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Each month, all of your favorite streaming services add a slew of new titles to their offerings, and each month, Decider gathers all of that info for you. Don’t miss our reports on everything coming to Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, HBO, Showtime, Starz, and Sundance Now.
Welcome to a whole new month. There’s a lot to love about February: Spring is getting closer, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and the Super Bowl is happening. However, the first of the month also carries a delightful surprise for all you cord-cutters out there — new shows and movies.
At the end of every month, your favorite streaming service say goodbye to their expired titles and welcome in a new batch of shows and movies. From mysterious and hilarious new series to blockbuster hits you may have missed, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO are giving you a lot of options this February. The hardest part of having so much great content is deciding what to watch. That’s where we come in. Below are the 20 new titles we’re most excited about this February. Grab some hot chocolate, curl up on the couch, and get to streaming.
NETFLIX
Finding Dory (2016)
If you missed this Finding Nemo sequel when it was in theaters, you’re in luck. Finding Dory, Disney and Pixar’s heartwarming undersea story about everyone’s favorite forgetful fish finding her parents, is now on Netflix.
[You can stream Finding Dory on Netflix February 1]
Magic Mike (2012)
Netflix is about to get a whole lot sexier this February. Directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Matt Bomer, and Joe Manganiello, this story about a group of strippers trying to figure out life is worth a weekend watch.
[You can stream Magic Mike on Netflix February 1]
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
One of Tim Burton’s most iconic (and Hot Topic-approved) movies is heading to Netflix this February. In a universe where every holiday has their own world, Jack Skellington, the king of Halloween, stumbles into Christmastown. What follows is a deeply misguided takeover and many, many catchy musical numbers.
[You can stream The Nightmare Before Christmas on Netflix February 1]
Paris Is Burning (1990)
Few documentaries have sparked more controversy or conversations than Jennie Livingston’s exploration into the world of New York drag queens. Paris Is Burning sheds light on a diverse and marginalized community that has largely been ignored. It’s an emotional watch, one that will leave you cheering its performers one minute and appalled by society the next.
[You can stream Paris Is Burning on Netflix February 1]
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Do you know what your streaming diet needs? A little more juice. Ryan Murphy’s critically-beloved and award-winning anthology series is heading to Netflix this month. Starring Sarah Paulson, Cuba Gooding Jr., David Schwimmer, and Courtney B. Vance, this is one O.J. revival you don’t want to miss.
[You can stream The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story on Netflix February 2]
HULU
Escape from Alcatraz (1979)
Starring Clint Eastwood, this docudrama prison thriller tells a dramatized version of the 1962 prison escape from the most heavily guarded prisons in existence, Alcatraz Island. This movie was lauded as one of the best films of its time. Sit back and plan your own escape accordingly.
[You can stream Escape from Alcatraz on Hulu February 1]
Olympic Pride, American Prejudice (2016)
Need a good documentary to convince you the world isn’t always terrible? This doc may help. Olympic Pride, American Prejudice explores how 18 black Olympians defied Jim Crow laws and Nazi Germany to compete in the 1936 Berlin games. It’s an incredible story that has been largely lost in history until now.
[You can stream Olympic Pride, American Prejudice on Hulu February 1]
The Station Agent (2003)
It’s hard to make the best out of a bad situation, especially if that situation is calling an abandoned train station home. Starring Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, and Bobby Cannavale, this comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship will lift your spirits.
[You can stream The Station Agent on Hulu February 1]
There Will Be Blood (2007)
As pop culture has taught us time and time again, there are few things more cutthroat than the world of oil. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Daniel-Day Lewis, There Will Be Blood follows the rise and fall of one entrepreneurial businessman in the late 19th century.
[You can stream There Will Be Blood on Hulu February 1]
The Golden Girls: All Seasons
Dorothy, Rose, Blanche, and Sophia are finally heading to streaming, and we could not be more excited. All seven seasons of this sweet sitcom about best friends and getting older will be available February 13. You can bet we’ll be bingeing.
[You can stream The Golden Girls on Hulu February 13]
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AMAZON PRIME VIDEO
Frankie and Johnny (1991)
In the mood for classic rom-com this Valentine’s Day? This Gary Marshall-directed movie may be the answer. Starring Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer, this romance follows a recently released inmate who falls in love with an emotionally damaged waitress. Can they work past their pasts to make this relationship work? Probably. Will it be fun to watch? Absolutely.
[You can stream Frankie and Johnny on Prime Video February 1]
Pretty in Pink (1986)
As all John Hughes movies have proven, being in high school is tough. Starring Molly Ringwald, this iconic coming-of-age movie follows Andie Walsh, a high school outsider who develops a crush on the school’s resident rich kid. We know you’re going to watch this month if only to see that iconic dress.
[You can stream Pretty in Pink on Prime Video February 1]
Thelma & Louise (1991)
Nothing is better than a best friend road trip movie, and this is one of the best. This Ridley Scott masterpiece was nominated for six Academy Awards and winner of Best Original Screenplay. Thelma & Louise stars Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two best friends who will do anything to escape the abusive men that threaten them.
[You can stream Thelma & Louise on Prime Video February 1]
The Americans: Season 4
If the need to catch up on this critically-acclaimed FX drama before Season 5’s premiere, now’s your chance. Starring Kerri Russell and Matthew Rhys, The Americans follows a married couple who are secretly KGB spies in 1980s America.
[You can stream The Americans on Prime Video February 15]
Captain Fantastic (2016)
If you’re trying to watch everything during Oscar season, don’t overlook this Viggo Mortensen drama. The movie follows Ban Cash, a single father of six who is dedicated to raising his kids i the wilderness. It’s a touching movie about loss and sacrifice for those you love.
[You can stream Captain Fantastic on Prime Video February 27]
HBO GO AND HBO NOW
Do the Right Thing (1989)
Often in life, small pieces of the world become a symbol for something much greater. That’s certainly the case for a wall of framed actors that come to represent racism in this Spike Lee-directed drama. Also starring Lee, the movie explores racism, social justice, and community through one pizza parlor.
[You can stream Do the Right Thing on HBO February 1]
The Breakfast Club (1985)
John Hughes’ most iconic movie is heading to HBO this month. Whether you’re a brain, a beauty, a jock, a rebel and a recluse, you’ll be able to enjoy this coming-of-age dramedy about the struggles of high school.
[You can stream The Breakfast Club on HBO February 3]
Girls: Season 1 *HBO Original
Lena Dunham’s headline-grabbing comedy is back for one final season this year. Over the past five years, we’ve spent a lot of time discussing and dissecting Hannah, Marnie, Jessa, and Shoshanna’s antics, and we’re sure they won’t let us down this reason. Hello and goodbye, Girls.
[You can stream Girls on HBO February 12]
Big Little Lies: Season 1 *HBO Original
The Young Pope may be coming to an end this month, but HBO has another limited series hiding up its sleeve — Big Little Lies. Starring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley, this drama attempts to piece together the elements that led this small town to murder. For anyone who thinks that helicopter parents are merely annoying, you have no idea.
[You can stream Big Little Lies on HBO February 19]
Crashing: Season 1 *HBO Original
According to series creator and star Pete Holmes, there’s a five-year period in standup when you really suck as a performer. Those are the five years of failure Holmes and Judd Apatow explore in this new comedy about struggling comedians. Packed with big name comedians and up-and-coming talent, it’s a surprisingly fun look into what it means to struggle in New York.
[You can stream Crashing on HBO February 19]
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