], and Netflix and Amazon reps were busy brokering deals that mean we will get to see them ASAP. While Netflix has already acquired streaming rights to the comedy Fun Mom Dinner [3] and the psychological thriller Berlin Festival [4], they're coming to theaters first. The following 12 movies will debut online, so you can be among the first to see them — without even leaving the house!
The Discovery
Netflix picked up this sci-fi drama way back in June 2016 [6], before it was put on Sundance's slate. Rooney Mara and Jason Segel [7] star in the movie alongside Sundance founder Robert Redford [8], who plays a scientist who proves the existence of an afterlife.
When it's available: March 31
Casting JonBenét
After the boom of JonBenét Ramsay TV specials [9] released in the wake of the case's 20th anniversary, Netflix acquired this documentary [10]. Shot over 15 months, the filmmakers conducted interviews in Ramsey's hometown to examine the lasting effect of the cast on its residents. The movie will also get a limited theatrical release, timed to the online premiere.
When it's available: April (exact date TBA)
I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore
Melanie Lynsky stars in this Netflix original movie, which is already earning rave reviews [11]. Elijah Wood [12] also stars in the dark comedy about a woman who decides she is just done with assh*les.
When it's available: Feb. 24
Long Strange Trip
Amazon picked up [13] this six-part documentary about the Grateful Dead, directed by Amir Bar-Lev.
When it's available: May 26
Nobody Speak
Remember when Hulk Hogan sued Gawker last year for posting his leaked sex tape? This documentary, which has been purchased by Netflix [14], follows the case.
When it's available: TBA
Chasing Coral
Netflix has also purchased worldwide rights to Chasing Coral [15], a doc about global warming.
When it's available: TBA
To the Bone
Lily Collins is the star of this drama, playing a young woman attempting to overcome her eating disorder. Netflix acquired worldwide rights to the film [16], costarring Keanu Reeves [17] and Carrie Preston, for around $8 million.
When it's available: TBA
Mudbound
Netflix snapped up this post-WWII drama [18] for a showstopping $12.5 million. The plan is to release it in theaters and online simultaneously. Garrett Hedlund, Carey Mulligan [19], Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Mary J. Blige, Rob Morgan, and Jonathan Banks are the stars.
When it's available: TBA
The Big Sick
Amazon also paid a steep price [20] for the Michael Showalter-directed comedy The Big Sick: $12 million. Kumail Nanjiani stars in the film, which he cowrote with his wife, Emily V. Gordon (pictured). It's based on their real-life experiences dealing with her mysterious illness. Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, and Ray Romano all costar.
When it's available: TBA
Icarus
Netflix bought this documentary about the Russian doping scandal [21] and plans to release it this year, marketing it for next year's award season circuit.
When it's available: TBA
The Incredible Jessica James
Netflix bought this comedy about a struggling playwright (The Daily Show's Jessica Williams) who is trying to hit it big in NYC.
When it's available: TBA
Joshua: Teenager vs. Superpower
Finally, Netflix acquired this documentary, which follows a teenager who became active in China's prodemocracy movement in 2011.
When it's available: TBA