Plot Synopsis

Based on Annie Barrows' book series of the same name, IVY + BEAN is a series of one-hour family movies that center on Ivy and Bean, who never expected to be friends. Bean is loud, exuberant and fearless. Ivy is quiet, thoughtful and observant. However, sometimes an adventure reveals that opposites can become the best of friends. Three movies dropped on Friday, September 2, 2022 on Netflix:

"Ivy + Bean": When Bean learns that her neighbor Ivy has a knack for magic, they team up to cast a spell on Bean's older sister that will make her dance... forever! Also starring: Lidya Jewett, Nia Vardalos, Garfield Wilson, Marci T. House, Jaycie Dotin, and Innocent Ekakitie.

"Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance": Ivy and Bean are ecstatic to sign up for ballet class until they realize there will be no sword-fighting, kicking or "dancing to the death" allowed in class. When Bean's parents won't let her quit, Ivy agrees to stick it out with Bean through the big dance festival performance. Also starring: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Lidya Jewett, Garfield Wilson, Marci T. House, Jaycie Dotin, Innocent Ekakitie, Mia SwamiNathan, Ava Marchfelder, Roman Pesino, Jesse Gervasi, Claire Smid, and Sasha Pieterse.

"Ivy + Bean: The Ghost That Had to Go": When Ivy discovers the school bathroom is haunted, Bean helps Ivy to harness her witchlike powers. With the help of their classmates, Ivy and Bean orchestrate a ritual that will free the ghosts, save the school, and also mess up Nancy's day. Also starring: Jane Lynch, Lidya Jewett, Nia Vardalos, Garfield Wilson, Marci T. House, Innocent Ekakitie, Mia SwamiNathan, Ava Marchfelder, Roman Pesino, Jesse Gervasi, Claire Smid, and Sasha Pieterse.