What's Streaming on MUBI | September 2025

 Mussolini: Son of the Century (Drama, Biography, TV Mini-series) - Streaming exclusively on MUBI starting September 10

Dir. Joe Wright, 2025

Traces the birth of Fascism in Italy and Mussolini’s ascent with an innovative approach that has sparked debate about the Fascist dictator’s legacy in Italy and abroad. Based on the bestselling book by Antonio Scurati and directed by BAFTA-winning Joe Wright (Pride & Prejudice, Atonement, Darkest Hour), the series stars Luca Marinelli (Martin Eden, The Eight Mountains, The Old Guard) in the titular role of Benito Mussolini. Written by Stefano Bises (Gomorrah – The Series, The New Pope, ZeroZeroZero) and Davide Serino (1992, 1993, The King), with an original soundtrack by Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers, MUSSOLINI: SON OF THE CENTURY is a scathing contemporary portrait of Mussolini and his political rise, from the formation of the irregular militia of the Fasces of Combat to the imposition of the most ferocious dictatorships Italy has ever known.

Wildcat (Drama, Biography) - Streaming exclusively on MUBI on September 5

Dir. Ethan Hawke, 2023

In WILDCAT Ethan Hawke explores the life and art of American author Flannery O’Connor — played by his own daughter, Maya Hawke — in his latest interrogation of the artist’s way. The film premiered at Telluride Film Festival in 2023, and screened at Toronto International Film Festival in the same year. WILDCAT is the first film that Ethan and Maya Hawke worked on together.

Dancer in the Dark (Musical, Drama, History, Music, Avant-Garde) - Streaming exclusively on MUBI on September 22

Dir. Lars von Trier, 2000

Selma, a migrant single mother in rural America, is slowly going blind. While daydreaming about the musicals she adores, she works endless shifts at a factory, saving up for an operation that will save her son’s eyesight. But when a neighbour accuses Selma of stealing his savings, tragedy strikes. DANCER IN THE DARK won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2000, where Björk also received the Best Actress Award for her performance.

Drowning Dry (Drama) - Streaming exclusively on MUBI on September 5

Dir. Laurynas Bareiša, 2024

Ernesta, together with her sister Justė’s family, her husband Lukas, and their son Kristupas, are spending their weekend at a country house after her husband’s victory in a mixed-martial arts tournament. DANCING DRY premiered in the Main Competition at Locarno Film Festival in 2024, where the film won Best Direction and Best Performance.

The Straight Story (Drama) - Streaming on September 1

Dir. David Lynch, 1999

In his 70s, retired farmer Alvin Straight discovers his brother, Lyle, is critically ill. Stuck without a car or license in Iowa, he decides on a unique odyssey—traveling to Wisconsin on his old lawnmower. His journey is both picturesque and deeply spiritual. THE STRAIGHT STORY was nominated for the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival in 1999. The film was directed by David Lynch (Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive) and stars Richard Farnsworth (Comes a Horseman, The Grey Fox), who was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance.

50 YEARS OF TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

As the leaves begin to turn reddish-brown each September, the best of Canadian and world cinema arrives in Toronto. For 50 years, the Toronto International Film Festival has showcased an array of treasures every fall: marquee films taking their first steps toward the Oscars®, genre-bending cult flicks in the making, dazzling experimental gems, and more. In celebration of TIFF’s golden anniversary, MUBI is rewinding to some favourite festival hits and exclusive premieres from editions past with the

50 YEARS OF TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL collection. The collection includes:

Revenge

Queens Of The Qing Dynasty

Queer

and more!