Each month, lots of new films and TV shows are added to Stan‘s library. Critic Claire White surveys each month’s selections and picks for titles most worth watching. For the full list of everything arriving on the platform, scroll down.
Top Picks: TV
Howard’s End (June 4)
Succession has come to an end, but Matthew Macfadyen stays winning! The 2017 mini-series adaptation of E. M. Forster classic, Howard’s End, is coming to Stan at just the right time. A tale of conduct in society, love and secrets at the turn of the century, Macfadyen stars as the wealthy Henry Wilcox, alongside Hayley Atwell as the spirited Margaret Schlegel and Stranger Things runaway favourite Joseph Quinn as the young Leonard Bast.
Year Of (June 9)
From the same creators as Bump, comes a new entry into the Bump-universe (for real, it’s set in the same community). Following a group of students during the final two years at Jubilee High School (the one and the same), a traumatic event leaves them reeling, and on a path of self-discovery. From its imagery and incredibly Gen-Z cast, it’s easy to see Year Of as Stan’s answer to Netflix’s Heartbreak High. But Aussie teens haven’t really had a lot of shows about them over the years, so I say bring it on.
Paul T. Goldman (June 15)
How to describe Paul T. Goldman? It’s not really a documentary, it’s not entirely fiction. It’s true crime, but also true crime satire. Paul T. Goldman isn’t even his real name! And yet, this is his story of when he was scammed by his ex-wife, as detailed in his book-turned-screenplay-turned mini-series where he stars as himself. In a blend of factual talking heads, re-enactments of his life, and behind the scenes footage of the making of the show, this is intriguing and inventive storytelling.
Top Picks: Movies + Specials
The Whale (June 2)
After a long leave of absence from Hollywood which involved a lot of healing, Brendan Fraser’s return to the screen has been a triumphant one—his sweep through awards season for his comeback role included many wins for Best Actor, including the Oscar, and was heart-warming, emotional faire. Although the film itself is highly divisive, in particular in regard to its treatment of fatness, Fraser’s co-star Hong Chau’s performance is a particular stand-out.
Ali (June 2)
Directed by Michael Mann, Will Smith stars as Muhammad Ali in this biopic covering ten years in the life of the famed boxing champion. While the boxing scenes offer opportunities for visually choreographed “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” moments, Mann is also interested in the man behind the champion, and explores his conversion to Islam, speaking out against the Vietnam War, and role in the civil rights movement.
Ghost in the Shell (1995) (June 20)
Anime and manga have boomed in popularity since the pandemic, so I hope the kids are respecting the classics. Ghost in the Shell (no, not the ScarJo one) is a futuristic neo-noir cyberpunk masterpiece about a cyborg officer investigating a mysterious hacker who is stealing human’s memories. Noted as one of the best sci-fi films ever made—and the inspiration for The Matrix—the film has been praised for its stunning visuals, narrative and score.
All titles arriving on Stan in June
June 1
Ghost Hunters: Seasons 10 & 11
Where I’ve Never Lived
June 2
Son Of a Critch: Season 1 and Season 2 Premiere
The Whale
Ali
Facing Ali
The Wiggles: Nursery Rhymes
June 3
The Shack
Ithaka: A Fight to Free Julian Assange
June 4
Laws of Attraction
Howard’s End: Season 1
Mediterraneo – The Law of the Sea
June 5
Revealed: Reefshot – Premiere
June 6
For Colored Girls
The Pact
June 7
The Devil You Know
Sirley
June 8
Kickboxer
Helene
June 9
Year Of: Season 1 – Premiere
Lost City of Z
June 10
The Good Fight: Season 6
You Keep the Kids
June 11
Spartacus: Seasons 1 – 4
P.S. I Love You
The Forger
June 13
Fed Up
Just Believe
June 14
The Right One
Little Nicholas’ Treasure
June 15
Paul T. Goldman: Season 1 Premiere
So Damn Easy Going
June 16
Dragons: The Nine Realms: Season 2, Episodes 7 – 13
Gold (2016)
June 17
Southpaw
Rojo
June 18
Revealed: The Cape: Premiere
The Mafia Kills Only in Summer
June 19
Arianna
June 20
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
A Holy Mess
June 21
Blaze
Eva Doesn’t Sleep
June 22
Get a Job
Ever Been to the Moon?
The Wiggles: Fruit Salad Big Show
June 23
Drag Race Mexico: Season 1 Premiere
Ballerina
Dance Academy: The Movie
The Day I Should Have Died: Season 1
June 24
Son Of Big Foot
Alpha & Omega
Racing Stripes
June 25
Never Back Down
Daddy’s Girl
June 27
Dirty 30
Homesick
June 28
Pulse (2006)
Breathe (2014)
June 29
The Devil’s Rejects
House of 1000 Corpses
Short Skin
June 30
Chuggington: Seasons 1-5
See also
* Best new movies and TV series on Netflix Australia
* Best new movies and TV series on Amazon Prime
* Best new movies and TV series on Disney+
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