Magic Mike is set to premiere on Netflix on September 1. Written by Reid Carolin and directed by Steven Soderbergh, the 2012 drama stars Channing Tatum in the lead role as Mike Lane, a Tampa stripper who dreams of owning a furniture store. The film is inspired by Tatum’s own later teenage years working at a Florida strip club, though the character and scenario are fictionalized. The cast features a strong ensemble cast, including Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey, Cody Horn, Olivia Munn, Matt Bomer, Riley Keough, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez, and Gabriel Iglesias.

The Channing Tatum film, which has a whole Magic Mike trilogy, was well received both critically and commercially. At the time of writing, the film holds a Certified Fresh rating of 78% on Rotten Tomatoes. It was also a huge box office hit, grossing $167.2 million worldwide on a small budget of just $7 million, making it the 48th highest-grossing film of the year, surpassing other films of 2012, including Paranormal Activity 4, Step Up Revolution, Zero dark thirty, Pitch perfectAnd Moonrise Kingdom.

For fans of …

• Realistic dramas
• Musclemen for the big screen
• Dance films like Stomp on the yard or Increase (in which Channing Tatum also played)
• Steven Soderbergh films like Erin Brockovich

Why you should watch Magic Mike on Netflix

It seems possible, Magic Mike 4 may never happen, it is always a good idea to catch up on the original 2012 film. Although it delivers the hotness that its premise and promotional campaign promise, there is a lot more to it in addition to showcasing some performances by male exotic dancers. The film is presented with the genre-crossing flair typical of director Steven Soderberghwhich seemingly effortlessly crosses the line between working class drama, workplace comedy, romance film and dance film.

The performance that brings Channing Tatum’s Magic Mike to life is also undeniable. Tatum’s real-life experiences convey the dramatic side of the role perfectly, but His skills as a dancer also come to the foreas was the case every time he was asked to perform choreographies on screen in films as diverse as Increase And Hail, Caesar!The supporting cast is also full of familiar faces, many of whom went on to become even more famous, so it’s exciting to see them again at this earlier stage in their careers.

The film also features an unforgettable soundtrack that reinterprets a number of songs, from classic to cheesy, including “Pony” and “It’s Raining Men.” Magic Mike doesn’t drag on too long either, packing all of its many faces, genres, goals and facets into a solid one hour and 50 minute runtime. The film may be 12 years old at the time of writing, but it still feels as fresh and dynamic as the day it premiered.

What Screen Rant says about Magic Mike:

Magic Mike is notable because while it features great dancing, it’s also about the tight-knit stripper community, the male stripper creed, and the highs and lows that come with their profession. It celebrates the struggle of the working class, the artistic endeavors of men, and the desire for the male form. Most importantly, the behind-the-scenes format humanizes male strippers and sex workers by letting them tell their stories without treating them as mere commodities or toys. – Magic Mike Trilogy, ranked worst to best

Five more great Channing Tatum films currently on Netflix

• Magic Mike XXL
• Logan Luck
• The White House is destroyed
• The Lego Movie
• The hateful eight