After a year that has seen more than a handful of games rescheduled due to production delays and other issues caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, January 2021 sees its fair share of highly anticipated streaming releases from several big-budget Academy Award contenders. action movies and a crime thriller starring three Oscar winners, to name a few. And from the looks of it, the second month of the year won't be any different, because February 2021 will see some new movies coming out that we'll probably be talking about for some time.
With highly anticipated Netflix originals showcasing the talent of two young faces in Hollywood who seem to have no ceiling, the pairing of a certain Marvel actor and the directors who helped him get out of the friendly neighborhood, and a retelling of one of them. The most important chapters of late 1960s Chicago, the shortest month of the year, are absolutely stacked.
Malcolm & Marie (Friday, Feb. 5 - Netflix)
John David Washington and Zendaya are two of Hollywood's brightest young stars, and their Netflix movie "Malcolm and Marie" only meant to help them. An intense drama written and directed by Sam Levinson (Euphoria ), follows the main characters as they return from a film premiere to discuss their past relationships, which eventually begin to test themselves and their love.
Little Fish (Friday, Feb. 5 - Theaters And VOD)
February is usually the month when we focus on love and relationships, but it will be a challenge for the characters of Olive Cooke and Jack O'Connell in Chad Hartigan's sci-fi novel "Small fish" . In the midst of an outbreak of a virus that causes memory loss, the couple struggle to remember their love for each other before all hope is lost.
Son of the South (Friday, February 5 - Theaters, VOD)
Breaking away from a family and starting a new life is no easy task, but that's exactly the case with Lucas Till's Bob Zellner in the biographical drama "Son of the South" , in which the grandson of one of the Klansmen stands up against racism, like himself. joins the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s.
Falling (Friday, February 5 - Theaters, VOD)
V "Falls" Viggo Mortensen (who also directs) plays John Peterson, a man who left his rural home many years ago when his father, played by Lance Henriksen, disagrees with his lifestyle. Years later, John attempts to bring his father back into his life and force him to live closer, which ends up causing complications for everyone involved.
Minamata (Friday, February 5 - Theaters)
Based on the true story of photographer Eugene Smith,Minamata sees Johnny Depp take on the role of a legendary photojournalist as he travels to Japan to document the neurological effects of mercury poisoning on residents in communities along the coastline, a condition that would become known as Minamata disease.
Bliss (Friday, February 5 - Amazon)
Things aren't always what they seem, or at least that's the case with Isabelle (Salma Hayek) in the weird and mind-blowing sci-fi novel "Bliss" who tries to convince Greg (Owen Wilson) that their polluted and dying world is not. This is not reality, but the product of advanced computer simulation.
"Right" follows struggling writer Sarah (Cleopatra Coleman) who finds inspiration for her next project when she has a chance encounter with Godfrey (Nick Thune), a man who uses multiple personalities as a survival mechanism. Things get complicated for the couple as they reveal the truth about each other.
What About Love (Friday, February 12 - Theaters)
Children are usually influenced by their parents, but Klaus Menzel aims to turn this idea on its head in "What about love" , a story about two young lovers traveling the world trying to understand the mystery of love. However, their journey draws closer to home as work begins to inspire parents and spark a spark in their dormant love life.
Map of Tiny Perfect Things (Friday, Feb. 12 - Amazon)
The 'stuck in a time loop' setup is making a comeback of late, and Ian Samuels is trying to keep momentum going with his upcoming sci-fi drama."Map of Tiny Perfect Things" . Starring Kathryn Newton and Kyle Allen as two teenagers are forced to live the same day over and over again. However, along the way, the pair make the most of the situation and create the perfect card.
Ten years after meetingbridesmaids Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo return to the big screen (and VOD) with raucous comedyBarb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar about two lifelong friends who decide to finally leave their quirky Midwestern city for a trip. for life. Little do they know that Barb and Star are about to find themselves in a rather difficult situation.
Earth (Friday, February 12 - Theaters)
Robin Wright to try his hand at making survival dramaLand" , in which the character played by the former starhouse of cards, comes to terms with a near-death experience in the desert and how she finds a way to regain her will to live. .
French Exit (Friday, February 12 - Theaters)
If you like surreal comedy thenfrench exit - that's what you need . The film follows a widow with a shrinking bank account (Michelle Pfeiffer), her son (Lucas Hedges) and her cat, who turns out to be her reborn husband, as she opens a shop in a small apartment in the heart of Paris.
Judas and the Black Messiah (Friday, Feb. 12 - Cinemas, HBO Max)
In Shaka King's highly anticipated biopicJudas and the Black Messiah" Daniel Kaluuya plays Fred Hampton, the late chairman of the Illinois chapter of the Black Panther Party, and Lakeith Stanfield as William O'Neill, an FBI informant whose undercover work led to 1969. the raid that ultimately ended Hampton's life.
To All The Boys: Always and Forever (Friday, February 12 - Netflix)
It's only been three years sinceTo all the boys that I've loved before" blew Netflix and the whole world, and the series is already on its third entry: "To all boys: always and forever . The third chapter follows Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) as she embarks on two important journeys that will change her outlook on life and love forever.
Courier (Friday, February 19 - cinemas)
The Cuban Missile Crisis has been the subject of many films over the years, but Dominic Cooke's historical dramaCourier" takes a different approach to one of the hottest moments of the Cold War. The film centers on British businessman Greville Wynn (Benedict Cumberbatch), who was instrumental in getting the CIA to gain vital information about the Soviet nuclear program, intelligence that would help end this chapter of a bloodless war.
Nomadland (Friday, Feb. 19 - Cinemas, Hulu)
« Country of nomads» Chloe Zhao follows a woman named Fern (Frances McDormand) as she picks up the pieces of her life after losing everything during a reception and embarks on a journey through the American West, learning something about herself and life in the process.
Blithe Spirit (Friday, Feb. 19 - Theaters)
Based on the 1941 play of the same name, supernatural comedy by Edward HallThe blessed spirit speaks about a struggling writer (Dan Stevens) after the spirit of his dead wife (Leslie Mann) is accidentally summoned during an unfortunate session, which brings many complications. his relationship with his second wife (Isla Fisher).
Mauritanian (Friday, February 19 - cinemas)
legal thriller"Mauritanian" tells the story of Mohamed Ould Salahi (Tahir Rahim), a detainee in Guantanamo Bay who was held in custody without being formally charged with a crime for 14 years. After years of lost hope, Salahi is given new life when two lawyers (Jodie Foster and Shailene Woodley) take on a case and seek freedom.
Flora and Ulysses (Friday, Feb. 19 - Disney+)
Disney+ original filmFlora and Ulysses" follows 10-year-old Flora Buckman (Matilda Lawler) after she adopts a squirrel who, unbeknownst to her or anyone else, has superpowers, sending the couple on the adventure of a lifetime.
I Care A Lot (Friday, February 19 - Netflix)
Netflix original dark comedyI'm in the car a lot" says about Marla Grayson (Rosamund Pike), a master con-man whose signature stunt convinces various judges that she is the legal guardian of elderly victims, whom she then blinds. However, the deceit catches up with Marla when she bites off more than she can chew on her final target.
Tom and Jerry (Friday, Feb. 26 - Theaters, HBO Max)
The famous animated duo of cats and mice are back for a new adventure in "Tom and Jerry" , but this time, a pair of nemesis find themselves homeless on the streets of New York after their latest skirmish results in them getting a boot from Tom's owners. as a result, they separated. The break doesn't last long as Tom and Jerry must get back together to uncover the plot.
Father (Friday, February 26 - Theaters)
Drama by Florian ZellerFather" focuses on a man who is feeling the effects of aging (Anthony Hopkins) and his daughter (Olivia Colman) who moves in to care for him in his deteriorating condition. As his condition worsens, the man begins to lose touch with his family, himself, and his reality.
Cherry (Friday, February 26 - Theaters)
Based on the breakthrough novel of the same name by Nico Walker, the Russo brothers' crime dramaCherry"features Tom Holland as the protagonist who transforms from a lovesick teenager to an Iraq War soldier to an addicted bank robber with a story to tell.cherry Coming to Apple TV+ March 5, 2021.
Tyger Tyger (Friday, February 26 - theaters, VOD)
Pandemic thriller "Tiger Tiger" tells about Blake's (Sam Quartin) misadventures after she robs a drugstore looking for a life-saving drug and goes on a journey to distribute the drug alongside a drug addict named Luke (Dylan Sprouse). However, life on the run turns out to be harder than one might think.
Crisis (Friday, February 26 - theaters)
Crime thriller "A crisis" focuses not on a single story of gradual easing of opioid addiction, but on three interconnected stories of desperation. In the film, a drug dealer runs a massive fentanyl smuggling operation, an OxyContin-ridden architect tries to make sense of his son's mysterious life, and a college professor struggles to come to terms with his employer's new painkiller. These characters will be played by Gary Oldman, Armie Hammer and Evangeline Lilly when it hits theaters in February, with VOD on March 5.
United States vs. Billie Holiday (Friday, February 26 - Hulu)
Billie Holiday will forever remain one of the most prolific singers of the 20th century, but her adoring fans weren't the only ones obsessed with the late singer, as the FBI had been actively investigating her over the years. These investigations are the subject of a Hulu movie"United States v. Billie Holiday" , which follows a singer (Andra Day) who is the target of an operation run by Jimmy Fletcher (Trevante Rhodes).
Of course, there are many films, but these are not the only films that will appear on your streaming services in February, as several more films will appear on Netflix during the second month of the year. For an up-to-date list of all of these films, check out CinemaBlend's Netflix movie premiere guide.
